From The Desk of The Editor-in-ChiefFEBRUARY 2024 | Dear Colleague, I am delighted to present the February 2024 edition of the Journal. I extend my sincere appreciation to 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 the 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 1, JANUARY 2024 This edition is currently at the collation stage of the printing process and will soon be 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 2 FEBRUARY 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 Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Adults – Experience and Challenges in Gastroenterology Practices in Calabar, South-South Nigeria M. Kooffreh-Ada, E. Chukwudike, T. Ugbem, A. E. Itam-Eyo, O. Uba-Mgbemena, I. E. Nwa, B. A. Eko, E. I. Effiong, A. J. Omotoso, G. Kajogbola, U. C. Okonkwo, O. E. Ngim, R. Ndoma-Egba West Afr J Med. February 2024; 41 (2): 109-117 PMID: 38581647 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 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 | MARCH 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 MARCH 2024 edition. | | EDITORIAL xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx G. E. Erhabor | | | SONOGRAPHIC EVALUATION OF NIGERIAN WOMEN WITH MAMMOGRAPHIC FOCAL ASYMMETRIC DENSITY DU Itanyi, H Ibrahim, WO Ka’alu W | | ANGIOGRAPHIC PATTERNS OF YOUNG PEOPLE WITH CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE IN AN INDIAN POPULATION Ngabea M.A, Prathap K.N, Manu R, Thanu S | | EFFECT OF MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING ON LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION AMONG PATIENTS WITH HYPERTENSION ATTENDING THE FAMILY MEDICINE CLINICS OF ISTH, IRRUA, NIGERIA – A RANDOMISED CONTROL TRIAL (MILMAPH STUDY) STUDY PROTOCOL Oseni TIA, Oku AO, Udonwa NE | | PROGNOSTICATORS OF EXCISION OF GIANT INTRA-ORAL TUMORS IN A RESOURCE-CHALLENGED SETTING. Segun-Busari, Segun, Omokanye Habeeb Kayodele, Dunmade Adekunle David, Afolabi Olushola Abdulrahman, Adeniji, Kayode Adebamiji, Braimoh Kolawole Thomas, Uche Okonkwo Kenechukwu, Mashood F. Adeyemi, Israel Kayode Kolawole | | PREVALENCE OF KIDNEY DYSFUNCTION AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS IN A SOUTHWESTERN CITY IN NIGERIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY Oluseyi Ademola Adejumo, Oladimeji Adedeji Junaid, Ogenekharo Godwin Egbi, Imuetinyan Rashida Edeki, Dapo Sunday Oyedepo, Olufikemi Fabusuyi, Grace Oghenetega Akinyosoye, Rasheed Olanshile Oloyede | | A COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF LEFT VENTRICULAR SYSTOLIC FUNCTION AND INTER-ATRIAL SEPTAL SIZE DIAMETER OF CHILDREN WITH OSTIUM SECUNDUM ATRIAL SEPTAL DEFECT PRESENTING IN TWO PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS IN ENUGU Chinawa Josephat M, Ossai Edmund N, Chinawa Awoere T, Onyia Jude T, Chukwu Uchenna K | | ACCEPTABILITY OF AN ORANGE-FLAVOURED ZINC SULPHATE DISPERSIBLE TABLET IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE DIARRHOEA IN UNDER-FIVE CHILDREN IN LAGOS, NIGERIA Agatha N. David, Ifedola Olojo, Abideen O. Salako, Oluwatosin Odubela, Emmanuel Ogbe, Marvel O. Alake, Abdulrasheed Oba, Felix Uche-Nwachu | | CHILDREN ON THE STREETS OF IBADAN NIGERIA: NEGLECT OF CHILDREN’S RIGHTS Abimbola Margaret Obimakinde, Moosa Shabir
| | ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION: PREVALENCE, AND PATTERN AMONG ADULT MALE PATIENTS ATTENDING THE GENERAL OUT-PATIENT CLINIC OF FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE BIDA, NIGERIA Gara Philip Nmadu, Mamman Mustapha, Adefemi Samuel Adebowale, Imade Osaretin M, Olaosebikan Olabode Folorunsho | | PREVALENCE AND DETERMINANTS OF OCULAR DISORDERS AMONG IN-SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DISABILITIES IN OSUN STATE, SOUTHWEST NIGERIA Olubusayo O Adejumo, Michaeline A Isawumi, Bayo D Parakoyi, Ifedola O Faramade, Sunday O Olarewaju | | TRENDS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MISCARRIAGES WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VOLUNTEER OBSTETRICIAN SCHEME IN SELECTED PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTRES IN MAIDUGURI, NORTHEASTERN NIGERIA Babagana Bako, Bala Mohammed Audu, Ado Danazumi Geidam, Abdulkarim Garba Mairiga, Hadiza Abdullahi Usman, Abubakar Ali Kullima, Sanusi Mohammed Ibrahim, Bilkisu Isa, Buba Saidu Mshelia, Emmanuel Filibus | | PLASMID MEDIATED FLOUROQUINOLONE RESISTANCE AMONG ENTEROBACTERALES IN AFRICA: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Abubakar J, Muhammad SZ, Muhammad KD, Jimoh AK, Egbe OE, Fahad L, Saminu Y, Abdussalam A, Mohammed Y | | IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL EXPRESSION PATTERN OF HER2 IN GASTRIC ADENOCARCINOMAS IN A NIGERIAN TERTIARY HOSPITAL Mbwas I. Mashor, Uchenna S. Ezenkwa, Gabriel O. Ogun, Mustapha A. Ajani, J. Olufemi Ogunbiyi | | WAITING TIMES IN PROSTATE CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT: A TEN-YEAR EXPERIENCE IN A NIGERIAN TEACHING HOSPITAL Chike John Okeke, Emmanuel Ajibola Jeje, Rufus Wale Ojewola, Moses Adebisi Ogunjimi, Uchechukwu Ugonna Ogbobe, Anselm Okwudili Obi, Rereloluwa Nicodemus Babalola | PERIODONTAL DISEASES IN ADULT AND ELDERLY NIGERIANS: A NATIONAL SURVEY EC Otoh, OO Taiwo, AJ Majekodunmi, PO Ameh, MF Gyang, AE Umoh | MAPPING OF INTERVENTIONS OF SOCIAL PROTECTION FOR TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS IN AFRICA: A SCOPING REVIEW PROTOCOL A P Wachinou, P Fotso, H Loko, S Segoun, M Esse, C Houessinon, V Veronese, G Agodokpessi, C Merle, D Affolabi | | 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. | WEBSITE The website (www.wajmed.com) is now fully functional. Procedures and steps on how to navigate the website are available on the homepage and in the monthly newsletter you receive from us. Everyone is encouraged to actively engage with the content of the website. This will improve the impact factor of the journal. Published articles and past articles are available for free download to registered users. | | | 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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