University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital

Controlling Childhood Obesity in Nigeria: Strategies, Barriers, and Policy Implications from a Systematic Review

Childhood obesity is an increasing public health concern in Nigeria, yet evidence on locally used control strategies and the barriers to implementation remains fragmented. This systematic review examined strategies for controlling childhood obesity in Nigeria and the social, cult...

Post-tuberculosis lung disease in children and adolescents: Myth or reality – A narrative review

Childhood tuberculosis (TB) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in high-burden settings, with Africa carrying a disproportionate share of incident and undiagnosed disease. A longstanding cure-centered paradigm has reinforced the notion that post-TB lung disease (PTLD...

Diagnostic accuracy of MRI and PSMA PET/CT for detection of histologically confirmed lymph node metastasis in prostate cancer: A systematic review

OBJECTIVE: To compare the diagnostic accuracy of prostate-specific membrane antigen positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PSMA PET/CT) and multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) for the detection of histologically confirmed pelvic lymph node metastases in...

Bridging Resource Gaps in Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Management: A Case Report Highlighting Innovative Care

Abstract Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a rare but potentially life-threatening dermatological condition. It is characterised by diffuse exfoliation of >30% of the skin and mucous membranes due to immune-mediated destruction of the epidermis. It is thought to be due to a...

Early Outcomes of Open Tibial Shaft Fracture Management at a Tertiary Orthopaedic Hospital in Nigeria: A Prospective, Observational Study

Abstract Background: Management of open tibial shaft fractures in resource-poor settings presents significant challenges, yet prospective data on treatment outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa remain limited. These injuries, often resulting from high-energy trauma, carry substantial ri...

Traumatic brain injury in African urban centers: The role of road traffic accidents, outcomes, and health-system factors: a systematic review

Abstract Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions of Sub-Saharan Africa. Road traffic accidents (RTAs), especially motorcycle-related crashes, represent a leadi...