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West African Journal of Medicine February 2021 Newsletter 


From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief

FEBRUARY 2021 NEWSLETTER

Dear Colleagues,

It is my pleasure to present to you the February 2021 edition of the Journal newsletter. We have continued in our efforts to produce the journal every month. The delay experienced by authors is basically due to the rigorous review process and occasional delay by reviewers. We would continue to push for a prompt review of manuscripts. Kindly bear with us as we handle this rate-limiting challenge. Thank you for your continued support towards the journal.

WAJM VOLUME 38, NUMBER 1, JANUARY, 2021

The printed copies of the issue are available at the West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM) office at 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Medical Compound, Yaba, Lagos. Corresponding authors have been sent their complimentary copies by courier service (DHL). Authors and those interested in copies of this issue can request at the journal office or send an email to wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com.

2020 PUBLISHED JOURNAL EDITIONS

A compilation of the journals published in 2020 is available on request. Fellows should kindly encourage their various institutions to subscribe for the journal. This will enhance the accreditation rating of the institutions.

ADVERTS

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THE WAJM WEBSITE

The process of updating the journal website has reached an advanced stage. We are currently testing the back-end and functionalities before launching out.

The Journal can, however, be accessed through the following media:

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  • The Blog (https://wajmeditor.blogspot.com)

WAJM VOLUME  38, NUMBER  2, FEBRUARY, 2021

Below is a list of the articles included in the upcoming February 2021 issue of the journal. You can access the free abstract-text content of this issue in PubMed Central, EMBASE, Excerpta Medica, and African Index Medicus amongst others.

EDITORIALS

           G.E Erhabor

            West Afr J Med. 2021 Feb;38(2):105-106. PMID: 33641141

           S.I Omokhodion

           West Afr J Med. 2021 Feb;38(2):106-107. PMID: 33641142

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

             S. A. Ayinbuomwan, N. Mokogwu, O. A. Akoria, B. U. Okwara , C. E Omuemu,                             D. E Obaseki

               West Afr J Med. 2021 Feb;38(2):109-113. PMID: 33641143

              A. O. Odeyemi, A. O. Odeyemi, T. L. Musa

               West Afr J Med. 2021 Feb;38(2):114-119. PMID: 33641144

             D. Tormeti, P. K. Blankson, S. Atinkah, J Sackeyfio, A Dai-Kosi,                                                     M. Ayette-Adamafio

               West Afr J Med. 2021 Feb;38(2):120-124. PMID: 33641145

               O. R Quadri, I. O. Gbujie, D. B. Ojji, D. F. Folorunso, F. M. Damtong, E. A Dahilo,                        T. S. Ibekwe, O. G. Nwaorgu

              West Afr J Med. 2021 Feb;38(2):125-130. PMID: 33641146

              M. O. Udoh, D. O. Udoh

              West Afr J Med. 2021 Feb;38(2):131-136. PMID: 33641147

               C. U. Ufoaroh, E. N. Anyabolu, I. C. Okoye, I. S. Chinweuba

                West Afr J Med. 2021 Feb;38(2):137-143. PMID: 33641148

                C. O. Duru, F. S. Okpokowuruk, A. D. Adesina, G. O. Worgu, F. O. Adeniji ,                                    J. M. Chinawa, I. Aliyu

                  West Afr J Med. 2021 Feb;38(2):144-151. PMID: 33641149

                 I. Jalo, E. W. Isaac, M. P. Raymond, M. Amina, R.Y. Adeniji

                West Afr J Med. 2021 Feb;38(2):152-157. PMID: 33641150

              T. Ibekwe, P. Ibekwe

                West Afr J Med. 2021 Feb;38(2):158-161. PMID: 33641151

              P. I. Amaraegbulam, U. I. Oluwatosin, C. O. Udemezue, U. Egbe-Eni, A Chuku

              West Afr J Med. 2021 Feb;38(2):162-165. PMID: 33641152

             D. D. Mue, W. T. Yongu, M. N. Salihu, J. N. Kortor, I. C. Elachi, J. O. Donwa

              West Afr J Med. 2021 Feb;38(2):166-170. PMID: 33641153

              M. O. Udoh, D. E. Imasogie, D. O. Udoh

               West Afr J Med. 2021 Feb;38(2):171-175. PMID: 33641154

              A. A. Agada, V. Kwaghe, Z. Habib, F. O. Adebayo, B. Anthony, T. Yunusa,                                      B. A. Ekele

                West Afr J Med. 2021 Feb;38(2):176-179. PMID: 33641155

              A. O. Akinboro, M. O. Onigbinde, S. O. Oiwoh, O. O. Afolayan, A. A. Oladeji

              West Afr J Med. 2021 Feb;38(2):180-184. PMID: 33641156

             C. A. Okolo

              West Afr J Med. 2021 Feb;38(2):185-188. PMID: 33641157

MARCH 2021 EDITION

This edition is currently in the editorial phase and will soon be sent to the press.

Corresponding authors of manuscripts are advised to kindly pay the statutory charges within one week in order to expedite the process. The following articles have been listed for the March edition.

Hypertension and Its Clinical Correlates In a Rural Community In South Western Nigeria.

Opeyemi O. Oni, Patience O. Akinwusi, Abiona O. Odeyemi, Gbenga M. Israel,Oluwabukola Ala, Joel O. Akande, Elizabeth O. Oke, Adewumi Durodola, Ajibola Idowu, Oluwaseyi K. Israel, Ayodele O. Aremu

Prevalence and Correlates of Frailty Syndrome Among Older Adults Attending Chief Tony Anenih Geriatric Centre, University College Hospital, Ibadan.  

Ajayi Samuel A, Adebusoye Lawrence A, Olowookere Olufemi O, Akinyemi Rufus O, Afolayan Kunle O, Labaeka Elizabeth O.

Impact of Impaired Kidney Function on Outcomes of Nigerians With Covid-19 Infection: Report of Two Cases from the University College Hospital, Ibadan.

Yemi Raheem Raji, Samuel Oluwole. Ajayi, Busayo Isaac Abiola, Tunde Augustine, Olukemi Adekanmbi, Ayodeji Arije

Relevance of Rheumatic Valvular Heart Disease in The Aetiology of Heart Failure in Contemporary Times.

Ogbemudia E J, Umuerri E M

Evaluation of Foetal Haemoglobin Status Among Nigerian Patients with Sickle Cell Anaemia Using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography.

Ngozi Immaculata Ugwu, Nna Emmanuel Okechukwu, Ugwu Collins N, Onwe Emeka Ogah, Okike Clifford, Ikeagwulonu Richard Chinaza, Nnadozie Ugochukwu Uzodinma, Madu Anazoeze Jude, Okoye Helen Chioma, Uzoma Ijeoma Chinwe, Alo Chihurumnaya, Ugwu Gabriel Chima, Ekpeagu Victor Nnaemeka, Okeke Uchenna Ifeoma

Determinants of Antimicrobial Use for Covid-19 Related Symptoms Among Nigerians.

E. E. Chukwu, A. Z. Musa, C. Enwuru, A. Ohihion, T. Bamidele, A. Olukosi, I. Idigbe, K. A. Osuolale, C. Gab-Okafor, A. Salako, O. David, N. Otuonye, A. David, R. Toyosi, O. Aina, B. Adewale, N. N. Odunukwe, O. Ezechi, R.A. Audu, B.L. Salako

Induced Membrane Technique of Masquelet; A Viable Option in Treatment of Post-Trauma Segmental Bone Loss - A Case Report.

F.S. Ejagwulu, K.E. Amaefule, Y.Z. Lawal, I. L. Dahiru, I.M. Maitama, I. Aniko, S.S. Audu, E.E. Ejagwulu

An Audit of Orthodontic Retention Protocol in A Tertiary Health Institution: A 3- Year Retrospective Study.

Umeh O.D, Utomi I.L, Ben-Okoye A.L, Eniola A.S

The Evolving Application of DNA-Based Genotyping of Red Blood Cells in Blood Grouping: A Narrative Review.

Tolulope O. Akinyemi, Foluke A. Fasola, Olukemi O. Olateru-Olagbegi

Plasma Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Estimated by Friedewald Compared to Martin-Hopkins Equation in Nigerian Population.

Bose E. Orimadegun, Fisayo Ogah, Oyedotun B. Oyedele, Olukemi O. Daodu

Predictors of Bacterial Co-Infection and Outcome in Children with Severe Malaria In Ilorin, Nigeria.

Fasola FA, Akere A, Akunwata CU, Onyejelam C, Osundina MA

Hospital Based Cross-Sectional Study of The Impact of Cutaneous Lichen Planus on The Quality of Life of Patients at a Tertiary Center.

Ehiaghe L Anaba, Ruth Itohan Oaku

Rosai-Dorfman Disease in Cervical Lymph Nodes, The Challenges of Diagnosis in A Resource Limited Setting and Use of Immunohistochemistry in the Diagnosis.

Gabriel Olabiyi OGUN, Babatope Lanre AWOSUSI, Afolabi Adebayo OLADEJI

Comparing Antenatal and Delivery Care Services in Public and Private Health Facilities: Evidence From 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey.

Muhammed Sani Ibrahim, Zaharadeen Babandi, Istifanus Joshua, Sunday Asuke

Menstrual Characteristics of Sub-Sahara Black African Women with and without Endometriosis.

Abayomi B. Ajayi, Bamgboye M. Afolabi, Victor D. Ajayi, Ifeoluwa Oyetunji, Oluseun Saanu, Adedamilola Atiba1, Ayodeji T. Adeoye, Joy Ehichioya, Ibukun I. Ayelehin

REVIEWERS

We have in recent times received tremendous support and encouragement from our reviewers. Thank you for your voluntary contribution towards ensuring a successful and quality journal production.  We look forward to greater participation. 

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We anticipate manuscript submission to the journal.

Thank you for your continued interest in WAJM!

 

Prof. G. E. Erhabor

Editor-in-Chief  

West African Journal of Medicine


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