Aminu K. Bello
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View article: Therapy gaps for patients with heart failure and reduced kidney function: A prospective cohort study
Therapy gaps for patients with heart failure and reduced kidney function: A prospective cohort study Open
Aims Despite emerging evidence for new pharmacotherapies to improve outcomes in patients with heart failure (HF) and kidney dysfunction, data on contemporary HF therapy use in this population are lacking. This study evaluated contemporary …
View article: Measuring person-centered integrated care for people living with mild to moderate chronic kidney disease and multimorbidity: a cross-sectional survey
Measuring person-centered integrated care for people living with mild to moderate chronic kidney disease and multimorbidity: a cross-sectional survey Open
Introduction Person-centered integrated care (PC-IC) has been shown to improve health outcomes for individuals with chronic conditions. However, there is limited evidence measuring PC-IC delivery to people with mild to moderate chronic kid…
View article: Shaping the Future of Cybersecurity: The Convergence of AI, Quantum Computing, and Ethical Frameworks for a Secure Digital Era
Shaping the Future of Cybersecurity: The Convergence of AI, Quantum Computing, and Ethical Frameworks for a Secure Digital Era Open
The increasing complexity and frequency of cyber threats have rendered the conventional protection methods insufficient. Artificial Intelligence has emerged as a transformative force in cybersecurity, offering enhanced capabilities for vul…
View article: Person-centered integrated care for people living with kidney disease and multimorbidity: exploring challenges and opportunities
Person-centered integrated care for people living with kidney disease and multimorbidity: exploring challenges and opportunities Open
Background: People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and other chronic conditions commonly experience fragmented care. A person-centered integrated care (PC-IC) approach has shown to effectively address care delivery and health outcomes fo…
View article: Adverse clinical outcomes and associated factors among older adults undergoing hemodialysis in Brazil: A single-center experience
Adverse clinical outcomes and associated factors among older adults undergoing hemodialysis in Brazil: A single-center experience Open
Introduction In the last decade, there has been an increase in the number of older adults diagnosed with kidney failure in Brazil. Anecdotal reports suggest that older adults receiving hemodialysis (HD) face a higher risk of adverse outcom…
Hypolipidaemic Effects of Methanolic Leaf Extract of Anisopus mannii in Diet-Induced Hyperlipidemic Albino Rats Open
Aim: To investigate the hypolipidemic effects of the methanolic leaf extract of Anisopus mannii. Study Design: An in vivo experimental study using diet-induced hyperlipidemic albino rats to evaluate the antihyperlipidemic potential of meth…
View article: Stabilization of Expansive Soils Using Cement–Zeolite Mixtures: Experimental Study and Lasso Modeling
Stabilization of Expansive Soils Using Cement–Zeolite Mixtures: Experimental Study and Lasso Modeling Open
The stabilization of expansive soils is crucial for the construction projects to mitigate swelling, shrinkage, and bearing capacity issues. This study investigates the synergistic effects of cement and clinoptilolite zeolite on stabilizing…
Inequities in the Care and Outcomes of Indigenous People Living With Kidney Failure Open
Kidney failure, defined as end-stage kidney disease requiring kidney replacement therapy, is a public health concern that disproportionately affects indigenous peoples around the world. Despite advancements in medical technologies and prev…
EVALUATION OF Pseudomonas aeruginosa ACTIVITIES OF MUNG BEAN (Vigna radiata) SEED EXTRACT Open
This research focused on exploring of mung bean seed extracts and its potential as antibacterial agents. Mung bean (Vigna radiata) is a warm-season legume originally from the Indian subcontinent, where it was domesticated around 1500 BC. I…
View article: Exploring person-centered integrated kidney care: Insights from a Canadian study
Exploring person-centered integrated kidney care: Insights from a Canadian study Open
Introduction: One in ten Canadians face kidney disease. Both patients and providers have been calling for strategies to address the needs of individuals with early-stage chronic kidney disease. This population faces a high burden of multim…
Determination of Source of Gold around Itagunmodi Southwest, Nigeria Open
The source of gold mineralization had been a subject of proposal in the past; some researchers suggested its original source to be the crust while some proposed the source as the mantle. In this study, the source of gold in Itagunmodi was …
View article: Global availability of medications and health technologies for kidney care: A multinational study from the ISN-GKHA
Global availability of medications and health technologies for kidney care: A multinational study from the ISN-GKHA Open
A core feature of universal health coverage is equitable access to affordable care not exposing people to financial hardship. This study aims to provide a global overview on availability and access to medications and health technologies fo…
Correction: Inter- and intradialytic fluid volume changes and vascular stiffness parameters in patients on hemodialysis Open
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Frailty Assessment Tools in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
The FFP and Clinical Frailty Scale showed acceptable discriminant validity for clinical outcomes, and the modified FFP is an alternative tool to use if direct measurements are not feasible. The evidence does not support the use of clinicia…
Change in prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components over twenty-four months post-HAART among human immunodeficiency virus positive patients in North-Western Nigeria Open
Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) serves as an important epidemiologic tool for identifying people at risk for developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes. Antiretroviral drugs have reduced mortality and increased longevity among p…
View article: The Real‐World Effectiveness of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Pre‐Exposure Prophylaxis in Adults in Alberta, Canada: A Retrospective Population‐Based Cohort Study
The Real‐World Effectiveness of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Pre‐Exposure Prophylaxis in Adults in Alberta, Canada: A Retrospective Population‐Based Cohort Study Open
Background: In clinical trials, pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate‐emtricitabine (TDF/FTC) or tenofovir alafenamide‐emtricitabine (TAF/FTC) is up to 99% efficacious in preventing human immunodeficiency virus…
View article: Virtual consultation in kidney care: a mixed-methods study on a model for safe and effective integration into routine clinical care
Virtual consultation in kidney care: a mixed-methods study on a model for safe and effective integration into routine clinical care Open
Rationale and Objective Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a rapid introduction of virtual care delivery via telephone or videoconference. The rapid advancements in e-health technology facilitated options for virtual care, includ…
View article: Landscape of kidney replacement therapy provision in low- and lower-middle income countries: A multinational study from the ISN-GKHA
Landscape of kidney replacement therapy provision in low- and lower-middle income countries: A multinational study from the ISN-GKHA Open
In low- and lower-middle-income countries (LLMICs), delivering equitable kidney care presents substantial challenges, resulting in significant disparities in disease management and treatment outcomes for people with kidney failure. This co…
View article: Global Policy and Advocacy Initiatives for Improving Kidney Care
Global Policy and Advocacy Initiatives for Improving Kidney Care Open
Key Points Inclusion and prioritization of CKD and kidney failure within national health strategies are generally lacking. Countries with CKD-specific strategies tend to include and fund a broader spectrum of kidney disease populations and…
Imputation Methods for Missing Values in Estimation of Population Mean under Diagonal Systematic Sampling Scheme Open
In survey sampling, the use of auxiliary information to enhance estimators of population parameters under simple random sampling stratified random sampling and systematic sampling has been widely discussed. Similarly, some existing estimat…
View article: Impact of Ramadan fasting on kidney function and related outcomes in chronic kidney disease and kidney transplant recipients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Impact of Ramadan fasting on kidney function and related outcomes in chronic kidney disease and kidney transplant recipients: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Objectives Ramadan fasting is an Islamic religious practice involving abstinence from food and drink from dawn to sunset. Its consequences on kidney-relevant outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney transplant reci…
Prevalence and factors associated with signing against medical advice among psychiatric inpatients at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto Open
Background: Leaving against medical advice (LAMA) is common and poses significant challenges among psychiatric inpatients, reflecting patients' legal rights while remaining linked to severe noncompliance, higher morbidity and mortality, in…
Global access and quality of conservative kidney management Open
Background Conservative kidney management (CKM) describes supportive care for people living with kidney failure who choose not to receive or are unable to access kidney replacement therapy (KRT). This study captured the global availability…