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An Evaluation of the Impact of Health Worker and Patient Education on the Care and Compliance of Patients with Epilepsy in Zimbabwe by Adamolekun, B., Mielke, J. K., Ball, D. E.

“…Purpose: The use of primary health care personnel to identify cases of epilepsy and initiate simple treatment protocols has been advocated as a solution to the…”
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Anaphe venata entomophagy and seasonal ataxic syndrome in southwest Nigeria by Adamolekun, B

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Maternal Immunization Status in Neonatal Tetanus by Taiwo O, Senbanjo T, Adamolekun B.

“…In a review of 99 cases of neonatal tetanus admitted over a three-year period (January 1986 to December 1988), tetanus accounted for 6.8 percent of all…”
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Knowledge and attitudes of teachers towards epilepsy in Zimbabwe by Mielke, J., Adamolekun, B., Ball, D., Mundanda, T.

“…Objective ‐ As a preliminary to designing a health education programme on epilepsy for teachers in Zimbabwe, we evaluated the knowledge and attitudes to…”
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Oral Health and Dental Treatment Needs in Nigerian Patients with Epilepsy by Ogunbodede, E. O., Adamolekun, B., Akintomide, A. O.

“…Purpose: We determined the prevalence of oral disorders and the dental treatment needs of outpatients with epilepsy. Methods: A questionnaire was administered…”
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The impact of epilepsy on the quality of life of people with epilepsy in Zimbabwe: A pilot study by Mielke, J., Sebit, M., Adamolekun, B.

“…Epilepsy is a common cause of psychosocial disability and has been perceived to have a profound impact on the social functioning of individuals with epilepsy…”
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An evaluation of the management of epilepsy by primary health care nurses in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe by Adamolekun, B, Mielke, J, Ball, D, Mundanda, T

“…In order to design an effective training program for nurses on the management of epilepsy in Zimbabwe, the drug management of epilepsy by community health…”
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Community Leader Education to Increase Epilepsy Attendance at Clinics in Epworth, Zimbabwe by Ball, D. E., Mielke, J., Adamolekun, B., Mundanda, T., McLean, J.

“…Objective: To determine whether educating community leaders about epilepsy would lead to an increase in epilepsy cases being diagnosed and treated at primary…”
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A seasonal ataxic syndrome in southwestern Nigeria: an etiological hypothesis of acute thiamine deficiency by Adamolekun, B

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Epileptogenic potential of antimalarial drugs by Adamolekun, B

“…Available clinical reports suggest that antimalarial drugs may cause epileptic seizures as an adverse reaction in susceptible individuals. Epileptic patients…”
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Cognitive function in Nigerians with newly diagnosed epilepsy by Ogunrin, O, Adamolekun, B, Ogunniyi, A O, Aldenkamp, A P

“…The objective of this study was to evaluate the pattern of cognitive disturbances in Nigerian Africans with newly diagnosed epilepsy, prior to onset of drug…”
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Seizures associated with chloroquine therapy by Adamolekun, B

“…Three cases of tonic-clonic seizures following therapeutic doses of chloroquine for malaria are presented. A casual relationship between seizures and…”
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The nutrient value of Imbrasia belina Lepidoptera: Saturnidae (madora) by Onigbinde, A O, Adamolekun, B

“…To determine the pattern of consumption of Imbrasia belina (madora) and other edible insects and also compare the nutrient values of madora larvae and two of…”
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Investigation of an epidemic of seasonal ataxia in Ikare, western Nigeria by Adamolekun, B, Ibikunle, F R

“…Seasonal outbreaks of an acute ataxic syndrome occur annually in parts of South-Western Nigeria, characterized by cerebellar ataxia, nystagmus and varying…”
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A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of the efficacy of thiamine hydrochloride in a seasonal ataxia in Nigerians by Adamolekun, B, Adamolekun, W E, Sonibare, A D, Sofowora, G

“…We report the results of the first double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of the efficacy of thiamine hydrochloride in a seasonal ataxic syndrome of unknown…”
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Epidemiology and clinical presentation of a seasonal ataxia in western Nigeria by Adamolekun, B, Ndububa, D A

“…The epidemiological and clinical presentation in 37 patients (males/females 1.5:1, median age 37 years, range 12-85 yrs) with a seasonal ataxic syndrome of…”
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The influence of racial and environmental factors on EEG photoparoxysmal responses in Zimbabwe by Adamolekun, B., Familusi, J. B., Olayinka, B., Levy, L. F.

“…Objective ‐ This study examined the influences of environmental and racial factors on the incidence of EEG photoparoxysmal responses (PPRs) to intermittent…”
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Opsoclonus-myoclonus associated with traditional medicine ingestion: case report by Adamolekun, B, Hakim, J G

“…A case of Opsoclonus-Myoclonus occurring in a young man, in association with traditional herbal medicine consumption is presented. Clinical and laboratory…”
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The aetiologies of epilepsy in tropical Africa by Adamolekun, B

“…The prevention of epilepsy in tropical Africa is highly desirable because of the morbidity, mortality and social ostracisation that is associated with the…”
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Thiamine-responsive acute cerebellar ataxia following febrile illness by Adamolekun, B, Eniola, A

“…A case of post-pyrexial acute cerebellar ataxia in a 14 year old girl is presented and the available literature is reviewed. The therapeutic efficacy of…”
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