WEST AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE - MARCH 2021 NEWSLETTER

 

From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief MARCH 2021 NEWSLETTER Dear Colleagues, It is my pleasure to present the Journal newsletter for March 2021. I wish to appreciate our authors, reviewers and the two Colleges for the continued support in making the West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM) outstanding. WAJM VOLUME 38, NUMBER 2, FEBRUARY 2021 The printed copies of the February edition are available at the West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM) office at 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Medical Compound, Yaba, Lagos State. Corresponding authors have been sent their complimentary copies by courier service (DHL). Authors and those interested in copies of this edition can request at the journal office or send an email to wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com. 2020 PUBLISHED JOURNALS A compilation of the journals published in 2020 is available on request. Fellows should kindly encourage their various institutions to subscribe for the journals. This will enhance the accreditation rating of the institutions. ADVERT Advertise your brand, products and events (conferences, exhibitions and workshops) in our esteemed journal and reach out to healthcare professionals and institutions worldwide. For advert placement, kindly contact the Editor-in-Chief for details (email: wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com). WEBSITE The Journal website has been upgraded to make access to manuscript submission, review and publication seamless. Gradually, we are coming to a point where authors can submit and track manuscript online. The Journal can however, still be accessed through the following media. • Facebook (https://www.faceboo.com/wajmedic) • Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/wajmedic) • The Blog (https://wajmeditor.blogspot.com) UPDATES The full text of the manuscripts would soon be made available online to interested researchers who will obtain it at a fee. Furthermore, the Journal is expanding to accommodate current issues, clinical perspectives, conference and workshop reports, patient vignettes, medical and health news and short communications in various fields of medicine and surgery. We wish to encourage authors to send in articles in this category. We also wish to invite scholars to contribute to a CME column which would make the journal more functional to our junior colleagues globally. In view of the current global economic crunch which has affected the print media, we are considering increasing our fee for submission and publication. Currently, the fees paid by authors are not able to meet with the exorbitant price of the journal production. This is being reviewed upwards to about 30% and would be reflected in our journal subsequently. WAJM VOLUME  38, NUMBER  3, MARCH, 2021 Listed below are the articles for the upcoming March 2021 Journal edition. The free abstract-text content of this edition can be assessed on PubMed Central, EMBASE, Excerpta Medica, and African Index Medicus, amongst others. EDITORIALS  Mitigating the Burden of Hypertension in Developing Nations and the Global Impact of Covid-19 Vaccine G E Erhabor West Afr J Med. 2021 Mar 22;38(3):197-198. PMID: 33764658 A 3-Year Audit of Orthodontic Retention Protocol in a Nigerian Tertiary Health Institution O D Otuyemi West Afr J Med. 2021 Mar 22;38(3):198-199. PMID: 33764712 ORIGINAL ARTICLES An Audit of Orthodontic Retention Protocol in a Tertiary Health Institution: A 3-Year Retrospective Study O. D. Umeh,I. L. Utomi, A. L. Ben-Okoye, A. S. Eniola West Afr J Med. 2021 Mar 22;38(3):201-205. PMID: 33764558 Comparing Antenatal and Delivery Care Services in Public and Private Health Facilities: Evidence from 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey M. S. Ibrahim, Z. Babandi, I. Joshua, S. Asuke West Afr J Med. 2021 Mar 22;38(3):206-212. PMID: 33764716 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 West Afr J Med. 2021 Mar 22;38(3):213-221.PMID: 33764727 Evaluation of Foetal Haemoglobin Status among Nigerian Patients with Sickle Cell Anaemia Using High Performance Liquid Chromatography N. I. Ugwu, N. E. Okechukwu, C. N. Ugwu, O. E. Ogah, C. Okike, R. C. Ikeagwulonu, N. U. Uzodinma, A. J. Madu, H. C. Okoye, I. C. Uzoma, C. Alo, G. C. Ugwu, V. N. Ekpeagu, U. I. Okeke West Afr J Med. 2021 Mar 22;38(3):222-227. PMID: 33765368 Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study of the Impact of Cutaneous Lichen Planus on the Quality of Life of Patients at a Tertiary Center in Lagos, Nigeria E. L. Anaba, R. I. Oaku West Afr J Med. 2021 Mar 22;38(3):228-232. PMID: 33765370 Hypertension and its Clinical Correlates in a Rural Community in South Western Nigeria O. O. Oni, P. O. Akinwusi, A. O. Odeyemi, G. M. Israel, O. Ala, J. O. Akande, E.O. Oke, A. Durodola, A. Idowu, O. K. Israel, A. O. Aremu West Afr J Med. 2021 Mar 22;38(3):233-240. PMID: 33768517 Relevance of Rheumatic Valvular Heart Disease in the Aetiology of Heart Failure in Contemporary Times E. J. Ogbemudia, E. M. Umuerri West Afr J Med. 2021 Mar 22;38(3):241-245. PMID: 33765372 Menstrual Characteristics of sub-Sahara Black African Women with and without Endometriosis A. B. Ajayi, B. M. Afolabi, V. D. Ajayi, I. Oyetunji, O. Saanu, A. Atiba, A. T. Adeoye, J. Ehichioya, I. I. Ayelehin West Afr J Med. 2021 Mar 22;38(3):246-254. PMID: 33765376 Plasma Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Estimated by Friedewald Compared to Martin-Hopkins Equation in Nigerian Population B. E. Orimadegun, F. Ogah, O. B. Oyedele, O. O. Daodu West Afr J Med. 2021 Mar 22;38(3):255-261. PMID: 33765588 Prevalence and Correlates of Frailty Syndrome among Older Adults Attending Chief Tony Anenih Geriatric Centre, University College Hospital, Ibadan S. A. Ajayi, L. A. Adebusoye, O. O. Olowookere, R. O. Akinyemi, K. O. Afolayan, J. O. Akinyemi, E. O. Labaeka West Afr J Med. 2021 Mar 22;38(3):255-267. PMID: 33765747 The Evolving Application of DNA-Based Genotyping of Red Blood Cells in Blood Grouping: A Narrative Review T. O. Akinyemi, F. A. Fasola, O. A. Olateru-Olagbegi West Afr J Med. 2021 Mar 22;38(3):269-273. PMID: 33765748 Predictors of Bacterial Co-Infection and Outcome in Children with Severe Malaria in Ilorin, Nigeria A. Ojuawo, O. Mokuolu, A. Adegboye, O. Ojuawo, M. Abdulkadir, B.  Olanipekun, A. Jimoh, O. Adedoyin West Afr J Med. 2021 Mar 22;38(3):274-281. PMID: 33765761 CASE REPORTS Rosai-Dorfman Disease in Cervical Lymph Nodes: The Challenges of Diagnosis in a Resource Limited Setting and Use of Immunohistochemistry in the Diagnosis G. O. Ogun, B. L. Awosusi, A. A. Oladeji West Afr J Med. 2021 Mar 22;38(3):282-286. PMID: 33766573 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 West Afr J Med. 2021 Mar; 38(3): 287-291. PMID: 33767235 Impact of Impaired Kidney Function on Outcomes of Nigerians with COVID-19 Infection: Report of two Cases from the University College Hospital, Ibadan Y. R. Raji, S. O. Ajayi, B. I. Abiola, T. Augustine, O. Adekanmbi, A. Arije West Afr J Med. 2021 Mar; 38(3): 292-296. PMID: 33767423 APRIL 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 the next 24 hours in order to expedite the process. Please, note that publishing fees should be paid into the WAJM Account ONLY. Evidence of payment should be forwarded to the Editor-In-Chief’s email - wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com. ACCOUNT NAME: WEST AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE ACCOUNT NUMBER: 0265229681 BANK: GT BANK. The following articles have been listed for the April edition. EDITORIALS CHARTING THE WAY FORWARD Erhabor G. E. HIV ASSOCIATED NEPHROPATHY Alebiosu C.O PRIMARY LUNG CANCER: CHALLENGES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES Adewole O. O ENHANCING THE MANAGEMENT OF SEVERE LASSA FEVER IN THE SUB-REGION George O. Akpede  ORIGINAL ARTICLES  HIV-ASSOCIATED NEPHROPATHY AMONG CHILDREN WITH RENAL DISEASE IN PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA T. A. Uchenwa, I. C. Anochie  DENTAL TRAUMA IN ADULT AND ELDERLY NIGERIANS: A NATIONAL SURVEY E. C. Otoh, O. A. Adeleke, O. O. Taiwo, R. Majekodunmi, S. O. Ajike KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE ON COVID-19 AMONG CLINICAL HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN BINGHAM UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL (BHUTH) JOS, PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA M. Shehu, H. Shehu, O. Momodu, O. Abraham, E. E. Eseigbe COMPARISON OF THE DIAGNOSTIC RELEVANCE OF ALBUMIN CREATININE RATIO VERSUS CYSTATIN C IN ASSESSMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR COMPLICATION IN TYPE 2 DIABETICS B. K. Myke-Mbata, S. C. Meludu, D. O. Ochalefu, B. C. Basil  SELF-PERCEIVED BURDEN ON CAREGIVERS, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION AMONG CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENTS IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA O. A. Adejumo, E. I.Okaka, A. A. Akinbodewa, O. I. Iyawe, I. R. Edeki, O. S. Abolarin  FREQUENCY OF OSTEOPOROSIS IN BLACK NIGERIAN WOMEN AGED 50 AND ABOVE WITH DEGENERATIVE MUSCULOSKELETAL DISEASES AND FRACTURES O. A. Adewole, S. O. Idowu, M. O. Shoga, M. O. Kayode, O. O. Adelowo  KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PRACTICES TOWARDS COVID-19 TRANSMISSION AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES AMONG RESIDENTS OF NIGERIA: A POPULATION-BASED SURVEY THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA A. T. Akafa, A. Amos , A. Okeke and A. C. Oreh SCHOOL HEALTH INSTRUCTIONS IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS - A STUDY OF GWAGWALADA AREA COUNCIL, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY NIGERIA U. A. Sanni, U. M. Offiong, E. A. Anigilaje, K. I. Airede  PLASMA L-ARGININE IN SICKLE CELL ANAEMIA PATIENTS IN CRISES AND ITS CORRELATION WITH MARKERS OF SEVERITY OF DISEASE O. W. Aworanti, T. S. Akingbola, A. Adeomi, A. E. Alagbe, A. O. Salako MENISCUS SIGN: A TEST FOR THE CONFIRMATION OF CORRECT PLACEMENT OF EPIDURAL CATHETER H. O. Idehen, G. Agbonkhese CLINICOPATHOLOGICAL PATTERN AND MANAGEMENT OF PRIMARY LUNG CANCER IN ILORIN, NIGERIA P. O. Adeoye, O. O. Desalu, C. K. P. Ofoegbu, A. E. Fawibe A. K. Salami, R. O. Akanbi, C. M. Opeyemi, O. O. K. Ibrahim, O. B. Ojuawo, A. O. Aladesanmi, I. Olaoye  CASE REPORTS PROTEIN C DEFICIENCY IN A PATIENT WITH ANOMALOUS HEMIAZYGOUS VEIN AND PORTAL VEIN THROMBOSIS F. A. Fasola, A. Akere, C. U. Akunwata, C. Onyejelam, M. A. Osundina  APLASIA CUTIS CONGENITA: A CASE REPORT O. J. Ugowe, S. A. Balogun and E. A. Adejuyigbe FAVOURABLE OUTCOME OF SEVERE LASSA FEVER FOLLOWING EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT: A CASE REPORT J. A. Onuh, A. E. Uloko  CLINICAL ARTICLE COMPARISON OF SHORT COURSE VERSUS LONG COURSE ANTIBIOTIC PROPHYLAXIS FOR CAESAREAN SECTION: A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL A. C. Ezeike, C. O. Agboghoroma, E. R. Efetie, K. W. Durojaiye REVIEWERS We have in recent times received tremendous support and encouragement from our reviewers who have contributed voluntarily and ensured that we have a successful and quality production. We want to encourage those who wish to participate in the review process to send their details to the Editor-in-Chief. Once again, we thank you for your continued support. We look forward to receiving feedbacks and 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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