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Longitudinal Cost Profiles of Pipeline Embolization Device Versus Stent-Assisted Coiling in Propensity-Matched Unruptured Small Anterior Circulation Aneurysms.

Neurosurgery

Salem MM, Salih M, Nwajei F, Williams N, Thomas AJ, Moore JM, Ogilvy CS.
PMID: 34383055
Neurosurgery. 2021 Oct 13;89(5):867-872. doi: 10.1093/neuros/nyab304.

BACKGROUND: The cost profiles of stent-assisted coiling (SAC) vs Pipeline embolization device (PED) in small unruptured anterior circulation aneurysms have not been studied.OBJECTIVE: To compare the 2 modalities cost profiles in a propensity-matched cohort controlling for potential technical complexity...

The bone marrow microenvironment as niche retreats for hematopoietic and leukemic stem cells.

Advances in hematology

Nwajei F, Konopleva M.
PMID: 23365579
Adv Hematol. 2013;2013:953982. doi: 10.1155/2013/953982. Epub 2013 Jan 10.

Leukemia poses a serious challenge to current therapeutic strategies. This has been attributed to leukemia stem cells (LSCs), which occupy endosteal and sinusoidal niches in the bone marrow similar to those of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs). The signals from...

Longitudinal Cost Profiles of Pipeline Embolization Device Versus Stent-Assisted Coiling in Propensity-Matched Unruptured Small Anterior Circulation Aneurysms.

Neurosurgery

Salem MM, Salih M, Nwajei F, Williams N, Thomas AJ, Moore JM, Ogilvy CS.
PMID: 34383055
Neurosurgery. 2021 Oct 13;89(5):867-872. doi: 10.1093/neuros/nyab304.

BACKGROUND: The cost profiles of stent-assisted coiling (SAC) vs Pipeline embolization device (PED) in small unruptured anterior circulation aneurysms have not been studied.OBJECTIVE: To compare the 2 modalities cost profiles in a propensity-matched cohort controlling for potential technical complexity...

Cost-Effectiveness Analytic Comparison of Neuroimaging Follow-Up Strategies After Pipeline Embolization Device Treatment of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms.

World neurosurgery

Salem MM, Salih M, Nwajei F, Gomez-Paz S, Thomas AJ, Ogilvy CS, Moore JM.
PMID: 34757210
World Neurosurg. 2021 Oct 29; doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.10.154. Epub 2021 Oct 29.

BACKGROUND: Flow diversion via a Pipeline embolization device (PED [Medtronic, Dublin, Ireland]) is one of the established modalities for the treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysms that require a robust follow-up regimen. However, to date, no consensus has been reached...

An audit of the completion of radiology request forms and the request practice.

Journal of family medicine and primary care

Akintomide AO, Ikpeme AA, Ngaji AI, Ani NE, Udofia AT.
PMID: 26288767
J Family Med Prim Care. 2015 Jul-Sep;4(3):328-30. doi: 10.4103/2249-4863.161308.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the degree of utilization of the radiology request form (RRF), the extent of completion each form, the frequency of filling the fields in all the forms, and its effectiveness as a communication tool between the referring...

Glioblastoma stem cell-derived exosomes induce M2 macrophages and PD-L1 expression on human monocytes.

Oncoimmunology

Gabrusiewicz K, Li X, Wei J, Hashimoto Y, Marisetty AL, Ott M, Wang F, Hawke D, Yu J, Healy LM, Hossain A, Akers JC, Maiti SN, Yamashita S, Shimizu Y, Dunner K, Zal MA, Burks JK, Gumin J, Nwajei F, Rezavanian A, Zhou S, Rao G, Sawaya R, Fuller GN, Huse JT, Antel JP, Li S, Cooper L, Sulman EP, Chen C, Geula C, Kalluri R, Zal T, Heimberger AB.
PMID: 29632728
Oncoimmunology. 2018 Jan 16;7(4):e1412909. doi: 10.1080/2162402X.2017.1412909. eCollection 2018.

Exosomes can mediate a dynamic method of communication between malignancies, including those sequestered in the central nervous system and the immune system. We sought to determine whether exosomes from glioblastoma (GBM)-derived stem cells (GSCs) can induce immunosuppression. We report...

Risk of human exposure to metals in some household hygienic products in Nigeria.

Toxicology reports

Iwegbue CMA, Emakunu OS, Lari B, Egobueze FE, Tesi GO, Nwajei GE, Martincigh BS.
PMID: 31508320
Toxicol Rep. 2019 Aug 24;6:914-923. doi: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2019.08.014. eCollection 2019.

This study presents data on the levels and risk of human exposure to Cd, Pb, Cr, Ni, Cu, Co, Mn, Zn and Fe in some popular brands of household hygienic products (HHPs) available in Nigeria. The HHPs were digested...

Comparison of chick embryo liver and vero cell cultures for the isolation and growth of avian reoviruses.

Avian pathology : journal of the W.V.P.A

Nwajei BN, Afaleq AA, Jones RC.
PMID: 18766738
Avian Pathol. 1988;17(4):759-66. doi: 10.1080/03079458808436499.

Twenty-two strains of avian reovirus, all of which had had several passages in avian embryonic cell cultures, produced CPE in Vero cells after 1 to 3 passages. However, even after five blind passages, reoviruses were not isolated in Vero...

A web-based patient tool for preventive health: preliminary report.

Journal of primary care & community health

Nundy S, Surati M, Nwadei I, Singal G, Peek ME.
PMID: 23804175
J Prim Care Community Health. 2012 Oct 01;3(4):289-94. doi: 10.1177/2150131911436011. Epub 2012 Feb 11.

BACKGROUND: The Internet is a promising medium for engaging the community in preventive care and health promotion, particularly among those who do not routinely access health care.OBJECTIVE: The authors pilot-tested a novel website that translates evidence-based preventive health guidelines...

Occurrence and spatial characteristics of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in sediments from rivers in the western Niger delta of Nigeria impacted by urban and industrial activities.

Chemosphere

Iwegbue CMA, Oshenyen VE, Tesi GO, Olisah C, Nwajei GE, Martincigh BS.
PMID: 34718021
Chemosphere. 2021 Oct 27;132671. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132671. Epub 2021 Oct 27.

The characteristic concentrations of 28 PCB congeners, their spatial distributions, sources, and associated risks to the ecosystem were investigated in sediments of some rivers around a glass industry and power generating plant in the Niger Delta of Nigeria. Gas...

Steroid-Induced Hiccups in a Patient Managed for Pseudo Foster-Kennedy Syndrome: A Case Report of Good Outcome With the use of Gabapentin.

Cureus

Egbu E, Ihemedu C, Eze UA, Nwajei C, Ikponmwosa M.
PMID: 33643737
Cureus. 2021 Jan 25;13(1):e12893. doi: 10.7759/cureus.12893.

The use of IV methylprednisolone has been shown to be associated with some adverse effects. The most feared side effect is acute gastrointestinal perforation and accelerated hypertension particularly during pulse therapy. Hiccups occur less frequently but can cause high...

Evaluation of human exposure to metals from some commonly used hair care products in Nigeria.

Toxicology reports

Iwegbue CMA, Emakunu OS, Obi G, Nwajei GE, Martincigh BS.
PMID: 28959606
Toxicol Rep. 2016 Oct 06;3:796-803. doi: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2016.10.001. eCollection 2016.

The concentrations of nine metals, namely, cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni), manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn), and iron (Fe), were determined in 26 brands of hair care products including hair relaxers, conditioners and...

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