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The Nigerian Medical journal publishes scientific reports to advance medical and health science in all areas.

Title-level DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/ISSN.2229-774X


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Vol. 66 No. 6 (2025): November - December

Review articles

Ethical Challenges Faced by Individuals with Disabilities in Accessing Healthcare: A Systematic Review of Barriers, Discrimination, and Autonomy in Decision-Making

Nani Gopal Das, Amitava Baidya, Satabdi Saha, Nirmalendu Das
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.1076

Interferences in Clinical Chemistry: A Neglected Cause of Laboratory Errors in Medical Practice in resource constrained settings

Mawun Stephen Lukden, Mangut Polycarp Mashat, Christian Ogoegbunem Isichei
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.1141

Combating Emerging Zoonotic Diseases Using One Health Strategies To Curb Local, National, Regional And Global Transmission And Mortality: A Scoping Review

Francis Alfred Attah, Judicaël Obame-Nkoghe, Tolulope Osayomi, Olubukola Christianah Omobowale, Mkunde Chachage, Sulaiman Lakoh, Adedapo Olutola Adediji , Adewoyin Martin Ogunmolasuyi , Anthony Nsojo, Ibukun Michael Famuyide, Olayinka Ilesanmi, Monday Osagie Adenomon , Olukemi Adekanmbi, Yahaya Mohammed, Adeola Fowotade
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.1169

Contemporary Strategies for Regenerating Dehiscence and Fenestration Defects Around Dental Implants: A Critical Review

Tejinder Pal Singh, Taruna Mahant, Simarpreet Singh, Rajat Kumar
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Page 2152-2164

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.1159

Opioid Addiction Medicine in Nigeria: Bridging Clinical Gaps in a Silent Epidemic—A Narrative Review

Ovie Martin Albert
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Page 2073-2090

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.824

Managing Immunological High Risk Kidney Transplant Patients In Nigeria, A Microcosm Of Resource-Constrained Setting; Evidence And Practice

Chimezie Godswill Okwuonu, Rasheed Abiodun Balogun
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Page 2091-2105

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.947

Original Articles

Awareness, Perceptions, and Concerns among medical students regarding Artificial Intelligence integration in Healthcare: A Comprehensive Analysis

Sonali Sharma, Smriti Kayat, Neha Saboo, Vaseem Naheed Baig
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.1151

Laparoscopic Surgical Exposure and Training among Resident Doctors: A Cross-Sectional Multicenter Study in Southwest Nigeria.

Lucky Amadi, Farouk Oladeji Farouk, Oluwaseyi Isaiah Odelola
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.641

Burden of Metabolic Syndrome and Associated Factors among Commercial Motor Drivers in Zaria, Nigeria

Muhammad Mujtaba Abdulrasheed, Istifanus Bala Bosan, Oche Agbaji, Abubakar Ibrahim, Maryam Kuso Nuhu
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.821

Predicting Clinically Significant Brain Injuries Following Mild TBI: A Comparative Study of Canadian CT Head Rule and New Orleans Criteria at a National Trauma Centre.

Selekeowei Peter Kespi Kpuduwei, Ayodeji Salman Yusuf, Nasiru Jinjiri Ismail, Jamiu Ayodele Adebiyi
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Page 2203-2211

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.1088

Association between Diabetes-Related Distress and Medication Adherence among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Southwest Nigerian

Michael Adeyemi Olamoyegun, Olubukola Ayoola Ojo, Akinyele Taofiq Akinlade, Peter Olaniyi
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.831

Profile of Cardiovascular Risk Factors among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Zaria, Northwestern Nigeria

Beatrice Ohunene Bello-Ovosi, Joseph Ogirima Ovosi, Abdulrahaman Ozovehe Shehu, Modupe Arinola Ogunsina, Toluwalope Adeshokan, Precious Oyiza Bawa, Sulaimon Olorunfunmi Emiola
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.1205

Exploring the Relationship Between Angiogenesis Inhibition of sFLT-1 and Sickle Cell Nephropathy

Abdulfatai Kayode Ogunkunle, Murjanatu Gulma Abubakar, Fatima Aliyu Mahmud, Amina Bashir Dogara, Hafsatu Maiwada Suleiman, Sani Awwalu, Ibrahim Sambo Aliyu
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.857

Spectrum of Thyroid Disorders in a Tertiary Health Facility in Jigawa State, Northwest Nigeria – A Hospital-based Descriptive Study

Usain Ahmad Abdullahi, Abba Abdullahi Habib, Usman Muhammad Ibrahim, Jibrin Saleh Gamafoi, Zaitun Hassan Amin, Umar Faruk Abdullahi, Alhaji Abdu
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.1166

Dietary Diversity and Associated Factors Among Women of Reproductive Age in Jaja, A Rural Community in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Khadeejah Liman Hamza, Suleiman Usman, Aisha Sanusi Hamza, Shefa’atu Shehu, Musa Mbiting Wakawa, Sulyman Olayinka Amosa, Usman Hamisu Indabo, Maryam Fadila Isa, Mukhtar Abdurrahman Danmallam, Alhaji Abubakar Aliyu
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.877

Prevalence And Microbial Spectrum Of Patients With Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis In Northeast Nigeria – A Cross-Sectional Multi-Centre Study

Alkali Mohammed , Auwal Adamu, Mairo Usman Kadaura, Musa Abubakar Garbati, Mustapha Sabo Umar, Garba M. Fika, Baba Rimamtso Shamaki, Hashiya Gunguru Mohammed, Bala Mohammed Audu, Kefas Zawaya , Faruq Umar Faruq, Nazeef Mohammed , Isa Mustapha
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.910

The Use of “FetalKickApp” for Counting Fetal Movement in Pregnant Women: A Case Study of The University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

Atochi Prince Woruka, Angela Wells, David Lekpa, Philip Adewuyi, Zacchaeus Oluwole, Louis Echefu, Ekelechi Magnus Tobechukwu, Chinasa Favour Okerim
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.1146

Postoperative Vaginal Cleansing with Chlorhexidine Gluconate Versus Povidone-Iodine for Prevention of Post-Caesarean Endometritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Godwin Mmeregini, Christian Mgbafulu, Chidiadi Nathan Ekpe, Ifeoma Cecilia Uche-Omovoh, Assumpta Nweke , Ndukwe Nwigboji, Malachy Onyema, Raphael Chikezie, Charles Edene
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.961

Determinants of Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake Among Antenatal Women in a Semi-Urban Hospital in Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

Chizoba Malachy Onyema, Assumpta Nnenna Nweke, Chinwe Wendy Oliobi, Chisom Chimezie-Chilaka, Chidiadi Nathan Ekpe, Nkiruka Bridget Uche-Nwidagu
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.911

Occurrence of Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Shivangi Priyadarshani, Satyadeo Choubey, Arshad Ejazi, Manish Shankar, Shailesh Kumar, Rekha Kumari
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.1154

Predictive Value of Preoperative Radiography for Inferior Alveolar Nerve Paraesthesia Following Third Molar Extraction: A Prospective Study

Taruna Mahant, Tejinder Pal Singh, Rajat Kumar
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.1157

Understanding Air in the Body: A Radiologic Perspective on Emphysematous and Traumatic Conditions

Lokesh Rana, Mansi Sharma, Pooja Gurnal, Dileep Chowdary, Deepesh Parsad, Mohim Thakur
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.1171

COVID-19’s Hidden Impact on Chronic Liver Disease Mortality in Nigeria: Findings from an 18-Year Retrospective Review

Roland I. Stephen, Jimmy A. Reyes, Jennifer Tyndall, Kefas Zawaya, Victory Inyang, Faruna Rapheal, Dahiru Yunusa , Samuel F. Simnawa, Samuel Ayogu, Yusuf B. Nuhu, Jacob Dunga
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.1162

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) as a Modulator of Cognitive Dysfunction in Schizophrenia: Evidence from a Nigerian Outpatient Cohort

Abdullahi Abdulwahab Yakubu, Summayyah Muhammad Bashar, Audu Ishaq Aveka, Mivanyi Musa Murinyi, Sani Khalid, Bashir Adam Yakasai
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.1175

Holmium Laser Lithotripsy for Urinary Calculi: A Retrospective Analysis from a Tertiary Hospital in Abuja, Nigeria

Muftau Jimoh Bioku, Lovely Fidelis, Danjuma Kalba, Kenenna Obiatuegwu, Micheal Obidinma Anyabolu, Rahman Abiodun Nasiru, Ogunrinde Ayoleke, Ahmed Saad
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.1179

Assault Related Otorhinolaryngology Head And Neck Injuries In Children And Adolescents: A Prospective Study From A Tertiary Health Institution In Southwestern Nigeria

Rebecca Oluwafunke Olofinbiyi, Waheed Atilade Adegbiji, Tosin Anthony Agbesanwa, Khadijat Ayomide Adegbiji , Mary Okon, Mercy Olayinka Yemi-Kekere, Stella Mubo Falana, Ezekiel Oyeniyi Oyewole, Busayo Olakunle Bamgbose, Funmilayo Itanola Egbedi, Babatunde Ajayi Olofinbiyi
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.1178

Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Acute Coronary Syndrome in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital

Umar Abdullahi, Simeon Isezuo, Muhammad Mijiyawa, Mahmoud Sani
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.1134

Assessment of the Inhaler Handling Technique In Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease In A Chest Clinic.

Olufemi Olumuyiwa Desalu, Adeniyi Olatunji Aladesanmi, Olutobi Babatope Ojuawo, Christopher Muyiwa Opeyemi, Godwin Olawoyin Adunmo
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.1047

Gastrointestinal Ascariasis: Unusual Presentation in 2 Cases

Duruewuru Praise Uchenna, Shirley Nneka Chukwurah, Nnemelu Perpetua Onyinye, Tobechukwu Stanley Nduaguba, Euphemia Nkechi Nwafor, Kelechi Edith Ogbonna, Chidi Valentine Ilika
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.1074

Case reports or Series

Intraorbital Ancient Schwannoma with Intracranial Extension: A Case Report

Abdulsalam Halima, Shofoluwe Nurudeen Adebola, Adamu Ali Zainab, Chinda Dominic, Shafiullah Garba, Abdullahi Hauwa
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.1070

Successful Obstetric Outcome in a Woman with Prior Kasai Procedure for Biliary Atresia and Concurrent Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency: A Case Report

Ayodeji Oluwaseun Owolabi, Matthew Koomson
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.1096

Prader Willi Syndrome with Maternal Uniparental Disomy Mutation in a 7-year- old Nigerian girl - A Case Report

Oluwakemi Funmilola Ashubu, Elizabeth Eberechi Oyenusi, Olaolu Aziza Moronkola, Adebimpe Ebunoluwa Alakaloko, Adedoyin Simon Oyenusi
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.1052

Expert Opinion

Marburg Virus: A Looming Threat Nigeria Cannot Ignore

Emmanuel O. Oisakede
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.968

Workshop/Consensus Report

A Learning Agenda to Address Immunization Equity and Access for Nigeria to End Zero-Dose Children by 2030: Report from a National Stakeholder Consensus Workshop

Yahaya Mohammed, Adam Attahiru, Oludotun Adeniyi Babayemi, Heidi W. Reynolds, Gustavo Caetano Corrêa, Hyelshini Waziri, Fiyidi Mikailu, Fatima Ja'afar Gidado, Margeret Osas Wisdom, Amina Haladu, Aminu Garba Magashi, Teemar Fisseha, Nancy Vollmer, Moreen Kamateeka, Ndadilnasiya Endie Waziri, Yusuf Yusufari, Maimuna Babangida Umar, Success Abah, Ene Gbeneweo, Nememma Agu, Talatu Buba Bello, Ahmed Olowo-okere, Muhammad Usman, Mashin Muhammad, Obioma Azurunwa, Amina Shehu Adamu, Belinda Vernyuy Uba, Ahmed Rufai Garba, Binta Aduke Ismail, Amal Ja'arat Oladimeji, Olawunmi Adeoye, Olasoji Fasogbon, Abayomi Olufemi, Sulaiman Etamesor, Ridwan Yahaya, Nuruddeen Aliyu, Garba Bello Bakunawa, Ismail Ndalami Salihu, Lukman Abdulaziz Abdulsalam, Anointed David Oriaku, Muknaan David Nshe, Omotayo Anastasia Giwa, Khalifa Mohammed, Ibrahim Dadari, Ijeoma Mmirikwe, Hadiza Hussayn Jibril, Reward Nsirim, Mohammed Musa Abubakar, Patrick Mboya Nguku
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i6.1168
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