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Blood pressure and associated risk factors of hypertension in patients attending a Family Medicine Clinic in Delta State, Nigeria.

Introduction : Hypertension is a significant public health issue globally. In recent times, its prevalence in Nigeria is experiencing an upsurge due to the increase in the risk factors associated...

Framework Influencing Healthcare Services Utilization: Impact on Maternal Health-Seeking Behavior and Key Factors

Introduction : Maternal and neonatal mortality remain critical challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa, with Sierra Leone among the worst-affected countries. Barriers such as socio-cultural norms,...

Prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus, fetal and maternal outcomes of parturients with risk factors versus parturients without risk factors for gestational diabetes mellitus: A preliminary analysis of the comparative study of blood sugar levels at a tertiary hospital in southern Nigeria

Background: Typically asymptomatic, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has been associated with myriads of maternal and fetal complications and has been shown to predict morbidity in both...

Prevalence of Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Factory Workers in the Beverage Industries in Edo State, Nigeria

Introduction: This study sought to determine the prevalence of hypertension, diabetes  mellitus, obesity and other cardiovascular risk factors among factory workers in beverage ...

Acute Kidney Injury in The Critically ill Patient: A Review of Epidemiological Studies in Low-middle Income Countries

Introduction Acute kidney injury (AKI) refers to the sudden reduction in the kidney's ability to carry out its functions. AKI poses a major health burden in both low and middle income...

Platelet Count Variability in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: Implication for Haematopoietic System Health

Introduction : Platelet count variability and indices are critical markers in assessing haematopoietic system health during chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. Chemotherapy-induced...

Obesity and Hypertension, Prevalence and Correlates among Patients Seen in a Tertiary Hospital in South-south Nigeria

Background: The relevance of both hypertension and obesity as important public health challenges is increasingworld-wide. The growing prevalence of obesity is increasingly recognized as...