LATEST ISSUE - WEST AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE - APRIL 2023

 

From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief APRIL 2023 NEWSLETTER Dear Colleague, It is my pleasure to present the Journal newsletter for April 2023. I would like to appreciate the authors, reviewers, and the two colleges (West African College of Physicians and West African College of Surgeons) for their continuous support. For a few months now we have commenced Open access. Open access is a great way to increase visibility and access to your published articles. It allows readers to access your work and is beneficial for readers, especially in the West African Sub-region and globally. You can access and download articles from the journal website.  WAJM VOLUME 40, NUMBER 3, MARCH  2023 The printed copies of this 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 the corresponding authors by courier service. Authors and those interested in copies of this edition can request it at the journal office or send an email to the Editor-in-Chief through wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com LATEST ISSUE - WAJM VOL. 40. N0. 4, 2023  WAJM VOLUME 40, NUMBER 4 APRIL 2023 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. EDITORIAL  The Double Burden of Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases G. E. Erhabor West Afr J Med April 2023; 40(4):353-354 PMID: 37115701 EDITORIAL  The Resurging Outbreaks of Yellow Fever Infection T. O. Olajubu, G. E. Erhabor West Afr J Med April 2023; 40(4):354-355 PMID: 37115702 ORIGINAL ARTICLE An Evaluation of Platelet Factor 4, Beta-Thromboglobulin and Mean Platelet Volume in the Assessment of Thrombotic Risks in Subjects with Diabetic Mellitus Subjects at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria A. O. Dada, O. A. Dada, A. A. Akinbami, A. R. Bamiro, I. E. Uche, O. I. Adeyemi, O. A. Kareem, O. B. Okunowo, M. R. Dosu West Afr J Med April 2023; 40(4):357-361 PMID: 37115730 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Assessment of Drug History Information in Referral Letters to the Antiretroviral Therapy Outpatient Specialist Clinic of a Federal Teaching Hospital in Ilorin O. A. Agede, M.O Bojuwoye, J. A. Ogunmodede West Afr J Med April 2023; 40(4):362-366 PMID: 37115812 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Assessment of Healthcare-Seeking Behaviour and Self-Medication among Adult Patients with Gastrointestinal Symptoms at a Rural Clinic in the Niger Delta of Nigeria N. P. Dienye, C. Imarhiagbe, A. I. Dan-Jumbo, P. O. Dienye, S. Uriah, N. O. Nnadi, C. O. Akinla West Afr J Med April 2023; 40(4):367-374 PMID: 37119128 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Effect of an Antidepressant on Medication Adherence among Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Depression Accessing Care in GOPC of FETHI O. E. Gabriel-Alayode, S. L. Omotola, O. T. Elegbede, O. A. Ajetunmobi, S. M. Agboola, A. K. Jimoh, A. O. Elegbede West Afr J Med April 2023; 40(4):375-381 PMID: 37119129 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Evaluation of Homocysteine Status and its Correlation with Disease Severity in Individuals with Sickle Cell Anaemia in Steady State N. I. Ugwu, P. O. Manafa, S. E. Agina, C. E. Onah, E. C. Okocha West Afr J Med April 2023; 40(4):382-388 PMID: 37119131 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Knowledge, Attitude and Practice in the Prevention of Nosocomial Infections among the Hospital Staff of a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital E. F. Mbon, O. V. Chimezie, O. Ehioghae, O. A. Adesegun, B. E. Fikayo West Afr J Med April 2023; 40(4):389-396 PMID: 37119132 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Psychometric Properties of the Modified Family Affluence Scale (FAS II) among Adolescents in Nigeria: A Preliminary Report                                                               F. I. Eleazu, B. E. Edet, E. A. Essien, C. J. Okafor, A. C. Okoro, O. Udofia West Afr J Med April 2023; 40(4):397-403 PMID: 37119133 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Relationship between Periodontal Disease, Dental Caries and the Risk Indicators for Cardiovascular Disease in Lagos, Nigeria A. Oyapero, L. L. Enone, R. Moronkola, R. O. Ojikutu West Afr J Med April 2023; 40(4):404-413 PMID: 37119144 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Bone Mineral Density and Vitamin D Status in Nigerians: The Impact of HIV E. E. Abene, Z. M. Gimba, H. Rawizza, G. Odoh, G. A. Amusa, D. Y. Chundusu, L. C. Imoh, E. I. Agaba, S. A. Sagay West Afr J Med April 2023; 40(4):414-420 PMID: 37120756 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Vascular Access in Hemodialysis: Peculiarities in a Low-Income Setting, Pattern, Prevalence and Relationship with Intra-dialysis Events and Dialysis Dose P. K. Uduagbamen, M. Sanusi, F. O. Soyinka, O. B. Udom, A. F. Ogunlade, O. A. Omokore, C. C. Emmanuel West Afr J Med April 2023; 40(4):421-427 PMID: 37120761 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Yellow Fever Disease: Pattern of Presentation of Patients in Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria A. Q. Aigbokhaode, N. L. Orhue, A. O. Ojimba, F. C. Ugoeze, C. E. Origbo, D. Caleb, S. I. Ezemenahi, N. P. Ekhator, U. Mkpuma, J. I. Okereke, V. A. Osiatuma, E. O. Ezunu West Afr J Med April 2023; 40(4):428-434 PMID: 37120797 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Outcome of Patients with Common Endocrine Diseases Who Had COVID-19 in two Centers in Lagos, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study O. Oluwole, W. Fashola, O. B. Olopade, I. A. Odeniyi, O. A. Fasanmade West Afr J Med April 2023; 40(4):435-437 PMID: 37120804 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Gender Differences in Clinical Characteristics and Lifestyle Behaviours of Overweight and Obese Adolescents N. J. Iduoriyekemwen, M. T. Abiodun, W. E. Sadoh, A. N. Onyiriuka West Afr J Med April 2023; 40(4):438-444 PMID: 37120817 ORIGINAL ARTICLE A Review of Scrotal Ultrasonography in Uyo, Nigeria N. N. Nwafor, I. P. Eyo, O. D. Ogholoh, C. C. Nwafor West Afr J Med April 2023; 40(4):445-451 PMID: 37120818 CASE REPORTS  Premature Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: A Case of Myocardial Infarction Seven Years after Bentall Procedure in a Nigerian Man B. T. Osibowale, O. S. Ogah, A. A. Adebiyi, V. A. Obasuyi, K. T. Adeleke, O. O. Oresegun, A. Aje, A. M. Adeoye   West Afr J Med April 2023; 40(4):452-455k  PMID: 37120819 PROCESSING AND PUBLICATION FEES The Journal has reviewed its processing and the publication charges in line with the current exchange rate approved by the college and this is applicable to the journal. From January 1st 2023, all transactions will be based on the new exchange rate of N750 to $1.00. 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. Processing Fee: $60.00 - Naira Equivalent is #45,000.00 Publication Fee: $150.00 - Naira Equivalent is #112,500.00 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  MAY 2023 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 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 MAY 2023 edition. ARTICLES COVID-19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE: A PRIMARY CARE EXPERIENCE IN NORTHWEST NIGERIA                 Bukar Alhaji Grema, Salihu Tanko Tanimu, Godpower Chinedu Michael, Ibrahim Aliyu, Sani Ali Aji, Idris Usman Takai, Abubakar Idris Sulaiman SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HEALTH-SEEKING BEHAVIOUR AND CLINICAL OUTCOMES AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING HEALTH INSURANCE FACILITY OF A TEACHING HOSPITAL IN SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA                                                                             SOLOMON Olusoji Abidemi, SOLOMON Oluremi Olayinka, AKINOLA Yetunde Olusola, OLUSOLA Abiodun Emmanuel, IBIRONGBE Demilade Olusola COMPARING THE NIGERIA NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME ACT, 2004 AND THE NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE AUTHORITY ACT, 2022 – WHAT IS NEW AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR THE HEALTH SYSTEM Tope Michael Ipinnimo, Ayodeji Andrew Omotoso, Tolulope Ayodeji Bamidele, Taofeeq Adedayo Sanni, Demilade Olusola Ibirongbe, Motunrayo Temidayo Ipinnimo, Oluwafunmilayo Oluwadamilola Ibikunle FACTORS WHICH INFLUENCE POSTGRADUATE CAREER CHOICE AMONG FINAL-YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS Emmanuel E. Akpo PREVALENCE OF MENTAL ILL-HEALTH AMONG VISUALLY IMPAIRED PATIENTS IN A TERTIARY INSTITUTION IN SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA Susannah Temitope Adepoju, Joshua Owoeye, Yinka Ologunsua, Olukayode Abayomi A FATAL CASE OF A HUGE BRAIN ABSCESS MISDIAGNOSED AS MIGRAINE HEADACHE IN AN 18YEAR OLD WOMAN Opeyemi Christopher Muyiwa, Akinlade Folasade Titilayo FREQUENCY AND PATTERN OF SHOULDER PAIN SYNDROME IN A NIGERIAN TERTIARY HOSPITAL                                                                                                                                     G. J Odunlami, H. O.O Adelowo, G. E Erhabor, J Hakeem Olaosebikan HIV KNOWLEDGE AND SCREENING PRACTICES AMONG IN-SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS IN A SEMI-URBAN COMMUNITY OF OSUN STATE, SOUTHWEST NIGERIA   Ajibola Idowu, Oluwatomisin Victoria Ajeleti, Perpetual Ekene Christopher, Odunayo Victoria Fajembimo, Ayomide Joshua Owolabi USEFULNESS OF SERUM PEPSINOGEN I AS A BIOMARKER IN EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF AETIOLOGY OF DYSPEPSIA Osundina MA, Akere A, Akande KO, Oke TO, Otegbayo JA, Aje AO, Ola SO TOTAL SALIVARY ANTIOXIDANT AND SERUM ANTIOXIDANT LEVELS IN RECURRENT APHTHOUS STOMATITIS:  A CASE CONTROL STUDY     Oluwadaisi A.M, Owotade F.J, Oyetola E.O, Olawuni I. J, Aborisade A.O RISK FACTORS AND PATTERN OF LOWER LIMB DEEP VENOUS THROMBOSIS IN GOMBE, NORTH-EASTERN NIGERIA                                                                                                                Saleh Yuguda, Ahmed Iya Girei, Kasim Mohammed Pindiga, Rufai Abdu Dachi, Aminu Umar Usman, Aisha Mohammed Umar, Okologo Tega, Abubakar Saidu KNOWLEDGE AND COMPLIANCE WITH MALARIA NATIONAL TREATMENT GUIDELINES AMONG PRIMARY HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN A RURAL AREA IN NORTHERN NIGERIA  Oyefabi A, Awaje M, Usman NO, Sunday J, Kure S, Hammad S THROMBOTIC RISK ASSESSMENT IN PATIENTS WITH LYMPHOID NEOPLASM SEEN AT THE NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, NNEWI, ANAMBRA STATE     Chilaka Ugochi, Nwogoh Benedict, Chilaka Kingsley, Ajuba Clara, Egbunike Geoffery, Ehirim Chinedu DERMOSCOPIC FEATURES SEEN IN TINEA CAPITIS, TINEA CORPORIS AND TINEA  CRURIS Zainab Ibrahim Babba, MY Shehu, B.A Ukonu, PU. Ibekwe PRENATAL SCREENING FOR DOWN SYNDROME: HOW ACCEPTABLE IS IT AMONG PREGNANT NIGERIAN WOMEN J.A. Akinmoladun, E.J. Enabudoso, O.O. Bello 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. 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LATEST ISSUE - WEST AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE

 

From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief MARCH 2023 NEWSLETTER Dear Colleague, It is my pleasure to present the Journal newsletter for March 2023. I would like to appreciate the authors, reviewers, and the two colleges (West African College of Physicians and West African College of Surgeons) for their continuous support. For a few months now we have commenced Open access. Open access is a great way to increase visibility and access to your published articles. It allows readers to access your work and is beneficial for readers, especially in the West African Sub-region and globally. You can access and download articles from the journal website.  WAJM VOLUME 40, NUMBER 2, FEBRUARY  2023 The printed copies of this 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 the corresponding authors by courier service. Authors and those interested in copies of this edition can request it at the journal office or send an email to the Editor-in-Chief via wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com LATEST ISSUE - WAJM VOL. 40. N0. 3, 2023  WAJM VOLUME 40, NUMBER 3 MARCH 2023 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. EDITORIAL  Newborn Screening for Sickle Cell Disease G. E. Erhabor West Afr J Med 2023; 40(3):237-238 PMID:  37011409 EDITORIAL  World Hearing Day – Impaired Hearing and Noise Culture T.S. Ibekwe, S.O. Ayodele, Y.B. Amusa, G. E. Erhabor West Afr J Med 2023; 40(3):238-240 PMID:  37011412 ORIGINAL ARTICLE A Clinico-Pathological Study of Vulvo-Vaginal Disease at a Nigerian Tertiary Health Facility I. Emmanuel, P. O. Akpa, D. Yakubu, E. N. Yakubu, B. S. Otene, B. C. Dallang, B. K. Adedeji, B. W. Audu, T. N. Fadok, C. Amaike, A. N. Manasseh, B. M. Mandong West Afr J Med 2023; 40(3):241-246 PMID: 37017190 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Abnormalities of Kidney Function in Acute Malarial and non-Malarial Infections O. Efuntoye, S. Ajayi, Y. Raji, B. L. Salako, A. Arije, S. Kadiri West Afr J Med 2023; 40(3):247-253 PMID: 37017236 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Accuracy of Whole Blood Cardiac Troponin I in the Diagnosis of Childhood Heart Failure at the University College Hospital, Ibadan A. Hamza, S. I. Omokhodion West Afr J Med 2023; 40(3):254-261 PMID: 37017302 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Clients’ Perception of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Services received before and during the COVID-19 Outbreak in Nigeria’s Epicenter M. Balogun, T. Olubodun, O. Ubani, V. Yesufu, A. Sekoni, F. Ogunsola West Afr J Med 2023; 40(3):262-268 PMID: 37017366 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Decisional Conflict amongst Women Undergoing Caesarean Section in Health Facilities in Ibadan, Nigeria A. I. Anih, O. O. Ogunbode, A. O. Okedare West Afr J Med 2023; 40(3):269-276 PMID: 37017420 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Evaluation of Primary School Health Environment in Ido/Osi Local Government Area, Ekiti State, Nigeria E. O. Adeyemi, O. S. Olatunya, O. B. Bolaji, O. A. Lawal, W. A. Ajetunmobi, A. O. Adaje, C. E. Onyema, P. N. Omefe, O. Fayemi, S. O. Ajigbotosho, J. C. Okolugbo West Afr J Med 2023; 40(3):277-283 PMID: 37017477 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Socioeconomic Parameters and Well Being of Sickle Cell Anaemic Patients in Southwestern Nigeria T. A. Obembe, O. O. Akinyemi, O. A. Adeyanju, T. Ilori, I. E. Okunade West Afr J Med 2023; 40(3):284-291 PMID: 37017604 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Utilization of Paediatric Health Services at the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Nigeria B. U. Ezeonwu, C. O. Okike, K. A. Adeniran, E. E. Omoyibo, E. Onyeka-Okite, H. I. Opara, U. C. Ajanwenyi Joseph, O. M. Uwadia, A. A. Okolo West Afr J Med 2023; 40(3):292-297 PMID: 37017690 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Acceptability of Newborn Screening for Sickle Cell Disease among Post-Partum Mothers in Abakaliki, South East Nigeria. O. C. Nnachi, A. A. Umeokonkwo, H. C. Okoye, A. N. Ekwe, C. O. Akpa, A. E. Okoye West Afr J Med 2023; 40(3):298-304 PMID: 37017939 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Effect of Frequency of Antenatal Care Contacts on Maternal and Fetal Outcome in Low-Risk Pregnancies at Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe, Nigeria A. B. Rabiu, A. U. El-Nafaty, B. Bako, M. D. Yahaya West Afr J Med 2023; 40(3):305-311 PMID: 37018012 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Missed Opportunity for Routine Childhood Vaccination in Urban and Rural Areas of Edo State, Nigeria: A Comparative Study V. O. Omuemu, E. O. Ogboghodo, J. Erhunmwunsee West Afr J Med 2023; 40(3):312-320 PMID: 37018066 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Pattern of Abdominal Trauma and Treatment Outcome in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital E. Ray-Offor, V. Enebeli, S. E. B. Ibeanusi West Afr J Med 2023; 40(3):321-328 PMID: 37018135 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Vision-Related Quality of Life after Cataract Surgery in West Africa I. Signes-Soler, J. Javaloy, R. Montés-Micó, G. Muñoz, R. Montalbán, A. Hernández, C. Albarrán-Diego West Afr J Med 2023; 40(3):329-335 PMID: 37018220 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Barriers and Facilitators of Isoniazid Preventive Therapy Implementation among People Living with HIV in Nigeria: A Scoping Review of the Literature V. A. Adepoju, A. Adelekan, O. E. Adepoju, O. I. Onyezue, W. Imoyera, A. Nkeiruka, A. B. Olofinbiyi West Afr J Med 2023; 40(3):336-344 PMID: 37018383 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Tape Rule Measurement of Foot Length as Proxy for Vernier Digital Calliper in Estimating Gestational Age among Nigerian Neonates O. Kuponiyi, T. Ogunlesi, A. Adekanmbi, O. Akodu, M. Olowonyo West Afr J Med 2023; 40(3):345-350 PMID: 37018432 PROCESSING AND PUBLICATION FEES The Journal has reviewed its processing and the publication charges in line with the current exchange rate approved by the college and this is applicable to the journal. From January 1st 2023, all transactions will be based on the new exchange rate of N750 to $1.00. 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. Processing Fee: $60.00 - Naira Equivalent is #45,000.00 Publication Fee: $150.00 - Naira Equivalent is #112,500.00 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 APRIL 2023 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 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 APRIL 2023 edition. ARTICLES EFFECT OF ANTIDEPRESANT ON MEDICATION ADHERENCE AMONG TYPE 2 DIABETIC PATIENTS WITH DEPRESSION ACCESSING CARE IN GOPC OF FETHI      Gabriel-Alayode OE, Omotola SL, Elegbede OT, Ajetunmobi OA, Agboola SM, Jimoh AK,  Elegbede AO PREMATURE ATHEROSCLEROTIC CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE: A CASE OF MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION SEVEN YEARS AFTER BENTALL PROCEDURE IN A NIGERIAN MAN                              Osibowale BT, Ogah OS, Adebiyi AA, Obasuyi VA, Adeleke KT, Oresegun OO, Aje A, Adeoye AM RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERIODONTAL DISEASE, DENTAL CARIES AND THE RISK INDICATORS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE IN LAGOS, NIGERIA                  Oyapero Afolabi, Enone Lillian Lami, Moronkola Ramon, Ojikutu Rasheedat Oluwakemi KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE IN THE PREVENTION OF NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS AMONG THE HOSPITAL STAFF OF A NIGERIAN TERTIARY HOSPITAL    Ekomobong Friday Mbon, Okebalama Victor Chimezie, Osaze Ehioghae, Oluwaseyitan Andrew Adesegun, Bamidele Emmanuel Fikayo PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF THE MODIFIED FAMILY AFFLUENCE SCALE (FAS II) AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN NIGERIA: A PRELIMINARY REPORT                      Franklin Ifeanyi Eleazu, Bassey Eyo Edet, Emmanuel Aniekan Essien, Chidi John Okafor, Anya Chiemeka Okoro, Owoidoho Udofia VASCULAR ACCESS IN HEMODIALYSIS PECULIARITIES IN A LOW-INCOME SETTING, PATTERN, PREVALENCE AND RELATIONSHIP WITH INTRADIALYTIC EVENTS AND DIALYSIS DOSE                        Peter Kehinde Uduagbamen, Michael Sanusi, Folashade Olubunmi Soyinka FO, Olumide Baz Udom, Akinwale F. Ogunlade, Oluwatomiwa A. Omokore, Christian Chibuike Emmanuel BONE MINERAL DENSITY AND VITAMIN D STATUS IN NIGERIANS: THE IMPACT OF HIV  Esala E. Abene, Zumnan M. Gimba, Holly Rawizza, Gabriel Odoh, Ganiyu A. Amusa, Daniel Y. Chundusu, Lucius C. Imoh, Emmanuel I. Agaba, Solomon A. Sagay ASSESSMENT OF DRUG HISTORY INFORMATION IN REFERRAL LETTERS TO THE ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY OUTPATIENT SPECIALIST CLINIC OF A FEDERAL TEACHING HOSPITAL IN ILORIN O. A Agede, M.O Bojuwoye, J.A Ogunmodede A REVIEW OF SCROTAL ULTRASONOGRAPHY IN UYO, NIGERIA Nwafor Nkem Nnenna, Eyo Itoro Paul, Ogholoh Oghenetejiri Denise, Nwafor Chukwuemeka Charles AN EVALUATION OF PLATELET FACTOR 4, BETA-THROMBOGLOBULIN AND MEAN PLATELET VOLUME IN THE ASSESSMENT OF THROMBOTIC RISKS IN SUBJECTS WITH DIABETIC MELLITUS SUBJECTS AT LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, IKEJA, LAGOS, NIGERIA                             Dada O. Akinola, Dada O. Adeyemi, Akinbami A. Akinsegun, Bamiro .A.Rafatu, Uche. I. Ebele, Adeyemi. O. Ibukun, Kareem. O.Abdulateef, Okunowo O.Bolanle, Dosu .M.Rihanna EVALUATION OF HOMOCYSTEINE STATUS AND ITS CORRELATION WITH DISEASE SEVERITY IN INDIVIDUALS WITH SICKLE CELL ANAEMIA IN STEADY STATE                       Ngozi Immaculata UGWU, Patrick Onochie MANAFA, Stephen Ejike AGINA, Christian Ejike ONAH, Emmanuel Chide OKOCHA ASSESSMENT OF HEALTHCARE-SEEKING BEHAVIOUR AND SELF-MEDICATION AMONG ADULT PATIENTS WITH GASTROINTESTINAL SYMPTOMS AT A RURAL CLINIC IN THE NIGER DELTA OF NIGERIA  Dienye NP, Imarhiagbe C, Dan-Jumbo A I, Dienye PO, Uriah S, Nnadi NO, Akinla C YELLOW FEVER DISEASE: PATTERN OF PRESENTATION OF PATIENTS IN FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, ASABA, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA                                     Aigbokhaode AQ, Orhue NL, Ojimba AO, Ugoeze FC, Origbo CE, Caleb D, Ezemenahi SI, Ekhator NP, Mkpuma U, Okereke JI, Osiatuma VA, Ezunu EO OUTCOME OF PATIENTS WITH COMMON ENDOCRINE DISEASES WHO HAD COVID-19 IN TWO CENTERS IN LAGOS, NIGERIA A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY    Oluwole O, Fashola W, Olopade OB, Odeniyi IA, Fasanmade OA, Oluwapelumi Oluwole              GENDER DIFFERENCES IN CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND LIFESTYLE BEHAVIOURS OF OVERWEIGHT AND OBESE ADOLESCENTS                             Iduoriyekemwen N J, Abiodun M T, Sadoh W E, Onyiriuka A N 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. BOOK OF ABSTRACTS FREE DOWNLOAD Tweet LinkedIn Blogspot Share 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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