Monday, 9 May 2016
Tuesday, 30 June 2015
Good news for diebetes patient
THE MSD's Cardiovascular Safety Trial of
JANUVIA (sitagliptin), Met Primary
Endpoint in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
TECOS study showed that treatment with
Sitagliptin does not increase the risks of
Major cardiovascular events or
hospitalisation for heart failure
MSD, known as Merck in the United States
and Canada, recently announced the primary
results of the Trial Evaluating Cardiovascular
Outcomes with Sitagliptin (TECOS), a
placebo-controlled study of the
cardiovascular (CV) safety of MSD's DPP-4
inhibitor, JANUVIA (sitagliptin).
The TECOS cardiovascular safety trial was an
event-driven study designed to assess the
long-term CV safety of the addition of
sitagliptin to usual care, compared to usual
care without sitagliptin, in patients with type
2 diabetes and established CV disease.
The study enrolled more than 14,735 patients
from 38 countries and was led by
independent academic research collaboration
between the University of Oxford Diabetes
Trials Unit and the Duke University Clinical
Research Institute, and was sponsored by
MSD.
Among the key findings, it was evident that
there was no increase in CV-related deaths or
hospitalization for heart failure in the
Sitagliptin group versus placebo.
"Patients with type 2 diabetes need
antihyperglycemic medicines to help control
their blood sugar. Because these patients are
at increased risk for cardiovascular
complications, understanding the
cardiovascular safety of these medicines is
important," said study co-chair Rury Holman,
Professor of Diabetic Medicine and Diabetes
Trials Unit Director, University of Oxford.
"The results from TECOS showed that
sitagliptin did not increase the risk of
cardiovascular events in a diverse group of
patients with type 2 diabetes at high
cardiovascular risk."
Overall, the primary endpoint occurred in
11.4 per cent (n=839) of sitagliptin-treated
patients compared with 11.6 per cent (n=851)
of placebo-treated patients in the Intention-
to-Treat (ITT) analysis, and in 9.6 per cent
(n=695) of patients in both the sitagliptin and
placebo groups in the Per Protocol (PP)
analysis.
In addition, there was no increase in
hospitalisation for heart failure, and rates of
all-cause mortality were similar in both
treatment groups, which were two key
secondary endpoints.
"We believe the results of TECOS provide
important clinical information about the
cardiovascular safety profile of sitagliptin,"
said Dr. Roger M. Perlmutter, president,
Merck Research Laboratories.
"The TECOS CV safety trial reflects the best
efforts of clinical scientists at the University
of Oxford, the Duke Clinical Research
Institute and MSD on behalf of patients
around the world who suffer from type 2
diabetes."
JANUVIA (sitagliptin), Met Primary
Endpoint in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
TECOS study showed that treatment with
Sitagliptin does not increase the risks of
Major cardiovascular events or
hospitalisation for heart failure
MSD, known as Merck in the United States
and Canada, recently announced the primary
results of the Trial Evaluating Cardiovascular
Outcomes with Sitagliptin (TECOS), a
placebo-controlled study of the
cardiovascular (CV) safety of MSD's DPP-4
inhibitor, JANUVIA (sitagliptin).
The TECOS cardiovascular safety trial was an
event-driven study designed to assess the
long-term CV safety of the addition of
sitagliptin to usual care, compared to usual
care without sitagliptin, in patients with type
2 diabetes and established CV disease.
The study enrolled more than 14,735 patients
from 38 countries and was led by
independent academic research collaboration
between the University of Oxford Diabetes
Trials Unit and the Duke University Clinical
Research Institute, and was sponsored by
MSD.
Among the key findings, it was evident that
there was no increase in CV-related deaths or
hospitalization for heart failure in the
Sitagliptin group versus placebo.
"Patients with type 2 diabetes need
antihyperglycemic medicines to help control
their blood sugar. Because these patients are
at increased risk for cardiovascular
complications, understanding the
cardiovascular safety of these medicines is
important," said study co-chair Rury Holman,
Professor of Diabetic Medicine and Diabetes
Trials Unit Director, University of Oxford.
"The results from TECOS showed that
sitagliptin did not increase the risk of
cardiovascular events in a diverse group of
patients with type 2 diabetes at high
cardiovascular risk."
Overall, the primary endpoint occurred in
11.4 per cent (n=839) of sitagliptin-treated
patients compared with 11.6 per cent (n=851)
of placebo-treated patients in the Intention-
to-Treat (ITT) analysis, and in 9.6 per cent
(n=695) of patients in both the sitagliptin and
placebo groups in the Per Protocol (PP)
analysis.
In addition, there was no increase in
hospitalisation for heart failure, and rates of
all-cause mortality were similar in both
treatment groups, which were two key
secondary endpoints.
"We believe the results of TECOS provide
important clinical information about the
cardiovascular safety profile of sitagliptin,"
said Dr. Roger M. Perlmutter, president,
Merck Research Laboratories.
"The TECOS CV safety trial reflects the best
efforts of clinical scientists at the University
of Oxford, the Duke Clinical Research
Institute and MSD on behalf of patients
around the world who suffer from type 2
diabetes."
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turn on. When it is working, press 3 seconds for turn
off.(After turn on, it will automatically connect with
the lash time connected equipment. If there is the
first time turn on, it will auto connect). After
connected, when it is playing music, short press for
"pause/play", the song can pause and play. When it is
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"reject", fast double click for "make a call last dial"
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Communication distance: 10M
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Receiver sensitivity: -85dBm
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Jega leaves office, Wali takes over
Professor
Attahiru
Jega's tenure
as the
chairman of the Independent
National
Electoral
Commission (INEC) has come to an end.The
former
INEC boss,
who took
over from
Professor Maurice Iwu, assumed office on June 8,
2010 during the former President Goodluck
Jonathan's administration.
Professor Jega officially handed over leadership to
the commission's National Commissioner,
Ambassador Mohammad Wali, on Tuesday.
Under his tenure, the electoral body conducted the
election that brought former President Goodluck
Jonathan in and the March and April 2015 general
elections that brought President Muhammadu
Buhari in.
During his tenure, the INEC made remarkable input
in the growth of Nigeria's democracy, as both the
general elections of 2011 and 2015 were adjudged
credible by observers.
He will be remembered for his introduction of the
Permanent Voters Card and the use of card readers
for accreditation of voters during the last elections.
Not much has been heard about the Chairman of
INEC since the successful conduct of the general
elections two months ago.
At a forum organised by university Vice Chancellors
last week, Professor Jega, spoke on his next move
after his tenure.
He also told journalists what informed the choice of
Professors as returning officers during elections.
"We know that anybody who has risen in the system
and developed a career and became a Vice
Chancellor will not for anything damage his or her
reputation by pandering to the wishes of politicians.
That is why we decided to make them returning
officers and we are very pleased that they have done
this country proud.
"I am looking forward to taking a leave and resting
and then going back to my job in the university -
Teaching, research and community service,"
Professor Jega stated.
His successor, Ambassador Wali hails from Sanyima
town in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto
State, north-west Nigeria.
Before his appointment as INEC National
Commissioner, Ambassador Wali was an Associate
Professor at the Department of Political Science,
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto and Chief
Executive Officer, Development Strategies
International (DSI).
He is a member of various committees of INEC and
the Chairman of the Tenders Board.
However, he would be acting as the INEC Chairman
till the end of his tenure in August 11, 2015.
Attahiru
Jega's tenure
as the
chairman of the Independent
National
Electoral
Commission (INEC) has come to an end.The
former
INEC boss,
who took
over from
Professor Maurice Iwu, assumed office on June 8,
2010 during the former President Goodluck
Jonathan's administration.
Professor Jega officially handed over leadership to
the commission's National Commissioner,
Ambassador Mohammad Wali, on Tuesday.
Under his tenure, the electoral body conducted the
election that brought former President Goodluck
Jonathan in and the March and April 2015 general
elections that brought President Muhammadu
Buhari in.
During his tenure, the INEC made remarkable input
in the growth of Nigeria's democracy, as both the
general elections of 2011 and 2015 were adjudged
credible by observers.
He will be remembered for his introduction of the
Permanent Voters Card and the use of card readers
for accreditation of voters during the last elections.
Not much has been heard about the Chairman of
INEC since the successful conduct of the general
elections two months ago.
At a forum organised by university Vice Chancellors
last week, Professor Jega, spoke on his next move
after his tenure.
He also told journalists what informed the choice of
Professors as returning officers during elections.
"We know that anybody who has risen in the system
and developed a career and became a Vice
Chancellor will not for anything damage his or her
reputation by pandering to the wishes of politicians.
That is why we decided to make them returning
officers and we are very pleased that they have done
this country proud.
"I am looking forward to taking a leave and resting
and then going back to my job in the university -
Teaching, research and community service,"
Professor Jega stated.
His successor, Ambassador Wali hails from Sanyima
town in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto
State, north-west Nigeria.
Before his appointment as INEC National
Commissioner, Ambassador Wali was an Associate
Professor at the Department of Political Science,
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto and Chief
Executive Officer, Development Strategies
International (DSI).
He is a member of various committees of INEC and
the Chairman of the Tenders Board.
However, he would be acting as the INEC Chairman
till the end of his tenure in August 11, 2015.
Friday, 22 May 2015
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES OFFERED
1. Ph.D. Degree Programmes
These are available to holders of M.A; M.Ed.; M.Eng.; M.Sc.; LL.M; M.Comm.H.; and M.P.H degrees, with a minimum of 60% or cumulative Grade Point Average score in their Master degree programmes. A Ph.D. degree programme runs for a minimum period of 36 calendar months and a maximum period of 48 calendar months for full-time candidates OR a minimum period of 48 calendar months and a maximum period of 60 calendar months for part-time candidates. Relevant Courses will be taken for the Ph.D. studies where prescribed and a Thesis is required at the end of the Ph.D. programme.
2. M.Phil /Ph.D. Degree Programmes
Candidates who score between 55.00 and 59.99 percent Cumulative Grade Point Average can apply for admission into the Master of Philosophy (M.Phil/Ph.D.) degree programme. The M.Phil/Ph.D. degree programme is available only to full-time candidates. It runs for a minimum period of 12 calendar months and a maximum period of 24 calendar months and a dissertation is produced after the research work. Candidates in this category are eligible for conversion to Ph.D. candidature, following a progress assessment report to be made by a Panel of Examiners at the end of the first session of registration. To be eligible for conversion for the Ph.D. program, candidates are expected to score not less than 60% (aggregate) at the end of the first session.
3. Master Degree Programmes
M.A.; M.Ed.; M.Eng.; M.Sc.; M.Com.H., LL.M and M.P.H. degrees run for a minimum period of 24 calendar months and a maximum period of 36 calendar months for full-time candidates OR a minimum period of 36 calendar months and a maximum period of 48 calendar months for part-time candidates. All Master Degree Programmes are by course work. This is in addition to a research report at the end of which a dissertation is produced
4. Postgraduate Diploma Degree Programmes
Postgraduate Diploma degrees are available to candidates with a Third class (honours) degree or lower. Applicants are to note that, programmes automatically lapses at the expiration of the maximum duration for each programme. However, a candidate may apply for an extension of not more than 12 months, in the first instance, subject to a maximum of two such extensions.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Only available Courses for the session are advertised and as such candidates are advised to select courses available in the advertisement. Any action contrary to this instruction is at the candidate’s risk, please.
5. UNILORIN 2015/16 Postgraduate Programmes Duration
The Postgraduate session for the Master degree and Postgraduate Diploma is for 12 calendar months, commencing on 2nd October and ending on 30th September of the following year, while for the M.Phil. / Ph.D. and Ph.D. programme is 12 calendar months, session starts to count automatically on the date of first registration.
SUITABILITY FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
1. Applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science shall satisfy one of the following:
a minimum of first degree from a recognized University in the Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences or the Humanities disciplines.
HND in Computer Science or Engineering from recognized Polytechnics with a minimum of Lower Credit; and
HND in any other discipline different from those in (ii) but preferably from Sciences or Social Sciences with a minimum of Lower Credit from a recognized Polytechnic or equivalent Institution, with at least one year cognate experience.
2. Applicants for Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics shall satisfy one of the following:
(i) A minimum of an honour’s degree from a recognized University in any of Science and Social Science disciplines;
(ii) HND in Statistics from a recognized Polytechnic with a minimum of Lower Credit.
3. Applicants for the Master degree programmes who are graduates of the University of Ilorin and other recognized Universities, must have a minimum of Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) and must be applying for programmes in which they have their first degrees. However, applicants with Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) and those with higher classes of degrees seeking admissions into programmes outside those in which they have their first degrees may be admitted, provided they satisfy Senate in a qualifying examination to be conducted. The least class of Degree for all academic programme applicants is Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division). Regardless of the institution where the Bachelor’s degree is obtained, ALL candidates shall apply early for their official Bachelor’s degree transcript to be sent to the Secretary Postgraduate School, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, before the expiration of the stated deadline.
4. Applicants for the Ph.D. degree programme shall have obtained a relevant Master degree of this or other recognized University, with an average weighted score of at least 60%. Short-listed candidates would be required to satisfy the Postgraduate School in the qualifying interviews and assessments by the relevant Department. Applicants are therefore advised to interact with the department to which they have applied to ascertain the date of the interview for the Ph.D. degree programme. Regardless of the Institution where the Master’s degree was obtained, ALL candidates must apply early for their official Master degree academic transcripts to be sent to the Postgraduate School, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, for the purpose of this admission and before the expiration of the stated deadline. All candidates must have 5 O/L credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics or pass in Mathematics, where applicable.
5. All Higher Degree candidates that attended foreign Universities, where English language is not the medium of instruction, should submit to the Postgraduate School, evidence of their English Language proficiency, e.g., TOEFL or IELTS scores.
6. Applicants for the Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degree Programmes will be subjected to the written assessment (qualifying examination) irrespective of the class of degree obtained, except applicants from the University of Ilorin with a First Class and Second class, Upper Division (Honours)
7. International applicants (Applicants who are domiciled outside Nigeria, and non–Nigerian and applying outside the country) shall be exempted from the qualifying examination. However, International applicants applying from outside the country for the Doctor of Philosophy programmes shall be requested to submit a proposal of not more than 5 pages, giving details of what research they intend to carry out. This should be sent electronically to pgschool@unilorin.edu.ng
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Application Forms are to be completed on-line and will close on Tuesday, 30th June 2015. Note that the latest date for receipt of supporting documents is Friday, 31st July 2015. Successful applicants would be notified by e-mail.
Application fee for all programmes is N25,000.00 only for Applicants within Nigeria OR $200.00 only for International Applicants.
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