Publications by authors named "Itode Idowu"

Background: Despite wide adoption in the healthcare of safety event report (SER) systems, there is a paucity of unified structures for prompt analysis and action while retaining reporter confidentiality. We used a synesis framework to change siloed reviews of safety reports to a comprehensive appraisal of quality, safety, productivity and reliability to facilitate interventions.

Methods: After a needs assessment survey, we launched serial plan-do-study-act cycles to (1) enhance teams' ability to access SERs, (2) facilitate regular multidisciplinary review of SERs to identify actionable opportunities, (3) allocate action priority using failure mode and effects analysis, and (4) launch actions and summarise data.

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Introduction: Numerous challenges hinder the development of multidisciplinary medical education in a resource-constrained environment. Communal tumour boards built through networking could be a suitable model for the effective management of diseases and enhancement of medical education. This study evaluated the impact of an integrated care pathway for patients with musculoskeletal tumours via multi-institutional networking in a metropolis.

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Background: Sphingosine-1 phosphate (S1P) is a bioactive lipid molecule that modulates inflammation and hepatic lipid metabolism in MASLD, which affects 1 in 3 people and increases the risk of liver fibrosis and hepatic cancer. S1P can be generated by 2 isoforms of sphingosine kinase (SphK). SphK1 is well-studied in metabolic diseases.

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This review follows the PRISMA guidelines to provide a systematic review of 115 peer reviewed articles that used non-targeted analysis (NTA) methods to detect per- and polyfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS). This literature highlights the significant positive impact of NTA in understanding PFAS in the environment. Within the literature a geographical bias exists, with most NTA studies (∼60 %) conducted in the United States and China.

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Lung cancer is among one of the most commonly diagnosed malignancies and is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in both men and women globally, with an estimated 1.8 million deaths annually. Moreover, it is also the leading cause of cancer related deaths in the United States (U.

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This paper presents the development of near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent probes, and , engineered from hemicyanine dyes with 1,8-naphthalic and rhodamine derivatives for optimized photophysical properties and precise mitochondrial targeting. Probes and exhibit absorption peaks at 737 nm and low fluorescence in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) buffer. Notably, their fluorescence intensities, peaking at 684 () and 702 nm (), increase significantly with viscosity, as demonstrated through glycerol-to-PBS ratio experiments.

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Background: The prevalence of chronic low back pain (CLBP) and its concomitant cost implications have continued to rise across the globe. Currently, there is no effective treatment for CLBP that leads to long-term improvement. Hence, there is growing recognition of the need for behaviour techniques including motivational interviewing (MI) to address CLBP.

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  • SGLT2 inhibitors have been linked to reduced incidences of heart failure (HF) and related hospitalizations, but the exact mechanisms behind these benefits in invasive heart measurements are not well understood.
  • A systematic review of randomized trials using PRISMA guidelines examined the impact of SGLT2i on heart function, measuring hemodynamics before and after treatment through right heart catheterization.
  • The analysis of 3 studies involving 145 patients showed that SGLT2i significantly lowered pulmonary capillary wedge pressure at rest and during exercise, indicating potential improvements in heart function, although the effect on mean pulmonary artery pressure was not statistically significant.
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Background/objective: Rheumatic diseases (RMDs) are among the leading health burdens and causes of disability globally. Interestingly, they are on the rise due to the increasingly ageing population. Inflammatory RMDs are not left behind in the rise, especially in Africa, where they were thought to be rare as there has been increasing reportage of these diseases in recent years.

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  • Brain tumors pose a major global health issue, particularly in Africa, where limited access to diagnostics and treatment amplifies the crisis and lack of standardized cancer protocols.
  • The Brain Tumor Consortium for Africa (BTCA) was created in 2023 to enhance CNS tumor diagnosis and care in Sub-Saharan Africa, identifying gaps in neuro-oncology capacity through a survey.
  • The consortium aims to improve brain tumor management by expanding molecular diagnostics, standardizing biobanking, enhancing data collection, and advocating for better care in healthcare policies.
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  • The study investigates how cancer cells influence the fitness of surrounding tumor microenvironment (TME) cells through a mechanism involving a long non-coding RNA called Tu-Stroma, which alters the expression of Flower isoforms, impacting their growth advantage.
  • The expression of Flower Win isoforms in cancer cells enhances their dominance over TME cells that express Flower Lose isoforms, leading to reduced fitness in the TME.
  • Targeting Flower proteins with a humanized monoclonal antibody in mice has shown promising results, significantly reducing cancer growth and metastasis while improving survival rates and protecting organs from potential lesions.
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The 78 Nord Porte de Normandie territorial professional health communities (CPTS), created in 2020 in the Yvelines department, aims to improve care coordination and access to healthcare services for a population of 170,000 inhabitants spread over 57 communes. Driven by the Odyssée association, the project has been designed to meet the challenges of a region marked by social inequalities, unfavorable medical demographics and difficulties in accessing care. It stands out for its inclusive governance, bringing together healthcare professionals, users and local players, enabling decisions to be taken in line with the realities on the ground.

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Background: Sickle cell disease, a debilitating, inherited haemolytic anaemia with premature morbidity and mortality, affects millions globally. Mitapivat, a first-in-class, oral, allosteric activator of pyruvate kinase, improves red blood cell survival by increasing ATP and diminishes sickling by decreasing 2,3-diphosphoglycerate. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of mitapivat in patients with sickle cell disease.

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  • Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from gestational tissues are promising for treating congenital malformations but face challenges like invasiveness, prompting the exploration of less risky alternatives like naturally occurring exosomes (EXOs) and their mimics (MIMs) from amniotic fluid-derived MSCs (AF-MSCs).
  • The study involved creating MIMs, comparing their properties to EXOs, and evaluating their safety and distribution in a mouse model predisposed to neural tube defects.
  • Results indicated that MIMs and EXOs have similar characteristics, with MIMs yielding three times more product, and no adverse effects were found in pregnant mice, making MIMs a promising, minimally invasive therapeutic option.
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  • Intra and inter-pathologist variability complicates the evaluation of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) biopsy results, hindering patient selection and assessment quality in clinical trials.
  • A study analyzed 120 histology slides with and without AI assistance to evaluate its impact on pathologists' reliability in fibrosis staging, especially for early fibrosis stages.
  • Results showed that AI assistance significantly improved concordance among pathologists, increasing agreement rates for clinical trial inclusion and exclusion, which could enhance the overall efficiency and reliability of MASH-related clinical research.
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Purpose: Chorea is a clinical sign characterized by involuntary, rapid, unpredictable, and irregular muscle movements that can affect various parts of the body. It can be seen in various medical conditions, both neurological and systemic, of genetic and acquired etiology. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the globus pallidus internus (GPi) has been used to treat various types of chorea.

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  • * A scoping review analyzed 170 eligible studies, identifying 20 different case-finding methods with yields of new COPD cases ranging from 3.8% to 29%, with the highest yield from a combination of questionnaires, peak flow meters, and spirometry.
  • * Key factors associated with successful case-finding included provider and patient education, active screening methods, and effective collaboration among healthcare providers.
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This study aimed to investigate the in vitro performance of self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery systems (SNEDDSs) of Ornidazole (ORD), a poorly water-soluble drug. Self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery systems of ORD were prepared using various oils, non-ionic surfactants, and/or water-soluble co-solvents and assessed visually/by droplet size measurement. Equilibrium solubility of ORD in the anhydrous and diluted SNEDDS was conducted to achieve the maximum drug loading.

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  • Cutaneous wound healing is a complex and tightly regulated process involving various cell types; disruptions can lead to issues like non-healing wounds or excessive scarring.
  • Cellular senescence, which is a state where cells stop dividing, can aid in acute wound healing by facilitating tissue restoration but may contribute to chronic wounds that don’t heal or cause fibrosis.
  • This review seeks to clarify the dual role of senescence in wound healing, exploring how it can either promote or hinder the process depending on whether the context is acute or chronic, and looks into strategies for improving healing outcomes.
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  • Immunotherapy and targeted therapies have improved patient outcomes in cancer treatment by enhancing tumor response and reducing toxic side effects.
  • Despite these benefits, the broad range of potential toxicities can be difficult to recognize and may lead to serious complications if not identified early.
  • Anesthesiologists must be prepared to diagnose and manage these toxicities during the perioperative period, as they could have significant implications for patient care.
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  • Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are a type of cancer treatment that boost T-cell ability to identify and attack cancer cells.
  • These therapies can cause immune-related adverse events (irAEs), with varying severities ranging from mild (Grade 1-2) to life-threatening (Grade 3-4).
  • Due to the long-lasting effects of ICIs, a comprehensive preoperative assessment is essential to manage potential toxicities that can affect any organ system.
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