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View article: Burden of 375 diseases and injuries, risk-attributable burden of 88 risk factors, and healthy life expectancy in 204 countries and territories, including 660 subnational locations, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
Burden of 375 diseases and injuries, risk-attributable burden of 88 risk factors, and healthy life expectancy in 204 countries and territories, including 660 subnational locations, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 Open
View article: Global, regional, and national burden of headache disorders, 1990–2021, with forecasts to 2050: A Global Burden of Disease study 2021
Global, regional, and national burden of headache disorders, 1990–2021, with forecasts to 2050: A Global Burden of Disease study 2021 Open
Headache disorders, especially migraines and tension-type headaches (TTHs), are major global public health concerns, as shown by the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021. We provide updated global estimate…
View article: Global, Regional, and National Burden of Nontraumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Global, Regional, and National Burden of Nontraumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Open
Importance Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) represents the third most common stroke type with unique etiologies, risk factors, diagnostics, and treatments. Nevertheless, epidemiological studies often cluster SAH with other stroke…
View article: A comparison of Nigerian artisans' cardiorespiratory fitness and physical characteristics as determinants of lung function
A comparison of Nigerian artisans' cardiorespiratory fitness and physical characteristics as determinants of lung function Open
Background Cardiorespiratory and pulmonary health significantly impact global morbidity and mortality. In Nigeria, where unskilled occupations are prevalent, assessing cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and lung function among artisans is ess…
View article: Global, regional, and national burden of epilepsy, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Global, regional, and national burden of epilepsy, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Open
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View article: Global, regional, and national burden of pulmonary arterial hypertension, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Global, regional, and national burden of pulmonary arterial hypertension, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Open
View article: Global, regional, and national burden of stroke and its risk factors, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Global, regional, and national burden of stroke and its risk factors, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Open
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View article: Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Open
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
View article: Global fertility in 204 countries and territories, 1950–2021, with forecasts to 2100: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Global fertility in 204 countries and territories, 1950–2021, with forecasts to 2100: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Open
View article: Influence of body and hand anthropometric characteristics on handgrip strength in young Nigerian women
Influence of body and hand anthropometric characteristics on handgrip strength in young Nigerian women Open
Background and aim Women are well known for having lower handgrip strength (HGS) compared to men. However, factors contributing to lower HGS in women remain unclear. This study investigated the influence of body and hand anthropometric cha…
View article: Interrelationship Among Fear of Falling, Gait Characteristics and Dynamic Balance in Stroke Survivors – A Case-control Study
Interrelationship Among Fear of Falling, Gait Characteristics and Dynamic Balance in Stroke Survivors – A Case-control Study Open
Objective: The influence of gait characteristics (GCs) and dynamic balance (DB) on fear of falling (FoF) among stroke survivors (SSs) remains unclear. This casecontrol study compared and correlated FoF, GC, and DB among SSs and apparently …
View article: Nigerian physiotherapists’ knowledge, attitude, and practice of digital physical therapy: a cross-sectional study
Nigerian physiotherapists’ knowledge, attitude, and practice of digital physical therapy: a cross-sectional study Open
Background The increasing demand for physical therapy services worldwide calls for innovations to be made to meet the challenges of service delivery. However, little is known about the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of digital phy…
View article: Relationships among social support, exercise capacity and quality of life of stroke survivors: A case-control study
Relationships among social support, exercise capacity and quality of life of stroke survivors: A case-control study Open
INTRODUCTION: This study investigated the relationships among social support (SS), exercise capacity (EC) and quality of life (QoL) of stroke survivors and healthy controls.METHODS: This observational controlled study involved 50 stroke su…
View article: Development and Feasibility Testing of a Remote Support Application for Adherence to Home Exercise Programs: A Randomized Pilot Study
Development and Feasibility Testing of a Remote Support Application for Adherence to Home Exercise Programs: A Randomized Pilot Study Open
The use of an RSA to improve adherence to HEPs is feasible for patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
View article: Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of exercise for pulmonary rehabilitation among patients with pulmonary diseases
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of exercise for pulmonary rehabilitation among patients with pulmonary diseases Open
Knowledge of self-care management using exercise to improve pulmonary functions may help to reduce frequent hospitalization and mortality in patients with pulmonary diseases (PmDs). However, there is dearth of information on knowledge, att…
View article: Expert consensus on the minimum clinical standards of practice for Nigerian physiotherapists working in intensive care units: A modified Delphi study
Expert consensus on the minimum clinical standards of practice for Nigerian physiotherapists working in intensive care units: A modified Delphi study Open
Expert consensus was achieved for a substantial number of question items regarding knowledge and skills for assessment, condition and treatment items of the questionnaire by experienced critical care physiotherapists in Nigeria.
View article: Relationships between body somatotype and handgrip strength of young Nigerian undergraduate students
Relationships between body somatotype and handgrip strength of young Nigerian undergraduate students Open
Background: Somatotype (SMT) is characterised by overall body adiposity, muscle mass distribution andstrength. However, little is known about the connection between SMT and handgrip strength (HGS) in younghealthy individuals. This study in…
View article: Occupational Physical Activity and Health-Related Quality of Life among Nigerian Vocational-Skilled Workers
Occupational Physical Activity and Health-Related Quality of Life among Nigerian Vocational-Skilled Workers Open
Occupational Physical Activity and Health-Related Quality of Life among Nigerian Vocational-Skilled Workers
View article: Mapping geographical inequalities in access to drinking water and sanitation facilities in low-income and middle-income countries, 2000–17
Mapping geographical inequalities in access to drinking water and sanitation facilities in low-income and middle-income countries, 2000–17 Open
View article: Mapping geographical inequalities in oral rehydration therapy coverage in low-income and middle-income countries, 2000–17
Mapping geographical inequalities in oral rehydration therapy coverage in low-income and middle-income countries, 2000–17 Open
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View article: THE ROLES OF CHEST PHYSIOTHERAPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH COVID-19
THE ROLES OF CHEST PHYSIOTHERAPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH COVID-19 Open
Background: The high rate of mortality among critically ill patients with COVID-19 mainly due to complications associated with acute respiratory failure urgently calls for effective therapeutic strategies to improve ventilation and allevia…
View article: Prevalence and attributable health burden of chronic respiratory diseases, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017
Prevalence and attributable health burden of chronic respiratory diseases, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 Open
View article: Mapping geographical inequalities in childhood diarrhoeal morbidity and mortality in low-income and middle-income countries, 2000–17: analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017
Mapping geographical inequalities in childhood diarrhoeal morbidity and mortality in low-income and middle-income countries, 2000–17: analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 Open
View article: The global, regional, and national burden of oesophageal cancer and its attributable risk factors in 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017
The global, regional, and national burden of oesophageal cancer and its attributable risk factors in 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 Open
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
View article: The global, regional, and national burden of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017
The global, regional, and national burden of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 Open
View article: The global, regional, and national burden of cirrhosis by cause in 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017
The global, regional, and national burden of cirrhosis by cause in 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 Open
View article: Management of Patients with COVID-19 Infection in Acute Settings: A Position Paper for Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapists by the Association of Clinical and Academic Physiotherapists of Nigeria
Management of Patients with COVID-19 Infection in Acute Settings: A Position Paper for Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapists by the Association of Clinical and Academic Physiotherapists of Nigeria Open
Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) refers to a clinical disorder caused by a new coronavirus that emerged in late 2019. According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, as of June 23 2020, over 15 million confirmed cas…
View article: Equivalence in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient of Generic Antihypertensive Medicines Available in Nigeria (EQUIMEDS): A Case for Further Surveillance
Equivalence in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient of Generic Antihypertensive Medicines Available in Nigeria (EQUIMEDS): A Case for Further Surveillance Open
More than one-quarter of some commonly prescribed antihypertensive medicines available in Nigeria may be of substandard quality. Enhanced quality assurance processes in low- and middle-income countries, such as Nigeria, are needed to suppo…
View article: Erratum: Global, regional, and national comparative risk assessment of 84 behavioural, environmental and occupational, and metabolic risks or clusters of risks for 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 (The Lancet (2018) 392(10159) (1923–1994), (S0140673618322256), (10.1016/S0140-6736(18)32225-6))
Erratum: Global, regional, and national comparative risk assessment of 84 behavioural, environmental and occupational, and metabolic risks or clusters of risks for 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 (The Lancet (2018) 392(10159) (1923–1994), (S0140673618322256), (10.1016/S0140-6736(18)32225-6)) Open
Erratum: Global, regional, and national comparative risk assessment of 84 behavioural, environmental and occupational, and metabolic risks or clusters of risks for 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Glo…
View article: Knowledge, Attitude and Experience of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation among Medical and Healthcare Professional Students in a Nigerian Medical College
Knowledge, Attitude and Experience of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation among Medical and Healthcare Professional Students in a Nigerian Medical College Open