Publications by authors named "D S Oyedepo"
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- Dyslipidaemia is a major contributor to coronary artery disease (CAD) and cardiovascular issues globally, and understanding statin benefits is essential for its effective management.
- A web-based survey involving 313 physicians in Nigeria revealed that while most recognize elevated LDL-C as a key cause of CAD, many have concerns about statin side effects and their impact on patient adherence.
- The findings indicate significant knowledge and practice gaps in dyslipidaemia management among Nigerian physicians, suggesting a need for improvement initiatives to reduce cardiovascular risk.
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- Cutaneous morbidities are prevalent among inmates in correctional centres, influenced by factors like overcrowding and poor sanitation.
- A study conducted in southern Nigeria involved 252 inmates, where 224 (88.9%) were found to have skin diseases, with scabies being the most common issue.
- Dermatological examinations revealed a total of 332 skin conditions among the affected inmates, indicating a significant health concern in these facilities.
Perspectives of relatives of patients with end-stage kidney disease on kidney sources, commercial kidney donation, and barriers to living kidney donation in Nigeria: a qualitative study.
J Nephrol
July 2024
Background: Kidney transplantation is the best mode of kidney replacement therapy. However, the shortage of organ donations has been a major challenge globally. Relatives of patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) are potential kidney donors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe prevalence and risk of mortality associated with intradialytic hypertension among patients with end-stage kidney disease on haemodialysis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
PLoS One
June 2024
Introduction: Intradialytic hypertension (IDHTN) is a common but less frequently recognised complication of haemodialysis. However, it is associated with increased overall mortality in patients on haemodialysis. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the prevalence of IDHTN and associated mortality risk in the global haemodialysis population.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is huge, especially in countries such as Nigeria where majority of patients succumb to the disease early due to inability to afford care. Early diagnosis through regular screening of at-risk population is pivotal to stemming the scourge of the disease.
Aim: To determine the prevalence of kidney dysfunction and associated risk factors in a community screening program.