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Investigating Caregiving Dynamics and Subjective Cognitive Decline: An Analysis Using BRFSS Database Insights Open

Okelue E Okobi, Olayinka Olusola Bolaji, Omolola Okunromade, Chioma J. Anats · 2024

Background: Subjective cognitive decline (SCD), characterized by self-reported memory or cognitive difficulties, is an increasing concern among older adults. This study utilizes data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRF…

Efficacy of Smartphone Applications in Hypertension Management: A Systematic Review Open

Shaheen Sultana, Kayode Aguda, Adetola Mowo-wale, Regina Azipu, Chiedozie Steven Nzotta , et al. · 2024

Background: Hypertension is a global health challenge, affecting over a billion individuals worldwide. Despite the availability of effective treatments, control rates remain suboptimal. Emerging technologies, such as smartphone application…

Impact of COVID-19 Lockdowns on Rates of Adolescent Pregnancies: A Systematic Review Open

Lauren Hookham, Jackeline Alger, Margit Endler, Michael Enwere, Deborah Eskenazi , et al. · 2024

Background: Education is known to protect adolescent girls from unplanned pregnancy. School closures were component of COVID-19 “lockdown measures”. The impact of these measures on adolescent pregnancy worldwideis unknown. Methods: We perf…

Effect of Avocado Consumption on Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open

Okelue E Okobi, Victor A Odoma, Omolola Okunromade, Olusayo Louise-Oluwasanmi, Blessing Itua , et al. · 2024

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Impact of COVID-19 Lockdowns on Rates of Adolescent Pregnancies: A Systematic Review Open

Laurens Hookham, Jackeline Alger, Margit Endler, Michael Enwere, Deborah Eskenazi , et al. · 2024

Public Perceptions About Monkeypox on Twitter: Thematic Analysis Open

Abimbola Leslie, Omolola Okunromade, Abeed Sarker · 2023

Background Social media has emerged as an important source of information generated by large segments of the population, which can be particularly valuable during infectious disease outbreaks. The recent outbreak of monkeypox led to an inc…

From Bench to Bedside: A Scoping Review of Gene Therapy Approaches in the Management of Cardiomyopathies Open

Shwetha Gopal, Zainab Imtiaz, Olumide Ijishakin, Olusayo Louise-Oluwasanmi, Helen Surafeal Berhe , et al. · 2023

Background: Cardiomyopathies represent a heterogeneous group of heart muscle diseases with diverse etiologies. With the advent of molecular biology and genetic engineering, novel therapeutic strategies are being developed and explored to t…

Statin Therapy and its Impact on Cognitive Functions in Elderly Patients: A Current Systematic Review Open

Kemar Anthony Samuels, Antonia Lisseth Valle Villatoro, Sumera Afzal, Farzana Rahman, Benish Alam , et al. · 2023

Introduction: Statin therapy is a well-established treatment for cardiovascular disease, with potential implications for cognitive function. However, reports have been inconsistent regarding statin therapy's impact on cognitive function in…

Myocardial Infarction, Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism in COVID-19 Hospitalizations: Stats from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample 2020 Open

Evbayekha O. Endurance, Ovie Okorare, Gabriel Alugba, Anthony Willie, Abiola Yetunde Oyesile , et al. · 2023

Background: The outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID) hospitalizations and their association with myocardial injury and thrombosis were studied. We aimed to provide further insights into the impact of COVID-19 on modern-day healthcare. Methods: …

Myocardial Infarction, Deep Venous Thrombosis, and Pulmonary Embolism in SARs-CoV-2 Hospitalizations; Insights from the National Inpatient Sample 2020 Open

Endurance O Evbayekha, Ovie Okorare, Gabriel Alugba, Anthony Willie, Ede Omosumwen , et al. · 2023

Background: We studied the outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID) hospitalizations and their association with myocardial injury and thrombosis. Methods: Retrospective analysis of the National Inpatient Sample 2020 database. Results: We identified …

Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Post-partum Depression in Low and Middle-income Countries: A Systematic Review Open

Abimbola Eunice Arisoyin, Mujeeb A Salawu, Ibrahim Lanre Folorunsho, Kehinde Tolulope Olaleye, Adebola Y Afolayan , et al. · 2023

Background: Post-partum depression (PPD) is a prevalent psychological condition affecting 10-20% of women following childbirth, with higher rates in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) due to limited resources, poor access to mental he…

Trends in Obesity-Related Mortality and Racial Disparities Open

Okelue E Okobi, Papa Kwame Antwi Beeko, Elham Nikravesh, Maame Akosua E Beeko, Chika Ofiaeli , et al. · 2023

Effect of Avocado Consumption on Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open

Okelue E Okobi, Victor A Odoma, Omolola Okunromade, Olusayo Louise-Oluwasanmi, Blessing Itua , et al. · 2023

High cholesterol levels are a significant risk factor for heart disease, the leading cause of death worldwide. Lowering cholesterol plays a crucial role in maintaining good health. One approach to reducing cholesterol is through dietary mo…

Zavegepant Nasal Spray for Treatment of Acute Migraine: A Systematic Review Open

Victor Ameh Odoma, Daniel Nwabueze, Benish Alam, Kehinde Tolulope Olaleye, Olusayo Louise-Oluwasanmi , et al. · 2023

Background: Migraine is a widespread neurological disorder that can impair quality of life. Current treatments are often insufficient, with side effects causing some patients to seek alternative options. Zavegepant nasal spray, a new treat…

A Cross-Sectional Study of the Trends in Cardiovascular Mortality Among African Americans With Hypertension Open

Eseosa Urhoghide, Nkemputaife Onyechi, Okelue E Okobi, Victor A Odoma, Omolola Okunromade , et al. · 2023

Background and Objective In the United States, hypertension remains a significant cause of cardiovascular disease mortality and morbidity, affecting various racial and ethnic groups. High blood pressure is a common health concern, given it…

Public Perceptions About Monkeypox on Twitter: Thematic Analysis (Preprint) Open

Abimbola Leslie, Omolola Okunromade, Abeed Sarker · 2023

BACKGROUND Social media has emerged as an important source of information generated by large segments of the population, which can be particularly valuable during infectious disease outbreaks. The recent outbreak of monkeypox led to an in…

Examining Disparities in Ownership and Use of Digital Health Technology Between Rural and Urban Adults in the US: An Analysis of the 2019 Health Information National Trends Survey Open

Emeka Okobi, Aisha O Adigun, Oyintoun-emi Ozobokeme, Omotola Emmanuel, Precious A Akinsanya , et al. · 2023

#ChronicPain: Automated Building of a Chronic Pain Cohort from Twitter Using Machine Learning Open

Abeed Sarker, Sahithi Lakamana, Yuting Guo, Yao Ge, Abimbola Leslie , et al. · 2023

Background Due to the high burden of chronic pain, and the detrimental public health consequences of its treatment with opioids, there is a high-priority need to identify effective alternative therapies. Social media is a potentially valua…

Air Quality and Cancer Prevalence Trends across the Sub-Saharan African Regions during 2005–2020 Open

Omolola Okunromade, Jingjing Yin, Clara Ray, Atin Adhikari · 2022

Poor air quality and environmental pollution remain some of the main etiological factors leading to cancers and cancer-related deaths worldwide. As a result of human activities, deleterious airborne chemicals can be dispersed not only in t…

#ChronicPain: Automatic establishment of a chronic pain cohort from social media using machine learning for studying opioid-alternative therapies Open

Sahithi Lakamana, Yuting Guo, Yao Ge, Abimbola Leslie, Omolola Okunromade , et al. · 2022

Due to the high economic and public health burden of chronic pain, and the risk of public health consequences of opioid-based treatments, there is a need to identify effective alternative therapies. The evidence basis for many alternative …

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