From The Desk of The Editor-in-ChiefOCTOBER 2023 NEWSLETTER | Dear Colleagues, It is my pleasure to present the Journal newsletter for October 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. WAJM VOLUME 40, NUMBER 9, SEPTEMBER 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 | | | WAJM VOLUME 40, NUMBER 9 SEPTEMBER 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 Reducing the Risks of Nuclear War – The Role of Health Professionals Kamran Abbasi, Parveen Ali, Virginia Barbour, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, Marcel GM Olde Rikkert, Peng Gong, Andy Haines, Ira Helfand, Richard Horton,Bob Mash, Arun Mitra, Carlos Monteiro, Elena N. Naumova, Eric J. Rubin, Tilman Ruff, Peush Sahni, James Tumwine, Paul Yonga, Chris Zielinski West Afr J Med. 2023 October; 40 (10): 1009-1010 PMID: 37905743 | EDITORIAL (French Translation) Réduire les Risques de Guerre Nucléaire : Le Rôle des Professionnels de la Santé Kamran Abbasi, Parveen Ali, Virginia Barbour, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, Marcel GM Olde Rikkert, Peng Gong, Andy Haines, Ira Helfand, Richard Horton,Bob Mash, Arun Mitra, Carlos Monteiro, Elena N. Naumova, Eric J. Rubin, Tilman Ruff, Peush Sahni, James Tumwine, Paul Yonga, Chris Zielinski West Afr J Med. 2023 October; 40 (10): 1011-1012 PMID: 37905894 | | | | | | | | | | | | | ORIGINAL ARTICLE Preliminary Study on Open Labelled Randomized Controlled Trial of the Safety and Efficacy of Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine Phosphate for the Treatment of Persons Infected with 2019 Coronavirus Disease in Nigeria O. O. Aina, , A. A. Busari, D. A. Oladele, C. Esezobor, I. E. Akase, A. P. Okwuraiwe, O. Okoyenta, E. Otrofanowei, A. B. James, T. A. Bamidele, O.B. Olopade, O. Ajibaye, A. Z. Musa, A. O. Salako, O. P. Agabi, A. K. Olakiigbe, P. E. Akintan, O. S. Amoo, E. Ima-Edomwonyi, T. Y. Raheem, A. N. David, G. O. Akinbode, N. Nmadu, K. A. Osuolale, B. Fadipe, A. Abiola, T. Tade, R. A. Audu, W. L. Adeyemo; O. C. Ezechi, C. Bode, B. L. Salako. West Afr J Med. 2023 October; 40 (10): 1049-1059 PMID: 37906618 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | PROCESSING AND PUBLICATION FEESGiven the prevailing economic conditions, the increasing production costs, and the fluctuating exchange rates, we kindly request authors to submit payments in US Dollars (USD) for all processing and publication fees. If any author encounters challenges making payments in USD, please don't hesitate to contact the Editor-in-Chief via email. - wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com or whatsapp (08068925934) The current fees are as stated below:Processing Fee: $60.00 Publication Fee: $150.00 Payment in Dollars (Domiciliary Account) Account Name: West African Journal Medicine Account Number: 0483489788 Bank: GT Bank Swift Code: GTBINGLA Sort Code: 058194010 | NOVEMBER 2023 EDITIONThis edition is currently in the final stages of publishing. Corresponding authors of manuscripts are advised to kindly pay the statutory charges immediately 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 2023 edition. | | EDITORIAL STIGMA IN MEDICINE G. E. Erhabor
| EDITORIAL TIME TO TREAT THE CLIMATE AND NATURE CRISIS AS ONE INDIVISIBLE GLOBAL HEALTH EMERGENCY Kamran Abbasi, Parveen Ali, Virginia Barbour, Thomas Benfield, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, Stephen Hancocks, Richard Horton, Laurie Laybourn-Langton, Robert Mash, Peush Sahni, Wadeia Mohammad Sharief, Abdullah Shehab, Paul Yonga, Chris Zielinski | | HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE AND ITS DETERMINANTS AMONG HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS IN RURAL SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA Eniola Ayoyemi AFOLABI-OBE, Segun Matthew AGBOOLA, Azeez Oyemomi IBRAHIM, Olayide Toyin ELEGBEDE, Olusegun Emmanuel GABRIEL-ALAYODE, Olusegun Emmanuel OMOSANYA, Adewunmi Oluwaserimi AJETUNMOBI, Kehinde Oluwafunmilayo SITO, Temitope Moronkeji OLANREWAJU
| ANTIBODY RESPONSE TO COVID-19 VACCINE (ASTRAZENECA) AMONGST HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN NIGERIA Z.G. Habib, V.G. Kwaghe, B.A. Ekele, A.A. Akor, U.S. Galadima, N.D. Baamlong, E.K. Olateju, P.C. Onyeka
| | METABOLIC SYNDROME AND ITS CORRELATES AMONG HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS IN ABUJA, NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA Henry Chijioke Onyegbutulem, Dilli Dogo, Peace Ijeoma Henry-Onyegbutulem, Collete Sammy-Boy, Na’ilatu Bala, Jibrilla Hudalla, Juliet Oyebanji
| ORAL HEALTH AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN IN MAIDUGURI, NORTH-EAST NIGERIA T. O. Ligali. O.O. Orenuga | | IMPACT OF ANEMIA ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENTS: A SINGLE INSTITUTION EXPERIENCE Ayoola Odeyemi, Oluwaseye Michael Oladimeji, Adeola Olubunmi Ajibare, Abisola Alaba Iyayi, Alaba Busola Oladimeji, Olufemi Tunde Ojo, Alaba Philip Adebola, Jacob Olugbenga Awobusuyi, Adebowale Olayinka Adekoya | | INTESTINAL HELMINTHIASIS: RISK FACTORS AND RELATIONSHIP WITH NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND ANAEMIA AMONG INSTITUTIONALISED CHILDREN IN THREE STATES OF SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA Michael Okoro Njoku, Kenechukwu Kosisochukwu Iloh, Clifford Onuorah Okike, Grace Chinaza Njoku, Ogochukwu Nneka Iloh, Ngozi C Ojinnaka | | THE EFFECT OF MUSIC ON OPERATIVE ANXIETY MARKERS IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING CATARACT SURGERY: A DUAL CENTRE CROSS-SECTIONAL COMPARATIVE STUDY Olufisayo T. Aribaba. Adetunji A. Adenekan, Adegboyega A. Alabi, Charles C. Emefu, Olubanke T. Ilo, Musa O. Kareem, Yewande O. Oshodi, Adeola O. Onakoya, Folasade B. Akinsola | | FOOD AND AEROALLERGEN SENSITIZATION, EOSINOPHILS LEVELS AND RISK OF ATOPIC DERMATITIS IN ABUJA Perpetua Uchechi Ibekwe, Theresa Ize Otu, Eno Eloho Ekop, Peter U. Bassi | | THE STIGMA OF EPILEPSY AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING THE EPILEPSY CLINIC AT CONNAUGHT HOSPITAL, SIERRA LEONE Durodami R. Lisk, Alieu Kanu, James B.W. Russell | | STROKE HEXAGON; PROTOCOL FOR REDUCTION OF STROKE BURDEN IN RESOURCE-POOR SETTINGS Chukwuemeka O EZE | | PREDICTORS OF SURGICAL SITE INFECTION IN CONTAMINATED ABDOMINAL SURGICAL WOUNDS: OUR EXPERIENCE IN IRRUA SPECIALIST TEACHING HOSPITAL E. Tagar, J. Kpolugbo, W. Akerele, A.A. Okomayin, C. Odion | | HEALTH RESOURCE UTILIZATION AMONG PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS IN NIGERIA: AN ANALYSIS FROM THE INTERNATIONAL DIABETES MANAGEMENT PRACTICE STUDY (IDMPS) Kolawole B.A, Anumah F.A, Unachukwu C (for the IDMPS 7 investigators) | | PYODERMA GANGRENOSUM IN A YOUNG NIGERIAN MALE WITH SEVERE ULCERATIVE COLITIS Chinwe Philomena Onyia, Promise Asogwa, Winifred Adiri, Olive Obienu, Uchenna Nkemdilim Ijoma, Sylvester Chuks Nwokediuko
| OVERVIEW OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CARIES IN NIGERIA AND GLOBAL RECOMMENDED TREATMENT GUIDELINES NK Onyejaka, AR Njokanma, A Ehizele, A Adewale
| SLEEP HEALTH AMONGST PATIENTS ATTENDING ADULT NEUROLOGY CLINIC AT ABAKALIKI NIGERIA Chukwuemeka O EZE, Francis C OKORO, Michael OKORIE | | 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. | | | 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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