Hamstring Weakness: A Sequel Of Cerebrovascular Accident

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Cerebrovascular accident (CVA), commonly known as stroke is a condition that results from infarction of neurons in the brain due to vascular compromise. It is a highly prevalent disease, a leading cause of death and long-term disability. The most frequent sign after stroke is muscle weakness, which leads to loss of functions in the upper and lower limb. The mechanism of muscle weakness in stroke can be neural or...

Author(s):Overcomer Temiloluwa Binuyo, Samuel Damilola Ayelawa, Omotola Adam Onigbinde, Toluwanimi Ogundele

Pattern of physical activity, sleep duration and quality of life among individuals with diabetes mellitus in selected health facilities in Kano, northwestern Nigeria

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Background: Data on physical activity and sleep quantity as important correlates of quality of life among individuals with diabetes in northwestern Nigeria are not available. Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the pattern of self-reported physical activity, sleep duration and quality of life in persons with diabetes mellitus attending diabetic clinics for follow up. Methods: One hundred and twenty...

Author(s):Jibril Mohammed Nuhu, Umar Hadi Tijjani, Umaru Muhammad Badaru, Abdulsalam Mohammed Yakasai, Musa Sani Danazumi