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From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief- DECEMBER 2020 NEWSLETTER

 

From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief

Dear Colleagues. It is my pleasure to present the December Edition of the West African Journal of Medicine Newsletter. What a year filled with tensions, stress and especially the challenges of COVID-19! Health workers all over the world have had to battle through the year. Thanks be to God we can see a silver lining with the advent of COVID-19 vaccines. JOURNAL PRODUCTION The Journal production has become more regular and consistent and we are receiving more articles now from colleagues in both West African College of Medicine and West African College of Surgeons and even from colleagues in diaspora. Currently, the journal is produced monthly and we hope to sustain this process. However, this will depend largely on the flow of manuscripts and prompt review process. JOURNAL PACKAGE FOR THE YEAR We have some outstanding copies of editions of the WAJM produced for this year. Individuals or institutions may subscribe for these journals. For further information about the subscription, please contact the Editor-in-chief through the email or phone numbers available. THE WAJM WEBSITE The website is currently undergoing an upgrade. We encourage authors to utilize the submission via email option until the process of upgrading is concluded. When the upgraded website becomes available, it will be announced. The Journal can, however, be accessed through the following media: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/wajmedic) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/wajmedic) The Blog (https://wajmeditor.blogspot.com) The WAJM is indexed/abstracted in EMBASE, Excerpta Medica, Medline/Index Medicus, African Journals OnLine and African Index Medicus, amongst others. DECEMBER 2020 EDITION The December edition of the journal is out and copies will be sent to corresponding authors. Printed copies will also be available at the journal office. Below is the list of the articles in the December edition. Abstract of each article in this issue can be access on PubMed Central, EMBASE, Excerpta Medica, and African Index Medicus among others. EDITORIALS Covid-19 Vaccine is Here!!! G. E. Erhabor West Afr J Med. 2020 December; 37(7): 712-713 PMID: 33296475 Obstructive Sleep Apnea B. Adeniyi and G. E. Erhabor West Afr J Med. 2020 December; 37(7): 713-714 PMID:33296476 ORIGINAL ARTICLES An Analysis of COVID-19 Patients Receiving Care in a Tertiary Facility in Southern Nigeria  B. U. Okwara, E. O. Ogboghodo, I. I. Osaigbovo, D. E. Obaseki, C. E. Omuemu, E. Oduware, M. Osemwenkhai West Afr J Med. 2020 December; 37(7): 715–720 PMID:33296477 Clinical Presentation and Treatment Outcome of Retinal Vein Occlusions in Ile Ife, Nigeria O. H. Onakpoya, M. Y. Majekodunmi West Afr J Med. 2020 December; 37(7): 721–725 PMID:33296478 Plasma Lipids and CD4 Count of Newly Diagnosed HIV Sero-Positive Patients at Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria A. S. Atiba, M. S. Odimayo, E. A. Ajayi, J. O. Akande, T. A. Niran-Atiba, D. P. Oparinde West Afr J Med. 2020 December; 37(7): 726–731 PMID: 33296479 Activated Charcoal-based Dental Products: Awareness, Knowledge and Opinion of Dental Practitioners in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria A. U. Umanah, U. Otakhoigbogie, M. O. Soroye West Afr J Med. 2020 December; 37(7): 732–739 PMID: 33296480 Evaluating Ultrasound Determined Thyroid Volume as a Predictor of Newborn Thyroid Hormone Function O. M. Atalabi, O. O. Jarrett, O. A. Ogunleye West Afr J Med. 2020 December; 37(7): 740–744 PMID: 33296481 Prospective Cross-Sectional Study of Quality of Life of Vitiligo Patients Using a Vitiligo Specific Quality of Life Instrument E. L. Anaba, R. I. Oaku West Afr J Med. 2020 December; 37(7): 745-749 PMID: 33296482 Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea among Adults in a Rural Community in Southwest Nigeria A. O. Odeyemi, O. O. Oni, G. M. Israel, O. A. Ala, J. O. Akande, A. Idowu, O. K. Israel, A. O. Aremu, E. O. Oke, P. O. Akinwusi West Afr J Med. 2020 December; 37(7): 750–756 PMID:33296483 Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block for Upper Limb Fracture Fixation: A Comparison of Nerve Stimulation, Ultrasound-Guided Technique and a Combination of both Techniques O. R. Omoregbe, H. O. Idehen, C. O.  Imarengiaye West Afr J Med. 2020 December; 37(7): 757–762 PMID: 33296484 Knowledge of Breast Cancer and Practice of Breast Cancer Screening among Female Teachers in an Urban Local Government Area in Lagos State, Southwestern Nigeria A. O. Abiola, A. O. Lawal, G. K. Oyeleke, A. T. AbdulKareem, O. V. Ezeonyeka, O. A. Oyeleye West Afr J Med. 2020 December; 37(7): 763–768 PMID: 33296485 Gender Differences in the Health-Related Quality of Life of Couples Receiving Assisted Reproduction Treatment in Benin City: A Comparative Analysis E. O. Ogboghodo, I. Osazuwa, O. E. Ehigiegba West Afr J Med. 2020 December; 37(7): 769–775 PMID: 33296486 Nurse-Physician Collaboration: A Comparison of Attitudes of Nurses and Physicians in Nigerian Tertiary Hospital Care Settings T. R. Folorunso, A. E. Folorunso West Afr J Med. 2020 December; 37(7): 776–782 PMID: 33296487 Knowledge Attitude and Practice Regarding Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Medical Doctors in Southern Nigeria N. Nwosu, F. Ugoeze, C. U. Ufoaroh, E. Omejua, O. Anyim, E. Chima, H. Odilinye, E. Enemo, B. Awokola   West Afr J Med. 2020 December; 37(7): 783–789 PMID: 33296488 Anti-sickling Efficacy of Methanolic Extract of Medicinal Plants from Gwagwalada, Nigeria L. A. Alli, O. E. Nnodu West Afr J Med. 2020 December; 37(7): 790–795 PMID: 33296489 Relative Incidence and Demographics of Blepharoptosis Subtypes in a Tertiary Care Centre, South-South, Nigeria D. H. Kayoma, V. B. Osaguona West Afr J Med. 2020 December; 37(7): 796–800 PMID:33296490 Microbiome of the Middle Meatus in HIV J. Lawal, A. S. Labaran, A. Ibrahim, A. D. Salisu, O. R. Quadri West Afr J Med. 2020 December; 37(7): 801–804 PMID: 33296491 Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Tinea Capitis among Primary School Children in a Semi-Urban Area of Rivers State, Nigeria A. E. Fienemika, E. A. D. Alikor, P. I. Opara West Afr J Med. 2020 December; 37(7): 805–811 PMID: 33296492 Micronutrient Levels in Children with Cerebral Palsy in Abia State, Nigeria R. I. Chidomere, I. K. Ukpabi, N. K. Chukwudi, N. C. Ojinnaka West Afr J Med. 2020 December; 37(7): 812–818 PMID: 33296493 Performance of Multiple True or False Options with Negative Scoring Schemes Against Single Best of Five Answer Options in a Medical School E. N. Anyabolu, I. I. Chukwuonye, I. C. Okoye, U. C. Ufoaroh, A. E. Anyabolu, K. C. Dike West Afr J Med. 2020 December; 37(7): 819–824 PMID: 33296494 Risk Factors for Chronic Kidney Disease in Newly Diagnosed Hypertensive Subjects in Southeast Nigeria E.C. Obi, I.I. Chukwuonye, E.N. Anyabolu, C. Okpara, K.A. Ohagwu, C.O. Oladele, E. Oviasu, O. Uwa, E.I. Agaba, L.I. Ojogwu West Afr J Med. 2020 December; 37(7): 825–831 PMID:33296495 CASE REPORT Invasive Adenocarcinoma of the Ileum Presenting as a Small Bowel Obstruction: Case Report R. Kidnie, T. Momah   West Afr J Med. 2020 December; 37(7): 832–835 PMID: 33296496