Publications by authors named "Azees A"
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- Novel stimulation methods are required to address the limitations of current cochlear implants, with optogenetics offering a promising solution by enabling light-sensitive control of auditory neurons.
- Research compared the effectiveness of two channelrhodopsins, ChR2-H134R and ChIEF, in stimulating auditory responses at different pulse rates, revealing that ChIEF performed better at lower rates but showed issues at higher rates.
- Combined optogenetic and electrical stimulation enhanced responses at high rates but caused significant deterioration of optogenetic responses with prolonged use, highlighting key challenges for developing effective treatments for hearing loss.
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- A study in Abeokuta, Nigeria, found that a significant 73.2% of women in intimate relationships experienced some form of intimate partner violence (IPV), affecting their physical and mental health.
- The most common types of IPV reported were psychological/emotional violence (66.1%) and physical violence (47.5%), with examples including insults, public embarrassment, and slapping.
- The study highlights the urgent need for government action to raise awareness and invest in women's empowerment to combat the high rates of IPV.
Background: Vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, are known to be cost-effective interventions for disease prevention and control. However, adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) may challenge the acceptance of these vaccines. This study assessed the prevalence and severity of COVID-19-related AEFI amongst healthcare workers at tertiary health facilities in Nigeria.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFor individuals with severe to profound hearing loss resulting from irreversibly damaged hair cells, cochlear implants can be used to restore hearing by delivering electrical stimulation directly to the spiral ganglion neurons. However, current spread lowers the spatial resolution of neural activation. Since light can be easily confined, optogenetics is a technique that has the potential to improve the precision of neural activation, whereby visible light is used to stimulate neurons that are modified with light-sensitive opsins.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Quarrying is a thriving occupation providing widespread employment opportunities to the poor indigenes of Zamfara State. The workers are more susceptible to various morbidities due to numerous hazards in their working environment. This study aims to assess the morbidity pattern, availability, and compliance with safety measures among quarry workers in Gusau metropolis, Zamfara State.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrevalence, pattern and determinants of contraceptive use among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic (ANC) in a secondary health facility in Kebbi State: a cross-sectional study.
Pan Afr Med J
May 2022
Introduction: rapidly rising population in Africa is of great concern, especially in Nigeria because of its impact on social stability. Nigeria has been unable to meet the set targets in respect of scaling up access to contraception, and increasing contraceptive prevalence. Thus, being projected to be the third most populous country by 2050 amidst a rising unemployment rate and a shrinking economy.
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