From The Desk of The Editor-in-ChiefMAY 2022 NEWSLETTER |
Dear Colleagues, It is a pleasure to present the Journal newsletter for May 2022. I wish to appreciate the authors, reviewers and both colleges (West African College of Physicians and West African College of Surgeons) for the continued support and collaboration in making the journal outstanding. WAJM VOLUME 39, NUMBER 4, APRIL 2022 The printed copies of the April 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 for it at the journal office or send an email to wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com |
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WAJM VOLUME 39, NUMBER 5 MAY 2022 Listed below are the articles ahead of print for the May 2022 Journal edition. The free abstract-text content of this edition can be accessed on PubMed Central, EMBASE, Excerpta Medica, and African Index Medicus, amongst others. |
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PROCESSING AND PUBLICATION FEESThe processing and the publication fees remain $60.00 and $150.00 respectively but the official college current exchange rate is N600 to $1.00 and is applicable to the journal. Payments should be made preferably in USD in line with the college requirements. However, if there is difficulty in transacting in USD, the equivalent could be paid in naira to the designated account.Bank Details for Payment are as Follows: Payment in Nigerian Naira Account Name: West African Journal Medicine Account Number: 0265229681 Bank: Gt Bank Payment in Dollars (Domiciliary Account) Account Name: West African Journal Medicine Account Number: 0483489788 Bank: Gt Bank Swift Code: GTBINGLA Sort Code: 058194010 |
JUNE 2022 EDITIONThis edition is currently in the final stages of publishing. 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 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 JUNE 2022 edition. |
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EDITORIAL NOTE Overview of Primary Hypertension: a Clarion Call. K. M. Karaye |
ARTICLES SEX HORMONE-BINDINGGLOBULIN LEVEL ENHANCES PREDICTION OF GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS IN ASUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN POPULATION Bruno Basil, Izuchukwu N. Mba, Simeon A. Adebisi, Blessing K. Myke-Mbata, Efosa K. Oghagbon |
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NEUROGENIC TUMORS OF THE ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL REGION IN A NIGERIAN POPULATION Rowland Agbara, Benjamin Fomete, Kelvin Uchenna Omeje |
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CLINICAL PRESENTATION AND INTENSITY OF INFECTION WITH INTESTINAL HELMINTHS AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN IN ILE-IFE, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA B.O. Olopade, T.O. Charles-Eromosele, O.B. Olopade |
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ASSOCIATED PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS OF VIRAL LOAD AMONG SELF-ISOLATING NIGERIAN COVID-19 PATIENTS Tolulope Opakunle, Olutayo Aloba, Olubukola Opakunle, Peter Olaitan, Oluwafisayo Adebimpe, Omolola Adeagbo |
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DIAGNOSTIC CORRELATION BETWEEN GENERAL PRACTITIONERS AND THE OPHTHALMOLOGIST IN THE MANAGEMENT OF EYE DISEASES. ONYIAORAH, Adaora A, KIZOR-AKARAIWE, Nkiru N, NWOSU, Sebastian N.N |
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LEFT VENTRICULAR FUNCTION AND GEOMETRY OF CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE (CKD) IN A RESOURCE-POOR SETTING OF AFRICA Daberechi Kenneth Adiele, Henrietta Uchenna Okafor, Ngozi Chinyelu Ojinnaka |
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CERVICAL CANCER KNOWLEDGE, RISK FACTORS AND SCREENING PRACTICES AMONG WOMEN RESIDING IN URBAN SLUMS OF LAGOS, SOUTHWEST, NIGERIA Tope Olubodun, Mobolanle Rasheedat Balogun, Velly Alero Emina, Olufunke Itunu Olowoselu, Ugonnaya Ugochinyere Ugwuowo, Oluwatoyin Olanrewaju Ogundele,Yetunde Olufunmilayo Odusolu, Titilope Oyinlola Charles Eronmosele, Ayodeji Bamidele Olubodun |
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ASSOCIATION BETWEEN CONSUMPTION OF GEOPHAGIC SUBSTANCE AND HELMINTHIC INFECTION AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN, IN KISII COUNTY, KENYA Geoffrey G. Ratemo, Stanslaus Musyoki and Benson Nyanchongi |
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MALIGNANT MELANOMA IN LAGOS, NIGERIA ELUCIDATING HISTOPATHOLOGIC PROGNOSTIC FACTORS Obadofin O.O, Badmos K.B, Omoseebi O.O, Banjo AAF |
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THE PREVALENCE AND OUTCOME OF TEENAGE PREGNANCIES IN A SECONDARY HEALTH FACILITY IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA: A FOUR-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW Nyemike Simeon Awunor, Dorcas Tom Obong, Ayo Anthony Nwachi, Akpevwe On-Emore, Ovie Anthony Oloya, Kenneth Omamuzo Omoyibo, Uchechi Onyejekwe |
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PRIMARY HYPERTENSION WITH TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE AMONG APPARENTLY HEALTHY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OSOGBO, SOUTH-WESTERN NIGERIA OV Kayode, SO Oninla, JAO Okeniyi, G Oyedeji, AO Odeyemi, OA Abayomi |
TRANSLATION, CULTURAL ADAPTATION AND VALIDATION OF THE HAUSA VERSION OF THE STANDARDIZED MINI-MENTAL STATE EXAMINATION IN NORTHEASTERN NIGERIA Tolulope Adeniji, Adetoyeje. Y, Oyeyemi |
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CORD BLOOD THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE VALUES IN HEALTHY TERM BABIES DELIVERED AT ABUBAKAR TAFAWA BALEWA SUNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL BAUCHI, NORTH-EASTERN NIGERIA Muhammad Faruk Bashir, Hassan Abdullahi Elechi, Olumide Olatokunbo Jarret, Elizabeth Eberechi Oyenusi, Abiola Oduwole, Nuradeen Ibrahim, Ijeoma Ohuche, Idris Abiodun Adedeji, Sani Adamu, Jesse Jingina, Adamu Saidu Adamu, Lamaran Makama Dattijo, Yusuf Abdu Misau |
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DISSEMINATED TUBERCULOSIS IN A NIGERIAN ADOLESCENT WITH LINEAR IGA BULLOUS DERMATOSIS: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE Aisha Ahmed Gobir, Solomon Olubodunrin Ariyibi, Rasheedat Mobolaji Ibraheem, Abdulwahab Babatunde Johnson, Mohammed Baba Abdulkadir, Oludolapo Sherifat Katibi, Peter Oladapo Adeoye, Eno Abasi Udoh, Omotoyosi Nike Ilesanmi, Olaleke Oluwasegun Folaranmi |
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EPIDEMIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF OCULOPLASTIC DISORDERS AT A TERTIARY HOSPITAL: A 4-YEAR REVIEW. B. A. Adewara, S. A. Badmus, O. O. Awe, O. H. Onakpoya, B. O. Adegbehingbe, A. O. Adeoye |
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Thank you. I look forward to receive your suggestions and feedbacks. Prof. G. E. Erhabor Editor-in-Chief West African Journal of Medicine |
