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The prescribing of generic medicines in Nigeria: knowledge, perceptions and attitudes of physicians by Fadare, Joseph O, Adeoti, Adekunle O, Desalu, Olufemi O, Enwere, Okezie O, Makusidi, Aliyu M, Ogunleye, Olayinka, Sunmonu, Taofiki A, Truter, Ilse, Akunne, Onyinye O, Godman, Brian

“…Generic medicines have the same efficacy and safety as originators at lower prices; however, there are concerns with their utilization in Nigeria. Objective…”
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Urban-Rural Differences in the Epidemiology of Asthma and Allergies in Nigeria: A Population-Based Study by Desalu, Olufemi O, Adeoti, Adekunle O, Ojuawo, Olutobi B, Aladesanmi, Adeniyi O, Oguntoye, Micheal S, Afolayan, Oluwafemi J, Bojuwoye, Matthew O, Fawibe, Ademola E

“…Urbanization is associated with the risk of developing allergic conditions. Few studies have evaluated the urban-rural disparity of allergic diseases in…”
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Etiology and Clinical Patterns of Chronic Cough in the Chest Clinic of a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria by Desalu, Olufemi O, Ojuawo, Olutobi B, Aladesanmi, Adeniyi O, Adeoti, Adekunle O, Opeyemi, Christopher M, Oloyede, Taofeek, Afolayan, Oluwafemi J, Fawibe, Ademola E

“…The burdens of chronic cough are mostly reported from Western and Asian countries. We aimed to determine the etiology and clinical patterns of chronic cough…”
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Drug promotional activities in Nigeria: Impact on the prescribing patterns and practices of medical practitioners and the implications by Fadare, Joseph O, Oshikoya, Kazeem A, Ogunleye, Olayinka O, Desalu, Olufemi O, Ferrario, Alessandra, Enwere, Okezie O, Adeoti, Adekunle, Sunmonu, Taofiki A, Massele, Amos, Baker, Amanj, Godman, Brian

“…Pharmaceutical companies spend significant amount of resources on promotion influencing the prescribing behavior of physicians. Drug promotion can negatively…”
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Knowledge and Attitude of Physicians Towards the Cost of Commonly Prescribed Medicines: A Case Study in Three Nigerian Healthcare Facilities by Fadare, Joseph O., Enwere, Okezie O., Adeoti, Adekunle O., Desalu, Olufemi O., Godman, Brian

“…One of the core principles of rational prescribing is consideration of the cost of the medicines prescribed, especially in countries with high patient…”
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Diabetic foot care: self reported knowledge and practice among patients attending three tertiary hospital in Nigeria by Desalu, O O, Salawu, F K, Jimoh, A K, Adekoya, A O, Busari, O A, Olokoba, A B

“…Diabetes Mellitus (DM) foot complications are a leading cause of mortality in developing countries and the prevalence of diabetes is expected to increase in…”
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Knowledge and practice assessment, and self reported barriers to guideline based asthma management among doctors in Nigeria by Ozoh, O, Ndukwu, C, Desalu, O, Adeyeye, O, Adeniyi, B

“…Background and Objective: Doctors' knowledge contributes to practice and quality of care rendered to patients. To assess the knowledge and practice assessment…”
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Doctors' and Nurses' Knowledge and Perceived Barriers Regarding Acute Oxygen Therapy in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Nigeria by Desalu, Olufemi O, Ojuawo, Olutobi B, Adeoti, Adekunle O, Oyedepo, Olanrewaju O, Aladesanmi, Adeniyi O, Afolayan, Oluwafemi J, Ibraheem, Rasheedah M, Suleiman, Zakari A, Opeyemi, Christopher Muyiwa

“…Oxygen may cause serious consequences when administered wrongly. This study aimed to assess doctors' and nurses' knowledge of acute oxygen therapy and…”
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Prevalence And Socio-Demographic Determinants Of Obesity Among Adults In An Urban Nigerian Population by Desalu, OO, Salami, AK, Oluboyo, PO, Olarinoye, JK

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Profile of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Ilorin who were never-smokers by Ojuawo, O, Aladesanmi, A, Opeyemi, C, Desalu, O, Fawibe, A, Salami, A

“…Background: The most recognized risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) worldwide is cigarette smoking. However, recent surveys have…”
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Prevalence and clinical characteristics of headaches among undergraduate students in three tertiary institutions in Ilorin, Nigeria by Sanya, E, Desalu, O, Aderibigbe, S, Kolo, P, Mustapha, A, Adeyanju, O

“…Objective: Headache is a common chronic neurologic disorder with huge economic and psychosocial impact. In comparison with other neurological disorders, there…”
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Challenges in the management of bronchial asthma among adults in Nigeria: A systematic review by Onyedum, C, Ukwaja, K, Desalu, O, Ezeudo, C

“…Inadequate attention given to the management of asthma and ways of improving bronchial asthma control could be an important factor for the rising morbidity and…”
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Physical and socioeconomic impact of asthma in Nigeria: Experience of patients attending three tertiary hospitals by Desalu, O, Onyedum, C, Makusidi, M, Adeoti, A, Sanya, E, Fadare, J, Isah, M, Aladesanmi, A, Ojuawo, O, Opeyemi, C

“…Background: Understanding the impact of asthma is the key to optimal care. Objective: To determine the physical, economic, and social impact of asthma from the…”
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Evaluation of inhaler techniques among asthma patients seen in Nigeria: an observational cross sectional study by Onyedum, Cc, Desalu, Oo, Nwosu, Ni, Chukwuka, Cj, Ukwaja, Kn, Ezeudo, C

“…An Adequate and an effective dose of inhalation drugs can be administered only if the correct inhaler-specific technique is followed by asthma patients. There…”
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Seasonal variation in hospitalisation for respiratory diseases in the tropical rain forest of South Western Nigeria by Desalu, O O

“…The objective of this study was to determine the seasonal variation in hospitalisation for respiratory disease in a tertiary care centre in the tropical rain…”
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Self-reported sleep parameters among secondary school teenagers in middle-belt Nigeria by Sanya, E O, Kolo, P M, Desalu, O O, Bolarinwa, O A, Ajiboye, P O, Tunde-Ayinmode, M F

“…Available evidences seem to suggest increasing trend in sleep deficit among teenagers worldwide, and there is limited information on this among Nigerian…”
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Respiratory Symptoms among Crop Farmers Exposed to Agricultural Pesticide in Three Rural Communities in South Western Nigeria: A Preliminary Study by Desalu, Oo, Busari, Oa, Adeoti, Ao

“…The improper use of pesticide is associated with respiratory morbidity in many developing countries. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence…”
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Respiratory Symptoms and Lung Function Patterns in Workers Exposed to Wood Smoke and Cooking Oil Fumes (Mai Suya) in Nigeria by Adewole, O, Desalu, O, Nwogu, K, Adewole, T, Erhabor, G

“…Background : ′Mai suya′ is a common job in the most northern Nigeria in which there is significant exposures to wood smoke and oil fumes. The respiratory…”
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Prevalence of chronic bronchitis and tobacco smoking in some rural communities in Ekiti state, Nigeria by Desalu, O O

“…The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of chronic bronchitis (CB) and its association with sociodemographic factors and tobacco smoking in…”
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Pattern of respiratory diseases seen among adults in an emergency room in a resource-poor nation health facility by Desalu, Olufemi Olumuyiwa, Ojo, Ololade Olusola, Busari, Olusegun Adesola, Fadeyi, Abayomi

“…There is a paucity of information on utilisation of emergency medical services in Nigeria. This study was conducted to determine the pattern of respiratory…”
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