From The Desk of The Editor-in-ChiefSEPTEMBER 2024 | Dear Colleagues, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for the integral role you have played in the success of the West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM) over the past years. Your dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment have made the last year remarkable, ensuring that our publications have continued steadily on a monthly basis. We acknowledge the challenges faced in the past year, particularly with manuscript submissions and the peer review process. Various factors, including unforeseen socio-economic challenges, impacted our production and publishing timelines. However, I want to assure you that we are actively addressing these issues and are committed to returning to a timely and consistent production schedule throughout this year. Our editorial and production teams are fully engaged and committed to growth. We are implementing strategic measures to further enhance the journal's relevance and global significance within the medical community. We aim to complete the backlog of 2024 publications between now and February 2025. In view of this, I kindly request the continued support and cooperation of our esteemed reviewers. I passionately appeal to you to urgently attend to any pending manuscripts and send in your recommendations as soon as possible. Your contributions are invaluable to the journal, and I deeply appreciate your efforts in ensuring we maintain the highest standards of academic and professional excellence. Thank you once again for your hard work and dedication. I look forward to an exciting and productive 2025 as we continue to grow and impact the medical community positively. I also wish to take this opportunity to remind our esteemed researchers and clinicians to consider submitting the full manuscripts of the abstracts presented at various conferences for possible publication in the West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM). We encourage you to leverage this platform to share your valuable research findings and clinical insights with the broader medical community. Your contributions will not only enrich our journal but also advance knowledge and practice in the region and beyond. WAJM VOLUME 41, NUMBER 8, JULY 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, individuals, and institutions 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 9 SEPTEMBER 2024 The contents of this issue 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 Bacteriological Agents and Resistance Profiles in Neonatal Sepsis from a Poorly Regulated Antimicrobial Access Setting: Time for Action A. Fadeyi, M. A. N. Adeboye, O. O. Adesiyun, O. A. Afolabi, V. A. Olatunji, R. A. Raheem, B. A. Olanipekun, S. T. Suleiman, O. O. Desalu, M. K. Sulaiman, A. A. Akanbi, C. Nwabusi West Afr J Med. 2024 September; 41 (9): 944-949 PMID: 39862427 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 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 | OCTOBER 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 OCTOBER 2024 edition. | | EDITORIAL xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx G. E. Erhabor | | | RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TINNITUS AND HEARING LOSS AMONG ELDERLY PATIENTS IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA Asoegwu, Chinyere Nkiruka, Osuji, Eric Chijioke,Kanu, Okezie Obasi, Nwawolo, Clement Chukwuemeka | | SHIFTING PARADIGMS: ASSESSING GAMBIAN MEDICAL STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF DERMATOLOGY AND DERMATOLOGISTS Chetanna C. Anaje, Nkechi A. Enechukwu, Divinefavour E Malachy, Gabriel O. Ogun | | | PLASMA GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 LEVELS IN NIGERIANS WITH NEWLY DIAGNOSED TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY. Umar F. Abdullahi, Andrew E. Uloko, Adamu B. Girei, Usain A. Ahmad, Zaitun A. Hassan, Musa T. Umar, Muhammad A. Saad, Mohammed Babageidam, Kamalu S. Sidi, Mansur A. Ramalan, Ibrahim D. Gezawa | | CLIENTS’ SATISFACTION WITH QUALITY OF CARE AMONG HEALTH-INSURED AND NON-INSURED DIABETIC PATIENTS IN KADUNA STATE, NORTHWEST NIGERIA ZS Babandi; AG Suleiman; FA Saulawa; MB Sufiyan; MB Jibril; A Lawal; SH Idris, AT Aliyu | | THE EFFECTS OF VARYING DOSES OF MAGNESIUM-SULPHATE ON SUCCINYLCHOLINE-INDUCED FASCICULATION AND POSTOPERATIVE MUSCLE PAIN IN A NIGERIAN POPULATION Abayomi Kolawole Ojo, Matthias Osigbemeh Ikokoh, Titilayo Adenike Ojumu, Oluwole Ekundayo Ayegbusi, Temitope Akindele Owoniya | | RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AVERAGE KERATOMETRIC (AK) READINGS AND AXIAL LENGTH (AL) MEASUREMENTS IN A SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN POPULATION Olufemi Oderinlo, Tayo Bogunjoko, Adekunle Hassan, Mieriumhe Olowolaiyemo, Ayodele Akinye | | COLONOSCOPY EXPERIENCE IN A PRIVATE HOSPITAL IN NIGERIA Nnamdi Jude NWASHILLI, Ebun Ladipo BAMGBOYE, Ijeoma DOZIE, Tioluwanimi OJEOLA | | SAFETY EVALUATION OF NUTRIMEAL PRODUCTS USING ANIMAL MODEL O. O. Aina, O. Ajibaye, O. K. Kareem, D. J. Bamgbose, C. O Okoyenta, S. K. Akindele, B. L. Salako | | FERTILITY DESIRE OF WOMEN WITH OBSTETRIC FISTULA IN NORTHWEST NIGERIA Adeoti H, Uchendu O.C, Olabumuyi O. O, Oyewole E. A | |
REVIEW OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA AND THE PERI-OPERATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS IN A RESOURCE-LIMITED SETTING Abayomi Kolawole Ojo, Morenikeji Komolafe, Titilayo Adenike Ojumu, Adebayo Safiriyu Raji, Olurotimi Aaron, Adedapo Omowonuola Adetoye | | 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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