Publications by authors named "T A Afolabi"

As the demand for fish increases, the amount of wastewater generated from fishponds is also increasing with potential environmental and public health effects from their indiscriminate disposal. This study aimed at comparative analyses of the physicochemical and heavy metal constituents and potential DNA damage by wastewaters from natural and artificial fishponds using assay. were grown on 3.

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The waste generated from cement manufacturing is an important source of heavy metal contamination of groundwater and soil. This study investigated the concentration of toxic metals in the soil of a major cement factory and nearby groundwater. Ecological and carcinogenic risks of the metals were calculated.

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Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a chronic illness with unknown mortality and high morbidity, often diagnosed in the adolescent years. Published literature regarding POTS primarily focuses on the adult population, and guidance on treatment in pediatrics is sparse. The purpose of this clinical review is to evaluate the current literature on the management of POTS in pediatric patients.

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Neuroinflammation plays a pivotal role in the development and progression of neurodegenerative diseases, with a complex interplay between immune responses and brain activity. Understanding this interaction is crucial for identifying therapeutic targets and developing effective treatments. This study aimed to explore the neuroprotective properties of flavonoid compounds from via the modulation of neuroinflammatory pathway using a comprehensive in-silico approach, including network pharmacology, molecular docking, and dynamic simulations.

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There are approximately 180 000 deaths per year from thermal burn injury worldwide. Most burn injuries can be treated in local hospitals but 6.5% require specialist burn care.

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