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Drug-encapsulated blend of PLGA-PEG microspheres: in vitro and in vivo study of the effects of localized/targeted drug delivery on the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer by Jusu, S. M., Obayemi, J. D., Salifu, A. A., Nwazojie, C. C., Uzonwanne, V., Odusanya, O. S., Soboyejo, W. O.

“…Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is more aggressive and difficult to treat using conventional bulk chemotherapy that is often associated with increased…”
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Nigeria in the COVID era: Health system strengthening for national security and prosperity by Odusanya, Olumuyiwa

“…The coronavirus disease-19 pandemic has spread to all parts of the world. As of 20 May 2022, over 500 million confirmed cases have occurred with over 6 million…”
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Anomalous Release Kinetics of Prodigiosin from Poly-N-Isopropyl-Acrylamid based Hydrogels for The Treatment of Triple Negative Breast Cancer by Danyuo, Y., Ani, C. J., Salifu, A. A., Obayemi, J. D., Dozie-Nwachukwu, S., Obanawu, V. O., Akpan, U. M., Odusanya, O. S., Abade-Abugre, M., McBagonluri, F., Soboyejo, W. O.

“…This paper presents the anomalous release kinetics of a cancer drug (prodigiosin) frompoly-n-isopropyl-acrylamide ( P(NIPA))-based gels. The release exponents,…”
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COVID-19 Outbreak Situation in Nigeria and the Need for Effective Engagement of Community Health Workers for Epidemic Response by Ajisegiri, Whenayon S, Odusanya, Olumuyiwa O, Joshi, Rohina

“…The current Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) outbreak has affected over 200 countries including Nigeria. It is one of the largest respiratory disease outbreaks…”
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Building capacity of primary health care workers and clients on COVID-19: Results from a web-based training by Odusanya, Olumuyiwa O, Adeniran, Adeyinka, Bakare, Omowunmi Q, Odugbemi, Babatunde A, Enikuomehin, Oluwatoyin A, Jeje, Olugbenja O, Emechebe, Angela C

“…Background Health care workers (HCWs) in the first line of care play critical roles in providing the correct information about the coronavirus disease to the…”
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Determinants of vaccination coverage in rural Nigeria by Odusanya, Olumuyiwa O, Alufohai, Ewan F, Meurice, Francois P, Ahonkhai, Vincent I

“…Childhood immunization is a cost effective public health strategy. Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) services have been provided in a rural Nigerian…”
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Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in leachates from selected landfill sites in South Africa by Odusanya, David O., Okonkwo, Jonathan O., Botha, Ben

“…The last few decades have seen dramatic growth in the scale of production and the use of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) as flame retardants…”
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Tuberculosis infection control measures in health care facilities offering tb services in Ikeja local government area, Lagos, South West, Nigeria by Kuyinu, Y A, Mohammed, A S, Adeyeye, O O, Odugbemi, B A, Goodman, O O, Odusanya, O O

“…Tuberculosis infection among health care workers is capable of worsening the existing health human resource problems of low--and middle-income countries…”
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"We just have to help": Community health workers' informal task-shifting and task-sharing practices for hypertension and diabetes care in Nigeria by Ajisegiri, Whenayon Simeon, Abimbola, Seye, Tesema, Azeb Gebresilassie, Odusanya, Olumuyiwa O, Peiris, David, Joshi, Rohina

“…Nigeria's skilled health professional health workforce density is insufficient to achieve its national targets for non-communicable diseases (NCD) which…”
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Antihypertensive use, prescription patterns, and cost of medications in a Teaching Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria by Bakare, O, Akinyinka, M, Goodman, O, Kuyinu, Y, Wright, O, Adeniran, A, Odusanya, O, Osibogun, A

“…Introduction: Hypertension has been reported as the strongest modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Aims: The aim of the study was…”
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A survey of the perception of the quality of and preference of healthcare services amongst residents of Abeokuta South Local Government, Ogun State, Nigeria by Oredola, A S, Odusanya, O O

“…The choice of healthcare facilities by individuals is determined in part by their taste, satisfaction with services, and the perceived quality of care…”
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Tuberculosis infection prevention and control measures in DOTS centres in Lagos State, Nigeria by Kuyinu, Y. A., Goodman, O. O., Odugbemi, B. A., Adeyeye, O. O., Mohammed, A. S., Odusanya, O. O.

“…SETTING: Nigeria is a high tuberculosis (TB) burden country. However, there is limited evidence on implementation of tuberculous infection prevention and…”
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It is not all about salary: a discrete-choice experiment to determine community health workers’ motivation for work in Nigeria by Ajisegiri, Whenayon Simeon, Peiris, David, Abimbola, Seye, Odusanya, Olumuyiwa O, Tesema, Azeb Gebresilassie, Joshi, Rohina, Angell, Blake

“…IntroductionCommunity health workers (CHWs) constitute the majority of primary healthcare (PHC) workers in Nigeria, yet little is understood about their…”
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A comparative study of the adhesion of biosynthesized gold and conjugated gold/prodigiosin nanoparticles to triple negative breast cancer cells by Dozie-Nwachukwu, S. O., Obayemi, J. D., Danyuo, Y., Anuku, N., Odusanya, O. S., Malatesta, K., Soboyejo, W. O.

“…This paper explores the adhesion of biosynthesized gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and gold (Au) nanoparticle/prodigiosin (PG) drug nanoparticles to breast cancer…”
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Expanded clay aggregates multi-functionality for water purification: Disinfection and adsorption studies by Ihekweme, Gina O., Obianyo, Ifeyinwa I., Anosike-Francis, Esther N., Anyakora, Victoria N., Odusanya, O. S., Onwualu, Azikiwe P.

“…Elevated levels of contaminants in surface and ground water pose serious and adverse health challenges in the twenty-first century. It is imperative that the…”
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Knowledge of risk factors, beliefs and practices of female healthcare professionals towards breast cancer in a tertiary institution in Lagos, Nigeria by Ibrahim, Nasiru A, Odusanya, Olumuyiwa O

“…Breast cancer is the leading female malignancy in Nigeria. Screening for early detection has led to reduction in mortality from the disease. It is known that…”
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A shear assay study of single normal/breast cancer cell deformation and detachment from poly-di-methyl-siloxane (PDMS) surfaces by Ani, C J, Obayemi, J D, Uzonwanne, V O, Danyuo, Y, Odusanya, O S, Hu, J, Malatesta, K, Soboyejo, W O

“…This paper presents the results of a combined experimental and analytical/computational study of viscoelastic cell deformation and detachment from…”
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The organisation of primary health care service delivery for non-communicable diseases in Nigeria: A case-study analysis by Ajisegiri, Whenayon Simeon, Abimbola, Seye, Tesema, Azeb Gebresilassie, Odusanya, Olumuyiwa O, Peiris, David, Joshi, Rohina

“…As chronic diseases, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) require sustained person-centred and community-based care. Given its direct link to communities and…”
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Self-reported dental pain and dental caries among 8-12-year-old school children: An exploratory survey in Lagos, Nigeria by Adeniyi, Abiola A, Odusanya, Olumuyiwa O

“…Dental pain is considered an important public health problem because it affects the daily life of children. This study was designed to assess the prevalence,…”
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Breast cancer knowledge, attitudes and practice among nurses in Lagos, Nigeria by Odusanya, O O, Tayo, O O

“…A cross-sectional survey was conducted among nurses working in a general hospital in Lagos to determine their knowledge, attitude and practice regarding breast…”
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