Publications by authors named "C O Babalola"
Background: Cancers, with increasing incidence and mortality rates, constitute a leading public health problem in Nigeria. As the burden of cancer in Nigeria increases, research and quality service delivery remain critical strategies for improved cancer control across the continuum of care. This study contextualizes the challenges and gaps in oncology research and practice in Nigeria, and presents recommendations to address the gaps.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGarlic () has been traditionally valued for its medicinal properties attributed to the presence of organosulfur compounds. Despite its benefits, concerns about herbal extract toxicity have arisen, necessitating safety assessment This study was designed to evaluate the chemical analysis and safety profile of Alliin-Rich Garlic Extract (ARGE) using as a model organism. The ARGE was extracted from garlic cloves ( Linn: UIH-23262) using a microwave-assisted method and characterized using UPLC-ESI-MS, H NMR, HPLC and IR.
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- The Maduo Study investigated the impact of antenatal screening for STIs in pregnant women in Botswana, comparing intervention and standard care groups.
- The study found a significant reduction in the prevalence of STIs post-delivery among women who received regular screening and treatment during pregnancy.
- Results indicated that a substantial number of infants born to women with untreated infections still tested positive, highlighting the importance of antenatal STI screening to prevent vertical transmission.
Objective: To evaluate the impact of screening and treating asymptomatic pregnant women for Chlamydia (C.) trachomatis and Neisseria (N.) gonorrhoeae infections on the frequency of preterm birth or low birthweight infants in Botswana.
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