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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. 67 No. 1 (2026): January - February

Review articles

Cultural Factors Influencing Prostate Cancer Screening Uptake in Urban Ogun State, Nigeria: A Review of Evidence

Sola Aluko-Arowolo, Comfort Oyafunke-Omoniyi, Addah Temple Tamuno-opubo , Ariyo Andrew Tobi, Ognonna Stephen Nwaobilor
Abstract 84 | PDF Downloads 38 EPUB Downloads 28

Page 1-14

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1185

Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Response in Breast Cancer among Nigerian Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2000–2025)

Umar Muktar, Stephen Peter Agbo, Bello M. Bashir, Hamza Sani, Usman Bello, Abdullahi Koko Nuhu, Asmau Sanusi, Tukur Yusuf, Aliyu Tukur, Kabir Mohammed, Buhari Kaoje Abdullahi, Adamu Ningi
Abstract 52 | PDF Downloads 39 EPUB Downloads 17

Page 15-30

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1068

Original Articles

Caesarean Deliveries in Internally Displaced Parturients at a Tertiary Hospital in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Five-Year Robson-Based Review

Ushakuma Michael Anenga, Matthew Sesugh Iorfa, Yakaka Mustapha Tatabe, Juliet Adamezie Nkemdeme, Yusuf Alfa
Abstract 72 | PDF Downloads 25 EPUB Downloads 17

Page 31-40

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1137

The Second Twin: Outcomes and Lessons in a Northern Nigerian Tertiary Hospital.

Shafaatu I. Sada, Usman D. Zubairu, Fatima A. Mahmud, Umma S. Bawa, Nana H. Madugu
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Page 41-48

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1234

Pattern of Expression of Oestrogen and Progesterone Receptors in Ovarian Carcinoma from a Tertiary Center in Nigeria: A 10-Year Retrospective Study.

Rufai Yunusa, Ahmad Hamza, Sofoluwe Adeyemi Gbenga , Shuaibu Lawan Gana, Jabiru Muazu, Ahmad Abubakar Aminu, Sabiu Aminu, Uchenna Simon Ezenkwa, Aminu Zakari Mohammed, Sharif Alhassan Abdullahi
Abstract 49 | PDF Downloads 27 EPUB Downloads 18

Page 49-58

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1231

A Descriptive National Survey of Post-COVID Experiences of Nigerian Surgical Trainees

Obinna Remigius Okwesili, Ikenna Ifeanyi Nnabugwu, Solomon Kenechukwu Anyimba
Abstract 34 | PDF Downloads 19 EPUB Downloads 17

Page 59-73

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.970
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.980

Exploring the Persistence of Female Genital Mutilation: Primary Healthcare providers experience and their Perspective on Elimination.

Joseph Agboeze, Matthew Igwe Nwali , Maria-Lauretta Orji, Maryjane Ikechukwu-Nwobodo, Sylvester Ikechukwu Ugwoke , Theresa Nwamaka Nnaji
Abstract 48 | PDF Downloads 20 EPUB Downloads 21

Page 84-92

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.990

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Lucky Aroboinosen Ehiagwina, Esteem Tagar, James Kpolugbo, Andrew Akarutu Okomayin, George Chilaka Obonna, Isaac Newton Omoregbe
Abstract 33 | PDF Downloads 20 EPUB Downloads 25

Page 93-102

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1194

Testicular Salvage Rate among Patients with Testicular Torsion in Abuja, Nigeria

Muftau Jimoh Bioku, Rahman Abiodun Nasiru, Ayoleke Ogunrinde, Amina Modupe Muhammed, Saad Ahmed
Abstract 42 | PDF Downloads 14 EPUB Downloads 23

Page 103-110

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1215

Prevalence, Pattern, and Correlates of Psychiatric Morbidity among Patients living with Cancer in Nigerian Hospitals

Olusola.T. Ephraim, Folorunsho. T. Nuhu, Victoria Shoyombo , Oluwaseun.E. Akpata, Joshua Falade, Olusegun. O. Shoyombo
Abstract 37 | PDF Downloads 18 EPUB Downloads 16

Page 111-129

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1073

Association of BMI Grading with Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity and Augmentation Index in a Population of West India

Jayesh Dalpatbhai Solanki, Pankti Prathmesh Bhatt, Param J Kakadia
Abstract 34 | PDF Downloads 21 EPUB Downloads 17

Page 130-137

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1190

Shadows of Dependence: Temperament and Behavioural Changes among Children of Fathers with Opioid Dependence

Vijay Kumar Saini, Tanu Gupta, Dheeraj Goya, Pratibha Gehlawat, Pranshu Singh
Abstract 57 | PDF Downloads 17 EPUB Downloads 17

Page 138-147

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1210

Nigerian Nurses’ and Nurse Educators’ Readiness for Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Training and Practice: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Oyo State, Nigeria.

Blessing Osagumwendia Josiah, Muhammad Baqir Shittu, Gloria Oluwakorede Alao, Christy Boluwatife Adejumo, Grace Ireoluwa Adedokun, Emily Kofoworola Adehanloye, Nifemi Tunrayo Babalola, Victor Toyese Olarewaju, Gbohunmi Samuel Idowu, Abosede Peace Oyegbade, Joy Chioma Obialor, Emmanuel Chukwunwike Enebeli, Emmanuel Olumide Adesuyi, Oluwadamilare Akingbade
Abstract 99 | PDF Downloads 20 EPUB Downloads 34

Page 148-170

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1214

Atherogenic Indices and Cardiovascular Risk in Post-Menopausal Women: A Comparative Study of Natural Versus Surgical Menopause

Sonali Sharma, Simran Bamniya, Ajay Jain, Sonal Bhardwaj, Arvind Kumar Gupta, Vineeta Garg
Abstract 32 | PDF Downloads 12 EPUB Downloads 19

Page 171-182

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1218

Epidemiology and Spatial Dynamics of NIE-ZAS-1 and Related Lineages in Nigeria, 2020–2025

Ismail Tukur, Chukwunonso Nwaokorie, Danladi Abubakar, Mukhtar Salihu Anka, Najaatu Yuguda, Bello Arkilla Magaji, Tijjani Suleman
Abstract 67 | PDF Downloads 22 EPUB Downloads 23

Page 183-191

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1227
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1230

The Tyranny of Time: Analyzing Waiting Time as a Critical Driver of Patient Satisfaction in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital.

Selekeowei Peter Kespi Kpuduwei
Abstract 63 | PDF Downloads 19 EPUB Downloads 19

Page 202-209

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1241

Drug Use Burden and Enforcement Indicators in Nigeria: A Retrospective Ecological Analysis

Ovie Martin Albert, Alexander Arthur
Abstract 72 | PDF Downloads 15 EPUB Downloads 23

Page 210-226

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1258

Effect of Hyperglycemia on Serum Uric Acid Levels in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Martin Chukwuka Ugonabo, Chika Juliet Okwor, Ijeoma Angela Meka, Stephen Abiodun Musayayi
Abstract 32 | PDF Downloads 9 EPUB Downloads 18

Page 227-234

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.901

Appraisal of Clinical Application of Oxygen Prescription and Administration in Nigeria

Mathias Ogbonnia Orji, ThankGod Chukwunnonso Okonkwo, Olusola Kayode Idowu, Douglas Godwin Efe
Abstract 24 | PDF Downloads 11 EPUB Downloads 17

Page 235-249

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1133

Prophylactic Efficacy of Intravenous Nefopam Versus Ondansetron in Preventing Post-Spinal Shivering in Parturients Undergoing Elective Caesarean Section: A Double-Blind Randomised Controlled Trial

Kefas Thomas Malau, Erdoo Suckie Isamade, Samuel Isaiah Nuhu, Henry Yammoh Embu, Yohanna Musa Usman, Precious Barisi Kpalap, Rimamkanati Christopher Shaki, Husseina Amina Aliyu, Uga Donald Orshio, Mangai Audu Ngeh, Aliyu Musa Abdullahi, Jude Adikwu Agbo
Abstract 37 | PDF Downloads 22 EPUB Downloads 15

Page 250-261

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1242

Correlates of Risk Factors for Hemodialysis in Kano, Nigeria

Usman Muhammad Ibrahim
Abstract 49 | PDF Downloads 29 EPUB Downloads 22

Page 261-278

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1012

Assessment of Informed Consent Practices in Surgical Procedures at a Tertiary Care Hospital of Northeast India: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Nani Gopal Das, Abhik Sil, Nirmalendu Das, Papiya Paul
Abstract 32 | PDF Downloads 12 EPUB Downloads 16

Page 279-290

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1181

Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak on Dental Services Utilisation Among Patients Visiting a Tertiary Health Facility in South-South, Nigeria

Harrison Omokhua, Obi Beauty, Edobor Fvour, Idehen Blessing, Omokhua Gabriella, Christopher Onyekachi
Abstract 34 | PDF Downloads 24 EPUB Downloads 15

Page 291-299

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1156

Spatiotemporal trends of wildfire distribution and smoke exposure metrics across selected provinces in Canada.

Chukwubuikem Cornelius Okafor, Afusat Adesina , Ndubuisi Emuka Opurum
Abstract 61 | PDF Downloads 20 EPUB Downloads 19

Page 300-314

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1249

Alarming Antimicrobial Prescribing Patterns at a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria: A Point Prevalence Survey using the Global-PPS Protocol

M. Z. Sabitu, Y. Mohammed, O. O. Oduyebo, I. N. Nwafia , T. Yusuf, F. B. Jiya , I. W. Musa; B. G. Aljannare; J. Abubakar, B. Makun , Y. Saminu, M. K. Dada, A. Abdulmalik, H. Mathew , A. Versporten , U. Faruk
Abstract 46 | PDF Downloads 20 EPUB Downloads 20

Page 315-323

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1093

Determinants of Surgical Wound Infection at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Godwin Pius Ohemu, Mary A. Alex-Wele, Kelechi E. Okonta, Kennedy T. Wariso
Abstract 51 | PDF Downloads 40 EPUB Downloads 22

Page 324-336

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1129

Psychosocial Adaptation, Disability, and Resilience among Individuals with Amputations in an Indian setting

Lishma Shann Mathew, Anandha Ruby Jacob, Rani. P. Sheeba, Grace Rebekah, Judy Ann John
Abstract 30 | PDF Downloads 20 EPUB Downloads 22

Page 337-352

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1206

Urine Iodine Concentration Trends During Pregnancy in The North-Central Region of Nigeria

Terry Gbaa, John Bolodeoku, Victor Uwe, Arome Okeme
Abstract 33 | PDF Downloads 12 EPUB Downloads 17

Page 399-409

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.949

Case reports or Series

Anaesthetic Management of a Patient with Dyke-Davidoff-Masson Syndrome Undergoing Robotic Thermocoagulative Hemispherotomy: A Case Report

Chandini Kukanti, Sumit Roy Chowdhury, Umadevi Manyam, Navdeep Sokhal
Abstract 26 | PDF Downloads 18 EPUB Downloads 19

Page 353-358

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.876

Granular Cell Tumour of the Tongue: A Case Report of the Rare Lesion

Babalola Oluwole Castano, Samuel Olalekan Keshinro, Remilekun Oluwatosin Oluwakuyide, Clement Akanbi Oluwarotimi
Abstract 32 | PDF Downloads 12 EPUB Downloads 22

Page 359-363

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1001

Use of Oral Sildenafil in the Management of Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn: A Case Report and Review of Literature.

Aondoaseer Michael, Ramatu Jummai Abdallah, Adaora Blessing Ogiator, Anita Obianamma Ejideh, Rose Okwunu Abah
Abstract 45 | PDF Downloads 27 EPUB Downloads 22

Page 364-370

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1138

Septic Arthritis Caused by Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter Baumannii with Paradoxical Minocycline Sensitivity: A Case Report

Ankit Batra, Ashok Kumar, Aarushi Batra
Abstract 48 | PDF Downloads 14 EPUB Downloads 102

Page 371-376

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1170

The Yellow Dialyzer Sign: An Unassuming Indicator of Occult Jaundice in Patients with End-stage Kidney Disease. A Case Report

Chimezie Godswill Okwuonu, Rasheed Abiodun Balogun
Abstract 44 | PDF Downloads 17 EPUB Downloads 25

Page 377-383

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1243

A Double Tragedy of Coexisting Penile Fracture and Urethral Injury: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Christian Agbo Agbo, Chibuzor Godwin Nwachukwu, Tersoo Hembaor Gajir, Enobong Innocent Anderson, Abraham Elaigwu, Godfrey Odumu Odumu
Abstract 43 | PDF Downloads 36 EPUB Downloads 23

Page 384-389

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.765

Beckwith–Wiedemann Syndrome Presenting with Transient Features of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia in a Nigerian Neonate

Elizabeth Eberechi Oyenusi, Olaide Oludolapo Elemo, Blessing Ebele Kene-Udemezue, Khadijah Omobusola Oleolo-Ayodeji, Oluwadamilola Moromoke Oladipo, Osayanmon Luisa Chiemeke, Olaolu Aziza Moronkola, Abiola Olufunmilayo Oduwole
Abstract 30 | PDF Downloads 20 EPUB Downloads 19

Page 390-398

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i1.1260
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