Publications by authors named "John-Okah M"
Coronary artery disease (CAD) poses a substantial public health challenge. This review examines the intricate relationship between psychological stress and CAD, drawing from recent research spanning the last 5 to 10 years. The literature review is organized around critical themes.
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- Integrating AI and robotics in healthcare can greatly enhance patient care and diagnostics, but it also raises significant ethical concerns that require careful consideration.
- Privacy and data security are critical, necessitating strong measures like encryption and responsible data practices to protect patient information.
- Addressing challenges such as algorithmic bias, transparency in decision-making, and fostering equitable access will ensure that the technology benefits all patients while maintaining trust and accountability within the healthcare system.
Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a common and severe complication of diabetes mellitus and is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) worldwide. Despite current treatments, many individuals with DN progress to end-stage renal disease (ESRD), requiring dialysis or kidney transplantation. The advancement in our understanding of the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy has led to the development of new prevention and treatment strategies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Attaining a good glycaemic control is usually the target for therapy in diabetic patients as this is expected to prevent both acute and chronic complications. Oral infections are however very common among diabetic patients despite the presence of many immunologic proteins in the saliva. This study was designed to determine the impact of glycaemic control on levels of these proteins in diabetic patients.
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