From The Desk of The Editor-in-ChiefOCTOBER 2022 NEWSLETTER | Dear Colleagues, It is a pleasure to present the Journal
newsletter for October 2022. This edition of the journal is
particularly special because it coincides with the 46th West
African College of Physicians Annual General Scientific Meeting (AGSM) holding
in Ghana between 31st October to 2nd November, 2022 and the 27th Conference of
the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
(COP27), to be held in Egypt from 6th to 18th November, 2022. The West African College of Physicians is one
of the parent bodies of the West African Journal of Medicine. Featured in this
edition of WAJM is an editorial written by distinguished scholars and
Editors-in-Chief of reputable journals, which will also be published by about
three hundred journals in the world. The sole aim is to call the attention of
global leaders and stakeholders and to bring to fore front the impact of the climate
crisis and the associated consequences.
We will be presenting the editorial and the
articles in this edition for free download on the website as we commemorate these
events. | | LATEST ISSUE - WAJM VOL. 39. N0. 10, 2022 - Access Free!
WAJM VOLUME 39, NUMBER 10 OCTOBER 2022 Listed below are the current issues - 2022 Journal edition. The free abstract-text content of this edition can be accessed on PubMed Central amongst others. | | EDITORIAL ENGLISH COP27 Climate Change Conference: Urgent Action Needed for Africa and the World L. Atwoli, G. E. Erhabor, A. A. Gbakima, A. Haileamlak, J-M K. Ntumba, J. Kigera, L. Laybourn-Langton, B. Mash, J. Muhia, F. M. Mulaudzi, D. Ofori-Adjei, F. Okonofua, A. Rashidian, M. El-Adawy, S. Sidibé, A. Snouber, J. Tumwine, M. Sahar Yassien, P. Yonga, L. Zakhama, C. Zielinski West Afr J Med. 2022 October; 39 (10): 993-994 PMID 36259690 | EDITORIAL FRENCH COP27 Climate Change Conference: Urgent Action Needed for Africa and the World L. Atwoli, G. E. Erhabor, A. A. Gbakima, A. Haileamlak, J-M K. Ntumba, J. Kigera, L. Laybourn-Langton, B. Mash, J. Muhia, F. M. Mulaudzi, D. Ofori-Adjei, F. Okonofua, A. Rashidian, M. El-Adawy, S. Sidibé, A. Snouber, J. Tumwine, M. Sahar Yassien, P. Yonga, L. Zakhama, C. Zielinski West Afr J Med. 2022 October; 39 (10): 995-996 PMID 36259742 | | | | | | | | | | | | ORIGINAL ARTICLE An Epidemiological Analysis of the Recipients of the First Dose of the First Phase of COVID-19 Vaccination in Oyo State, South-Western Nigeria M.B. Olatunji, O.A. Babatunde, S.T. Sola, D.B. Olarinloye, M. O. Akanni, S. A. Shittu, Z. Hamzat, A. M. Babatunde, G. F. Patrick, S. O. Olarewaju West Afr J Med. 2022 October; 39 (10): 1032-1039 PMID 36260438 | | | | | | ORIGINAL ARTICLE Impact of Parity on Cardiac Structure and Function in Apparently Healthy Pregnant Nigerian Women H. Saidu, I. Y. Mohammed, N. A. Ishaq, S. A. Balarabe, J. Tukur, T. A. Adedeji, O. N. Makinde,R. A. Adebayo, H. Umar, S. A. Isezuo, K. M. Karaye West Afr J Med. 2022 October; 39 (10): 1057-1061 PMID 36260810 | | | | | | | | ORIGINAL ARTICLE Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B, and C Viruses and HIV Infections among Antenatal Women in a Secondary Health Facility in Lagos, Nigeria A. O. Ugwu, C. C. Makwe, A. A. Oluwole, K. S. Okunade, C. C. Odo, C. D. Ezeoke, O. Ogunfolaji, O. O. Abiloye, A. Egba, E. O. Ugwu, N. K. Ani-Ugwu, M. Hamji, U. C. Ifezue, A. O. Ajose, I. B. Azuka, G. S. Akinmola West Afr J Med. 2022 October; 39 (10): 1084-1088 PMID 36260916 | | | | | | | | 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 | NOVEMBER 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 NOVEMBER 2022 edition. | | | ARTICLES THE IMPACT OF CO-MORBIDITIES ON THE PATTERN OF BLOOD PRESSURE CONTROL IN ELDERLY HYPERTENSIVES IN NIGERIA Ugwu, Collins N, Christian I. Okafor, Emmanuel, C. Ejim, Godsent C. Isiguzo, Ngozi I. Ugwu, Ndudi Obeka, Ik | | | | | | PREVALENCE OF HYPONATREMIA IN ACUTE STROKE PATIENTS IN ABAKALIKI NIGERIA Chukwuemeka O EZE, Olaronke AFOLABI, Uma KALU | SHORT TERM VISUAL AND REFRACTIVE OUTCOME FOLLOWING SURGICAL INTERVENTION FOR POSTERIOR CAPSULE OPACIFICATION (PCO) IN CHILDREN IN A TERTIARY EYE HOSPITAL Sazzad QI, Hossain M, Alimi H, Khatun M, Chowdhury MR, Toufique S, Naznin SM | CHALLENGES OF CASE MANAGEMENT OF COVID-19 IN UNIVERSITY OF UYO TEACHING HOSPITAL: A ONE YEAR EXPERIENCE Oloyede IP, Onukak A, Motilewa OP, Ekuma A, Udoette S, Eyo C, Abudu E, Umoh VA, Bassey E, Peters E | IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL STUDY AND CLINICOPATHOLOGIC CORRELATION OF COX-2 AND HER-2 EXPRESSION IN COLORECTAL CARCINOMA: A 5-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE STUDY Lateef Adebisi Odukoya, Kabir Bolarinwa Badmos, Galina Khramtsova, Luqman Adedotun Adebayo, Olufunmilayo I. Olopade, Fatimah Biade Abdulkareem | AWARENESS AND ADHERENCE TO COVID-19 PREVENTIVE MEASURES AMONG ORAL HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN NIGERIA Enone Lillian Lami, Afolabi Oyapero, John Oluwatosin Makanjuola, Rasheedat Oluwakemi Ojikutu | FUNGAL NAIL INFECTIONS AMONGST CASSAVA FARMERS AND PROCESSORS IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA Ayanlowo Olusola O, Oladele Rita O | PREFERENCES, UTILIZATION AND FACTORS AFFECTING USE OF PREFERRED CONTRACEPTIVES AMONG WOMEN ATTENDING PRIMARY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES IN DELTA STATE, SOUTHERN NIGERIA Dorcas Tom Obong, Nyemike Simeon Awunor, Patrick Gold Oyibo | 10-YEAR RISK OF DEVELOPING TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS – A SURVEY OF RURAL COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA Akolade O. Idowu, Oluwaseyitan A. Adesegun, Akinpelu Akintunde, Boladale A. Alalade, Bamikole T. Osibowale, Oluwaseyi I. Odelola, John O. Ogunkoya, Adeyinka A. Idowu, Ademidun O. Ayoade, Olutomiwa A. Omokore, Onome T. Imishue | AN EVALUATION OF RENAL CARE RECEIVED BY HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) PATIENTS ADMITTED IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN SIERRA LEONE Joshua Coker; Abdou Niang; Ibrahim Turay; Sulaiman Lakoh; Victor Conteh; James B.W. Russell | | ASSESSMENT OF MTR rs1805087 SNP AS POSSIBLE MODIFIER OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE SEVERITY IN A NIGERIAN POPULATION V.O. Osunkalu, A.A. Ogbenna, N.O. Davies, F.O. Olowoselu, O.E. Aiyelokun, O.J. Akinsola, I.A. Taiwo | PHENOTYPIC CHARACTERISATION OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS ISOLATED FROM PATIENTS IN HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS IN ZARIA METROPOLIS, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA I.A. Joshua, F. J. Giwa, J.K.P. Kwaga, J. Kabir, O.A. Owolodun, G.A. Umaru, A.G. Habib | QUEST TO IMPROVE MANAGEMENT OF PROSTATE CANCER IN WEST-AFRICA: DEVELOPMENT OF A CLINICAL AUDIT TOOL Samuel Omoregie OSAGHAE | ADVERT Advertise your brand, products and events (conferences, exhibitions and workshops) in our esteemed journal and reach out to healthcare professionals and institutions worldwide. 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