Publications by authors named "R Akinola"
Background: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized trauma patients. Ultrasonography (US) has replaced venography as the initial diagnostic tool for DVT.
Aims: The study aimed to determine the incidence of lower limb DVT in hospitalized neurosurgical trauma patients in hospitalized neurosurgical patients.
Purpose: Mammography, breast ultrasound (US), and US-guided breast biopsy are essential services for breast cancer early detection and diagnosis. This study undertook a comprehensive evaluation to determine population-level access to these services for breast cancer early detection and diagnosis in Nigeria using a previously validated geographic information system (GIS) model.
Methods: A comprehensive list of public and private facilities offering mammography, breast US, and US-guided breast biopsy was compiled using publicly available facility data and a survey administered nationally to Nigerian radiologists.
Article Synopsis
- Gliomas are the most common and deadliest primary brain tumors, with a survival rate under 2 years post-diagnosis, and pose significant challenges in diagnosis and treatment, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
- While research has improved treatment outcomes in wealthier regions, survival rates remain poor in places like Sub-Saharan Africa due to late diagnosis and lower-quality MRI technology.
- The BraTS-Africa Challenge aims to integrate glioma MRI cases from Sub-Saharan Africa into global efforts to develop advanced computer-aided diagnostic tools that could improve detection and treatment in resource-limited healthcare settings.
Introduction: atherosclerosis develops insidiously, offering time and opportunities for early detection. Screening for subclinical atherosclerosis via structural wall changes and flow velocities among apparently healthy adults using carotid ultrasonography may help its early detection, offer timely intervention and reduce morbidity and mortality.
Methods: a cross-sectional study of 100 participants with a mean age of 56.
Context: COVID-19 came suddenly, bringing to the fore the challenges inherent in the health system. In a developing country, such as Nigeria, which already had myriad problems with funds and equipment in the health sector.
Aims: This study aims to examine the challenges encountered by the staff in Radiology facilities and how they combated the challenges.