Publications by authors named "S M Abdullahi"
Article Synopsis
- Petroleum hydrocarbons (PHCs) are natural organic pollutants that contaminate soil and water, making them a significant environmental concern.
- Traditional remediation methods often fall short, but combining techniques like bioremediation and advanced nanobioremediation offers an effective and eco-friendly solution to reduce petroleum toxins.
- The review highlights how interaction between metallic nanoparticles, microbes, and plants enhances the cleanup process and discusses challenges and innovative approaches in utilizing these interactions for better PHC remediation.
Background: Reusable menstrual pads (RMPs) offer a sustainable alternative, but the effectiveness and properties of novel eco-friendly materials for RMPs remain unclear. The objective of this scoping review is to identify novel eco-friendly materials used for RMPs.
Methods: This review adheres to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews.
Introduction: foodborne diseases are an emerging public health challenge due to the global increase in vended food. This study aimed to compare food safety knowledge among mobile and canteen food handlers in Kano metropolis.
Methods: a comparative cross-sectional design was used to study 310 mobile food vendors and 310 canteen food handlers selected using a multi-stage sampling technique.
Article Synopsis
- Environmental safety is increasingly threatened by microplastic pollution, particularly in aquatic environments, with limited studies in developing countries compared to developed regions.
- The study focused on two fish species in Nigeria's Kubanni Reservoir, revealing that fibers were the most common microplastic type found, with fish showing signs of oxidative stress and cellular damage from ingestion.
- Consumption of these fish poses significant health risks, as individuals could ingest a high number of microplastic particles, highlighting the urgent need for attention to microplastic contamination and its impacts on public health.
Background: Understanding morbidity and mortality patterns among older adults is crucial for effective healthcare planning for Nigeria's aging population. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of mortality, assess morbidities, and identify mortality predictors among inpatient older adults managed by the Geriatric team of National Hospital Abuja.
Methods: A retrospective analysis of 110 inpatients aged ≥ 60 years was conducted.