O O Desalu

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Country: UK

Publications

  1. ncbi Respiratory diseases morbidity and mortality among adults attending a tertiary hospital in Nigeria
    Olufemi Olumuyiwa Desalu
    Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria
    J Bras Pneumol 35:745-52. 2009
  2. ncbi Increased risk of respiratory symptoms and chronic bronchitis in women using biomass fuels in Nigeria
    Olufemi Olumuyiwa Desalu
    Departamento de Medicina, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria
    J Bras Pneumol 36:441-6. 2010
  3. ncbi Asthma in Nigeria: are the facilities and resources available to support internationally endorsed standards of care?
    Olufemi Olumuyiwa Desalu
    Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria
    Health Policy 99:250-4. 2011
  4. ncbi Smokeless tobacco use in adult Nigerian population
    O O Desalu
    Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
    Niger J Clin Pract 13:382-7. 2010
  5. ncbi Utilisation of spirometry among hospitalised patients with clinical findings of COPD in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria
    O O Desalu
    Department of Medicine University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria
    Niger Postgrad Med J 18:26-9. 2011
  6. ncbi Seasonal variation in hospitalisation for respiratory diseases in the tropical rain forest of South Western Nigeria
    O O Desalu
    Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital PMB1459 Ilorin Kwara state, Nigeria
    Niger Postgrad Med J 18:39-43. 2011
  7. ncbi Prevalence of chronic bronchitis and tobacco smoking in some rural communities in Ekiti state, Nigeria
    O O Desalu
    Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, P M B 1459, Ilorin
    Niger Postgrad Med J 18:91-7. 2011
  8. ncbi A review of stroke admissions at a tertiary hospital in rural Southwestern Nigeria
    Olufemi O Desalu
    Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital Ilorin, Nigeria
    Ann Afr Med 10:80-5. 2011
  9. ncbi Secondhand smoke exposure among nonsmoking adults in two Nigerian cities
    Olufemi O Desalu
    Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria
    Ann Afr Med 10:103-11. 2011
  10. ncbi An audit of spirometry at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria (2002-2009)
    Olufemi O Desalu
    Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria
    Ann Afr Med 9:147-51. 2010

Detail Information

Publications23

  1. ncbi Respiratory diseases morbidity and mortality among adults attending a tertiary hospital in Nigeria
    Olufemi Olumuyiwa Desalu
    Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria
    J Bras Pneumol 35:745-52. 2009
    ..To determine the morbidity and mortality related to respiratory diseases among adults attending a tertiary-care hospital in Nigeria...
  2. ncbi Increased risk of respiratory symptoms and chronic bronchitis in women using biomass fuels in Nigeria
    Olufemi Olumuyiwa Desalu
    Departamento de Medicina, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria
    J Bras Pneumol 36:441-6. 2010
    ..To determine whether respiratory symptoms and chronic bronchitis are associated with the use of biomass fuels (BMFs) among women residing in rural areas of the Ekiti State, in southwestern Nigeria...
  3. ncbi Asthma in Nigeria: are the facilities and resources available to support internationally endorsed standards of care?
    Olufemi Olumuyiwa Desalu
    Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria
    Health Policy 99:250-4. 2011
    ....
  4. ncbi Smokeless tobacco use in adult Nigerian population
    O O Desalu
    Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
    Niger J Clin Pract 13:382-7. 2010
    ..The study aim was to establish the prevalence and determinants of smokeless tobacco use in Nigerian adults' population...
  5. ncbi Utilisation of spirometry among hospitalised patients with clinical findings of COPD in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria
    O O Desalu
    Department of Medicine University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria
    Niger Postgrad Med J 18:26-9. 2011
    ..The aim of this study was to determine the rate of spirometry utilisation among hospitalised patients with clinical findings of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria...
  6. ncbi Seasonal variation in hospitalisation for respiratory diseases in the tropical rain forest of South Western Nigeria
    O O Desalu
    Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital PMB1459 Ilorin Kwara state, Nigeria
    Niger Postgrad Med J 18:39-43. 2011
    ..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 forest zone of South Western Nigeria...
  7. ncbi Prevalence of chronic bronchitis and tobacco smoking in some rural communities in Ekiti state, Nigeria
    O O Desalu
    Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, P M B 1459, Ilorin
    Niger Postgrad Med J 18:91-7. 2011
    ..The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of chronic bronchitis (CB) and its association with sociodemographic factors and tobacco smoking in some rural communities in Ekiti state, Nigeria...
  8. ncbi A review of stroke admissions at a tertiary hospital in rural Southwestern Nigeria
    Olufemi O Desalu
    Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital Ilorin, Nigeria
    Ann Afr Med 10:80-5. 2011
    ..The disease is expected to increase in low- and middle-income countries like Nigeria. There is no information on stroke in rural Nigeria...
  9. ncbi Secondhand smoke exposure among nonsmoking adults in two Nigerian cities
    Olufemi O Desalu
    Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria
    Ann Afr Med 10:103-11. 2011
    ..Tobacco control policy can only succeed if the burdens of smoking are known. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and correlates of secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure among nonsmoking adults in two Nigerian cities...
  10. ncbi An audit of spirometry at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria (2002-2009)
    Olufemi O Desalu
    Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria
    Ann Afr Med 9:147-51. 2010
    ..This study was aimed at auditing the spirometry performed at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) Ilorin, Nigeria, and highlighting some of the challenges associated with the procedure...
  11. ncbi Prevalence of self reported allergic rhinitis and its relationship with asthma among adult Nigerians
    O O Desalu
    Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, PMB 1459, Ilorin, Nigeria
    J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 19:474-80. 2009
    ..The aims of the study were to establish the prevalence of self-reported allergic rhinitis in an adult Nigerian population and to examine the relationship between asthma and allergic rhinitis...
  12. ncbi Knowledge of and practices related to smoking cessation among physicians in Nigeria
    Olufemi Olumuyiwa Desalu
    Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria
    J Bras Pneumol 35:1198-203. 2009
    ..To evaluate the knowledge and practices of smoking cessation among physicians in Nigeria...
  13. ncbi Prevalence and determinants of tobacco smoking among HIV patients in North Eastern Nigeria
    O O Desalu
    Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria
    Afr J Med Med Sci 38:103-8. 2009
    ..The prevalence of tobacco smoking among HIV patients in North Eastern Nigeria was high. Therefore, smoking should be discouraged in people living with HIV to reduce their morbidity and mortality...
  14. ncbi The prevalence of bronchial asthma among adults in Ilorin, Nigeria
    O O Desalu
    Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, P M B 1459, Ilorin, Nigeria
    Afr J Med Med Sci 38:149-54. 2009
    ..The most common complaint reported by the asthmatics was wheezing. The prevalence of bronchial asthma among adults in Ilorin in North Central Nigeria was high. It is important to increase awareness of the disease in this region...
  15. ncbi Factors associated with nocturnal, productive and dry cough in the young adult population of Nigeria
    Olufemi Olumuyiwa Desalu
    Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria
    J Bras Pneumol 36:325-31. 2010
    ..The aim of this study was to determine the factors associated with nocturnal, productive and dry cough among young adults in Nigeria...
  16. ncbi Evaluation of current knowledge, awareness and practice of spirometry among hospital -based Nigerian doctors
    Olufemi O Desalu
    Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital Ilorin, Nigeria
    BMC Pulm Med 9:50. 2009
    ..No studies have assessed the knowledge of spirometry among Nigerian doctors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the current knowledge, awareness and practice of spirometry among hospital-based Nigerian doctors...
  17. ncbi Awareness and practice of safety precautions among healthcare workers in the laboratories of two public health facilities in Nigeria
    A Fadeyi
    Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, PMB 1459, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
    Niger Postgrad Med J 18:141-6. 2011
    ..To determine the level of awareness and practice of SP among laboratory workers at two tertiary public health facilities in Nigeria...
  18. ncbi Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infestation in HIV seropositive and seronegative patients in Ilorin, Nigeria
    S K Babatunde
    Department of Medicale Microbiology, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
    Ann Afr Med 9:123-8. 2010
    ..To determine the prevalence, severity and pattern of intestinal parasitic infestation in HIV-seropositive patients...
  19. ncbi General practitioner reported follow-up visits among asthma patients in North Central Nigeria
    A E Fawibe
    Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
    Ann Afr Med 10:209-13. 2011
    ..Despite the benefits of regular follow-up in the long-term care of asthma, no previous study has reported on it among asthma patients in Nigeria...
  20. ncbi Diabetic foot care: self reported knowledge and practice among patients attending three tertiary hospital in Nigeria
    O O Desalu
    Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital Ilorin, Nigeria
    Ghana Med J 45:60-5. 2011
    ..The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge and practice of foot care among diabetes patients attending three tertiary hospitals in Nigeria...
  21. ncbi Profile and outcome of unilateral tuberculous lung destruction in Ilorin, Nigeria
    A E Fawibe
    Department of Medicine University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State
    West Afr J Med 30:130-5. 2011
    ..A few previous studies have dealt with some aspects of this entity among Nigerians with pulmonary tuberculosis but these studies may not truly reflect its current trends...
  22. ncbi Cryptococcal meningitis in a newly diagnosed AIDS patient: a case report
    A K Salami
    Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin
    West Afr J Med 28:343-6. 2009
    ..Cryptococcus neoformans is a very important cause of fungal meningitis in immunosuppressed patients..
  23. ncbi The reported preparedness and disposition by students in a Nigerian university towards the use of information technology for medical education
    A Fadeyi
    Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
    Ann Afr Med 9:129-34. 2010
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