Publications by authors named "O Ige"
Article Synopsis
- - This study assesses how pharmacist-led education can improve medication adherence and inhaler usage for asthma and COPD patients at a major hospital in Nigeria, addressing common issues of poor disease control due to these factors.
- - Conducted as a quasi-experimental trial, the research involved 130 out-patients split into control and intervention groups, where the intervention group received targeted educational support over two months, while the control group maintained standard care.
- - Results showed significant improvements in both medication adherence and correct inhaler use in the intervention group compared to the control group, indicating the effectiveness of pharmacist interventions in managing these chronic conditions.
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is commonly associated with psychosocial problems, especially depression, contributing to poor overall outcomes. Depression has not been given adequate priority in the management of CKD patients despite its significant adverse impact on all major outcomes. This systematic review and meta-analysis determined the pooled prevalence of clinical depression in the global CKD population and sub-populations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer related deaths. In Kansas, where coal-fired power plants account for 34% of power, we investigated whether hosting counties had higher age-adjusted lung cancer incidence rates. We also examined demographics, poverty levels, percentage of smokers, and environmental conditions using spatial analysis.
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