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


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Vol. 65 No. 6 (2024): November to December

Review articles

Fallopian Tube Papilloma: A Systematic Review of Case Reports

Asmita Kaundal, Gurwinder Kaur , Prachi Renjhen, Sonal Prasad, Shikha Sharma
Abstract 107 | PDF Downloads 112 EPUB Downloads 8

Page 811 - 823

Cholera in Nigeria: A review of outbreaks, trends, contributing factors, and public health responses

Moore Ikechi Mike-Ogburia, Chinemerem Cynthia Eze, Maureen Onyinyechi Okoli, Inimuvie Ekada, Candid Uzoma Uhegbu, Chioma Ugwu, Priscilla Adonike Ogbakiri, Favour Chigemezu Alozie, Nancy Obutor Ideozu, Ayebaemi Wilfred Amesi, Margaret Afor Ifeanyi
Abstract 266 | PDF Downloads 169 EPUB Downloads 7

Page 824 - 843

Genetic Modifiers in Sickle Cell Disease Leg Ulcers: Unveiling the Pathways associated with the development and/or progression of Leg Ulcers - A Scoping Review Protocol

Livingstone Gayus Dogara, Awwalu Sani, Doyinsade Awodele
Abstract 115 | PDF Downloads 110 EPUB Downloads 3 Supplementary File Downloads 0

Page 844 - 850

The variability in pattern, presentation, and outcomes in the management of congenital corrected transposition of the great artery(ccTGA) : A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Josephat M Chinawa, Awoere T Chinawa, Ndubuisi A Uwaezuoke, Peter D Igoche
Abstract 76 | PDF Downloads 44 EPUB Downloads 1

Page 851 - 864

Original Articles

Geospatial Distribution, Accessibility and Utilization of Basic Emergency Obstetric and New-born Care in Jigawa State, Northwest Nigeria.

Zaharaddeen Shuaibu Babandi, Suleiman Usman, Bilkisu Gulma Abubakar, Ahmad Ayuba Umar, Auwal Garba Suleiman, Aqqad Tilde Aliyu, Maryam Fadila Isa, Tukur Dahiru
Abstract 35 | PDF Downloads 44 EPUB Downloads 4

Page 865 - 884

Factors Associated with Microalbuminuria among Children with Sickle Cell Disease in a Tertiary Centre in South-South Nigeria

Datonye Briggs, Chioma Okechukwu, Josiah Apollos, Ijeoma Amadi, Hannah Omunakwe, Linda Dublin-Green, Dorathy Okoh
Abstract 29 | PDF Downloads 40 EPUB Downloads 6

Page 885-898

Otorhinological disorders among pregnant women attending obstetric clinic at Benjamin Mkapa Hospital in Dodoma Region, Tanzania

Zephania Saitabau Abraham, Allan Rweyemamu, Aveline Aloyce Kahinga
Abstract 23 | PDF Downloads 33 EPUB Downloads 3

Page 899 - 910

Sociodemographic and Economic Correlates of Dialysis Vintage in a Resource Challenged Setting: A Four-Year Prospective Study in Southwest Nigeria

Peter Kehinde Uduagbamen, Titilope Adetoun Bamikefa, Abdul-karim Olayinka Shitu, Olutomiwa Ayoola Omokore, Nwachukwu Olusegun Nwachukwu, Demilade Jolaoluwa Alo
Abstract 89 | PDF Downloads 73 EPUB Downloads 4

Page 925 - 933

Perception of Learning Environment Among Undergraduate Medical Students at University of Jos Using Johns Hopkins Learning Environment Scale

Moses Ahangba Adamgbe , Joshua Adejo Okpanachi, Adole John Inalegwu , Emmanuel Firima , Nenkimun Dirting Bakwa , Sophia Atoshi Gani , Davou Samuel Dung , Emmanuel Yohanna Bature , Victor Ibukun Imade , Gideon Ikemdinachukwu Anuligo , Glory Enoche Alapa , Atarang Aposat Dafong , Iorwuese Joshua Agbatse , James Ichukwu Ojile , Chukwuma Ikem Okoye
Abstract 76 | PDF Downloads 56 EPUB Downloads 5

Page 934 - 945

Patient-Related and Health System Factors, and Experiences of Women with a History of Stillbirth in Port-Harcourt.

Peter Abiye Awoyesuku, Chinweowa Ohaka, Paul Ledee Kua, Kenneth Eghuan Okagua, Lewis Barinadaa Lebara, Lezigha Dimpka Ndii
Abstract 68 | PDF Downloads 54 EPUB Downloads 3

Page 946 - 960

Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Benign Laryngeal Lesions: Insights from a Decade of Experience in a Tertiary Hospital.

Nurudden Adebola Shofoluwe, Jamila Lawal, Oladeji Raheem Quadri, Manir Anka Hamza, Amina Mohammed Abdulalahi, Saadatu Titilayo Yahaya, Rasheedat Sanni, Saleem Zubair, Mustapha Lawal Jimoh
Abstract 36 | PDF Downloads 42 EPUB Downloads 4

Page 961 - 972

Analysis of HAM-D Scores on Cognitive Functions and Heart Rate Variability in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder

Sunidhi Sharma, Sudhanshu Kacker, Neha Saboo
Abstract 67 | PDF Downloads 49 EPUB Downloads 5

Page 973 - 983

Causes and Outcome of Unconsciousness in the Accident and Emergency Department of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital

Dabota Yvonne Buowari, Barile Edward Ikpae
Abstract 89 | PDF Downloads 68 EPUB Downloads 4

Page 984 - 994

Validation of Siriraj stroke Scoring System in the Clinical Differentiation of stroke Sub-types in a resource Limited setting

Halimat Hassan Amin, Farouk Kabir Umar
Abstract 63 | PDF Downloads 45 EPUB Downloads 4 Supplementary File Downloads 0

Page 995-1007

Comparison Of Risk Factors and Clinicopathological Features Between Pre- and Post-Menopausal Patients with Breast Cancer

Amabra Dodiyi-Manuel, Michael Ekemena Ogba, Azubuike Ogba, Ibifuro Alpheaus Green, Stephen Itopha Musa, Bukola Gift Adu
Abstract 127 | PDF Downloads 91 EPUB Downloads 4

Page 1008-1015

Prevalence and perception of disrespect and abuse during childbirth in public healthcare facilities in Lagos, Nigeria

Olufunso Joseph Naiyeju, Tersur Terry Saalu, Lucky Enajite Tietie, Okechukwu Uche Ofoegbu, Charity Opeoluwapo Maduagu, Oluwaseun Emmanuel Familusi, Adaiah Soibi-Harry, Ochuwa Adiketu Babah
Abstract 50 | PDF Downloads 35 EPUB Downloads 4

Page 1016-1025

An evaluation of Asthma control using the Asthma control test in patients at the University Hospital, Agadir, Morocco.

Youness Essaid, Fatiha Bounoua, Selma Abdala, Latifa Adarmouch, Hind Serhane
Abstract 83 | PDF Downloads 57 EPUB Downloads 3

Page 1026-1036

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Feto-Maternal Outcomes in Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State-A Comparative Study of Two Diagnostic Criteria

Numonyo D Dambo, Israel Jeremiah, James Omietimi, Nuvie Oyeyemi, Benedicta E. Kasia, Finomo O. Finomo
Abstract 129 | PDF Downloads 84 EPUB Downloads 3

Page 1037-1046

Assessment of COVID-19 Vaccine Knowledge, Uptake, and Factors Influencing its Uptake Among Medical Students at the University of Jos

Iko Musa, Keziah Samson Kasson, Adamu Musa, Elizabeth Onyi Okoh, Yahaya Isyaku Guda
Abstract 174 | PDF Downloads 122 EPUB Downloads 5

Page 1047-1061

Blood usage among orthopedic patients at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Friday Enwumelu Aaron, Rex Friday Ogoronte Alderton Ijah, Hannah E. Omunakwe, Mike T Achor
Abstract 27 | PDF Downloads 33 EPUB Downloads 3

Page 1062-1069

Comparison of Papanicolaou Smear Tests Among HIV Negative and HIV Positive Pregnant Women on HAART at a Tertiary Hospital

Chinomnso Stella Marcel-Onwudiwe, Chidi Ochu Uzoma Esike, MaryRose Uzoma Agwu, Joshua Adeniyi Adebayo, Assumpta Nnenna Nweke, Joseph Chukwuma Uzoigwe, Ifeoma Cecilia Uche-Omovoh, Emmanuel Chijioke Uwakwe
Abstract 65 | PDF Downloads 86 EPUB Downloads 6

Page 1070-1079

Hypertriglyceridemic Waist Phenotype is associated with an Adverse Cardiometabolic Profile in this cohort of Nigerians

Ugochi Okorafor, Chiamaka Okorafor, Casmir Amadi
Abstract 113 | PDF Downloads 80 EPUB Downloads 5

Page 1080-1088

Prevalence and Pattern of Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Undergraduate Students in tertiary Institutions, Kwara State, Nigeria.

Bilqis Alatishe-Muhammad, Elisha Taye Ige , John Fatoye, Rasheedat Shittu , Charity Boluwatife Adefila, Olufunmike Oyekunle, Mutiat Akanji, Abdulwasiu Lawal, Zainab Abiola Bakare, Oladimeji Akeem Bolarinwa
Abstract 103 | PDF Downloads 79 EPUB Downloads 3

Page 1089-1100

Undesirable occupants of bone marrow creating a menace: A 4.5 year audit from a tertiary care centre in Eastern India.

Iffat Jamal, Shuchi Smita, Ravi Bhushan Raman, Vijayanand Choudhary, Kshiti Atreya, Manoj Kumar Choudhary, Alok Ranjan
Abstract 47 | PDF Downloads 52 EPUB Downloads 4

Page 1101-1111

Sero-prevalence of hepatitis B and C and HIV among students at the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State

Musa Garbati, Alkali Mohammed, Mairo Kadaura, Uchenna Ezenkwa, Bala Audu
Abstract 80 | PDF Downloads 64 EPUB Downloads 6

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Attitudes and Beliefs about HIV/AIDS and their Relationships with Sexual Practices among Senior Secondary School Students in Abakaliki, Nigeria

Maria-Lauretta Chito Orji, Chinwe Ifeoma Joe-Akunne, Ngozi Appolonia Ifebunandu, Ogoma Cynthia Onah, Cecilia Oluchukwu Oyim-Elechi, Miracle Anurika Nwobi, Stephnora Ezinne Agbo, Sunday Austin Otubo
Abstract 52 | PDF Downloads 38 EPUB Downloads 5

Page 1135-1145

Factors Associated with the Place of Delivery among Women in Ogun East Senatorial District Nigeria: A Rural-Urban Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

Ngozi Onyinye Adefala, Adebola Yejide Omotosho, Abiodun Olufemi Osinaike
Abstract 52 | PDF Downloads 32 EPUB Downloads 2

Page 1146-1155

Case reports or Series

Hypophosphatemia in pregnancy: A case report

Poojan Marwaha Dogra, Bharti Bhavna, Asmita Kaundal, Nisha Malik, Sushruti Kaushal
Abstract 110 | PDF Downloads 81 EPUB Downloads 3

Page 1156-1159

A Rare Case of Poorly Differentiated Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Descending Colon with Regional Lymph Node Involvement Presenting in a Young Adult Nigerian Male: A Case Report

John Ifeanyi Nwadiokwu, Victor Chimezie Okebalama, Rukayat Abiodun Olayemi, Olutomiwa Ayoola Omokore, Belusochi Blessing Joe-Ikechebelu , Harrison Onyekachi Duru, Uchechukwu Nwudele, Andrew Isimenmen Okoawoh, Ogheneovo Sunday, Andleeb Manzoor
Abstract 104 | PDF Downloads 85 EPUB Downloads 6

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Haemolytic anemia in a patient of Chronic myeloid leukemia: an unrecognized side-effect of Hydroxyurea?

Iffat Jamal, Shuchi Smita, Vijayanand Choudhary
Abstract 160 | PDF Downloads 59 EPUB Downloads 6

Page 1171-1175

Probable Case of Cutaneous Anthrax with Toxic Manifestations and Fatality seen in an adolescent in Sokoto, Nigeria: A post-mortem review

Khadijat Omeneke Isezuo, Usman Muhammad Sani, Usman Muhammad Waziri, Sa'ima Abdullahi Zaiyanu, Abdulrasheed Folorunsho, Sirajo Shehu, Hechime Akpelu, Maryam Amodu-Sanni, Nuhu Dogondaji Aliyu, Yahaya Mohammed
Abstract 130 | PDF Downloads 97 EPUB Downloads 6

Page 1176-1184

Challenges in Diagnosing Advanced Abdominal Ectopic Pregnancy in Low-Resource Settings: A Case from North Western Nigeria.

Abbas Rabiu Muhammad, Shehu Abu-Yazeed, Safwan Mukhtar Dafi, Auwal Shuaibu, Anas Alhaji Idris
Abstract 106 | PDF Downloads 49 EPUB Downloads 4

Page 1185 - 1189

Short Communications

Circumventing the Challenges of Inappropriately Filled Radiological Requests in Sub-Saharan Africa: Experiences from an Infectious Disease Hospital

Stephen Ohikhuemei Izevbekhai, Pamela Faith Isioma Irabor, Bosede Belinda Oriaifo , Sylvester Uche Eluehike , Anthony Owolabi
Abstract 47 | PDF Downloads 131 EPUB Downloads 12

Page 1190-1193

Letter to the Editor

Severe Respiratory Acidosis-induced Involuntary Hyper defecation: The Role of Medullary Caudal Raphe Nuclei

Ankur Khandelwal, Priyadarshi Dikshit, Pankaj Deori, Dalim Kumar Baidya
Abstract 38 | PDF Downloads 33 EPUB Downloads 3

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