Prevalence and determinants of e-cigarette use in South Asia: a systematic review.

Introduction: E-cigarette use has become a significant global public health concern. Recently, several systematic reviews have synthesised evidence on e-cigarette use in Europe, America and Southeast Asia. However, there is no known systematic review of such on South Asia (SA).

Covid-19 infodemic: media literacy and perception of fake news among residents of Ikeja, Lagos state.

This study investigates media literacy and the perception of fake news among residents of Ikeja, Lagos State, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 378 respondents selected through a multi-stage sampling approach across two wards. A structured questionnaire assessed participants' exposure to news, awareness of misinformation, and their strategies for verification.

Virgin Coconut Oil and Its Lauric Acid, Between Anticancer Activity and Modulation of Chemotherapy Toxicity: A Review.

Virgin coconut oil (VCO) has emerged as a functional food oil with considerable health benefits and wide applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries due to its resident bioactive compounds, including lauric acid (LA). LA is the most abundant saturated medium-chain fatty acid in VCO and has been associated with several pharmacological activities. The literatures show the pharmacological effects of VCO and LA on chronic pathologies, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.

EVALUATION OF SOME SELECTED COSMETIC POWDERS OF TALCUM COMPOSITION FOR BACTERIAL AND FUNGI OF CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE.

Introduction: The desire to wear a charming, customized and captivating look like a fashion ambassador does not comes easily, but with a tag attached. Consciously or unconsciously, cosmetic powders have cast a spell over culture throughout century and its possible health implications on the consistent wearers remain a subject of controversy. This study solely aimed at evaluating bacteria load and fungi presence in some selected talcum composed powder and compare, if it had exceeded standard threshold of microbial load capable of causing infection.

Geophagia among pregnant women: evaluating the microbiological and toxicological safety of calabash chalk and its implications on maternal health.

Geophagia (i.e. calabash chalk consumption) is notably prevalent among pregnant women in parts of Africa and Asia.

Thermodynamic, isotherm and kinetic studies lead ions adsorption onto Manihot esculenta chaff surface.

The adsorption of Lead (Pb²) ions onto raw and acid-modified Manihot esculenta chaff was examined to ascertain its potential for environmental remediation. The study focused on the thermodynamics, isotherms, and kinetics of Pb² removal across various concentrations, reaction time, pH, dosage, and temperature conditions. The adsorption of Pb²⁺ onto M.

Combating oral biofilms in Nigerian schoolchildren: a synergistic approach using Macrosphyra longistyla extracts and titanium-ferrite nanoparticles.

Introduction: The burden of infectious and non-infectious debilitating diseases of oral etiology is common in developing countries. The pathogenicity of oral infectious diseases is believed to be exacerbated by the uncontrolled progression of biofilm-producing bacteria. In contemporary research endeavours, there is a proposition to utilize anti-infective compounds in the control of biofilm-induced infections.

Media coverage of internally displaced persons in two selected newspapers in Nigeria.

The study focused on the coverage of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in two selected newspapers. It aims to understand the extent and nature of the coverage of IDPs in these newspapers, taking into consideration the various reasons for displacement, such as conflicts and disasters, religious or political persecution, and economic necessity. Through an analysis of the selected newspapers, the study aims to shed light on the portrayal of IDPs, providing a comprehensive understanding of the issue and potential areas for improvement in media coverage.

Assessing the Link between Maternal Transport Modes and Childhood Mortality in Nigeria.

Objectives: The study explored the association between maternal transport modes and childhood mortalities in Nigeria.

Method: Utilizing data and definitions from the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey report, the ten-year early mortality rates of the five childhood mortalities and the percentage of live births in the 5 years before the survey, transported by eight identified means of transportation, were statistically correlated for each of Nigeria's 36 states and the federal capital territory (FCT) in the R environment at a significance level of α < 0.05.

A comprehensive review of iPS cell line-based disease modelling of the polyglutamine spinocerebellar ataxias 2 and 3: a focus on the research outcomes.

Spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs) are a rare autosomal dominant neurodegenerative disorder. To date, approximately 50 different subtypes of SCAs have been characterized. The prevalent types of SCAs are usually of PolyQ origin, wherein the disease pathology is a consequence of multiple glutamine residues being encoded onto the disease proteins, causing expansions.

Spilanthes filicaulis (Schumach. &Thonn.) C. D. Adams: An insights into ethnopharmacologically important but scientifically understudied species.

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Advancements and progress in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: A Review of pathophysiology and treatment.

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a chronic clinical condition characterized by arthritic features in children under the age of 16, with at least 6 weeks of active symptoms. The etiology of JIA remains unknown, and it is associated with prolonged synovial inflammation and structural joint damage influenced by environmental and genetic factors. This review aims to enhance the understanding of JIA by comprehensively analyzing relevant literature.

A Comparative Study of Genetic Diversity and Multiplicity of Infection in Uncomplicated Infections in Selected Regions of Pre-Elimination and High Transmission Settings Using and Genes.

Background: Understanding the genetic structure of . population in different regions is pivotal to malaria elimination. Genetic diversity and the multiplicity of infection are indicators used for measuring malaria endemicity across different transmission settings.

Bioactivity properties of hydroxyapatite/clay nanocomposites.

The need for bioactive and non-toxic biomaterials is on a high demand in tissue engineering applications nowadays. Hydroxyapatite (HAp) is the chief constituent of teeth and bones in mammas. One of the major challenges with the use of HAp in engineering application is its brittleness and to overcome this, it's important to react it with a material that can enhanced it's fragility.

A STUDY OF SKIN SEPSIS AMONGST ABATTOIR WORKERS IN MONIYA, IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA.

Background: Skin sepsis is a pyodermal infection caused by Lancefield's group streptococci and . It is characterized by discolored and mottled skin, cellulitis, impetigo and multi-systemic collagen muscularitis and can be transmitted from person to person.

Objective: This study sampled the skin of consented abattoir workers in Moniya Ibadan, for clinical sepsis, with a view to establishing a causal relationship between the infection obtained and the abattoir workers examined.

Closing potential drivers of antimicrobial resistance: last-resort antimicrobials with the potential of being misused, the way forward - a short communication.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is still a formidable global public health challenge, as microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, evolve resistance to commonly used drugs, particularly antibiotics. The preservation of last-resort antimicrobials is critical for treating multi-drug-resistant infections; however, their indiscriminate use can exacerbate AMR crisis. This short communication delves into the multifaceted challenges, innovative strategies, and promising future directions to combat AMR effectively.

Barriers and shortcomings in access to cardiovascular management and prevention for familial hypercholesterolemia during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a hereditary condition caused by mutations in the lipid pathway. The goal in managing FH is to reduce circulating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and, therefore, reduce the risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Because FH patients were considered high risk groups due to an increased susceptible for contracting COVID-19 infection, we hypothesized whether the effects of the pandemic hindered access to cardiovascular care.

A review of current trends in HIV epidemiology, surveillance, and control in Nigeria.

The HIV epidemic remains a public health challenge in Nigeria, with about 1.9 million people living with the virus in 2020. Despite progress in controlling the epidemic, challenges remain, including inadequate funding and limited access to prevention and treatment services for key populations.

Bacteriological Quality and Biotoxin Profile of Ready-to-Eat Foods Vended in Lagos, Nigeria.

A comprehensive study of bacterial and biotoxin contaminants of ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in Nigeria is yet to be reported. Hence, this study applied 16S rRNA gene sequencing and a dilute-and-shoot LC-MS/MS method to profile bacteria and biotoxins, respectively, in 199 RTE food samples comprising (n = 30) bread (n = 30), shawarma (n = 35), (n = 35), biscuits (n = 34), and (n = 35). A total of 631 bacterial isolates, clustered into seven operational taxonomic units, namely , , , and , , and , that are reported for the first time were recovered from the foods.

Comparing the effect of social media-based drama, music and art therapies on reduction in post-traumatic symptoms among Nigerian refugees of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Purpose: The objective of this study was to ascertain the effectiveness of social media-based music, art and drama therapies in treating PTSD symptoms among Nigerian evacuees from the Russia-Ukraine war.

Design And Methods: This study was a quasi-experiment involving a sample of 330 participants that were randomly assigned to control and treatment groups. The treatment group was further classified into three groups according to the different contents of the therapies they received.

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Genital Human Papillomavirus Infections among Women in Lagos, Nigeria.

Regional variations exist in HPV prevalence worldwide despite reports of high prevalence rates among African women. Limited data on genital HPV prevalence necessitated this study with the aim of determining the prevalence of genital HPV and associated risk factors among women in Lagos, Nigeria. Exfoliated cervical cells were collected with consent from 165 women using a cervical brush.

Phylogeny-based identification of in a Nigerian population of apparently healthy sexually active female students.

Introduction: Mycoplasma genitalium is an emerging sexually transmitted pathogen. Sexually transmitted infection (STI) is still a burden for Nigerian women because it is asymptomatic. The lack of detection of M.

Systematic mapping of DNAzymes research from 1995 to 2019.

DNAzymes (catalytic DNA) have gained significant diagnostic and therapeutic applications with increasing research output over the years. Functional oligonucleotides are used as molecular recognition elements within biosensors for detection of analytes and viral infections such as SARS-CoV-2. DNAzymes are also applied for silencing and regulating cancer specific genes.