APRIL 2021 NEWSLETTER

 

West African Journal of Medicine April 2021 Newsletter

From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief APRIL 2021 NEWSLETTER Dear Colleagues, It is a pleasure to present the Journal newsletter for April 2021. I would like 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 3, MARCH 2021 The printed copies of the March 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. Authors and those interested in copies of this edition can request at the journal office or send an email to wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com. 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 manuscript submission, review and publication seamless. The journal website will be ready and open for online submission by the first week of May. Detailed information and instructions will be made available soon. The Journal can, however, still be accessed through the following media: • Facebook (https://www.facebook.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  4, APRIL, 2021 Listed below are the articles for the April 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. EDITORIAL NOTES Charting the Way Forward G E Erhabor West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 299-300 PMID 33900702 HIV Associated Nephropathy C.O Alebiosu West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 300-301 PMID 33900703 Primary Lung Cancer: Challenges in Developing Countries O. O. Adewole West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 301-302  PMID   33900704 Enhancing the Management of Severe Lassa Fever in The Sub-Region George O. Akpede West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 303-305  PMID: 33900705 ORIGINAL ARTICLES HIV-Associated Nephropathy among Children with Renal Disease in Port Harcourt, Nigeria T. A. Uchenwa, I. C. Anochie West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 307-312  PMID: 33900708 Dental Trauma in Adult and Elderly Nigerians: A National Survey E. C. Otoh, O. O. Taiwo, O. A. Adeleke, O. J. Majekodunmi, S. O. Ajike West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4):313-320   PMID: 33900709 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 West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 321-327   PMID: 33900713 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 West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 328-334   PMID: 33900714 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 West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 335-341  PMID: 33900716 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 West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 342-346   PMID: 33901181 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 West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 347-358   PMID: 33901392 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 West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 359-365   PMID: 33901393 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 West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 366-373   PMID: 33902958 Meniscus Sign: A Test for the Confirmation of Correct Placement of Epidural Catheter H. O. Idehen, G. Agbonkhese West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 374-379   PMID: 33903091 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 West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 380-386   PMID: 33903683 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 West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 387-390    PMID: 33903797 Aplasia Cutis Congenita: A Case Report O. J. Ugowe, S. A. Balogun and E. A. Adejuyigbe West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 391-394   PMID: 33904163 Favourable Outcome of Severe Lassa Fever Following Early Diagnosis and Treatment: A Case Report J. A. Onuh, A. E. Uloko West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 395-397   PMID: 33904294 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 West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 398-404   PMID: 33904295 MAY 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 one week 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 May edition. Association Between Family Function and Psychological Wellbeing Amongst Infertile Women. Attending Yusuf Dantsoho Memorial Hospital, Kaduna, North Western Nigeria Zubairu H. D. Abubakar R, Yohanna S The Paediatric Long Case Examination in The West African College of Physicians – Past, Present and Future Elizabeth A. Disu, Fidelis O. Njokanma, Felix O Akinbami Ultrasonographic Hepatosplenic Parenchymal and Blood Flow Changes in Children with Acute Falciparum Malaria Atalabi OM, Adekanmi AJ, Orimadegun AE, Akinyinka OO Assessment of Significant Bacteriuria, Bacterial Profile, And Pyuria Among Pregnant Women with Urinary Tract Symptoms in Enugu, South-Eastern Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study Chukwudi C. OBIORA, Cyril C. DIM, Benjamin C. OZUMBA Screening for Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension in Ile-Ife – A World Diabetes Day Experience David O. Soyoye, Babatope A. Kolawole, Rosemary T. Ikem, Ejiofor Ugwu, Olabimpe A. Soyoye, Funmilayo A. Owolabi, Ann-Marie C. Anozie, Oluwadamilola O. Amjo, Tajudin A. Adetunji, Oluwatoyin O. Ogundele Pattern and Outcome of Stab Injuries in A Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria Nnamdi Jude NWASHILLI, Anthony Ekene OBI Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices Among Mothers of Children 6-23 Months Old Attending the Immunization Clinic of a Private Tertiary Health Institution In Nigeria Yetunde Toyin Olasinde, Ajibola Idowu, Adeola Olasinde, Ayodele Olatayo Aremu, Olumuyiwa Ayotunde Ogunlaja Simple Prostatectomy for Giant Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Sub-Saharan Africa: Case Series and Literature Review Igbokwe M.C, Salako A.A, Badmus T.A, David R.A, Laoye A., Akinbola I.A, Onyeze C.I, Babalola R.N Awareness and Practice of Laparoscopic Surgery Among Trainee Surgeons in Nigerian Tertiary Hospitals E. Ray-Offor, L.O. Abdur-Rahman Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography Imaging Studies in Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia In A Tertiary Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria Ramatu Mohammed-Nafi’u, Oluseyi Oniyangi, Aliu Oyebamiji Akano, Henry Abiodun Aikhionbare, Effiong Johnson Okon Determinants of Non-Institutional Deliveries in Urban and Rural Communities of Ebonyi State Nigeria Implications for Policy Edmund Ndudi Ossai, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo, Irene Ifeyinwa Eze, Pearl Chizobam Eke Burden of Chronic Musculoskeletal Disorders Amongst Patients Attending Orthopaedic Outpatients Clinic of Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, North-West Nigeria K. E. Amaefule; F. S. Ejagwulu; I. L. Dahiru; M. O. Ogirima; A. I.  Aniko Predictors and Prognosis of Stroke in Jos, North-Central Nigeria Osaigbovo Osawaru Godwin, Amusa Ganiyu Adeniyi, Salaam Abdul, Imoh Chidiebere Lucius, Okeke Edith Nonye, Zoakah Ayuba Ibrahim, Kanki Phyllis, Sagay Atiene Solomon Biotherapies in Medical Practice: A Review; And the Nigerian Experience Adelowo OO, Olisa O, Asekhame OT, Ojo O Blood Group Distribution Among Covid- 19 Patients in A Nigerian Treatment Center Vivian Gga Kwaghe, Zaiyad Garba Habib, Anthony Bawa, Francis Olayemi Adebayo, Alexander Agada Akor, Yunusa Thairu, Bissallah Ahmed Ekele 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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