Publications by authors named "O B Bolaji"
Acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a life-threatening condition often associated with significant cardiac complications, particularly in the presence of underlying multivessel coronary artery disease. Mechanical complications, such as acute mitral regurgitation (MR), can worsen the clinical course, leading to rapid hemodynamic deterioration. Recent advancements in mechanical circulatory support and percutaneous interventions have introduced new therapeutic options, offering viable alternatives to traditional surgery for high-risk patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Malaria in pregnancy is a major public health issue, particularly among vulnerable populations in malaria-endemic sub-Saharan African countries. To mitigate its risks, WHO recommends sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) for chemoprevention and artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) to treat uncomplicated malaria. These interventions have helped to alleviate the risk associated with malaria in pregnancy; however, in the context of the emergence of SP- and ACT-resistant , maintained efficacy is under threat.
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- * An analysis of over 1 million PE patients from 2016-2021 showed that 12.4% had AF, with those patients displaying significantly higher inpatient mortality (6.05% vs 2.75%) and increased complications like cardiac arrest and respiratory failure.
- * The presence of AF also led to longer hospital stays (5.66 days vs 4.18 days) and higher hospital costs ($65,235 vs $50,118), indicating a serious negative effect on
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- - Approximately 32 million pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa are at risk of malaria each year, prompting the WHO to recommend at least three doses of intermittent preventive treatment (IPTp) using sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) starting in the second trimester.
- - A cross-sectional study in Osun State, Nigeria, from October 2020 to March 2021 found that only 12.58% of pregnant women received three or more doses of IPTp-SP, with 46.67% adhering to dosage guidelines before sample collection.
- - The study indicates low utilization and inadequate adherence to IPTp-SP, highlighting the need for increased awareness and possibly implementing directly observed therapy to improve treatment compliance.
Despite advancements in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) treatment and prevention, disparities in pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake and viral suppression persist across different demographics. This study analyzes data from America's HIV Epidemic Analysis Dashboard (AHEAD) National Database to identify and understand these disparities based on age, gender, and race/ethnicity. In this study, we utilized the AHEAD National Database, which tracks HIV indicators across various demographics, including age, gender, and race/ethnicity.
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