ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS:

• Olatunya O.S., Poverty and Childhood Severity of Sickle Cell Disease. British Journal of Haematology 2020;190 (6): 819–821 Doi:10.1111/bjh.16816
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• Olatunya O.S., Albuquerque D.M., Santos M.N.N., Kayode T.S., Adekile A., Costa F.F., (2020) Haptoglobin Gene Polymorphism in Patients with Sickle Cell Anemia: Findings from a Nigerian Cohort Study. The Application of Clinical Genetics 13:107- 114
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• Olatunya, O.S., Babatola, A.O., Ogundare, E.O., Olofinbiyi, B.A., Lawal, O.A., Awoleke, J.O., Aduloju, O.P., Daramola, A.O., Eyitayo, E.E., Olajuyin O.A., 9 Komolafe, A.K., Olaleye, A.O.(2020) Perceptions and practice of early diagnosis of sickle cell disease by parents and physicians in a southwestern state of Nigeria. The World Scientific Journal. Volume 2020, Article ID 4801087
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• Babatola, A.O., Olatunya, O.S., Ojo T.O,, Taiwo A.B., Fadare J.O. (2020) Profile of children admitted for severe acute malnutrition in a tertiary hospital in Southwestern Nigeria. Journal Nepal Paediatrics Society. 2019;39(1):42-8.
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• Babatola, A.O., Taiwo, A.B., Ogundare, E.O., Ojo, T.O., Ajite, A.B., Oluwayemi, I.O., Fadare, J.O., Olatunya, O.S. (2020) Pattern and outcome of drug induced dystonia at the paediatric emergency room of a teaching hospital in southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Medical Sciences.20:13-17
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• Olatunya O.S., Lanaro C., Longhini A.L., Franco-Penteado C.F., Fertrin K.Y., Adekile A., Saad S.T.O., Costa F.F., (2019) Red blood cells microparticles are associated with hemolysis markers and may contribute to clinical events among sickle cell disease patients. Annals of Hematology 2019; 98(11):2507-2521.
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• Olatunya O.S., Albuquerque D.M., Akanbi G.O., Aduayi O.S., Taiwo A.B., Faboya O.A., Kayode T.S., Leonardo D.P., Adekile A., Costa F.F., (2019) Uridine Diphosphate Glucuronosyl Transferase 1A (UGT1A1) Promoter Polymorphism in young patients with sickle cell anaemia: report of the first cohort study from Nigeria. BMC Medical Genetics 2019; 20:160
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• Babatola, A.O., Olatunya, O.S., Ogundare, E.O., Ajite, A.B., Oluwayemi, I.O., Thomas, A.A., Taiwo, A.B., Fatunla, A.O., Komolafe A.K., Alfred, A. (2019) Acute hypervitaminosis A misdiagnosed as malaria in a 7-year-old Nigerian boy. International Medical Case Reports Journal 12:213–216
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• Ajite, A.B., Ogundare, E.O., Oluwayemi, I.O., Olatunya, O.S., Babatola, A., Taiwo,A., Komolafe, A., Fatunla,O. (2019) Demographic survey and management outcome of post-neonatal tetanus at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti. Journal of Child, Adult Vaccines and immunology. 3:1-7
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• Ajite, A., Ogundare, E., Oluwayemi, O., Olatunya, O., Oke, O., Tolorunju, K., Omoniyi, E., (2019) The pattern of blood pressure and renal function among children with sickle cell anaemia presenting at a tertiary health institution in Nigeria. Journal of 10 Clinical Nephrology 3:83-92.
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• Oke, O.J., Ajite, A., Oluwayemi, I.O., Olatunya, O.S., Ogundare, E.O., Abdulraheem,F.O., (2019) Malaria infection as a leading cause of febrile seizures among children with seizures in Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria. Journal of Pediatric Neurology 2019
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• Olajuyin, O.A., Olatunya, O.S., Ajiboye, D.J., Ajibola, A.E., (2018) Pharapharyngeal abscess presenting a diagnostic conundrum following abuse of antibiotics: a case report. EMS Case Report Journal 1(1):003 Country: USA


• Olofinbiyi, B.A., Olofinbiyi, S.A., Olatunya, O.S., Rosiji, B.O., Olofinbiyi, O.B., Akintoye, O.O., Olaogun, O.D..(2018) Human Immunodeficiency Virus awareness and condom use among adolescent prostitutes in Lagos, Nigeria. Pan African Medical Journal 2018;31:178.doi:10.11604/pamj.2018.31.178.17034.
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• Olatunya, O.S., Albuquerque, D.M., Adekile, A., Costa, F.F. (2018). Influence of Alpha Thalassemia on clinical and laboratory parameters among Nigerian Children with sickle cell anemia. Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis 2018;e22656.
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• Olatunya, O.S., Oke, O.J., Kuti, B.P., Ajayi, I.A., Olajuyin, O., Omotosho- Olagoke, O., Taiwo, A.B., Faboya, O.A., Ajibola, A. (2018). Factors influencing the academic performance of children with sickle cell anaemia in Ekiti South West, Nigeria. Journal of Tropical Pediatrics 64:67-74.
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• Olajuyin, O.A., Olatunya, O.S., Adegbiji, A.W., Oyenibi, A.S., Faboya, O.A. (2018). Otological burdens of Nigerian children with sickle cell disease. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 107:1 – 5.
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• Fadare, J.O., Olatunya, O.S., Ogundare, E.O., Oluwayemi, I.O., Agaja, O.T. (2017). Prescription audit in a paediatric sickle cell clinic in South West Nigeria: A cross sectional retrospective study. Malawi Medical Journal 29(4): 285- 289
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• Olatunya, A.M., Olatunya, O.S., Akintayo, E.T. (2017). Potential health and economic benefits of three locally grown nuts in Nigeria: implications for developing countries. Heliyon 3(2017)e00414
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• Olajuyin, A.O., Obinmakinde, O.S., Olatunya, O.S., Olajide, T.G. (2017) Red eye: The red herring of otolaryngologic diseases. Journal of Otology and Rhinology 6:6.
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• Ogundare, E.O., Olatunya, O.S., Ajite, A.B., Oluwayemi, I.O., Fatunla, A.T., Omoniyi, E.O., Ige, J.T. (2017) Congenital Diaphragmatic Hemia. Journal of Nepal Paediatrics Society 37(1):89-91
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• Ogundare, E.O., Olatunya, O.S., Oluwayemi, I.O., Inubile, A.J., Taiwo, A.J., Agaja, O.T., Airemoinkhale, A., Fabunmi, A. (2017). Pattern and outcome of dog bite injuries among children in Ado – Ekiti, Southwest Nigeria. Pan African Medical Journal 27:81.
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• Olatunya, O.S., Olu-Taiwo, A., Ogundare, E.O., Oluwayemi, I.O., Olaleye, A.O., Fadare , J.O., Adekoya-Benson, T., Fatunla, O., Agaja, O.T., Omoniyi, E., Oluwadiya, K.S. (2016). Evaluation of a portable haemoglobin meter performance in children with sickle cell disease and implications for healthcare in resource-poor settings. Journal of Tropical Pediatrics 62(4):316-23.
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• Diakwu-Akinwumi, I.N., Abubakar, S.B., Adegoke, S.A., Adeleke, S.,...Ohiaeri, C., Olaosebikan, R., Olatunya, O.S., Oniyangi, O., Hyginus, O., Ugwu, N.I., Musa, A.U.,...... Adekile, A.D. (2016). Blood Transfusion Services for patients with Sickle Cell Disease in Nigeria. International Health 8(5):330-5.
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• Olatunya, O.S., Ogundare, E.O., Abiola, O.A., Agaja, O., Omoniyi, E., Adeyefa, B., Oluwadiya, K.S., Oyelami, O. (2016). Point-of-care testing for anaemia in children using a portable haematocrit meter: A pilot study from Southwest Nigeria. Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences 26(3):251-8.
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• Olu-Taiwo, A., Olatunya, O.S., Amusu, A.O., Akanmu, A.S. (2016) Red cell characteristics in anaemic HIV infected patients. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research 15(8):1-7.
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• Olu-Taiwo, A., Amusu, A.O., Olatunya, O.S., Adediran, A., Ajayi, E.A., Ogbenna A.A., Akanmu, A.S. (2016). Impaired appropriateness of erythropoietin in anaemic HIV infected patients. International Blood research and Review 6(1):1-7
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• Babalola, O.F., Olabanji, J.K., Oladele, A.O., Olatunya, O.S., Fadeyibi I. (2016). Malnutrition among children with non-syndromic cleft lip and Palate: A case control study in Ile-Ife. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research 16(5):1-7.
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• Oluwayemi, I.O., Abdulraheem, F.O., Agaja, I.O., Oke, O.J., Ogundare, E.O., Olatunya, O.S. (2016). Acute suppurative thyroiditis: A case report. Current Pediatric Research 20(1&2):88-91.
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• Akintayo, A.A., Awoleke, J.O., Ogundare, E.O., Olatunya, O.S., Aduloju, O.P. (2015). Preterm births outcome in a resource constrained setting: sociobiological risk Factors and perinatal outcomes. Ghana Medical Journal 49(4):251-57.
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• Olatunya, O.S., Ogundare, E.O., Fadare, J.O., Oluwayemi, I.O., Agaja, O.T., Adeyefa, B.S., Aderiye O. (2015). The financial burden of sickle cell disease on households in Ekiti, Southwest Nigeria. ClinicoEconomics & Outcomes Research 7:545-53.
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• Olatunya, O.S., Isinkaye, A.O., Ogundare, E.O., Oluwayemi, I.O., Akinola, F.J. (2015). Childhood poisoning at a tertiary hospital in southwest Nigeria. Journal of Nepal Paediatrics Society 35(2):103-110.
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• Oluwayemi, I.O., Ogundare, E.O., Oyelami, A.O., Ajite, A.B., Olatunya, O.S. (2015). Unusual presentations in paediatrics HIV: Case series. Pediatrics Therapeutics 2015;5:3.
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• Olatunya, O.S., Oseni, S.B., Olaleye, A.O., Olatunya, A.M., Oyelami, A.O. (2015). School Health Services in Nigeria: A sleeping giant? African Journal of Health Sciences 28(1):130-144.
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• Olatunya, O.S., Isinkaye, A.O., Oluwadiya, K.S. (2015). Profile of non accidental childhood injury at a tertiary hospital South west Nigeria. Journal of Tropical Pediatrics 61: 174-181
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• Olatunya, O.S., Isinkaye, O.A., Olatunya, A.M. (2015). School meal practices and Nutritional status of school children in two different Nigerian settings: Two sides of the same coin. African Journal of Health Sciences (KEMRI) 28(1):117-129.
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• Fadare, J., Olatunya, O., Oluwayemi, O., Ogundare, O. (2015). Drug prescription pattern for under-fives in a Paediatric Clinic in South-Western Nigeria. Ethiopian Journal ofHealthSciences25(1):73-78.
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• Oluwayemi, I.O., Ogundare, E.O., Olatunya, O.S. (2014). Care of the Newborn in Developing Countries. Journal of Neonatal Biology 3:162.
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• Olatunya, O.S., Oseni, S.B., Ogundele, O., Oyelami, O.A. (2014). A study of the Primary School Environment in a Local Government Area, South West Nigeria. Journal of Community Medicine & Health Education 4:321.
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• Olatunya, O.S., Oseni, S.B., Adegbenro, C., Oyelami, O.A., Akani, N. (2014). Health instruction in Nigerian schools: What are the missing links? Pan African Medical Journal 19:360
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• Olatunya, O.S., Oseni, S.B.A., Oyelami, O.A., Oginni, L.M., Ibidapo, T.A. (2013). Multiple injuries in a 3-year old Nigerian girl: An extreme form of physical abuse. Paediatrics and International Child Health 33(4):334-336.
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• Olatunya, O.S., Akintayo, A.A., Olofinbiyi, B., Isinkaye, A.O., Ogundare, E.O., Akinboboye O. (2013). Pattern and medical care of child victims of sexual abuse in Ekiti, South – Western Nigeria. Paediatrics and International Child Health 33(4): 247-252.
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• Olatunya, O.S., Olatunya, A.M., Anyabolu, H.C., Adejuyigbe, E.A., Oyelami, O.A.(2012). Preliminary trial of Aloe Vera gruel on HIV infection. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (JACM) 18 (9): 850–853.
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• Adegoke, S.A., Oyelami, O.A., Olatunya, O.S., Adeyemi, L.A. (2012). Effects of lime juice on Malaria parasite clearance. Phytotherapy Research 25 (10):1547-1550
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• Adegoke S.A., Olatunya O.S., (2023) Paediatric Haematology In: Companion to Tropical Medicine Edited by Alebiosu O. Obafemi Awolowo University Press (OAUPRESS) Ile-Ife, Nigeria pp 504 -519


• Olatunya O.S., Babatola A.O, (2023) Social Paediatrics In: Companion to Tropical Medicine Edited by Alebiosu O. Obafemi Awolowo University Press (OAUPRESS) Ile- Ife, Nigeria pp 520 -532


• Nwokocha, A.R.C., Olatunya, O.S. (2017), Child abuse, child neglect and child maltreatment In: Paediatrics and Child Health in a Tropical Region. 3rd Edition Edited by Azubuike JC, Nkanginieme KEO. Educational printing and publishing Lagos Nigeria pp 460 - 484.


• Nwokocha, A.R.C., Olatunya, O.S. (2017), Adolescence and associated Problems In: Paediatrics and Child Health in a Tropical Region. 3rd Edition Editted by Azubuike JC, Nkanginieme KEO. Educational printing and publishing Lagos Nigeria pp 734 – 753.


• Oluwayemi, I.O., Olatunya, O.S., Adegoke, S.A. (2012): Common Paediatric problems In: A compendium of clinical guidelines and protocols Published by Ekiti State Ministry of Health, Ekiti State Nigeria2012.Pp71-103


• Olatunya OS, Lanaro C, Longhini ALF, Franco-Penteado CF, Saad STO, Fertrin KY, Adekile A ,Costa FF (2017). Red Blood Cells Microparticles Are Associated with Hemolysis Markers and Leg Ulceration in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease. Blood 130:3510. Published by American Society of Hematology (ASH)


• Olatunya OS, de Albuquerque DM, Leonardo DP, Fertrin KY, Adekile A ,Costa FF (2017). Effects of UGT1A1 Polymorphism, Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency and Deletional (-3.7кb) α-Thalassemia Among Young Nigerians with Sickle Cell Anemia. Blood 130:2242 Published by American Society of Hematology (ASH)


• Olatunya OS, Ogundare EO, Agaja OT, Ominiyi E, Adeyafa BS, Oluwadiya KS (2016). Point of care for anaemia in children using portable haematocrit meter: a pilot study from Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital and implications for health care in resource poor settings. Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics 43(2):136 Published by Paediatric Association of Nigeria.


• Olatunya OS, Ogundare EO, Oluwayemi IO, Adeyefa SB, Agaja OT, Aderiye O, Wuraola IO (2015) Childhood mortality pattern at the Children Emergency Ward of Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti (B105) Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics 42(3):246 Published by Paediatric Association of Nigeria


• Oluwayemi, I.O., Olatunya, O.S., Adegoke, S.A. (2012): Common Paediatric problems In: A compendium of clinical guidelines and protocols Published by Ekiti State Ministry of Health, Ekiti State Nigeria2012.Pp71-103

Thesis / Dissertation:

• Olatunya O.S. – Association between haemolysis intensity, genetic markers and clinical evolution in patients with sickle cell disease. A dissertation accepted by the Faculty of Medical Sciences Postgraduate College, University of Campinas, Brazil, for the award of Ph.D degree in Medical Sciences. January, 2018.


• Olatunya O.S. – Evaluation of the School Health Programme among primary schools in Ilesa East Local Government Area of Osun State. A dissertation accepted by the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria for the award of Postgraduate Fellowship in Paediatrics and Child Health. June, 2011.

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