Publications by authors named "M A Akanji"
Background: Sleep is a very important physiologic process which is necessary to maintain a state of well-being. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is prevalent among all age groups with variations in presentation and severity. It is often underreported, especially among young people in the Low- and Middle-Income Countries LMICs.
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- The study investigates the safety and toxicity of snail slime by following OECD 425 guidelines, focusing on its acute toxicity effects in Wistar rats.
- Eighteen rats were divided into control and treatment groups, receiving either 2000 mg/kg or 5000 mg/kg of the slime extract, and observed over 14 days for behavioral changes and organ health.
- Results showed no deaths or significant behavioral changes, but mild cellular distortions in vital organs were noted, indicating that while the slime extract is relatively low toxic, further research is necessary before using it in traditional medicine.
Antiretroviral therapy non-adherence and its association with psychosocial factors in Nigeria: comparative study of sexual minority and heterosexual men living with HIV.
AIDS Care
October 2024
Sexual minority men (gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men; SMM) in Nigeria are disproportionately affected by HIV compared to heterosexual men. There is a dearth of research on the correlates of antiretroviral therapy (ART) non-adherence and correlates in both groups. The current study examined the associations of ART non-adherence with sociodemographic and psychosocial characteristics among a sample of Nigerian heterosexual and SMM.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMicroplastics (MPs) are emerging environmental pollutants worldwide, posing potential health risks. Moreover, MPs may act as vectors for other contaminants and affect their fate, transport, and deposition in the environment. Therefore, efficient and economical techniques are needed for the removal of contemporary MPs and contaminants from the environment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Asthma is a prolonged inflammatory disorder of the airways, that affects an estimated 300 million people worldwide. Asthma is triggered by numerous endogenous and exogenous stimuli with symptoms like wheezing, cough, short of breath, chest tightening, airway obstruction, and hyperreactivity observed in patients.
Objective: The review seeks to identify targets of redox imbalance and inflammation that could be explored to create effective treatments for asthma.