Publications by authors named "O A Omoyiola"
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.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAnalysis of Risk Factors, Treatment Patterns, and Survival Outcomes After Emergency Presentation With Colorectal Cancer: A Prospective Multicenter Cohort Study in Nigeria.
J Surg Oncol
November 2024
Background And Objectives: Prospective data on presentation and outcomes of colorectal cancer (CRC) in Nigeria are limited; however, emergency presentation with advanced disease is thought common.
Methods: Consecutive CRC patients presenting at six sites over 6 years were included. Risk factors for emergency presentation were evaluated using logistic regression methods.
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- In Nigeria, gastric cancer ranks as the 10th most common and 9th most deadly cancer, but there is limited data available to fully understand it.
- A study evaluated 138 patients diagnosed with gastric cancer over 15 years, finding that most patients presented with significant weight loss and anorexia, and many had advanced disease.
- Most patients received some form of treatment, with nearly half undergoing both chemotherapy and surgery, though over 50% were deceased by the time of follow-up, highlighting the need for improved data quality and timely interventions.
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- - The study examines out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer treatment in Nigeria, highlighting that most patients face significant financial burdens, with a majority experiencing catastrophic health expenditures (CHE) due to the high costs of care.
- - Data was gathered from 71 patients undergoing treatment, revealing that 78.9% to 100% experienced CHE, as their healthcare costs often exceeded 40% of their ability to pay or set income thresholds, and most patients lacked health insurance.
- - The findings underscore the urgent need for policy changes to improve access to affordable cancer care in Nigeria, given that over 70% of patients at a major facility are financially strained by their treatment.
Context.—: Breast pathology reports include many important details to guide clinical management. Reports with missing critical data elements are commonly seen in non-subspecialized pathology practices.
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