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• Acute Kidney Injury among hospitalised children in a young tertiary centre in south-south, Nigeria: An observational prospective study

  Briggs DC, Aitafo JE, Okorie E-M

  423-432

• Adverse drug reactions reporting by community pharmacists in Lagos State

  Olugbake OA, Rufus AC, Joda A, Balogun M

  176-183

• Aetiology of sickle cell ischemic priapism: the pathophysiologic triad of hyperhaemolysis, hyperviscosity and hypercoagulability, and their therapeutic implications

  Ahmed SG, Ibrahim UA

  176-186

• Anthropometry of thyromental distance of adult Ibibios and Annangs in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

  Ekanem AU, Inoh MI, Inoh EE, Etukudo SD

  29-34

• Anxiety, depression and their correlates among patients with acute heart failure in South Western, Nigeria

  Oladimeji Adebayo, Akinyemi Aje, Oluremi Oladele, Oke-chukwu Sameul Ogah, Adewole Adebiyi, Abiodun Moshood Adeoye, Olayinka Atilola, Olulola Olutoyin Oladapo

  576-583

• Assessment of Antenatal Breastfeeding Education, Early Initiation and Exclusive Breastfeeding practices of mothers attending a secondary healthcare facility in Southern Nigeria

  Isara AR, Ekwo MC

  140-148

• Assessment of dry eye using Schirmer test in patients attending a tertiary hospital eye clinic in Nigeria

  Ibanga AA, Udoh ME, Etim BA, Agweye CT, Nkanga ED, Echieh CI

  122-126

• Assessment of factors influencing job satisfaction among healthcare workers' in public hospitals in Nairobi County, Kenya

  Lifuleze CM, Muhonja FH, Muchiri J

  114-122

• Assessment of Lipid Profile among Women with Malignant and Non-malignant Breast Lesions in a Tertiary Hospital, Nigeria: A Pilot Study

  Ajeigbe AK, Omisore AD, Akinde AO, Makinde RA, Ajose OA

  181-186

• Assessment of patients’ knowledge, attitude and practice of cross-infection control in the dental clinic during COVID-19 pandemic

  Okoromu MA, Omokhua HA

  49-55

• Assessment of Willingness to pay for Community-Based Health Insurance among Artisans in a selected Community of Ekiti State, Southwest Nigeria

  Elegbede OE, Durowade KA, Sanni TA, Ipinnimo TM, Alabi AK

  148-158

• Assisted Reproduction in Kano, North-Western Nigeria: A Four-year retrospective study

  Abdullahi HM, Egwuda K, Suleiman M, Warshu IH, Ladan ZF, Dayyabu AL, Miko M, Yusuf A, Sheriff A, Jibril A

  154-159

• Association between prostate-specific antigen density and prostate cancer prediction among Nigerian men

  Abudu EK, Okuku CN, Akaiso OE, Fabian UA, Udoh EA, Ukpong AE, Kudamnya IJ, Ajayi OO, Uduma FU, Abudu OO, Ekpo BO

  200-209

• Audit of Adenotonsillar surgeries in a Tertiary Facility in Uyo, South-south Nigeria

  Inoh MI, Inoh EE, Ette UV, Ette VF, Iseh KR, Enyeneokpon ES, Sylvester E

  259-266

• Awareness of malocclusion and attitude towards orthodontic treatment among trainee dental surgery technicians in Nigeria

  Otaren NJ

  87-90

• Barriers to prompt diagnosis and management of children with hearing loss

  Ekere I, Adeyemo A

  584-590

• Biochemical Investigation into the Benefit of Quercetin Supplementation in Hypoxic Mice

  Otomewo LO, Anthony TE, Moke EG, Onohwosafe J

  60-68

• Burden of indirect costs: Are we overlooking this amongst patients with long-term medical conditions?

  Mariere UI, Adesina AD, Ogaji DS, Obikeze OO, Babatunde S

  467-473

• Cadmium and Mercury Exposure: Oxidative, Neurobehavioural and Histological Alterations to the Cerebellum of Wistar Rats

  Enogieru AB, Inneh CA

  141-147

• Caesarean myomectomy in Kano northern Nigeria

  Omole-ohonsi A, Ashimi AO

  45-49

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Knowledge, Attitude, and Experience of House Officers and Junior Residents in a Tertiary Health Institution in Nigeria

  Chukwu IS, Ekpemiro UC

  413-416

• Clinical validity of sonographically estimated postvoid residual volume in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia in Kano, North-West, Nigeria

  Abdullahi MK, Aji S, Ibrahim M, Busari AO, Mohammed IY

  218-224

• Comparative evaluation of predictors of dental caries among adult population in a metropolitan city in North West Nigeria: A case-control study

  Sotunde OA, Iliyasu Z, Idon PI, Akinboboye BO, Ikusika OF, Makanjuola JO, Enone LL, Alalade O, Igweagu CE

  168-175

• Comparative study of sonourethrography and conventional urethrography in determining the length of anterior urethral strictures

  Umeh OE, Elendu KC, Aronu ME, Okafor C, Mbaeri TU, Uwanuruochi K, Umeokafor C, Nwammuo C, Nwosu C

  117-121

• Compliance with directly-observed therapy short course regimen and recovery from pulmonary tuberculosis among clients of an infectious disease hospital

  Peters GE, Ekpeyong AU, Nabuk NM, Peters EJ

  190-195

• Computed tomographic evaluation of head injury patients in Umuahia, Abia State Nigeria

  Obiozor AA, Imo A, Aka CK

  127-130

• Congenital pseudoarthrosis of the clavicle co-existing with tetralogy of Fallot: Another variant of the Holt-Oram syndrome?

  Essien UE, Dim EM, Nottidge TE, Ubaha AG, Inyang UC

  228-230

• The Coronavirus Disease Pandemic and the Basic Reproduction Number (R0) in Nigeria: What Does the Data Reveal?

  Onwube O, Ohalete P, Yakubu JA

  35-44

• Corpus luteum rupture mimicking acute appendicitis

  Ezem U

  285-288

• Correlates of exclusive breast feeding among nursing mothers attending child health clinic at a general hospital in Rivers State Nigeria

  Ogbondah BO

  132-140

• Correlation of the middle cerebral artery blood flow velocity with age and Haemoglobin values of children with Sickle cell anaemia in Uyo

  Ahunanya CN, Oloyede IP, Uduma FU, Eduwem DU

  492-499

• COVID-19 Vaccination: Infectivity and Symptomaticity of SARS- COV-2 among residents in Bonny Island, Rivers State, Nigeria

  Ogbondah BO, Owhonda G, Luke A, Jaja ID, Green P, Pius OM

  119-126

• COVID-19: Socio-demographic determinants of knowledge

  Ogbondah BO, Owhonda G, Jaja ID, Luke A, Green P, Mberekpe PO

  236-244

• Delusional halitosis: Treatment outcome of a multidisciplinary approach

  Otakhoigbogie U, Omoregie OF, Okoh M, Ojo MA, Akpata O, Akhigbe K, Koleoso O

  521-528

• Demographic Characteristics and ABO Blood Group Genotypes Influence Susceptibility to Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) in Lagos, Nigeria

  Yahaya T, Umar J, Fagbayi T, Salisu TF, Magaji U, Anyebe D, Shemishere U

  540-547

• Dental caries; its sequelae and treatment among patients in a tertiary hospital in north–western Nigeria: A retrospective study

  Bala M, Edeji CB, Braimah RO, Jaafaru R, Abubakar MK, Taiwo AO, Bawa AT

  22-28

• Dental treatment needs among students with disabilities in Sokoto, Nigeria

  Ogbeide ME, Okeigbemen SA, Taiwo AO, Bala M

  81-86

• Determinants of utilisation of the clinical practice guideline in acute management of patients with acute traumatic spinal cord injury in Nsih, Kenya

  Eke CI, Odongo AO, Mungai S

  406-412

• Diabetic foot amputations in Nigeria; raising awareness to the burden of diabetic foot syndrome

  Inyang UC, Ettah OE, Achebe CC, Dim EM, Essien UE, Ekanem AM

  201-206

• Disrespect and abuse of women during childbirth in selected health facilities in Sokoto metropolis, Nigeria

  Oche OM, Kontagora ZA, Danmadami AM, Umar BB, Dabai UL, Ayama YA

  91-102

• Distribution of ABO-Rh(D) blood group among nursing students: A tool for female health education

  Adegoke AO, Amole IO, Adesina SA, Akinwumi AI, Adeleke OT, Idowu AE, Durodola AO, Olaolorun AD

  548-553

• Does intraprocedure patient positioning affect outcome of chemical pleurodesis for malignant pleural effusion?

  Akpan AF, Etiuma AU, Ekpe EE

  534-539

• Early childhood caries among pre-school children in rural areas

  Osadolor OO, Osadolor AJ

  187-191

• Ectopic Pregnancy: A Review of Prevalence, Clinical Presentation and Outcome in Gusau, Northwest, Nigeria

  Shittu MA, Olaoye SO, Aremu-Kasumu YB, Fasanu OT

  40-44

• Effect of calabash chalk geophagy on the epididymis of adult male Wistar rats

  Odiase DE, Imafidon EO

  529-533

• Effect of chronic formaldehyde exposure on some pulmonary functions among medical students in a tertiary institution in Edo State, Nigeria

  Ebojele FO, Iyawe VI

  196-200

• The effect of hyoscine butyl bromide on the active phase of labour among primiparous women delivered at the Jos University Teaching Hospital

  George OC, Ajang MF, Anyaka CU

  131-139

• Efficacy of oral Tranexamic Acid in reducing blood loss during primary total hip arthroplasty: A comparative study

  Essien UE, Inyang UC, Itakpe SE, Lawal WO, Dim EM, Usendiah IB

  148-153

• Enterococcus-associated urinary tract infections, their prevalence and antibiotic resistance

  Obe OA, Mutiu WB, Odulate IO

  516-520

• Evaluating the effect of antidiabetic treatment on haemostatic and fibrinolytic parameters among type 2 diabetics in Ilorin, Nigeria

  Abolarin AT, Olawumi HO, Durotoye IA, Olarinoye JK, Olufemi-Aworinde KJ

  252-258

• Evaluation of cosmetic outcome and patient satisfaction following adhesive strips and staples wound closure in primary total knee arthroplasty

  Essien UE, Obi CM, Inyang U, Ubaha A

  153-157

• Evaluation of Impacted Canines Utilizing Three Radiographic Methods in Orthodontic Patients in Benin City, Nigeria

  Ize-Iyamu IN, Otaren JN

  160-167

• Evaluation of Simulation-based Training in Airway Management among Maiden Workshop Participants in Enugu, Nigeria: A Mixed-method Study

  Nwosu ADG, Ossai EN, Amucheazi AO, Onyekwulu FA, Achi J, Ilo DI

  69-78

• Exploring patient-centered barriers to hemophilia care in Southern Nigeria: Study Protocol

  Eguzo K, Ekwere T, Kirikareye B, Okoye H, Egharevba P, Oluoha C

  100-104

• Frequency of Blood Donation and Malaria Occurrence among Blood Donors in a Tertiary Hospital, Nigeria

  Olopade BO, Ajeigbe AK, Owojuyigbe TO, Ajani AA, Fayomi OD

  103-107

• Giant plexiform neurofibroma of lower limb: Importance of radiology in diagnosis, complications and management

  Udeagu GC, Njeze NR, Ukwuaku CC

  292-295

• Guillain-Barre syndrome in pregnancy: A rare disease with challenging management

  Uwagboe UC, Isikhuemen ME

  332 - 334

• Healthcare practitioners’ Knowledge and Awareness on current guideline for management of hypertension in Nigeria: A cross-sectional web-based survey

  Shogade TT, Ekpe EE, Engmann ST, Udosen AU, Ajibare AO, Dele-Ojo BF, Ugwu AO, Adebayo OM, Nga CN, Onung SI, Iheonye HO, Okwuogori JK, Motilewa OO, Ojji DB

  484-491

• A histomorphological assessment of endoscopic biopsies in patients with upper gastrointestinal diseases in a tertiary hospital setting in Nigeria

  Charles NC, Ikhuoria OC, Olalekan KS, Kufre UU, McEinstein EU, Chibuike OI

  123-130

• Histopathological pattern of endoscopic gastric biopsies in dyspeptic patients in a Nigerian population

  Raphael S, Amadi DC

  209-214

• Immunohistochemical Survey of Invasive Ductal Carcinoma of the Breast, using ER, PR, HER2 and KI-67 biomarkers, in Uyo, Nigeria

  Eziagu UB, Ndukwe CO, Kudamnya I, Peter AI, Igiri AO

  223-235

• Impact of canalplasty on the surgical outcomes of type-1 tympanoplasty: experience in a tertiary care teaching hospital

  Das SR, Baliarsingh P, Bhattacharyya B, Das S, Padhy RN

  196-199

• Impact of Malondialdehyde (MDA) Level on Semen Plasma In Male Infertility

  Osazee K, Anya CJ, Iribhogbe OI

  417-422

• Infant and young child feeding practices associated with nutritional status among children attending child welfare clinic in Kericho County, Kenya

  Cheruiyot DK, Kamau D, Kahanya WK

  92-99

• The Influences of Ethnicity, Gender, Generation, and Mental Health over Justified Death Attitude

  Zandian P, Seydi Z, Benyamin K, Tayeri N

  209-217

• Initiation, maintenance and continuation of exclusive breast feeding: Socio-demographic and maternal correlates for abandonment

  Ogbondah BO

  267-276

• Introduction to cardiac electrophysiology and assessment of sinus node and atrio-ventricular conduction

  Uwanuruochi K, Ruchit S, Kokane HT

  454-457

• Knowledge and Attitude towards Pregnancy Care and Delivery among Male Commercial Motorcyclists in Ibadan, Nigeria

  Ibirongbe DO, Ogunwale BE, Akeke FA, Asuzu MC

  215-222

• Knowledge and preventive practices related to Monkey pox among medical doctors in Sokoto metropolis of Sokoto State, Nigeria

  Oche OM, Abdulaziz MD, Wali A, Muhammad H, Yusuf H

  15-24

• Knowledge of clear aligner therapy in orthodontics among dental practitioners in Benin city, Nigeria

  Otaren NJ

  149-152

• Knowledge of danger signs, pregnancy complications and associated factors among males in Ogbomoso, Nigeria

  Bobo TI, Bakare TY, Ogunlaja OA, Afolabi OA, Adeniji DO, Ladoye OO

  507-515

• Knowledge of Ocular prosthesis among students of Optical Dispensary Technology, Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria

  Monsudi KF, Ayodapo AO, Owoeye JFA, Bello A

  111-116

• Knowledge of pre-invasive cervical cancer and its prevention using HPV vaccine among first-year school of midwifery students, FMC Nguru, Yobe State, northeastern Nigeria

  Abubakar SM, Tiamiyu I, Dahir MT, Atiku MD, Dauda B, Iman UH, Abdullahi AH

  570-575

• Knowledge, attitude and eye care practices of dental professionals in a tertiary hospital in Kano, Nigeria

  Okolo C, Topah EK, Yahaya A, Okpo E

  478-483

• Latent tuberculosis: Epidemiology, diagnostic and treatment challenges in Nigeria

  Onukak AE, Etim M, Oloyede IP, Onukak S, Adegboye A

  447-453

• Making motherhood safer in eclamptic patients

  Orji EO, Olabode TO, Orji VO

  1-7

• Medical Brain Drain in Nigeria: A Health System Leadership Crisis

  Ipinnimo TM, Ajidahun EO, Adedipe AO

  94-97

• Menstrual Hygiene Awareness, Practices and Health Implications Among Adolescent Girls in Ukpom Abak, Akwa Ibom State, South-South Nigeria

  Johnson OE, Ekpin VI, Ukpong DE, Akpan EB, Obimah S, Udo ME, Bassey CD, Uyoho PE, Inemesit AE

  85-91

• Methods of nerve localization during peripheral nerve block in some hospitals in Nigeria

  Imarengiaye CA, Imarengiaye CO

  462-466

• Minimizing adverse effects of subjective measurement of endotracheal tube cuff pressure: Can the use of the loss of resistance technique help?

  Mamuda A, Ahmad A, Salahu D

  56-61

• Mitigating Mercury Chloride-Induced Spleen Toxicity in Wistar Rats: The Efficacy of Newbouldia laevis Ethanol Extract

  Calmday-Ombo D, Innih SO

  173-180

• Morbidity pattern of underfives with moderate acute malnutrition in southern Nigeria

  Udoh EE, Okorie O, Okpokowuruk FS, Udo E, Motilewa OO, Bassey V, Ikobah J, Adesina S, Ebunlomo I, Akpan M, Ekpo L, Uhegbu K, Umoh R, Nwazuluoke B, Johnson OE, Adeniyi O

  68-74

• Near miss maternal mortality in Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), Jos, Plateau State Nigeria

  Daru PH, Musa J, Achara P, Pam IC

  18-21

• Norplant: an unmet contraceptive need in Enugu, Nigeria

  Ibekwe PC

  1-3

• Occupational Exposure to Waste: Effect on Weight, Pre-diabetes, Cough and Flu in a waste-treatment Facility in Lagos, Southwestern Nigeria

  Yahaya T, Salisu T, Mshelia MB, Umar AK, Sheu H, Ayantokun RO

  87-93

• Occurrence of high level methicillin resistance Staphylococcus aureus in patients from health facilities in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

  Bawonda EO, Moses AE, Etang UE

  56-61

• Ocular disorders among stroke patients in Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, Nigeria

  Megbelayin OE, Ocheni SE, Mahmoud AO, Osayande OO

  82-86

• Overview of the role of medical robotics in day-to-day healthcare services: A paradigm shift in clinical operations

  Ikpe AE, Ohwoekevwo JU, Ekanem II

  192-203

• Patients’ reactions to digital rectal examination of the prostate

  Udoh EA, Peter OO

  102-107

• Pattern and outcome of paediatric pleural effusion seen at Usmanu Dafodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto: A 5-year retrospective study

  Abubakar FI, Rufai AI, Ahmed HK, Adamu A, Ukwuni SI

  42-48

• Pattern of Childhood malignant tumours in Umuahia South East Nigeria

  Ekpemo SC, Ezomike UO, Ituen AM, Isaac C

  108-110

• Pneumococcal vaccine uptake and its associated factors among adult patients with congestive cardiac failure seen in a tertiary facility in Lagos, Nigeria

  Ajibare AO, Ojo OT, Odeyemi AS, Dada AO, Adekoya AO, Aderibigbe AA

  14-21

• Predominance of metallo-beta-lactamase blaVIM Genes in Clinical Isolates from Health Facilities in Nigeria: Role in Multidrug Resistance Surge

  Etang UE, Moses AE, Akpan SS, Eyo AO, Moses EA

  105-113

• Preferred mode of delivery and its determinants among nulliparous women attending antenatal clinic in a secondary health facility in south-south Nigeria

  Maduka NR, Enaruna NO

  500-506

• Premalignant features of the prostate can be ameliorated by Uvaria chamae root extract: Modeling prostate cancer with cadmium and alternative treatment option in adult Wistar rats

  Edem GD, Sakpa CL, Ezeuko VC

  45-59

• Prevalence and Determinants of the use of Enema in under-five children in Akwa Ibom State

  Ekanem AM, Udofia EA, Oloyede IP, Ekrikpo UE, George KE

  108-115

• Prevalence and factors associated with signing against medical advice among psychiatric inpatients at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto

  Yakubu AI, Umar MU, Bakare AT, Abubakar SB, Abubakar A, Bello A, Sanusi AY, Adebisi A, Habib ZG

  474-477

• Prevalence and Pattern of Psychiatric Morbidity among People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Kano

  Isa AA, Owolabi SD, Garba HZ, Usman UM, Gudaji MI

  62-67

• Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Diabetes Mellitus in Public Secondary Schools Teachers in Ekiti State

  Elegbede OE, Sanni TA, Alabi AK

  95-101

• Prevalence of brain fag syndrome and its correlation with stimulant use and socio-economic/demographic characteristics among university undergraduate students in Nigeria

  Aghukwa NC, Baguda AS, Fawaz B, Aminu IS

  29-41