WEST AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE- LATEST ISSUE: JUNE 2023

 

From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief JUNE 2023 NEWSLETTER Dear Colleagues, It is my pleasure to present the Journal newsletter for JUNE 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 5, MAY 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. 6, 2023  WAJM VOLUME 40, NUMBER 6 JUNE 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  Diagnosis of Invasive Aspergillus Infections, Challenges of Neurocritical Care and Increased Risk of Hearing Loss in Diabetic Patients G. E. Erhabor West Afr J Med. 2023 June; 40 (6): 571-572 PMID: 37384540 EDITORIAL  Malaria: Burden and Challenges of Eradication I. S. Bello, A. A. Ahmed West Afr J Med. 2023 June; 40 (6): 572-574 PMID: 37384559 ORIGINAL ARTICLE An Evaluation of the Knowledge and Utilization of the Essential Medicines List among Health Professionals in Six Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria S. A. Ayinbuomwan, A. O. Opadeyi, J. O. Ohaju-Obodo, P. E. Akhideno, S. O. Oghuvwu, P. O. Nwani, B. O. James, A. O. Isah West Afr J Med. 2023 June; 40 (6): 575-580 PMID: 37384589 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Socio-economic and Lifestyle Determinants of Functional Capacity of the Senior Attendees of an Outpatient Clinic in Northern Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study A. L. Olawumi, B. A. Grema, A. K. Suleiman, G. C. Michael, Z. A. Umar, F. M. Damagum, A. I. Haruna, Z. Abdulkadir, A. Kwaku West Afr J Med. 2023 June; 40 (6): 581-589 PMID: 37384609 / ORIGINAL ARTICLE Hormonal Profile of Women Attending Fertility Clinic in Zaria, North-west, Nigeria I. A. Isah, A. A. Akande, I. S. Aliyu, A. G. Adesuyin West Afr J Med. 2023 June; 40 (6): 590-593 PMID: 37385222 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Determinants of Choice of Facility-Based Delivery among Mothers in Kwara State, Nigeria M. A. Ijaiya, M. J. Saka, S. A. Aderibigbe, H. O. Raji, A.S. Adeniran, Z. B. Ijaiya, H. A. Ameen, M. M. B.Uthman, B. Kayode, I. Abdulraheem, O. A. Bolarinwa, R. Saidu West Afr J Med. 2023 June; 40 (6): 594-600 PMID: 37385250 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Family Circle and Willingness to Subscribe to Community-based Health Insurance (CBHI) for the Elderly in a Rural Community in South-South Nigeria F. Archibong, U. E. Asibong, A. E. Ayuk, A. Atangwho, S. S. Uriah West Afr J Med. 2023 June; 40 (6): 601-606 PMID: 37385292 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Determinants of Choice of Specialty by Resident Doctors: A Multi-Center Based Study in South-West Nigeria O. O. Ojewuyi, O. A. Kolawole, A. R. Ojewuyi, A. K. Alao West Afr J Med. 2023 June; 40 (6): 607-612 PMID 37385590 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Invasive Aspergillosis among Haematological Malignancy Patients in Ghana: A Pilot Study on Prevalence and Antifungal Prophylaxis at the National Referral Hospital B. K. Ocansey, B. Otoo, H. Gbadamosi, J. A. Opintan, Y. Dei-Adomakoh, C. Kosmidis, D. W. Denning West Afr J Med. 2023 June; 40 (6): 613-618 PMID 37390225 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma in Childhood: Evidence of a Malfunctioning Oncology Ecosystem: A Case Series from a Low Resource Setting U. O. Fakile, A.M. Akinsete, A. O. Joseph, T. O. Fashola, T. A. Oladipo, A. Akinsulie West Afr J Med. 2023 June; 40 (6): 619-622 PMID: 37390296 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Pure Tone Audiometry and Otoacoustic Emission Evaluation of Hearing Loss in Diabetic Patients in a Selected Urban Population of South-West Nigeria S. K. Aremu, G. O. Ajani, S. A. Atolani, O. B. Fawole West Afr J Med. 2023 June; 40 (6): 623-629 PMID: 37390316 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Neurocritical Care in Nigeria M. A. Komolafe, A. O. Idowu, M. E. Peter, H. W. Oyinlola, A. A. Sanusi, S. A. Balogun, S. O. Olateju, A. A. Adebowale, M. B. Fawale, E. O. Komolafe West Afr J Med. 2023 June; 40 (6): 630-633 PMID: 37390330 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Clinical Profile and Determinants of Loss to Follow-Up in Patients Enrolled in an Urban Antiretroviral Treatment Programme in Northwestern Nigeria H. M. Liman, S. H.Tambuwal, A. Abbas, K. J. Awosan, C. E. Udegbunam West Afr J Med. 2023 June; 40 (6): 634-639 PMID: 37390349 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Assessing the Burden of Kidney Disease among Type 2 Diabetic Subjects Attending a Semi-Urban Tertiary Health Facility in South-West Nigeria R. T. Ikem, A. T. Lawal-Bello, D. O. Soyoye, A. N. Fasanu, B. A. Kolawole West Afr J Med. 2023 June; 40 (6): 640-645 PMID: 37390451 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Assessment of Perceived and Objective Quality of Care Received by Insured versus Uninsured Adult Patients Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria O. C. Ekwueme, L. A. Moses, O. G. Ogunfowokan West Afr J Med. 2023 June; 40 (6): 646-653 PMID: 37390477 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Intimate Partner Violence and Risk Factors among Women during the COVID-19 Movement Restriction in Nigeria: An Online Survey O.C. Ezechi, G.A. Ohihoin, D.A. Oladele, T.A. Bamidele, T. A. Gbajabiamila, A.O. Salako, Z.A. Musa, E. Ohihoin, O.O. Odubela, C. V. Gab-Okafor, P. M. Ezeobi, A. N. David, N. N. Odunukwe, B. L. Salako West Afr J Med. 2023 June; 40 (6): 654-662 PMID: 37390493 CASE REPORTS  Penile Fracture following Penile Manipulation during Nocturnal Penile Tumescence – A Case Report T. O. Adeleke, A. O. Durodola, M. O. Oyelami, I. A. Okunade, S. I. Oloruntoba West Afr J Med. 2023 June; 40 (6): 663-665 PMID: 37390503 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  JULY 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 JULY 2023 edition. PREVALENCE OF COMPLETE EDENTULISM IN ADULTS AND OLDER NIGERIAN POPULATION                              Adenuga-Taiwo OA, Otoh EC, Onigbinde OO, Taiwo OO, Adeleke OA, Majekodunmi JO QUALITY OF LIFE ASSESSMENT SCALES IN VITILIGO: A COMPARATIVE STUDY IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN BENIN CITY, NIGERIA                                                                         Ogunbor O. Excel, Madubuko R, Cynthia HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE ATTENDING TWO OUTPATIENT CLINICS IN JOS, NIGERIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL DESCRIPTIVE STUDY                                                                                    Audu Christopher Abimiku, Simon Lambo Pitmang, Patricia Agaba PREVALENCE OF POST COVID-19 VACCINATION SIDE EFFECTS AMONGST CORP MEMBERS IN AN NYSC ORIENTATION CAMP IN NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA              Kosisochukwu Elijah Udeogu, Philemon Barnabas Kuza, Yunusa Yusuf Hauwa, Nasiru Shehu, Samuel Akpan William, Abawa Masud Usman DIPHTHERIA IN TWO NIGERIAN HOSPITALS: WHAT IS NEW AND CONTROL IMPLICATIONS                                     Oyedeji Olusola Adetunji, Olagunju Funso , Ayinde Joseph Babafunso, Osundare Yetunde Justinah,Ologun Busayo Gideon PREVALENCE AND DETERMINANTS OF FEMALE PERPETRATED INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE AGAINST HETEROSEXUAL MEN LIVING WITH HIV IN A SEMI-RURAL COMMUNITY, NORTHERN NIGERIA                                                                     Ashimi AO, Abubakar S, Adewale FB, Ibrahim H, Amole TG PREVALENCE OF SILENT GALLSTONES ON ULTRASOUND IN A NIGERIAN POPULATION    OA. Ogunleye, JA Akinmoladun, J Oluwaniyi, J Ogungbe, F Kowe, M Adefuye RUPTURE OF THE GRAVID UTERUS: A TWO-DECADE EXPERIENCE AT A UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA                                   Joseph A. OLAMIJULO, Kehinde Sharafadeen OKUNADE, Opeyemi AWOFESO, Chidinma Magnus NWOGU IMPLEMENTATION AND EFFECTIVENESS OUTCOMES OF A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INTERVENTION TO STRENGTHEN THE APPLICATION OF THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION SURGICAL SAFETY CHECKLIST TOOL IN A LIMITED-RESOURCE SETTING                                                                                                                        Musliu Adetola Tolani, Emeka Stanley Nwabuoku, Tunde Talib Sholadoye, Lambert Onahi Iji, Habib Yusuf, Muhammed Ahmed, Abdulrasheed Ibrahim DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC ROLES OF MICRODOCHECTOMY AND SUBAREOLAR DUCTS EXCISION FOR PATHOLOGICAL NIPPLE DISCHARGE IN LAGOS                                  Balogun Olanrewaju Samuel, Abdul Razzak Oluwagbemiga Lawal, Makanjuola Ayomide, Oluwole Ayoola Atoyebi AWARENESS AND AVAILABILITY OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL HEALTH POLICY IN SELECTED RURAL AND URBAN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN OYO STATE, SOUTHWEST NIGERIA                                                                         Ayodeji Matthew Adebayo, Oluyinka Motunrayo Dania, Oludoyinmola Omobolade Ojinfini PITYRIASIS ROSEA IN KADUNA, NORTH-WEST NIGERIA: A 20-YEAR EXPERIENCE  Husain Yahya HIGH-IMPACT MEDICAL EDUCATION IN BASIC LIFE SUPPORT: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF DOCTORS AND MEDICAL STUDENTS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL               A. C. Owobu, F. O. Omosofe, C. I. Owobu, T. A. Azeke, M. A. Oyewusi, S. O. Ileli, H. E. Ugbeni CORRELATION BETWEEN RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH AND GLYCAEMIC CONTROL AMONG ADULTS WITH TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS AT AMINU KANO TEACHING HOSPITAL, NORTH-WESTERN, NIGERIA                                                      Falmata Grema Mustapha, Rufai Abdu Dachi, Maryam Mahdi, Nabeelah Ado Ya’u, Aisha Kulliya Gwarzo, Ibrahim Gezawa INTERSTATE TRANSMISSION OF LASSA FEVER DURING THE 2015-2016 LASSA OUTBREAK IN NIGERIA: AN IMPLICATION FOR INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL PRACTICES                                                                       Yahaya Mohammed, Umar Ibrahim Bello, Chinaka Chidinma Christiana, Martins Onuoha, Musa Sarki, Shamsuddeen Yahaya Suleiman, Kabir Suleiman, Mahmood Muazu Dalhat A MULTICENTER RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY OF THE PROFILE OF SEMINAL FLUID ANALYSES OF MEN SEEKING FERTILITY CARE AT DIFFERENT HOSPITALS Aloy Okechukwu UGWU, Emeka Philip IGBODIKE,Rabiu Funtua ANAS, Olaniyi Araotan KUSAMOTU, Ayodeji ADEFEMI, Olufemi ANYOBODE, Chike John Okeke, Benjamin Samuel UMEZULUIKE, Jamiu Shina SHEHU, Simeon IGE, Nkechinyere Elizabeth Harrison, Sunday Abraham AYENI, Abuchi Loveday OKPARA, Priscilia SOIBI-HARRY, Hilary Oforma NGWU, Christian Chigozie MAKWE, Emmanuel Onyebuchi UGWU, John Ifeanyi Achara, Joseph Ayodeji Olamijulo, Sunusi Garba Rimi Garba, Sunday Isaac Omisakin,  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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From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief MAY 2023 NEWSLETTER Dear Colleagues, It is my pleasure to present the Journal newsletter for May 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 4, APRIL 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. 5, 2023  WAJM VOLUME 40, NUMBER 6 MAY 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 Challenge of Proper Diagnosis and Treatment of Diseases in Low-Resource Settings T. O. Olajubu, G. E. Erhabor West Afr J Med. May 2023; 40 (5): 459 PMID: 37245091 EDITORIAL  Initiatives and Strategies for Tackling Asthma in Low and Medium-Income (LMIC) Countries G. E. Erhabor West Afr J Med. May 2023; 40 (5): 460-462 PMID: 37245123 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Dermoscopic Features seen in Tinea Capitis, Tinea Corporis and Tinea Cruris Z. I. Babba, M. Y. Shehu, B. A. Ukonu, P. U. Ibekwe West Afr J Med. May 2023; 40 (5): 463-468 PMID: 37245212 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Knowledge and Compliance with Malaria National Treatment Guidelines among Primary Health Care Workers in a Rural Area in Northern Nigeria A. Oyefabi, M. Awaje, N. O. Usman, J. Sunday, S. Kure, S. Hammad West Afr J Med. May 2023; 40 (5): 469-475 PMID: 37245219 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Frequency and Pattern of Shoulder Pain Syndrome in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital G. J. Odunlami, H. B. Olaosebikan, O. O. Adelowo, G. E. Erhabor West Afr J Med. May 2023; 40 (5): 476-480 PMID: 37245223 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Prenatal Screening for Down Syndrome: How Acceptable is it among Pregnant Nigerian Women? J. A. Akinmoladun, E. J. Enabudoso, O. O. Bello West Afr J Med. May 2023; 40 (5): 481-487 PMID: 37246764 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Prevalence of Mental Ill-Health among Visually Impaired Patients in a Tertiary Institution in Southwestern Nigeria S. T. Adepoju, J. F. A. Owoeye, Y. Ologunsua, O. Abayomi West Afr J Med. May 2023; 40 (5): 488-494 PMID: 37246790 ORIGINAL ARTICLE HIV Knowledge and Screening Practices among In-School Adolescents in a Semi-Urban Community of Osun State, Southwest Nigeria A. Idowu, Y. T. Olasinde, O. R. Akande, O. K. Israel, M I. Akanbi, E. Ogum, O. V. Ajeleti, P. E. Christopher, O. V. Fajembimo, A. J. Owolabi West Afr J Med. May 2023; 40 (5): 495-503 PMID: 37246817 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Total Salivary Antioxidant and Serum Antioxidant Levels in Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis: A Case-Control Study A. M. Oluwadaisi, F. J. Owotade, E. O. Oyetola, I. J. Olawuni, A. O. Aborisade West Afr J Med. May 2023; 40 (5): 504-508 PMID: 37246828 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Usefulness of Serum Pepsinogen I as a Biomarker in Early Diagnosis of Aetiology of Dyspepsia M. A. Osundina, A. Akere, K. O. Akande, T. O. Oke, J. A. Otegbayo, A. O. Aje, S. O. Ola West Afr J Med. May 2023; 40 (5): 509-518 PMID: 37246939 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Factors which Influence Postgraduate Career Choice among Final-Year Medical Students E. E. Akpo West Afr J Med. May 2023; 40 (5): 519-524 PMID: 37246970 ORIGINAL ARTICLE 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 T. M. Ipinnimo, A. A. Omotoso, T. A. Bamidele, T. A. Sanni, D. O. Ibirongbe, M. T. Ipinnimo, O. O. Ibikunle West Afr J Med. May 2023; 40 (5): 525-532 PMID: 37247192 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Thrombotic Risk Assessment in Patients with Lymphoid Neoplasm seen at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State U. J. Chilaka, N. Benedict, C. Kingsley, A. Clara, E. Geoffery, E. Chinedum, N. P. Onyinye West Afr J Med. May 2023; 40 (5): 533-540 PMID:  37247203 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Risk Factors and Pattern of Lower Limb Deep Venous Thrombosis in Gombe, North-Eastern Nigeria S. Yuguda, A. I. Girei, K. M. Pindiga, R. A. Dachi, A. U. Usman, A. M. Umar, O. Tega, 5A. Saidu West Afr J Med. May 2023; 40 (5): 541-545 PMID: 37247260 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Socio-demographic Factors associated with Health-Seeking Behaviour and Clinical Outcomes among Patients attending Health Insurance Facility of a Teaching Hospital in Southwestern Nigeria O. A. Solomon, O. O. Solomon, Y. O. Akinola, A. E. Olusola, D. O. Ibirongbe West Afr J Med. May 2023; 40 (5): 546-552 PMID: 37247332 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Determinants of Suboptimal Peak Inspiratory Flow Rates among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Southwest, Nigeria A. O.Arawomo, G. E. Erhabor, M. O. Tanimowo, O. F. Awopeju, O. O.Adewole, B. O. Adeniyi, B. A. Afolabi, M. W. Ekundayo West Afr J Med. May 2023; 40 (5): 553-561 PMID:  37247343 BRIEF COMMUNICATION  COVID-19 Pandemic Response: A Primary Care Experience in Northwest Nigeria G. C. Michael, B. A. Grema, S. T. Tanimu West Afr J Med. May 2023; 40 (5): 562-564 PMID:  37247376 CASE REPORTS  A Fatal Case of a Huge Brain Abscess Misdiagnosed as Migraine Headache in an 18-Year-Old Woman C. M. Opeyemi, F. T. Akinlade West Afr J Med. May 2023; 40 (5): 565-567 PMID: 37247392 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  JUNE 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 JUNE 2023 edition. ARTICLES ASSESSMENT OF PERCEIVED AND OBJECTIVE QUALITY OF CARE RECEIVED BY INSURED AND UNINSURED ADULT PATIENTS ATTENDING A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN ABUJA, NIGERIA OC Ekwueme, LA Moses, OG Ogunfowokan ASSESSING THE BURDEN OF KIDNEY DISEASE AMONG TYPE 2 DIABETIC SUBJECTS ATTENDING A SEMI-URBAN TERTIARY HEALTH FACILITY IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA Rosemary T. Ikem, Amina T. Lawal-Bello, David O. Soyoye, Ayodeji N. Fasanu, Babatope A. Kolawole INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE AND RISK FACTORS AMONG WOMEN DURING THE COVID-19 MOVEMENT RESTRICTION IN NIGERIA: AN ONLINE SURVEY                                  Oliver C Ezechi, Greg A. Ohihoin, David A Oladele, Tajudeen A. Bamidele, Titilola A. Gbajabiamila, Abideen O Salako, Zaidat A. Musa, Esther Ohihoin, Oluwatosin O Odubela, Chidinma Gab-Okafor V, Paschal M Ezeobi, Agatha N David, Nkiruka N. Odunukwe, Babatunde L. Salako PENILE FRACTURE FOLLOWING PENILE MANIPULATION DURING NOCTURNAL PENILE TUMESCENCE T.O Adeleke, A. O Durodola, M.O Oyelami, I.A Okunade, S.I. Oloruntoba SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND LIFESTYLE DETERMINANTS OF FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY OF THE SENIOR ATTENDEES OF AN OUTPATIENT CLINIC IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY  Abdulgafar Lekan Olawumi, Bukar Alhaji Grema, Abdullahi Kabir Suleiman, Godpower Chinedu Michael, Zainab A. Umar, Fatima M. Damagum, Abdullahi I. Haruna, Zainab Abdulkadir, Aminatu Kwaku NEUROCRITICAL CARE IN NIGERIA   M.A. Komolafe, A.O. Idowu, M.E. Peter, W.H. Oyinlola, A.A. Sanusi, S.A. Balogun, S.O. Olateju, A.A. Adebowale, M.B. Fawale ASSESSMENT OF SERUM REPRODUCTIVE HORMONES LEVEL AMONG WOMEN ATTENDING INFERTILITY CLINIC IN AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL (ABUTH) ZARIA, NORTHWESTERN NIGERIA                                                                                                                                 Isah Idris Ainavi, A.A Akande, Ibrahim.Sambo Aliyu, A. G Adesuyin DETERMINANTS OF CHOICE OF FACILITY-BASED DELIVERY AMONG MOTHERS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA                                                                                                                    Munir’deen Aderemi IJAIYA, Mohammed Jimoh SAKA, Sunday Adedeji ADERIBIGBE, Hadijat Olaide RAJI, Abiodun S. ADENIRAN, Zainab Bimpe IJAIYA, Hafsat Abolore AMEEN, Muhammed Mubashir Babatunde, Bode KAYODE, Ibraheem ABDULRAHEEM, Oladimeji Akeem BOLARINWA, Rakiya SAIDU DETERMINANTS OF CHOICE OF SPECIALITY BY RESIDENT DOCTORS: A MULTI-CENTER BASED STUDY IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA                                                                                      O.O. Ojewuyi, O.A. Kolawole, A.R. Ojewuyi, A.K. Alao AN EVALUATION OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND UTILIZATION OF THE ESSENTIAL MEDICINES LIST AMONG HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN SIX TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA                            Ayinbuomwan SA, Opadeyi AO, Ohaju-Obodo JO, Akhideno PE, Oghuvwu SO, Nwani PO, James BO, Isah AO NASOPHARYNGEAL CARCINOMA IN CHILDHOOD: EVIDENCE OF A MALFUNCTIONING ONCOLOGY ECOSYSTEM: A CASE SERIES FROM A LOW RESOURCE SETTING                      Fakile O. Ugonna, Akinsete AM, Joseph O. Adedayo, Fashola O. Tolulope, Oladipo T. 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