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Benjamin Essien

Publications (2)

Effects of Different Types of Toothpaste on Fasting Blood Glucose Levels in Diabetic Individuals: A Systematic Review of Pre-Test/Post-Test Studies

Jacques Forwah Ndeh, Edung Emem Samuel, Benjamin Essien, Bassey Okon Bassey, Ughwusuena Ufuoma Louis, Ramatu Umar Ibrahim, Eunice Akomu Aji, Ewa Anthony Obi, Idiege Idiege Omang, Akaba Kingsley Onoridea, Ugwuanyi Ifeanyichukwu Samson, Makata, Rex Oseloka, Promise Chika Kemas-Uneze, Jane Ulifo Falade, Wisdom Effiong, David Ikechukwu Achuzia, Oluwaseun Abiodun Oloyede, Isoboye, Manuel Bokoye, Nnaji Chimuanya Joseph, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba & Abeshi Sylvester Etenikang · Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Endocrinology · 2026

Background: Toothpastes marketed as sugar-free, herbal, probiotic, paraprobiotic or diabetes-specific are sometimes presumed to influence glycaemia. The evidence relevant to fasting blood glucose (FBG), however, is easily conflated with studies of salivary glucose or periodontal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrre/2026/v9i1143

Breaking Bad News to Patients and Caregivers: A Critical Narrative Review of Standardised Communication Approaches, Evidence and Ethical Adaptation

Emem Samuel Edung, Jacques Forwah Ndeh, Blessing Festus Arimie, Okafor Emmanuel Ifeanyi, Olabimpe Oluwabusayo Oyinloye, Ilevbare Martina Olohirere, Jane Ulifo Falade, Adetoun Olubusola Adekanmbi, Monioluwa Fasola, Chukwudiebere Ekuma Oko, Mary Ajayi, Adeboye Ayomide Adeola, Olukayode O. Mabogunje, Godwin Adakole Otebe, Naheemat Mofolasayo Salimon, Funsho Jacob Akande, Isu-Egwu Stella Nnenna, Ahaiwe Chinagozi Chibuike, Michael Iheanyi Madubuko, Oluwatobiloba Akinwale, Habiba Abdulkadir, Faruq Olushola Balogun, Benjamin Essien, Bassey Okon Bassey, Ewa Anthony Obi, Idiege Idiege Omang, Akaba Kingsley Onoridea, Nnaji Chimuanya Joseph, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba & Abeshi Sylvester Etenikang · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2026

Delivering information that threatens a patient's anticipated future is a recurring clinical task with consequences for understanding, trust, decision-making and the wellbeing of family caregivers. Structured approaches such as SPIKES (Setting, Perception, Invitation, Knowledge,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2499