From The Desk of The Editor-in-ChiefJULY 2024 | Dear [[data:firstname:"Colleague"]], I am delighted to present July 2024 edition of the Journal. I sincerely appreciate the authors, reviewers, proofreaders, the two colleges (West African College of Physicians and West African College of Surgeons), and our dedicated staff for their unwavering support and contribution to the journal. We have been experiencing delays in our publication schedule due to various factors including unforeseen socio-economic challenges, which have impacted our production and publishing processes. Rest assured, we're actively working to return to our normal schedule of timely publication. Our teams are fully engaged and committed to growth and consistent production throughout the year. We are making aggressive moves to further raise the bar of the quality, impact, and reputation of the journal. We remain committed to enhancing the journal's relevance and significance within the global medical community. WAJM VOLUME 41, NUMBER 6, JUNE 2024 This edition is available at the West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM) office, located at 6 Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Medical Compound, Yaba, Lagos State. However, the e-copy has been sent to the corresponding authors. For authors and individuals interested in obtaining copies of this edition, requests can be made at the journal office or by sending an email to the Editor-in-Chief. through wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com | | | WAJM VOLUME 41, NUMBER 7 JULY 2024 The contents of the current issues are listed below. The free abstract-text content of this edition can be accessed on the journal website and on PubMed Central amongst others. | | | | | | | ORIGINAL ARTICLE Research Participation and Feedback: Perception of Adolescents and Young Adults Living with HIV in Lagos, Nigeria A. O. Salako, T. Musari-Martins, F. T Akinsolu, O. O. Odubela,P. N. Ezemelue, B. Opaneye, S. Bankole, N. O. Rahman, I. E Idigbe, A. R. Abubakar, N. A. David, T. A. Gbaja-biamila West Afr J Med. 2024 July; 41(7): 748–754 PMID: 39356498 | | | | | | | ORIGINAL ARTICLE Gaps in Management of Dyslipidaemia among Physicians in Nigeria: Report of a Web-Based Survey Y. A. Ayoola, O. A. Adejumo, S. O. Oiwoh, J. O. Akande, O. Adebayo, T. I. A. Oseni, F. O. Inofomoh, A. A. Mamza, I. R. Edeki, A. C. Enikuomehin, O. O. Oni, O. A. Junaid,T. T. Shogade, I. A. Yusuf, M. M. Yakubu, A. O. Yusuf, D. S. Oyedepo, S. O. Adebayo, A. A. Akintunde for the Nigeria Clinical Lipid Research (NiCLiR) Network West Afr J Med. 2024 July; 41(7): 775–782 PMID: 39356655 | | | | | | | | | | | | CASE REPORT Biventricular Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in a 26-year-old Nigerian Woman with Noonan Syndrome O. S. Ogah, A. Aje, V. A.Obasuyi, O. A. Orimolade, I. T. Nebo, F. A. Ajao, D. A. Olawuyi, V. K. Olalekan, C. M. Ogah, F. E. Obiekwe, M. N. Odenigbo, O. M. Adebayo, A. M. Adeoye, O. O. Oladapo, A. Adebiyi West Afr J Med. 2024 July; 41(7): 826-830 PMID: 39357066 | | | | | | | PROCESSING AND PUBLICATION FEESGiven the prevailing economic conditions, the increasing production costs, and the fluctuating exchange rates, we kindly request authors to submit payments in US Dollars (USD) for all processing and publication fees. Kindly be informed that from January 2024, manuscripts accepted for publication will be rescheduled for the subsequent edition if publication fees are not settled within the designated payment period. If any author encounters challenges making payments in USD, please don't hesitate to contact the Editor-in-Chief via email. - wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com or whatsapp (08068925934) The current fees are as stated below:Processing Fee: $60.00 Publication Fee: $150.00 Payment in Dollars (Domiciliary Account) Account Name: West African Journal Medicine Account Number: 0483489788 Bank: GT Bank Swift Code: GTBINGLA Sort Code: 058194010 | AUGUST 2024 EDITIONThis edition is currently in the final stages of publishing. Kindly note that corresponding authors of manuscripts are encouraged to settle any outstanding statutory charges at their earliest convenience. Please, note that the publishing fees should be paid ONLY into the WAJM Account. Evidence of payment should be forwarded to the Editor-In-Chief’s email - wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com.The following articles have been listed for the AUGUST 2024 edition. | | EDITORIAL xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx G. E. Erhabor | | | MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND THEIR ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY PATTERN IN THE ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OF A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN PORT HARCOURT Dabota Yvonne Buowari, Edward Barile Ikpae | | DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMANCE OF ALPHA FETOPROTEIN, ASPARTATE TRANSAMINASE, ALANINE TRANSAMINASE, NEUTROPHIL LYMPHOCYTE RATIO IN DIAGNOSIS OF HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA IN BENIN CITY Adewolu O.F, Ugiagbe R A, Egbo O | | | EVALUATING THE FACTORS INFLUENCING BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS IN PREGNANT WOMEN: AN ANALYTICAL CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY Oladipo Muyideen Oyedeko, Ayokunle Moses Olumodeji, Adeniyi Abiodun Adewunmi, Tawaqualit Abimbola Ottun, Kabiru Afolarin Rabiu | | PREVALENCE OF ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY (AKI) IN CHILDREN WITH SEVERE MALARIA USING A NOVEL BIOMARKER: SERUM NEUTROPHIL GELATINASE ASSOCIATED LIPOCALIN (NGAL) IN ENUGU Henrietta U. Okafor, Ngozi Mbanefo, Ifeyinwa Nnakenyi, Adaeze C. Ayuk, Uchenna C. Nnajekwu, Edmund N. Ossai, Josephat M. Chinawa | | RADIOGRAPHIC DIAGNOSIS OF ANOMALOUS ROOT CANAL MORPHOLOGY IN PATIENTS WITH PULPAL DISEASES AT A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN NIGERIA: A CASE SERIES Gbadebo S.O, Okeaya-inneh O.C, | | EFFECTIVENESS OF MONTHLY VERSUS TWO-DOSE REGIMEN OF SULPHADOXINE-PYRIMETHAMINE FOR INTERMITTENT PREVENTIVE TREATMENT OF MALARIA IN PREGNANCY IN SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA: A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL G. U. Odoh, P. U. Agu, E. O. Ugwu, C. C. Dim, S. N. Obi, J. E. Nnagbo, M. I. Eze, G. U. Eleje, K. E. Ekwuazi, A. O. Ugwu, P. C. Ekwueme, C. S. Anigbo | | THE IMPACT OF DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION (DSME) ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS LIVING WITH TYPE-2 DIABETES MELLITUS IN NIGERIA Adewoyin Osonuga, Kalesanwo Olufemi, Odusoga Osonuga, Ayokunle Osonuga, Gloria Okoye, Ayotunde Osonuga | | POLYSOMNOGRAPHY IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN TANZANIA: SUBJECTS’ CHARACTERISTICS AND SLEEP DISORDERS Philip B. Adebayo, Catherine Ngalo, Lilian Valerian, Rose Mwakabatika, Mandela Makakala, Samina Somji, Tevin Kahwa, Salim Surani | | THE PRE-FIBROSCAN AND FIBROSCAN ERA: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF HISTOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS OF LIVER BIOPSIES Innocent Emmanuel, Chikwendu Amaike, Philip Ojile Akpa, Barka Vandi Kwaghe, Christiana Nwanneka Ibeanu, Priscilla Onota, Othman Agahu, Nanisi Zorto Bahaushe, James Ben, Jacob Anzaku Emmanuel, Sa’a Jummai Winnie, Tabitha Leslie, Titus Nansok Fadok, Pantong Mark Davwar, Abednego Samuel Dahal, Yadang Dasohot Maktep, Bankole Kofi Adedeji, Addulazis Saleh Longwap, Abubakar Ibrahim Bawa, Barnabas Mafala Mandong | | PRIMARY VERSUS DELAYED PRIMARY WOUND CLOSURE IN LOW ENERGY OPEN TIBIA SHAFT FRACTURE: RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED STUDY OF EARLY OUTCOME OF TREATMENT Adedire A, Oluwadiya K.S, Ajibade A | | WHAT DOES IT COST TO PROVIDE FREE MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES IN PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRES? A CASE STUDY OF IMO STATE, SOUTHEAST NIGERIA Chinyere Okeke, Chinyere Mbachu, Ifeoma Nwakoby, Obinna Onwujekwe | | ASSESSMENT OF SCHOOL COUNSELLORS’ KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUICIDE: A PRE-INTERVENTION SURVEY Oluwabunmi Idera Nimata Buhari, Biliqis Wuraola Alatishe-Muhammed, Mojirola Martina Fasiku, Foluke Nike BoluSteve, Patricia Omiguele Annor | | PATTERN OF RHEUMATIC DISEASES IN A NEW RHEUMATOLOGY CLINIC IN SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA. A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY GJ Odunlami, A. Ajibade, HB Olaosebikan, TA Adetunji, AA Okoha, AO Idowu, AO Enitan, AA Sanusi, OA Akinyele, OA Omoyiola, UC Eke, A. Emorinken, OO Adelowo, GE Erhabor | PREVALENCE, PATTERN AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH CONSUMPTION OF SWEETENED BEVERAGES AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA Gbadebo Abiola A, Sholeye Oluwafolahan O, Gbadebo Fatai A, Oladokun Haleemat A | CHRONIC COMPLICATIONS OF DIABETES MELLITUS Oputa RN, Oputa PU | | 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). | INQUIRIES/COMPLAINTS For inquiries and complaints, please call +2348068925934 or send a message through whatsApp. | | Thank you. I look forward to receiving your suggestions and feedback. Prof. G. E. Erhabor Editor-in-Chief West African Journal of Medicine |
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