WAJM LATEST ISSUE - SEPTEMBER 2022 NEWSLETTER

 

From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief SEPTEMBER  2022 NEWSLETTER Dear Colleagues, It is a pleasure to present the Journal newsletter for September 2022.  WAJM VOLUME 39, NUMBER 8, AUGUST 2022 The printed copies of the August edition are available at the West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM) office at 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Medical Compound, Yaba, Lagos State. Complimentary copies have been sent to corresponding authors 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 WAJM VOLUME 39, NUMBER 9 SEPTEMBER 2022 Listed below are the current issues - September 2022 Journal edition. The free abstract-text content of this edition can be accessed on PubMed Central amongst others. EDITORIAL NOTES The Challenge of Physical Inactivity in Modern Times GE. Erhabor West Afr J Med. 2022 September; 39 (9): 887-888  PMID 36116069 ORIGINAL ARTICLES COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in a Medically-Challenged Context: A Cross-Sectional Study of Drivers, Dangers and Corrective Measures for Vaccine Hesitancy and Potential Penalties for Declining Vaccination among Adults in South-Eastern Nigeria G. U. Iloh, M. E. Chukwuonye West Afr J Med. 2022 September; 39 (9): 889-895  PMID 36116070 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Medical and Dental Students’ Perceptions of the Learning Environment during Anatomic Pathology Placement at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria G. O. Omoniyi-Esan, N. Naidoo, A. O. Fatusi West Afr J Med. 2022 September; 39 (9): 896-901 PMID 36125419 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Frequency and Pattern of Rheumatoid Arthritis in a Tertiary Hospital in Maiduguri, North-Eastern Nigeria A. Yerima, U. U. Hassan, H. U. Faruk, O. Adelowo West Afr J Med. 2022 September; 39 (9): 902-908  PMID  36125425 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Perception and Concerns about the Use of Gloves, Facemask, and HIV Discriminatory Attitude of Children attending Dental Clinics in Southern Nigeria N. K. Onyejaka, N. M. Chukwumah, E. O. Oziegbe, N. Folaranmi, M. O. Folayan West Afr J Med. 2022 September; 39 (9): 909-915  PMID 36125965 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Presentation and Management Outcomes of Cholecystectomies at a District Hospital in Abuja, North Central Nigeria: A 20-Year Review M. E. Aghahowa, O. S. Bassey, S. N. Esomonu, I. K. Salu, E. K. Olofin, R. O. Aigbovo West Afr J Med. 2022 September; 39 (9): 916-921 PMID  36126114 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Factors Influencing Health-Promoting Lifestyle among Obafemi Awolowo University Undergraduates in Ile Ife, Nigeria F. O. Fehintola, C. A. Adegbenro, M. Y. Ijadunola, S. A. Olowookere, A. O. Adedoyin, A. O. Okubadejo, T. Olajire, O. Oladipupo West Afr J Med. 2022 September; 39 (9): 922-927 PMID  36126320 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Effect of Honey on Cough Symptoms in Children with Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: A Randomised Controlled Trial. F. O. Anibasa, T. Abuba, M. Dankyau West Afr J Med. 2022 September; 39 (9): 928-934 PMID 36126325 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Association between Physical Inactivity and Metabolic Syndrome in South-West Nigeria E. N. Adejumo, A.O Adejumo, N. L. Nwobi, C. J. Okafor, S. S. Enitan, S. Y. Lokpo West Afr J Med. 2022 September; 39 (9): 935-941 PMID 36126345 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Tooth Loss: The Nigerian Experience – A Narrative Review O. O. Dosumu, C. A. Akinyamoju, E. B. Dosumu, O. O. Ogunsuji, J. T. Ogunrinde West Afr J Med. 2022 September; 39 (9): 942-948 PMID 36126389 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Utilization of Digital Media for Sexual and Reproductive Health Information among In-School Adolescents in Benin City, Nigeria J. C. Nwaogwugwu, A. R. Isara West Afr J Med. 2022 September; 39 (9): 949-957 PMID 36126634 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Vitreous Hemorrhage, Aetiology and Visual Outcome of Vitrectomy in a Black African Population O. N. Okonkwo, A. O. Hassan, T. Akanbi, O. Oderinlo, M. E. Gyasi, I. Oyekunle West Afr J Med. 2022 September; 39 (9): 958-963  PMID 36128750 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Tonsillectomy: Post-Operative Hemorrhage Reduction Strategy in Jos, North Central Nigeria D. D. Kokong, A. A. Adoga, N. D. Ma’an, I. Turaki, C. J. Mbachi, G. A. Ajogwu, O. D. Damulak West Afr J Med. 2022 September; 39 (9): 964-972 PMID 36128799 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Substance Use and Treatment Outcome among People Living With HIV [PLWHIV] Accessing Care at CIDC 161 NAF Hospital, Makurdi, Nigeria: Implication for Intervention G. C. Ezema, E. C. Aniwada, C. N. Onwasigwe West Afr J Med. 2022 September; 39 (9): 973-981 PMID 36128886 CASE REPORT  Acute Cholecystitis and Diverticular Abscess Patient with COVID-19 Infection T. Momah, K. Patel West Afr J Med. 2022 September; 39 (9): 982-984 PMID 36128899 CASE REPORT  Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy for a Large Multicystic Pancreatic Tumour in Ile-Ife, Nigeria: A Case Report A. O. Adisa, A. O. Adesunkanmi West Afr J Med. 2022 September; 39 (9): 985-988 PMID 36128915 PROCESSING AND PUBLICATION FEES The 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 OCTOBER  2022 EDITION This 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 OCTOBER 2022 edition. EDITORIAL  CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE GLOBAL IMPACT Erhabor GE, Arawomo AO, Sanni D   COP27 Climate Change Conference: urgent action needed for Africa and the world Gregory E. Erhabor, Aiah A. Gbakima,  Abraham Haileamlak, Jean-Marie Kayembe Ntumba, James Kigera, Laurie Laybourn-Langton, Bob Mash, Joy Muhia, Fhumulani Mavis Mulaudzi, David Ofori-Adjei, Friday Okonofua, Arash Rashidian,  and Maha El-Adawy, Siaka Sidibé,   Abdelmadjid Snouber,  James Tumwine, Mohammad Sahar Yassien,  Paul Yonga,  Lilia Zakhama, Chris Zielinski ARTICLES IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON MANAGEMENT OF SYSTEMIC HYPERTENSION IN NORTHEASTERN NIGERIA Mohammed Abdullahi TALLE, Faruk BUBA, Mohammed Musa BABA IMPACT OF PARITY ON CARDIAC STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION IN APPARENTLY HEALTHY PREGNANT NIGERIAN WOMEN Hadiza Saidu, Idris Y Mohammed, Naser A Ishaq, Suleiman A Balarabe, Jamilu Tukur, Tewogbade A Adedeji, Olufemiwa N Makinde, Rasaaq A Adebayo, Hayatu Umar, Simeon A Isezuo, Kamilu M Karaye, on behalf of PEACE Registry Investigators. SERUM FERRITIN LEVELS AMONGST INDIVIDUALS WITH ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA IN ILE-IFE, NIGERIA A. O. Enitan, O. A. Olasode, E. O. Onayemi, A. A. Ajani, F. O. Olanrewaju, M. M. Oripelaye, O. A. Oninla, A. O. Akinboro ACUTE PULMONARY EMBOLISM IN AN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT SETTING IN SIERRA LEONE Durodami Radcliffe Lisk, Len Gordon-Harris, Sam Baio, Victor Conteh, Sorie Conteh, Mohamed Smith, Kumar Bharat, Joshua Coker CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY OF TRICHOSCOPY FEATURES, PREVALENCE, TYPES OF HAIR LOSS AND HAIR CARE PRACTICES AT A LAGOS URBAN MARKET EL Anaba, E Otrofanowei, AO Akinkugbe, O Ayanlowo, OM Cole-Adeife, IR Oaku, I Akwara ASSOCIATION OF DIABETES MELLITUS WITH CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 SEVERITY: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY FROM A CENTER IN SOUTH-WESTERN NIGERIA A. Esan, T.A Azeez, O. Adekanmbi, Y.R Raji, O. Idowu, A. Fowotade NEURONAL CELL MECHANISMS OF PAIN Chukwunwike N. S. Nwonu BURDEN OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON ADOLESCENTS’ QUALITY OF LIFE: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA Eseigbe P, Asuke S, Nwankwo CG, Ibbi IE, Chima AAG, Eseigbe EE EFFECT OF HEALTH EDUCATION ON THE KNOWLEDGE OF CERVICAL CANCER AND UPTAKE OF PAPANICOLAOU SMEAR TEST AMONG TEACHERS IN UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE NIGERIA AN INTERVENTIONAL STUDY   A.E. IJEZIE, O. E. JOHNSON, E. IJEZIE, Q.M. UMOREN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GLYCAEMIC CONTROL AND ORAL IMMUNOLOGIC PROTEINS Olatunde Ayodeji Olayanju, Mba Izuchukwu Nnachi, Akinmola Olukayode Oluwumi, Awah Nnaemeka Elvis, Ofagbor Ekitumi, Onyiye Okonkwo, Olasehinde Olanrewaju Ezekiel, Minichimso John-Okah, Fayeofori Abbiyesuku TRENDS IN EYE REMOVAL SURGERIES AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL OVER THREE DECADES B. A. Adewara, S. A. Badmus, B. O. Adegbehingbe, O. O. Awe, O. H. Onakpoya, A. O. Adeoye EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF THE RECIPIENTS OF THE FIRST DOSE OF THE FIRST PHASE OF COVID-19 ASTRAZENECA VACCINATION IN OYO STATE, SOUTH-WESTERN NIGERIA Muideen Babatunde Olatunji, Olaniyan Akintunde Babatunde, Sunday Thomas Sola, David Babalola Olarinloye, Mudasiru Olayinka Akanni, Saliu Ajedotun Shittu,  Zainab Hamzat, Adekunbi Mofoyeke Babatunde, Grace Funmilayo Patrick, Sunday Olakunle Olarewaju OCCUPATIONAL HAND DERMATITIS AMONGST CASSAVA PROCESSORS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA Olusola Olabisi Ayanlowo, Tochi Joy Okwor, Erere Otrofanowei DENTAL CARIES, TRAUMATIC DENTAL INJURIES AND GINGIVITIS AMONG STREET-CHILDREN IN KANO, NIGERIA Okolo C.C; Oredugba F.A;   Denloye O.O;  Adeyemo Y.I 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 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 is available on the homepage and on the monthly newsletter you receive from us. Everyone is encouraged to actively engage the website. This will improve the impact factor of the journal. We will upload abstracts of published articles on the website and archive of past articles for free download to registered users. BOOK OF ABSTRACTS FREE DOWNLOAD Tweet LinkedIn Blogspot Share Thank you. I look forward to receive your suggestions and feedbacks. Prof. G. E. Erhabor Editor-in-Chief West African Journal of Medicine

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AUGUST 2022 - WAJM LATEST ISSUE

 

From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief AUGUST  2022 NEWSLETTER It is a pleasure to present the Journal newsletter for August 2022.  WAJM VOLUME 39, NUMBER 7, JULY 2022 The printed copies of the July edition are available at the West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM) office at 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Medical Compound, Yaba, Lagos State. Complimentary copies have been sent to corresponding authors 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 WAJM VOLUME 39, NUMBER 8 AUGUST 2022 Listed below are the current issues - August 2022 Journal edition. The free abstract-text content of this edition can be accessed on PubMed Central amongst others. EDITORIAL NOTES Growth Hormone: Its Physiology, Plethora of Uses and Misuse S. Chinenye West Afr J Med. 2022 August; 39 (8): 775-776  PMID  36057798 ORIGINAL ARTICLES First Cases of Sars-cov-2 Reinfection Coinciding with the Covid-19 Second Wave, Benin City, Nigeria B.U. Okwara, I.I. Osaigbovo, E.O. Ogboghodo, F. Adio, E. Oduware, D.E. Obaseki, D. Asamah West Afr J Med. 2022 August; 39 (8): 777-780  PMID   36057812 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Fatal Spontaneous Subarachnoid Haemorrhage- A Report of Three Unusual Causes O.A. Badejo, M.T. Shokunbi West Afr J Med. 2022 August; 39 (8): 781-787 PMID  36057847 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Audit of Stroke Admissions in a Tertiary Hospital in South East Nigeria B.A. Ezeala-Adikaibe, U.H. Okafor, C.C. Okwara, E. Iwuozo, F. Ekochin, N. Mbadiwe, P. Chime, T. Okpara, T. Nnaji, M. Nwobodo, M. Ezeme West Afr J Med. 2022 August; 39 (8): 788-794  PMID  36057857 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Comparative Evaluation of Creatinine and Cystatin C Derived Glomerular Filtration Rate Methods in Hiv Patients on Therapy and Healthy Controls C.C. Nganwuchi, A.J. Onuegbu, M.J. Olisekodiaka, J.E. Okwara, U.K. Amah, O.C. Okamgba, S. A. Offiah West Afr J Med. 2022 August; 39 (8): 795-799  PMID  36057858 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Predictors of Satisfaction with Wound Care Services in an Outpatient Setting in Kano, Nigeria G.C. Michael, B.A. Grema, A.O. Ashimi, A.L. Olawumi, Z.A. Umar, Z. Mahmoud, S.A. Aji West Afr J Med. 2022 August; 39 (8): 800-807  PMID  36057862 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Marginal Traction Alopecia: Hair Care Practices, Severity Score and Trichoscopic Features in Lagos, Nigeria E.L Anaba, E.O. Akinkugbe, E. Otrofanowei, O. Adeife-Cole, O. Ayanlowo, I. Oaku, I. Akwara West Afr J Med. 2022 August; 39 (8): 808-815  PMID  36057972 ORIGINAL ARTICLE A Method of Conservative Management of Giant Omphalocele Useful in Preventing Rupture of Sac H.K. Odion-Obomhense, N.S. Awunor, U. Onyeaso West Afr J Med. 2022 August; 39 (8): 816-822  PMID  36057973 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Surgical Glove Perforation and Percutaneous Injury during Intermaxillary Fixation with 0.5 Mm Stainless Steel Wire T.E. Osodin, O.A. Akadiri, V.I. Akinmoladun, A.O. Fasola, A.A. Olaitan West Afr J Med. 2022 August; 39 (8): 823-828  PMID  36057974 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Keloids in Darkly Pigmented Skin: Clinical Pattern and Presentation at a Tertiary Health Facility, Southwest Nigeria A.G. Alo, A.O. Akinboro, A.A. Ajani, F.O. Olanrewaju, M.M. Oripelaye, O.A. Olasode West Afr J Med. 2022 August; 39 (8): 829-835  PMID  36057975 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Prevalence and Pattern of Alcoholic Beverage Consumption among Undergraduates in Remo, Ogun State, Southwest, Nigeria O.O. Sholeye, Z.T. Alimi, O.A. Jeminusi, A.A. Gbadebo, A. Akinpelu West Afr J Med. 2022 August; 39 (8): 836-843  PMID  36058005 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Cardiovascular Findings in Adult Patients with Sickle Cell Anaemia in Steady State seen in Calabar, Nigeria V.O. Ansa, M.A. Inyama, E.A. Mpama, V.M. Uhegbu, A. Otu, I. Ukpeh, D.S. Otu, C. Akpan, U. Njideoffor, C. Onwurah West Afr J Med. 2022 August; 39 (8): 844-851  PMID  36058006 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Cash Transfers may Increase the No-show Rate for Surgical Patients in Low-resource Settings: A Randomized Controlled Trial M.G. Shrime, E.A. Harter, B. Handforth, C.L. Phillips, W.C. Hendrika, M. Hamer, D. Alcorn, T. Bennette, E.F. Millimouno, J. Nieba, B.A. Oumar, K.M. Zogbe West Afr J Med. 2022 August; 39 (8): 852-858  PMID 36066508  CASE REPORT Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) Associated with Well-Differentiated Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Vulva: A Case Report R. Ibrahim, H.U. Farouk, A.I. Lawan, Y.M. Abdullahi West Afr J Med. 2022 August; 39 (8): 859-861  PMID   36062964 CASE REPORT  Isolated Hepatic Sarcoidosis: A Case Report and Literature Review S.C. Egboh, E. Ray-Offor, C.C. Obiorah West Afr J Med. 2022 August; 39 (8): 862-866  PMID  36062988 REVIEW ARTICLE Growth Hormone Deficiency: Navigating the Terrain of Diagnosis and Treatment in Sub-Saharan Africa I.J. Akinola, A.U. Solarin, R.K. Henry West Afr J Med. 2022 August; 39 (8): 867-873  PMID  36063029 REVIEW ARTICLE Neurobiological Underpinnings in Drug Addiction C.N.S. Nwonu, P.C. Nwonu and R.A. Ude West Afr J Med. 2022 August; 39 (8): 874-884  PMID  36063103 PROCESSING AND PUBLICATION FEES The 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 SEPTEMBER  2022 EDITION This 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 SEPTEMBER 2022 edition. ARTICLES MEDICAL AND DENTAL STUDENTS PERCEPTIONS OF THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT DURING ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY PLACEMENT AT OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY ILE-IFE, NIGERIA GO Omoniyi-Esan, N Naidoo, AO Fatusi ASSOCIATION BETWEEN PHYSICAL INACTIVITY AND METABOLIC SYNDROME IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA E. N. Adejumo, A.O Adejumo, N. L. Nwobi, C. J. Okafor, S. S. Enitan, S. Y. Lokpo FREQUENCY AND PATTERN OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN MAIDUGURI, NORTH-EASTERN NIGERIA Abubakar Yerima, Umar Hassan Usman, Hafisu Umar Faruk, Olufemi Adelowo SUBSTANCE USE AND TREATMENT OUTCOME AMONG PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV [PLWHIV] ACCESSING CARE AT CIDC 161 NAF HOSPITAL, MAKURDI, NIGERIA; IMPLICATION FOR INTERVENTION Godian C. Ezema, Elias C. Aniwada, Chika N. Onwasigwe TONSILLECTOMY; POST-OPERATIVE HEMORRHAGE REDUCTION STRATEGY IN JOS, NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA Daniel D. Kokong, Adeyi A. Adoga, Nuhu D. Ma’an, Ishaku Turaki, Chukwunonso J. Mbachi, Gabriel A. Ajogwu, Obadiah D. Damulak FACTORS INFLUENCING HEALTH-PROMOTING LIFESTYLE AMONG OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATES IN ILE IFE, NIGERIA Funmito O. Fehintola, Caleb A. Adegbenro, Macellina Y. Ijadunola, Samuel A. Olowookere, Alaba Oluwatoyin Adedoyin, Abdulazeez O. Okubadejo, Testimony Olajire, Olarenwaju Oladipupo LAPAROSCOPIC DISTAL PANCREATECTOMY FOR A LARGE MULTICYSTIC PANCREATIC TUMOUR IN ILE-IFE, NIGERIA: A CASE REPORT Adisa AO, Adesunkanmi AO UTILIZATION OF DIGITAL MEDIA FOR SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH INFORMATION AMONG IN-SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS IN BENIN CITY, NIGERIA J. C. NWAOGWUGWU, A. R. ISARA COVID-19 VACCINE HESITANCY IN A MEDICALLY CHALLENGED CONTEXT: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY OF DRIVERS, DANGERS AND CORRECTIVE MEASURES FOR VACCINE HESITANCY AND POTENTIAL PENALTIES FOR DECLINING VACCINATION AMONG ADULTS IN SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA Gabriel Uche Iloh, Miracle Erinma Chukwuonye ACUTE CHOLECYSTITIS AND DIVERTICULAR ABSCESS PATIENT WITH COVID-19 INFECTION Tobe Momah, Khusbuben Patel TOOTH LOSS: THE NIGERIAN EXPERIENCE- A NARRATIVE REVIEW O.O. Dosumu, C.A. Akinyamoju, E.O. Dosumu, O.O. Ogunsuji, J.T. Ogunrinde VITREOUS HEMORRHAGE; AETIOLOGY AND VISUAL OUTCOME OF VITRECTOMY IN A BLACK AFRICAN POPULATION ON Okonkwo, AO Hassan, Akanbi T, O Oderinlo, M Ekuoba Gyasi, I Oyekunle PRESENTATION AND MANAGEMENT OUTCOMES OF CHOLECYSTECTOMIES AT A DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN ABUJA, NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA Aghahowa ME, Onyegbutulem HC, Bassey OS, Esomonu SN, Ezike KN, Nwokorie RM, Ahmadu A PERCEPTION AND CONCERNS ABOUT THE USE OF GLOVES, FACEMASK, AND HIV DISCRIMINATORY ATTITUDE OF CHILDREN ATTENDING DENTAL CLINICS IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA NK Onyejaka, NM Chukwumah, EO Oziegbe, N Folaranmi, MO Folayan EFFECT OF HONEY ON COUGH SYMPTOMS IN CHILDREN WITH UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION: A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL Anibasa FO, Abuba T, Dankyau M 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 is available on the homepage and on the monthly newsletter you receive from us. Everyone is encouraged to actively engage the website. This will improve the impact factor of the journal. We will upload abstracts of published articles on the website and archive of past articles for free download to registered users. BOOK OF ABSTRACTS FREE DOWNLOAD Tweet LinkedIn Blogspot Share Thank you. I look forward to receive your suggestions and feedbacks. Prof. G. E. Erhabor Editor-in-Chief West African Journal of Medicine

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