Mediating effect of fasting blood glucose and peripheral arterial disease on the relationship between sexual functioning and health-related quality of life among Nigerians with type 2 diabetes.

Background: Poor glycemic control and sexual dysfunction have been shown to impair health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of individuals with diabetes. However, mediators underlying this relationship have not been evaluated. This study aimed/sought to assess the effect of fasting blood glucose (FBG) and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) on the relationship between sexual functioning (SeF) and HRQoL among Nigerians with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Neuro-protective effect of pre-treatment with Sorghum bicolor and vitamin C on tramadol induced brain oxidative stress and anxiety-like behaviour in male albino rats.

The study focused on the neuroprotective role of Sorghum bicolor and vitamin C in the amelioration of oxidative stress and anxiety-like behavoiur induced by tramadol in male albino rats. The study design involved 7 groups and a control group with 5 male albino rats in each group. Tramadol (40 mg/kg) treatment was administered for 21 days.

Burden of disability in type 2 diabetes mellitus and the moderating effects of physical activity.

The growing diabetic epidemic has created a substantial burden, not only on the people with diabetes but also on society at large. This mini-review discussed the limitations and patterns of disability in type 2 diabetes mellitus and put forward a case for the moderating effects of physical activity (PA) in the management of diabetes. The limitations and impairments associated with diabetes include vascular, neurological, cardiac, and renal impairments.

Spectrum of Endocrine Disorders as Seen in a Tertiary Health Facility in Sagamu, Southwest Nigeria.

Background: There is dearth of records on prevalence and spectrum of adult endocrine disorders in Nigeria.

Objective: To document the spectrum of endocrine disorders as seen in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism (EDM) outpatient clinic, Department of Medicine of Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Ogun State over a 3-year period.

Methods: This was a retrospective study of the medical records of all new consultations seen in the EDM outpatient clinic between January 2016 and December 2018.

Global disability burden and its predictors among adult Nigerians living with Type-2 diabetes.

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a public health issue associated with a high prevalence of disability. Studies on disability profile in terms of reduction in body structure and function, personal activities and societal participation, defined as 'global disability', are scarce among people living with T2DM in Nigeria.

Objectives: To assess the prevalence of global disability and its predictors among Nigerian living with T2DM.

Prevalence, Predictive Factors, and Characteristics of Osteoporosis in Hyperthyroid Patients.

Objective: The osteoporosis in thyroid disorder has the lowest report especially in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aims to determine the prevalence, predictive factors, and characteristics of osteoporosis in hyperthyroid patients.

Method: Forty (40) hyperthyroid patients and healthy controls ages 21-50 years were recruited in this study.

Perception of victims of rape and perception of gender social roles among college students in Southwest Nigeria: validation of a 5-item gender scale.

Our study focused on the perception of victims of rape and the relationship with the perception of social roles for gender among college students in southwest Nigeria using a 5-item gender social scale and a perception of victims of rape questionnaire. The study was done among 312 college students in Southwest Nigeria and explored the perception of victims of rape and gender social roles. The aim was to determine the relationship between perception of rape victims and view of gender social roles.

Latent Autoimmune Diabetes Mellitus in Adults (LADA) and it's characteristics in a subset of Nigerians initially managed for type 2 diabetes.

Introduction: Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) is an entity characterized by the presence of GAD autoantibodies. LADA is largely understudied and underreported amongst Nigerians with Diabetes Mellitus (DM). We undertook to document the Prevalence, clinical and biochemical characteristics of LADA in a subset of Nigerians who hitherto had been treated for type 2 DM.