The Pattern of Thyroid Cancers in Nigeria: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine cancer. There are various histopathological types requiring different therapeutic approaches and having variable prognoses. The objective of this study was to determine the pattern of thyroid cancers in Nigeria.

The Association Between Malignant Otitis Externa and Diabetes Mellitus in Africa: A Systematic Review.

Diabetes mellitus is one of the risk factors for malignant otitis externa. There are very few studies on the disease in Africa and there is a need to pool the prior studies to highlight the characteristics of the disease. The study type is a systematic review and the PRISMA guidelines were followed.

Diabetes Mellitus as a risk factor for stroke among Nigerians: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Diabetes mellitus is one of the modifiable risk factors for stroke. Stroke is common in Nigeria, but there is a paucity of national data on the frequency of diabetes in stroke. This study aimed to estimate to what extent diabetes a risk factor for stroke in Nigeria.

Stroke and dyslipidaemia in Africa: a meta-analysis of case-control studies.

Introduction: Stroke is an acute neurological disorder characterized by an abrupt reduction in blood flow to the brain, spinal cord, or retina. There is a complex relationship between stroke and dyslipidaemia. The objective of the study was to determine the likelihood of dyslipidaemia in African stroke patients.

Osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease: a review.

Background: Osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease are common diseases encountered globally, especially with advancing age. Osteoporosis occurs when there is a loss of bone mineral density leading to increased predisposition to fragility fracture. The conventional perception of osteoporosis is purely as a metabolic bone disease.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the etiology and treatment patterns of thyrotoxicosis in Africa.

Introduction: Thyrotoxicosis is one of the most common endocrine disorders seen in clinical practice. This study aims to determine the etiologies and treatment modalities of thyrotoxicosis in Africa.

Areas Covered: The study design is a systematic review with a meta-analysis.

Chemoprophylaxis against COVID-19 among health-care workers using Ivermectin in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is a novel viral infectious disease that the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced to be a pandemic. This meta-analysis was aimed at providing evidence for the use of ivermectin to prevent COVID-19 among hospital workers in low-resource countries. Medical databases including African Journals online, Google Scholar, PubMed, Cochrane library, EMBASE, COVID-19 research database (WHO), Clinicaltrials.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence and determinants of gestational diabetes mellitus in Nigeria.

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is any degree of glucose intolerance with onset or first diagnosis in pregnancy. GDM has numerous potential complications and it is important to estimate its burden and risk factors. The objective of the meta-analysis was to determine the pooled prevalence of GDM in Nigeria and identify its determinants.

A systematic review of adrenal insufficiency among patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease of public health importance globally. The incidence of pulmonary TB is rising in sub-Saharan Africa. Bilateral adrenal destruction and the use of medications such as rifampicin are possible mechanisms by which TB cause adrenal insufficiency.