Publications by authors named "Ibrahim Danjummai Gezawa"
Article Synopsis
- - Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a serious complication of diabetes mellitus, leading to significant health issues, hospitalizations, and a decline in the quality of life (QoL) for patients.
- - A study conducted in Kano, Northwestern Nigeria, assessed 394 diabetic patients, revealing that 14.5% had foot ulcers and those affected reported a significantly poorer QoL in all aspects measured compared to those without ulcers.
- - The findings highlight the importance of early detection and management of DFUs to alleviate their impact on patients' physical, mental, and emotional well-being, ultimately improving their overall quality of life.
Introduction: The increasing availability of antiretroviral drugs has made HIV-positive patients to live longer, and conditions that are associated with longevity such as metabolic syndrome and other cardiovascular related conditions have become relevant in them. This is less well studied among African populations. Therefore the study aimed at estimating and comparing the prevalence of and associated risk factors for the metabolic syndrome (MS) among African HIV infected patients.
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