Publications by authors named "N Yau"
Article Synopsis
- Severe acute symptomatic hypocalcemia is a serious health issue often presenting as painful spasms, and innovative methods like metabolomics and genetic profiling may help identify those at risk and guide treatments.
- The study aimed to determine the prevalence of hypocalcemia in urban Kano by analyzing retrospective data from hospital patients in 2023, finding a prevalence rate of 52.2%, with females being more affected than males.
- Results highlight the urgent need for improved understanding of hypocalcemia's genetic factors and the potential for developing targeted public health initiatives for high-risk populations.
Background: Timely access to safe blood and blood components is still a challenge in Nigeria. This study aimed to determine blood donation practices, processing and utilization of blood components across government tertiary hospitals (THs) in Nigeria.
Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study done in Nigeria in June-July 2020.
Background: Red Blood Cell Distribution Width (RDW) measures the degree of variation in red blood cell size and it is a good predictor of complications in many conditions such as diabetes mellitus (DM). This study aimed to determine the relationship between RDW and glycaemic control in patients with type II DM.
Materials And Methods: It was a cross-sectional comparative study where patients with type II DM and apparently healthy non-DM volunteers were recruited.