Estimating the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Nigeria in 2020: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Targeted public health response to obesity in Nigeria is relatively low due to
limited epidemiologic understanding. We aimed to estimate nationwide and sub-national …
limited epidemiologic understanding. We aimed to estimate nationwide and sub-national …
Review of ongoing activities and challenges to improve the care of patients with type 2 diabetes across Africa and the implications for the future
Background There has been an appreciable increase in the number of people in Africa with
metabolic syndrome and Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in recent years as a result of a number of …
metabolic syndrome and Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in recent years as a result of a number of …
Prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a meta-analysis
Background: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is emerging as a public health issue
worldwide and is highly prevalent in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However …
worldwide and is highly prevalent in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However …
Alpha-Amylase and Alpha-Glucosidase Enzyme Inhibition and Antioxidant Potential of 3-Oxolupenal and Katononic Acid Isolated from Nuxia oppositifolia
AS Alqahtani, S Hidayathulla, MT Rehman… - Biomolecules, 2019 - mdpi.com
Nuxia oppositifolia is traditionally used in diabetes treatment in many Arabian countries;
however, scientific evidence is lacking. Hence, the present study explored the antidiabetic …
however, scientific evidence is lacking. Hence, the present study explored the antidiabetic …
Prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension in Nigeria in 1995 and 2020: A systematic analysis of current evidence
Improved understanding of the current burden of hypertension, including awareness,
treatment, and control, is needed to guide relevant preventative measures in Nigeria. A …
treatment, and control, is needed to guide relevant preventative measures in Nigeria. A …
Multifunctional role of fucoidan, sulfated polysaccharides in human health and disease: A journey under the sea in pursuit of potent therapeutic agents
Fucoidan is a complex polysaccharide (molecular weight 10,000–100,000 Da) derived from
brown algae which comprises of L-fucose and sulfate groups have potential as therapeutic …
brown algae which comprises of L-fucose and sulfate groups have potential as therapeutic …
Prevalence and risk factors for diabetes mellitus among adults in Ghana: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background The prevalence and risk factors for diabetes in Ghana vary from location to
location, yet no study has been conducted to quantitatively synthesize the available studies …
location, yet no study has been conducted to quantitatively synthesize the available studies …
Bioactive metabolites from marine algae as potent pharmacophores against oxidative stress-associated human diseases: A comprehensive review
In addition to cancer and diabetes, inflammatory and ROS-related diseases represent one of
the major health problems worldwide. Currently, several synthetic drugs are used to reduce …
the major health problems worldwide. Currently, several synthetic drugs are used to reduce …
The risk of mortality among people with type 2 diabetes in Latin America: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of population‐based cohort studies
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with a high mortality risk, although the
magnitude of this association remains unknown in Latin America (LA). We aimed to assess …
magnitude of this association remains unknown in Latin America (LA). We aimed to assess …
Current prevalence pattern of tobacco smoking in Nigeria: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background National smoking cessation strategies in Nigeria are hindered by lack of up-to-
date epidemiologic data. We aimed to estimate prevalence of tobacco smoking in Nigeria to …
date epidemiologic data. We aimed to estimate prevalence of tobacco smoking in Nigeria to …