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Erhabor GE. Right Ventricular Dysfunction in Hypertension, and the Risk and Remedies of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea among Young Persons. West Afr J Med 2024; 41:107-108. [PMID: 38581411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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- G E Erhabor
- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine, 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Yaba, Lagos
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi AwolowoCUniversity, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Erhabor GE. Strengthening Health Systems Toward the Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases and other Health Challenges. West Afr J Med 2024; 41:1-2. [PMID: 38411332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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- G E Erhabor
- Editor-in-chief, West African Journal of Medicine, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University/Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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Erhabor GE. Healthcare Delivery in West Africa: Threats and Opportunities. West Afr J Med 2023; 40:1283-1284. [PMID: 38258828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- G E Erhabor
- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University/ Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Erhabor GE. THE ROLE OF MENTORSHIP AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING IN POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION: ECHOES FROM THE 47TH AGSM OF THE WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS. West Afr J Med 2023; 40:S3-S5. [PMID: 38063142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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- G E Erhabor
- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine, 6 Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Medical Compound, Yaba, Lagos
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University/Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Adewole OO, Omotoso BA, Ogunsina M, Aminu A, Ayoola O, Adedeji T, Awopeju OF, Sogaolu OM, Adewole TO, Odeyemi AO, Jiya E, Andero V, Ojo O, Toyin K, Akintomide AO, Erhabor GE. Atorvastatin improves sputum conversion and chest X-ray severity score. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2023; 27:912-917. [PMID: 38042968 DOI: 10.5588/ijtld.23.0190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND: We report the results of a phase IIB study investigating the safety and effectiveness of atorvastatin use with standard anti-TB drugs.METHODS: In this multicentre, open-labelled study, we recruited treatment-naÏve patients with uncomplicated pulmonary TB aged at least 18 years. Participants were randomly assigned to standard-of-care or standard-of-care plus oral dose of atorvastatin (40 mg) daily for 2 months. Primary end points were safety measured by the number of participants with severe adverse events and effectiveness measured by the number of participants with negative sputum culture. Secondary endpoint was chest X-ray (CXR) severity score.RESULTS: Of the 185 participants screened, 150 were enrolled and equally assigned to the standard-of-care and atorvastatin groups. Adverse event severity was similar in the two groups. There was increased frequency of muscle pain in the trial group (12/75, 16% vs. 4/75, 5%). For efficacy analysis, respectively 64 (97%) and 57 (85.1%) patients in the trial and control groups had culture-negative results (P = 0.02) and experienced a reduction in CXR severity score of respectively 37% and 22%, with a mean difference of 1.4-4.9%.CONCLUSION: Atorvastatin is safe and associated with improved microbiological and radiological outcomes in TB.
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- O O Adewole
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Ile Ife
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Ile Ife, Medical Pharmacology & Therapeutic Department, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife
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- Department of Medicine, Kaduna State University, Kaduna
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- Department of Medicine, Usman Fodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto
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- Departments of Chemical Pathology, Obafemi Awolowo University/Teaching Hospitals Ile Ife
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Ile Ife
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- Department of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan
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- Department of Family Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Ile Ife
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- Department of Medicine, Bowen University, Iwo
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- National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory, Zare, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Ile Ife
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Ile Ife
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Ile Ife
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Ile Ife
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Ile Ife
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Oloniniyi IO, Erhabor GE. Stigma in Medicine. West Afr J Med 2023; 40:1137-1138. [PMID: 38085823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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- Ibidunni O Oloniniyi
- Department of Mental Health, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
- Department of Mental Health, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
- Editor-in-Chief, West Africa Journal of Medicine
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Adetiloye AO, Akor AA, Awopeju OF, Adewole OO, Adewuya OA, Erhabor GE. Effect of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Severity on Inspiratory Flow Rates via Inhaler Devices. West Afr J Med 2023; 40:989-996. [PMID: 37768327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic respiratory disorder that affects millions of people worldwide and inhalation therapy is central to the symptomatic management of the disease. Therefore, knowledge of the minimum Peak inspiratory flow (PIF) requirements for specific inhalers especially dry powder inhalers (DPI's) is necessary when prescribing inhalation therapy. The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of COPD severity on PIF in patients with COPD. METHODOLOGY A total of 150 subjects (75 patients with stable COPD, and 75 apparently healthy subjects) participated in the study. PIF was assessed using the In-check Inhaler Assessment Kit (manufactured by Clement Clarke International Ltd, Harlow, UK). Lung function was assessed by spirometry with subjects divided into four groups based on the severity of their airway obstruction using the GOLD criteria. The Modified Medical Research Council (MMRC) dyspnea scale was used to assess dyspnea severity. Exercise capacity was assessed using the 6-minute walk test. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS 23.0 software. In all the statistical tests, a p value of <0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS The mean age for the COPD patient and control population are 72.48 ± 8.01 and 70.69 ± 5.82 respectively. The control group had higher PIF than COPD group; however, only the clickhler and pMDI had statistically significant difference between the mean PIF of the patients compared with the control group. Generally, there was an observed trend of a decrease in mean PIF as the COPD stage progresses with a statistically significant difference observed for Easibreathe (F= 3.52, p= 0.019) and pressurized Metered dose inhaler (pMDI) (F= 4.26, p= 0.008). There was a significant positive correlation between FEV1%, FVC, Exercise capacity (6-minute walk distance) and PIF for Clickhaler, Autohaler, Easybreathe and pMDI. For pMDI, there was a statistically significant difference between means of PIF across the MMRC dyspnea scale with PIF decreasing with increasing severity of dyspnea (F= 2.85, p= 0.033). CONCLUSION COPD patients have slightly lower PIF than controls. Poor exercise tolerance and lower spirometric pulmonary function parameters may contribute to low PIF.
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- A O Adetiloye
- Department of Medicine, Respiratory unit, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
- Department of Internal Medicine, New York City Health + Hospitals Corporation, Metropolitan Hospital Center, NYC, NY, US.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Abuja /University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Respiratory unit, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Respiratory unit, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Cardiology Unit, R-Jolad Multi Specialist Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Respiratory unit, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Erhabor GE. Promoting the Rational use of Antibiotics. West Afr J Med 2023; 40:885-886. [PMID: 37759349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- G E Erhabor
- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine, 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Cresecent, Yaba, Laos
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University/Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex
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Jayasooriya S, Stolbrink M, Khoo EM, Sunte IT, Awuru JI, Cohen M, Lam DC, Spanevello A, Visca D, Centis R, Migliori GB, Ayuk AC, Buendia JA, Awokola BI, Del-Rio-Navarro BE, Muteti-Fana S, Lao-Araya M, Chiarella P, Badellino H, Somwe SW, Anand MP, Garcí-Corzo JR, Bekele A, Soto-Martinez ME, Ngahane BHM, Florin M, Voyi K, Tabbah K, Bakki B, Alexander A, Garba BL, Salvador EM, Fischer GB, Falade AG, ŽivkoviĆ Z, Romero-Tapia SJ, Erhabor GE, Zar H, Gemicioglu B, Brandão HV, Kurhasani X, El-Sharif N, Singh V, Ranasinghe JC, Kudagammana ST, Masjedi MR, Velásquez JN, Jain A, Cherrez-Ojeda I, Valdeavellano LFM, Gómez RM, Mesonjesi E, Morfin-Maciel BM, Ndikum AE, Mukiibi GB, Reddy BK, Yusuf O, Taright-Mahi S, Mérida-Palacio JV, Kabra SK, Nkhama E, Filho NR, Zhjegi VB, Mortimer K, Rylance S, Masekela RR. Clinical standards for the diagnosis and management of asthma in low- and middle-income countries. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2023; 27:658-667. [PMID: 37608484 PMCID: PMC10443788 DOI: 10.5588/ijtld.23.0203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND: The aim of these clinical standards is to aid the diagnosis and management of asthma in low-resource settings in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).METHODS: A panel of 52 experts in the field of asthma in LMICs participated in a two-stage Delphi process to establish and reach a consensus on the clinical standards.RESULTS: Eighteen clinical standards were defined: Standard 1, Every individual with symptoms and signs compatible with asthma should undergo a clinical assessment; Standard 2, In individuals (>6 years) with a clinical assessment supportive of a diagnosis of asthma, a hand-held spirometry measurement should be used to confirm variable expiratory airflow limitation by demonstrating an acute response to a bronchodilator; Standard 3, Pre- and post-bronchodilator spirometry should be performed in individuals (>6 years) to support diagnosis before treatment is commenced if there is diagnostic uncertainty; Standard 4, Individuals with an acute exacerbation of asthma and clinical signs of hypoxaemia or increased work of breathing should be given supplementary oxygen to maintain saturation at 94-98%; Standard 5, Inhaled short-acting beta-2 agonists (SABAs) should be used as an emergency reliever in individuals with asthma via an appropriate spacer device for metered-dose inhalers; Standard 6, Short-course oral corticosteroids should be administered in appropriate doses to individuals having moderate to severe acute asthma exacerbations (minimum 3-5 days); Standard 7, Individuals having a severe asthma exacerbation should receive emergency care, including oxygen therapy, systemic corticosteroids, inhaled bronchodilators (e.g., salbutamol with or without ipratropium bromide) and a single dose of intravenous magnesium sulphate should be considered; Standard 8, All individuals with asthma should receive education about asthma and a personalised action plan; Standard 9, Inhaled medications (excluding dry-powder devices) should be administered via an appropriate spacer device in both adults and children. Children aged 0-3 years will require the spacer to be coupled to a face mask; Standard 10, Children aged <5 years with asthma should receive a SABA as-needed at step 1 and an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) to cover periods of wheezing due to respiratory viral infections, and SABA as-needed and daily ICS from step 2 upwards; Standard 11, Children aged 6-11 years with asthma should receive an ICS taken whenever an inhaled SABA is used; Standard 12, All adolescents aged 12-18 years and adults with asthma should receive a combination inhaler (ICS and rapid onset of action long-acting beta-agonist [LABA] such as budesonide-formoterol), where available, to be used either as-needed (for mild asthma) or as both maintenance and reliever therapy, for moderate to severe asthma; Standard 13, Inhaled SABA alone for the management of patients aged >12 years is not recommended as it is associated with increased risk of morbidity and mortality. It should only be used where there is no access to ICS.The following standards (14-18) are for settings where there is no access to inhaled medicines. Standard 14, Patients without access to corticosteroids should be provided with a single short course of emergency oral prednisolone; Standard 15, Oral SABA for symptomatic relief should be used only if no inhaled SABA is available. Adjust to the individual's lowest beneficial dose to minimise adverse effects; Standard 16, Oral leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRA) can be used as a preventive medication and is preferable to the use of long-term oral systemic corticosteroids; Standard 17, In exceptional circumstances, when there is a high risk of mortality from exacerbations, low-dose oral prednisolone daily or on alternate days may be considered on a case-by-case basis; Standard 18. Oral theophylline should be restricted for use in situations where it is the only bronchodilator treatment option available.CONCLUSION: These first consensus-based clinical standards for asthma management in LMICs are intended to help clinicians provide the most effective care for people in resource-limited settings.
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- S Jayasooriya
- Academic Unit of Primary Care, University of Sheffield, Sheffield
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, UK, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg, South Africa
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, International Primary Care Respiratory Group, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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- Global Allergy and Airways Patient Platform, Vienna, Austria
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- Global Allergy and Airways Patient Platform, Vienna, Austria
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- Hospital Centro Médico, Guatemala City, Guatemala, Mexico, Asociación Latinoamericana de Tórax, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Department of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Asian Pacific Society of Respirology, Hong Kong, China
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- Division of Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, Tradate, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Respiratory Diseases, University of Insubria, Varese-Como
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- Asociación Latinoamericana de Tórax, Montevideo, Uruguay, Department of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Servizio di Epidemiologia Clinica delle Malattie Respiratorie, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, Tradate, Italy
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- Servizio di Epidemiologia Clinica delle Malattie Respiratorie, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, Tradate, Italy
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- College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Affiliation Departamento de Farmacologia y Tóxicologia, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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- Medical Research Council, The Gambia at the London School of Tropical Medicine, The Gambia
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- Department of Primary Care Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Chian Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Health Sciences School, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Lima, Peru
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- Head Pediatric Respiratory Medicine Department, Clinica Regional del Este, San Francisco, Argentina
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- Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, JSS Medical College, Mysore, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Santander, Colombia
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- College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Universidad de Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica
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- Douala General Hospital, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
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- Institute of Pneumology M. Nasta, Bucharest, Romania
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- School of Health Systems and Public Health, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- College of Medicine, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri
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- Deparment of Medicine, University of Abuja, Abuja
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- Department of Paediatrics, Usmanu Danfodiyo, University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria
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- Deparment of Biological Sciences, Eduardo Mondlane University, Maputo, Mozambique
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- University of Medical Sciences, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Paediatrics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Dragiša Mišovic, Childrens Hsopital for Lung Disease and TB, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Health Sciences, Academic Division, Juarez Autononous, University of Tabasco, Villahermosa, Mexico
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics & Child Health & SA MRC Unit on Children & Adolescent Health, Red Cross Childrens Hospital, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Pulmonary Diseases, Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa, Turkey
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- State University of Feira de Santana, Feira de Santana, BA, Brazil
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- UBT Higher Education Institution, Prishtina, Kosovo
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- MJ Rajasthan Hospital, Jaipur, India
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Medical School, Santander Industrial, Bucaramanga, Colombia
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- Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
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- Asociación Latinoamericana de Tórax, Montevideo, Uruguay, Francisco Morroguín University, Guatemala City, Guatemala
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Catholic University of Salta, Salta, Argentina
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- Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital Centre "Mother Teresa", Tirana, Albania
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- The University of Yaounde 1, Yaounde, Cameroon
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- Shishuka Children's Speciality Hospital, Bangalore, India
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- The Allergy and Asthma Institute, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Medecin Faculty, Mustapha Universitary Hospital Algiers, Algeria
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- Centrode Investigación de Enfermedades Alérgicas y Respiratorias SC, Mexico DF, Mexico
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- Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Levy Mwanawasa Medical University, School of Public Health and Environmental Sciences, Lusaka, Zambia
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- Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, PA, Brazil
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- Social Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Kosovo
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- University of Cambridge, Cambridge, Imperial College, London, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, School of Clinical Medicine, University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Department of Non-communicable Diseases, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, School of Clinical Medicine, University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban, South Africa
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Erhabor GE. From the Editor-in-Chief. West Afr J Med 2023; 40:775. [PMID: 37638850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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- G E Erhabor
- Editor-in-Chief,VWest African Journal of Medicine, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University/Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Erhabor GE. Addressing the Outbreak of Diphtheria in Nigeria. West Afr J Med 2023; 40:669-670. [PMID: 37515542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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- G E Erhabor
- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University/Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Erhabor GE. Diagnosis of Invasive Aspergillus Infections, Challenges of Neurocritical Care and Increased Risk of Hearing Loss in Diabetic Patients. West Afr J Med 2023; 40:571-572. [PMID: 37384540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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- G E Erhabor
- West African Journal of Medicine, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University/ Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Olajubu TO, Erhabor GE. The Challenge of Proper Diagnosis and Treatment of Diseases in Low-Resource Settings. West Afr J Med 2023; 40:459. [PMID: 37245091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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- T O Olajubu
- Department of Family Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University/ Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Odunlami J, Olaosebikan HB, Adelowo OO, Erhabor GE. Frequency and Pattern of Shoulder Pain Syndrome in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital. West Afr J Med 2023; 40:476-480. [PMID: 37245223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Shoulder pain syndrome (SPS) is a chronic condition affecting the shoulder joint, its periarticular structures, or less commonly, radicular pain typically from the neck. OBJECTIVES The objectives of this study were to assess the frequency and pattern of shoulder pain syndrome in OAUTHC, Ile-Ife. METHODOLOGY This was a descriptive study in which 50 patients with shoulder pain were recruited from the medical and general outpatient departments of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife over six months out of 350 patients with various musculoskeletal complaints. Detailed history, physical examinations and laboratory tests were done. Plain radiographs were taken for all the patients. Ethical approval was obtained and data analyzed using SPSS version 20.0. RESULTS The frequency of shoulder pain was 14.3%. Eighteen were males and 32 were females with a M: F ratio of 1:1.7. The mean age for all the patients was 59.74years (±10.64) with patients in the age range 50-59years accounting for the highest proportion (38%). The most common cause of shoulder pain syndrome was rotator cuff tendinopathy accounting for 72% of cases. Diabetes was the most frequent comorbidity and was found in 50% of patients. CONCLUSION Shoulder pain predominantly occurs in females with people in the fifth decade mostly affected. The most frequent cause of shoulder pain syndrome in this environment is rotator cuff disorder. Diabetes mellitus is an important comorbidity associated with shoulder pain. Therefore, management of shoulder pain should include assessment for risk factors.
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- J Odunlami
- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, PMB, 5538, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Rheumatology Unit, Lagos State University Teaching Hospitals, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria
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- Rheumatology Unit, Lagos State University Teaching Hospitals, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria
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- Respiratory Unit, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, PMB, 5538, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Arawomo AO, Erhabor GE, Tanimowo MO, Awopeju OF, Adewole OO, Adeniyi BO, Afolabi BA, Ekundayo MW. Determinants of Suboptimal Peak Inspiratory Flow Rates among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Southwest, Nigeria. West Afr J Med 2023; 40:553-561. [PMID: 37247343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Inhalational therapy is the cornerstone in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. Patients' peak inspiratory flow impacts effective dry powder inhaler (DPI) delivery and management outcome. OBJECTIVE This study assessed peak inspiratory flow rates (PIFR) and determined the factors associated with suboptimal inspiratory flow rates among COPD patients. METHODS A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 60 participants (30 stable COPD patients and 30 age-and-sex matched controls). Socio-demographic characteristics was obtained and spirometry was done for all participants. PIFR assessment was done using the In-Check Dial Meter and was categorized as suboptimal (< 60L/min) or optimal (≥ 60L/min). P values less than 0.05 were taken as statistically significant. RESULTS Mean age of the COPD patients and healthy controls were both 67.8 ± 10.3 years, with 53.3% being females. Post-bronchodilation FEV 1/FVC% for COPD patients was 54.15 ± 11.27%. The mean PIFR among COPD patients was significantly lower than that of healthy controls, in all DPIs simulated, especially for Clickhaler (46.2±13.4 vs 60.5±11.4L/min, p<0.001). A significant proportion of COPD patients had suboptimal PIFR, in the simulated resistances against Clickhaler and Turbuhaler (70% vs 80%; p<0.001). Older age, shorter height and low BMI were associated with suboptimal PIFR among COPD patients. However, independent predictors of suboptimal PIFR were BMI, PEFR, FEV1% and FVC%. CONCLUSION Suboptimal PIFR was found in a significant number of COPD patients when compared with healthy respondents. Routine assessment using In-Check Dial meter should be done to determine the suitability of dry powder inhalers for patients with COPD.
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- A O Arawomo
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University/Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University/Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
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- Ladoke Akintola University of Technology/LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University/Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University/Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
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- Respiratory Department, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, St Mary's Hospital, Newport, PO305TG, United Kingdom
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- Department of Family Medicine, Osun State University/ UniOsun Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Erhabor GE. Initiatives and Strategies for Tackling Asthma in Low and Medium-Income (LMIC) Countries. West Afr J Med 2023; 40:460-462. [PMID: 37245123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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- G E Erhabor
- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University/ Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Erhabor GE. The Double Burden of Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases. West Afr J Med 2023; 40:353-354. [PMID: 37115701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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- G E Erhabor
- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University/ Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Olajubu TO, Erhabor GE. The Resurging Outbreaks of Yellow Fever Infection. West Afr J Med 2023; 40:354-355. [PMID: 37115702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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- T O Olajubu
- Department of Family Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University/Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Ibekwe TS, Ayodele SO, Amusa YB, Erhabor GE. World Hearing Day - Impaired Hearing and Noise Culture. West Afr J Med 2023; 40:238-240. [PMID: 37011412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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- T S Ibekwe
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Abuja and University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Abuja
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile Ife, Osun State
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile Ife, Osun State
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- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine, Edmund Crescent, Medical Compound, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria & Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University/Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Erhabor GE. Newborn Screening for Sickle Cell Disease. West Afr J Med 2023; 40:237-238. [PMID: 37011409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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- G E Erhabor
- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine, 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Yaba, Lagos
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Adewole OO, Omotoso BA, Ogunsina M, Aminu A, Odeyemi AO, Awopeju OF, Ayoola O, Adedeji T, Sogaolu OM, Adewole TO, Jiya E, Andero V, Obaseki D, Akintomide AO, Erhabor GE. Atorvastatin accelerates Mycobacterium tuberculosis clearance in pulmonary TB: a randomised phase IIA trial. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2023; 27:226-228. [PMID: 36855033 DOI: 10.5588/ijtld.22.0548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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- O O Adewole
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, Department of Medicine Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals, Ile Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals, Ile Ife, Nigeria, Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutic Department, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Usman Fodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Bowen University, Iwo, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, Department of Medicine Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals, Ile Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Radiology, Obafemi Awolowo University/Teaching Hospitals, Ile Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemical Pathology, Obafemi Awolowo University/Teaching Hospitals, Ile Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Family Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals, Ile Ife, Nigeria
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- National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory, Zare, Kaduna, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals, Ile Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals, Ile Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, Department of Medicine Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals, Ile Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, Department of Medicine Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals, Ile Ife, Nigeria
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Erhabor GE, Erhabor GE. A Synopsis of "Scoping Review". West Afr J Med 2023; 40:127-128. [PMID: 36857437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- G E Erhabor
- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Erhabor GE. Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: An Important Cause of Maternal Morbidity and Mortality! West Afr J Med 2023; 40:1. [PMID: 36716124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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- G E Erhabor
- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine, 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.,Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University/ Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Atwoli L, Erhabor GE, Gbakima AA, Haileamlak A, Kayembe Ntumba JM, Kigera J, Laybourn-Langton L, Mash B, Muhia J, Mulaudzi FM, Ofori-Adjei D, Okonofua F, Rashidian A, El-Adawy M, Sidibé S, Snouber A, Tumwine J, Yassien MS, Yonga P, Zakhama L, Zielinski C. COP27 Climate Change Conference: urgent action needed for Africa and the world. Ann Oncol 2023; 34:7-9. [PMID: 36334703 DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2022.10.504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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- African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
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- London School of Medicine and Tropical Hygiene
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- Journal de la Faculté de Médecine d'Oran
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- East African Medical Journal
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Erhabor GE, Adeniyi BO, Arawomo AO. Global Health Challenges - A Reflection on the Last One Year. West Afr J Med 2022; 39:1217-1219. [PMID: 36580419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- G E Erhabor
- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine, Edmund Crescent, Medical Compound, Yaba, lagos, Nigeria
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University/ Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- St. Mary's Hospital, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
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- New Cross Hospital, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton, England
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Erhabor GE, Bamigboye-Taiwo OT, Arawomo AO. Health and Wellbeing amidst a Prolonged Pandemic: Implications for Physicians and Patients. West Afr J Med 2022; 39:1312-1315. [PMID: 36583953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
Abstract
Health is wealth, so goes the popular maxim. The 46th West African College of Physicians Annual General and Scientific Meeting focuses on Health and Wellbeing Amidst a Prolonged Pandemic. Health and wellbeing are closely related components critical to healthy living and cannot be considered independent of each other. While health is a state of total wellbeing; wellbeing is intricately linked with happiness and satisfaction in life. The COVID- 19 pandemic has significantly impacted the health and well-being of nations all over the world. In the wake of the pandemic came the COVID-19 recession which brought a crash in the global economy, reduction in productivity, rise in unemployment, massive layoffs, collapse of businesses and manufacturing industries, disruptions in transportation and much more. These harsh economic realities have placed a huge strain on global mental health resulting in physical, mental and social disorders. The workload of the average physician and other health care workers increased tremendously resulting in burnout and psychological stress with a consequent increase in the incidence of psychological disorders including anxiety, depression, suicide and suicidal ideation amongst others. The lack of preparedness for the pandemic and the inequality in strength of healthcare systems across the world prolonged the pandemic and its adverse consequences on health and wellbeing of the populace. Promotion of health and well-being of health care professionals and the populace at large is essential for the growth of any economy and is an essential consideration for stakeholders involved in disease prevention and health promotion.
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- G E Erhabor
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University/Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics & Child Health, Obafemi Awolowo University/Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- New Cross Hospital, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton, England
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Erhabor GE. The Stroke Epidemic and Associated Co-morbidities. West Afr J Med 2022; 39:1111. [PMID: 36450106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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- G E Erhabor
- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine, 6. Taylor Drive, Edmind Crescent, Yaba, Lagos
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University/Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Atwoli L, Erhabor GE, Gbakima AA, Haileamlak A, Ntumba JMK, Kigera J, Laybourn-Langton L, Mash B, Muhia J, Mulaudzi FM, Ofori-Adjei D, Okonofua F, Rashidian A, El-Adaw M, Sidibé S, Snouber A, Tumwine J, Yassien MS, Yonga P, Zakhama L, Zielinski C. [COP27 Climate Change Conference: Urgent Action Needed for Africa and the World]. West Afr J Med 2022; 39:995-996. [PMID: 36259742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2023]
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- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicinem, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Editor-in-Chief, Sierra Leone Journal of Biomedical Research
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- Editor-in-Chief, African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
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- London School of Medicine and Tropical Hygiene
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- Executive Editor of Health Promotion, Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
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- Director of Health Promotion, Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
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- Managing Editor, East African Medical Journal
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Atwoli L, Erhabor GE, Gbakima AA, Haileamlak A, Ntumba JMK, Kigera J, Laybourn-Langton L, Mash B, Muhia J, Mulaudzi FM, Ofori-Adjei D, Okonofua F, Rashidian A, El-Adawy M, Sidibé S, Snouber A, Tumwine J, Yassien MS, Yonga P, Zakhama L, Zielinski C. COP27 Climate Change Conference: Urgent Action Needed for Africa and the World. West Afr J Med 2022; 39:993-994. [PMID: 36259690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/10/2023]
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- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Editor-in-Chief, Sierra Leone Journal of Biomedical Research
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- Editor-in-Chief, African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
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- London School of Medicine and Tropical Hygiene
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- Executive Editor of Health Promotion, Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
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- Director of Health Promotion, Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
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- Managing Editor, East African Medical Journal
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Erhabor GE, Arawomo AO, Sanni D. Climate Change and the Global Impact. West Afr J Med 2022; 39:991-992. [PMID: 36259666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- G E Erhabor
- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Climatologist, Center for Distance Learning, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Erhabor GE. The Challenge of Physical Inactivity in Modern Times. West Afr J Med 2022; 39:887-888. [PMID: 36116069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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- G E Erhabor
- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine, 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University/Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Erhabor GE. The Rise of Monkeypox Virus Infection and Global Epidemics. West Afr J Med 2022; 39:653-654. [PMID: 35921681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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- G E Erhabor
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
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Erhabor GE. The Spate of Mental Health Breakdown among Health Professionals. West Afr J Med 2022; 39:437-438. [PMID: 35633619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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- G E Erhabor
- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine, 6, Edmund Crescent, Medical Compound, Yaba, Lagos
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State
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Arawomo AO, Erhabor JO, Akinsulore A, Awopeju OF, Ajayi AO, Erhabor GE. Perceived Stress and Coping Strategies among Adults with Asthma in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. West Afr J Med 2022; 39:441-450. [PMID: 35633621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Asthma is one of the common chronic diseases globally. There is paucity of data on perceived stress among patients with asthma in Nigeria. This study aimed to determine the extent of perceived stress and its association with coping strategies among adults with asthma. METHODS This is a cross-sectional descriptive study in which 100 adults with asthma were consecutively recruited from the Respiratory Clinic of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. They completed a questionnaire containing demographic details, Perceived Stress Scale(PSS), Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced (Brief-COPE) Scale and Asthma Specific Coping Scale(ASCS). RESULTS Most of the respondents were female (56%, n = 56) with mean age of 38.8 (±16.5), and FEV1% predicted was 78.9%±24.5. Sixty-three (63%) participants had high levels of perceived stress. Patients with asthma who had high perceived stress were significantly younger than those with low perceived stress (χ2 = 2.66; p=0.01). The mean scores of coping strategies for asthma patients with high stress level was generally higher compared with those with low stress level, and was significantly higher in the adaptive coping strategy (t=-3.36; p=0.01) and its subscales. For asthma specific coping scale, there was significant difference between those with high perceived stress and low perceived stress in the positive appraisal (t=-2.95, p=0.004) and ignoring asthma (t=-2.09, p=0.040) subscales. CONCLUSION The level of perceived stress is high among Nigerian patients with asthma. This study showed that the more stressed they are, the more they are likely to use coping strategies.
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- A O Arawomo
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 1620 E. Monument St, Baltimore, MD 21205
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- Department of Mental Health, Obafemi Awolowo University/Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Erhabor GE, Olajubu TO. The Health Impacts of War. West Afr J Med 2022:215-216. [PMID: 35366663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- G E Erhabor
- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Family Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Erhabor GE. Malaria - Are We Winning The War. West Afr J Med 2022; 39:107-108. [PMID: 35271226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- G E Erhabor
- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine, 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Medical Compound, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Erhabor GE. The Rise of Tramadol Abuse as Omicron Variant Plateaus. West Afr J Med 2022; 39:1-2. [PMID: 35156359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- G E Erhabor
- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine, 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Medical Compound, Yaba Lagos
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State
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Erhabor GE. COVID-19 Rages On. West Afr J Med 2021; 38:1145. [PMID: 35032381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- G E Erhabor
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, NIgeria
- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine, 6 Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
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Adeniyi BO, Akinwalere O, Erhabor GE. Long COVID in Nigeria Beyond the Epidemic, Making Adequate Preparations for the Long-Term Effects of COVID-19. West Afr J Med 2021; 38:1247-1248. [PMID: 35038258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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- B O Adeniyi
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, St Mary's Hospital, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
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- Department of Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State
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Erhabor GE. Better Lung Health for All - Reducing the Global Impact of Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Lung Cancer. West Afr J Med 2021; Vol. 38:1027-1028. [PMID: 34918892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- G E Erhabor
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine, 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
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Erhabor GE, Adeniyi B, Arawomo AO, Akinwalere O, Adetona G, Fagbohun FT, Aigbirior J, Erhabor JO. Acute Exacerbation of COPD: Clinical Perspectives and Literature Review. West Afr J Med 2021; Vol. 38:1129-1142. [PMID: 34922414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) COPD is a significant cause of morbidity and the third leading cause of death worldwide. COPD is a chronic progressive disease which may be interspersed by periods of acute worsening of respiratory symptoms beyond normal day-to-day variations, called exacerbations, which substantially impact health status and has cumulative effects on lung function. Acute exacerbation of COPD negatively affects disease progression, facilitating decline in pulmonary function and resulting in impaired quality of life and increased mortality risk. Therefore, early introduction of preventive measures in patients at risk of COPD remains the cornerstone of management. This article summarizes clinical perspectives and current knowledge on COPD exacerbations, with insights into practices in low- and middle-income countries.
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- G E Erhabor
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University/Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Respiratory Department, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, St Mary's Hospital, Newport, PO305TG, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University/Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria
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- Specialty Registrar, Respiratory and General Internal Medicine, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, United Kingdom
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- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 1620 E Monument St, Baltimore, MD 21205
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Erhabor GE. Covid-19: Can We Overcome the Third Wave? West Afr J Med 2021; Vol. 38:915-916. [PMID: 34854289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- G E Erhabor
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine, 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
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Erhabor GE. Global Ageing, Suicide and the Bane of Food Insecurity. West Afr J Med 2021; 38:813-814. [PMID: 34672506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- G E Erhabor
- 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Medical Compound, Yaba, Lagos State
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Erhabor GE. Cardiovascular Risks and Diseases - Can we Overcome this Menace? West Afr J Med 2021; 38:711-712. [PMID: 34499460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- G E Erhabor
- Editor-in-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM) office at 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Medical Compound, Yaba, Lagos State
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Erhabor GE. The Challenges of Delta Variant (COVID-19) and Assisted Reproductive Therapy. West Afr J Med 2021; 38:609. [PMID: 34330154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- G E Erhabor
- Editor-In-Chief, West African Journal of Medicine, 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Erhabor GE. APOL1 GENE IN AFRICANS. West Afr J Med 2021; 38:509-510. [PMID: 34174035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- G E Erhabor
- Editor-in-chief, West African Journal of Medicine
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Erhabor GE, Olowookere OO, Adebusoye LA, Arawomo AO. Adult Pneumococcal Vaccination: A Review of Current Status and Challenges in Nigeria. West Afr J Med 2021; 38:583-595. [PMID: 34180212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Pneumococcus is a major cause of life-threatening invasive infections accounting for considerable morbidity and mortality among older adult population. The burden of pneumococcal infections (non-invasive) is mostly determined by Community Acquired Pneumonia. Globally and from public health perspective, vaccination has been recognised as a preventive measure of infectious diseases, thereby reducing health care cost, morbidity and mortality. Most high-income countries have included the pneumococcal vaccination in their mandatory and voluntary vaccination policies. However, many low and middleincome countries of the world have not adequately addressed the issue of adult pneumococcal vaccine. This overview describes the current status of pneumococcal vaccination and strategies to reduce the rate of pneumonia in this age group. Our aim is to stimulate the adoption of policies and production of national guidelines for the use of pneumococcal vaccines in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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- G E Erhabor
- Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Chief Tony Anenih Geriatric Centre, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Chief Tony Anenih Geriatric Centre, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, UniOsun Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
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Erhabor GE. THE BANE OF GIANT PROSTATES AND THE TREATISE ON LONG-CASE EXAMINATIONS. West Afr J Med 2021; 38:407-408. [PMID: 34050727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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- G E Erhabor
- Editor-in-chief, West African Journal of Medicine/Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Erhabor GE. Charting the Way Forward. West Afr J Med 2021; 38:299-300. [PMID: 33900702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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- G E Erhabor
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University/Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Erhabor GE. Mitigating the Burden of Hypertension in Developing Nations and the Global Impact of Covid-19 Vaccine. West Afr J Med 2021; 38:197-198. [PMID: 33764658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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- G E Erhabor
- Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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