Evaluating Serum Cystatin C as A Marker of Reduced Glomerular Filtration Rate in Pregnant Women: A Better Alternative to Creatinine? [0.03%]
评估血清半胱氨酸蛋白C作为孕妇肾小球滤过率降低的标志物：比肌酐更好的选择吗？
O O Adebisi,A K Bakare,O I Adebisi et al.
O O Adebisi et al.
Background: Monitoring kidney function during pregnancy is vital, especially in women with hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia. Serum creatinine, although widely used, is limited in sensitivity due to physiological c...
Comparative Study
West African journal of medicine. 2025 Apr 30;42(4):298-302. DOI: 2025
Incidence and Short-Term Outcome of Acute Kidney Injury in Critically Ill Patients in Southern Nigeria: A Multi-Centre Retrospective Study [0.03%]
尼日利亚南部危重患者急性肾损伤的发病率和短期预后：一项多中心回顾性研究
O G Egbi,O A Adejumo,O C Okoye et al.
O G Egbi et al.
Background and objectives: Despite the burden and severity of AKI in ICU patients, there is limited epidemiologic information in Sub-Saharan Africa. Epidemiologic data on AKI in critically ill patients are required to adv...
Multicenter Study
West African journal of medicine. 2025 Apr 30;42(4):290-297. DOI: 2025
Comparative Ultrasound Evaluation of Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in Preeclamptic and Healthy Normotensive Pregnant Women at a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital [0.03%]
尼日利亚一家三级医院妊娠高血压和健康正常血压孕妇颈动脉内膜中层厚度的超声比较研究
O E Ojeyemi,K Ojeyemi,O Ogunsuji et al.
O E Ojeyemi et al.
Introduction: Preeclampsia is defined as hypertension occurring after 20 weeks of gestation with associated proteinuria. It remains one of the leading causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality in developing...
Comparative Study
West African journal of medicine. 2025 Apr 30;42(4):284-289. DOI: 2025
Contemporary Baseline Clinical Profile of Chronic Hypertensive Heart Failure in Ibadan, Nigeria [0.03%]
尼日利亚伊巴丹慢性高血压性心力衰竭的基线临床特征
O S Ogah,O A Orimolade,A A Adebiyi et al.
O S Ogah et al.
Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has become the major cause of morbidity and mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Despite this, there is still very little data on the pattern of hypertensive heart disease in S...
Frequency of Depression and its Associated Factors Among Stroke Survivors in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria [0.03%]
尼日利亚一家三级医院卒中幸存者抑郁的流行率及其相关因素
G O Osaigbovo,G A Amusa,N H Alkali et al.
G O Osaigbovo et al.
Background: Stroke is a leading cause of disability and mortality worldwide, and post-stroke depression is a common neuropsychiatric complication. Post-stroke depression is associated with increased disability, diminished...
The Burden on Caregivers and Life Satisfaction Among Caregivers of Patients with Chronic Diseases Admitted to the Emergency Department of a Tertiary Health Institution in Southwest Nigeria [0.03%]
尼日利亚西南部三级医疗机构急诊科慢性病患者照顾者负担及其生活满意度研究
O E Anjorin,S T Oladejo,M O Salami et al.
O E Anjorin et al.
Introduction: Caregivers of patients in hospitals experience enormous strain and discomfort while caring for their loved ones. The burden on caregivers while caring for a hospitalised patient is also varied and requires p...
Barriers and Enablers of Antihypertensive Adherence Among a Nigerian Adult Hypertensive Population Seeking Care in Public Secondary Health Facilities in Delta State, Nigeria: A Mixed Methods Study [0.03%]
尼日利亚三角州公共二级医疗机构就诊的成人高血压患者接受抗高血压治疗依从性的障碍与促进因素：一项混合研究方法研究
P Oyibo,O Uwomano,K O Obohwemu et al.
P Oyibo et al.
Background: Poor adherence to prescribed anti-hypertensive treatments remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria. This study assessed the barriers and enablers of anti-hypertensive medication adherence among...
Effects of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use on Fasting Blood Glucose Among Adult Type 2 Diabetics Attending General Outpatient Clinic in North Central Nigeria: Any Benefits? [0.03%]
尼日利亚北部综合医院门诊成人2型糖尿病患者使用替代和补充医学对空腹血糖影响的横断面研究：有益吗？
N L P De-Kaa,B O Ornguga,N A Akwaras et al.
N L P De-Kaa et al.
Background: Management of diabetes mellitus can be quite challenging especially if glucose control is poor necessitating the use of multiple health facilities. Failure of good control is usually multifactorial, leading to...