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The Nigerian Medical journal publishes scientific reports to advance medical and health science in all areas.


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Vol. 66 No. 2 (2025): March to April

Review articles

Barriers and Facilitators Influencing Nurses in Genetic Services Provision: A Systematic Review

Latha T, Soniya C, Rinchen Dem Dukpa, Jayvardhan Singh, Shiv Kumar Mudgal
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Page 394-406

Original Articles

Cervical Lesion Evaluation in Females of Reproductive Age in Ondo Town, Nigeria

Akinpelu Moronkeji, Temidayo Daniel Adeniyi, Ayooye Samuel Ajayi , Gerald Ikechi Eze, Frederick Olusegun Akinbo, Bolaji Temidayo Olarewaju, Christianah Adeola Ojekunle, Adebola Omotayo Ogunleye
Abstract 63 | PDF Downloads 20 EPUB Downloads 1

Page 407-419

Lipid Profile Pattern among Women Screened for Hyperglycaemia in Pregnancy at the University of Jos Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

Mawun Stephen Lukden, Lucius Chidiebere Imoh, Mercy Luka Solomon, Odo Alfred Ibu, Yanan Tawaliu Bigwan, Christian Ogoegbunem Isichei
Abstract 13 | PDF Downloads 9 EPUB Downloads 1

Page 420-432

Effects of Red, Green and Black Pepper on Intestinal Motility and Post-Prandial Bicarbonate Concentration in Guinea Pigs.

Christian Charles, Onyebuchi Obia, Furo Dawari Emmanuel, Azubuike Ogba, Sunday Ogbu Ojeka
Abstract 2 | PDF Downloads 9 EPUB Downloads 1

Page 433-439

Correlation Between CHA₂DS₂-VASc Scores and Left Atrial Measurements: A Single-Center Retrospective Study

Haluk Furkan SAHAN , Sadik Acikel , Nurcan Ertan , Engin Algul , Nail Burak Ozbeyaz , Hamza Sunman , Tolga Cimen , Murat Tulmac
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Page 440-448

Clinical Challenges with Neovascular Glaucoma-Patient Tailored Strategies and Outcomes

Dr. Aparna Rao, Tapas Ranjan Padhi, Sanjib M. Khan
Abstract 13 | PDF Downloads 14 EPUB Downloads 1

Page 449-456

Pattern of electrocardiographic and echocardiographic findings amongst Nigeria national football team players

Murtala Audu Ngabea, Isa Omokhudu Oboirien, Okwute Michael Ochayi
Abstract 5 | PDF Downloads 13 EPUB Downloads 1

Page 457-467

Ileostomy Versus Primary Closure in Typhoid Ileal Perforation in Patients with Two or More Poor Prognostic Factors

Zaharaddeen Wada, Abdurrahman Abba Sheshe, Habila U. Na’aya, Suleiman Eneye Ibrahim, Yahaya Mohammed
Abstract 11 | PDF Downloads 12 EPUB Downloads 1

Page 468-479

Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anaemia Among chronic Heart Failure Patients In Owerri, Nigeria

Okechukwu Francis Nwako, Okechukwu Samuel Ogah, Osaretin James Odia, Chinwe Angela Nwako, Azubuike Benjamin Nwako, Malachy Chukwuemeka Iheanacho, Patrick Chinedu Obi, Chibueze Onyinyechi U. Eke, Godwin Chukwuemeka Mbata, Charles Nwaora Nwako, Gabriel Uche P. Iloh, Fidelis Nwachukwu
Abstract 6 | PDF Downloads 16 EPUB Downloads 1

Page 480-488

Knowledge and Practice of Disease Surveillance and Notification among Health Workers in Wamakko LGA of Sokoto, Nigeria

Oluwaseyi Isaiah Odelola, Raji Farouk Oladeji, Adebayo Adekunle Akadri
Abstract 8 | PDF Downloads 14 EPUB Downloads 2

Page 500-511

Perception of Autopsy among Selected Healthcare Workers at a Tertiary Hospital in Freetown, Sierra Leone- A Cross-Sectional Study.

Babatunde Moses Duduyemi, Moses Tamba Momoh, Finda Rosemarie Ngongou, Aloysius Kalawa, Solomon Fallah Foa Sandy, Nnaemeka Thaddeus Onyishi
Abstract 8 | PDF Downloads 8 EPUB Downloads 0

Page 512-527

Modelling the Effect of Indoor Residual Spraying on Malaria Transmission in Nassarawa State, North-central Nigeria

Auwal Garba Suleiman, Lateef Kareem, Charles Obi
Abstract 7 | PDF Downloads 12 EPUB Downloads 1

Page 528-539

Left Ventricular Geometry and Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Phenotype in Newly Diagnosed Hypertension in North-eastern Nigeria

Ibrahim Abubakar Galtimari, Chiroma Ijuptil, Sulaiman Mohammad Maina, Faruk Buba, Mohammed Abdullahi Talle, Albert Imhoagene Oyati
Abstract 5 | PDF Downloads 8 EPUB Downloads 2

Page 540-550

Neuroimaging Findings and Their Prognostic Value in Acute Ischaemic Stroke Patients at University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), Borno State, Nigeria

Iko Musa, Musa Joseph, Zakka Musa, Vinah Vivian Kehinde, David Adesoye Tunwagun, Rita Chineze Igweike; Cynthia Udan Kawai; Jeremiah Maina Yaga, Ibrahim Khalil Ja'afar, Mercy Akwum Olokpo, Grace Manmak Paul, Ifeoma Lauretta Chukwu, Patience Ungut Kanhu, Innocent Onyekachi Amanum, Yusuf Yakub, Wisdom Onyemaechi Mogbolu
Abstract 31 | PDF Downloads 68 EPUB Downloads 1

Page 551-563

High burden of chronic kidney disease of unknown cause among patients receiving renal replacement therapy in Northeast Nigeria: A cross-sectional survey of haemodialysis units

Baba Waru Goni, Hamidu Suleiman Kwairanga Hamidu , Aliyu Abdu, Ibrahim Ummate, Alhaji Abdu, Ahmed Ibrahim Ba'aba, Mohammad Maina Sulaiman, Loskurima Umar, Muhammad Lawan Gana, Aliyu Abdulkadir , Sabiu Musa, Shatuwa Adamu, Idris A. Usman, Hauwa Sabo Alhaji , Abubakar Idris Musa , Hamza Bukar Adam, Alhaji Umar Ismail , Ayabaryu Papka, Modu Mustapha, Saad Yauba Mohammed , Amin Oomatia, Mahmoud Bukar Maina, Neil Pearce, Ben Caplin
Abstract 9 | PDF Downloads 8 EPUB Downloads 1

Page 564-574

Immunohistochemical profiling of Bcl-2 and EGFR proteins in cervical carcinoma at a tertiary hospital in Ghana

Babatunde Moses Duduyemi , Ebenezer Kojo Addae , Francis Opoku , Kweku Bedu-Addo
Abstract 4 | PDF Downloads 7 EPUB Downloads 2

Page 575-585

Antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of pharyngeal isolates of children seen in a tertiary facility in Sokoto over three years (2022-2024)

Khadijat O. Isezuo, Jibril Abubakar, Yahaya Mohammed, Usman Muhammad Sani, Usman Muhammad Waziri, Bilkisu Ilah Garba, Asmau Adamu, Fatima Bello Jiya, Amina Ibrahim, Khadija Muhammad Dada, Umar Muhammad Ango
Abstract 16 | PDF Downloads 9 EPUB Downloads 0

Page 586-597

Prevalence of Thyroid Dysfunction and Autoimmunity among First Degree Relatives of Patients with Graves’ Disease at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria.

Usain Ahmad Abdullahi, Adamu Girei Bakari, Andrew Enemako Uloko, Ibrahim Danjummai Gezawa, Zaitun Hassan Amin, Umar Faruk Abdullahi, Mansur Aliyu Ramalan, Usman Muhammad Ibrahim, Nura Muhammad Sani
Abstract 1 | PDF Downloads 7 EPUB Downloads 1

Page 598-606

Type 2 Cardiorenal Syndrome: Prevalence and Correlates in Nigerian Heart Failure Patients.

Daniel Gilbert Uchendu , Basil Nwaneri Okeahialam , Lucius Chidiebere Imoh, Abene Ezekiel Esala, Gimba Mark Zunman
Abstract 9 | PDF Downloads 11 EPUB Downloads 1

Page 607-620

Sport injury prevention strategies and sporting behaviors of male professional footballers - A cross-sectional study

Saturday Nicholas Oghumu, Emem Akpabio Ekom, Ruth Oluwafunmike Nicholas, Peter Agba Awhen, Eguagie Okhuahesuyi , Kayode Israel Oke , Chidozie Emmanuel Mbada
Abstract 18 | PDF Downloads 13 EPUB Downloads 3

Page 621-636

Pattern of Depression among Secondary School Adolescents in Ilesa, South West, Nigeria

Oluwasola Julius Oke, Olanrewaju Ibikunle Ibigbami, Boladale Moyosore Mapayi, Adesanmi Akinsulore
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Page 646-656

Prevalence, Risk Factors and Antimicrobial Resistance of Enterococci caused Urinary Tract Infection among People Living with HIV in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Ketema Bizuwork Gebremedhin, Girmay Medhin, Haile Alemayehu, Shubhada Bopegamage, Wondwossen Amogne, Tadesse Eguale
Abstract 20 | PDF Downloads 14 EPUB Downloads 2

Page 657-668

Determinants of Left Ventricular Mass Among Apparently Normal Children in Enugu State

Josephat Maduabuchi Chinawa , Edmund Ndudi Ossai , Awoere Tamunosiki Chinawa
Abstract 9 | PDF Downloads 7 EPUB Downloads 3

Page 669-680

Perception of nurse academicians on academic publications: A cross-sectional study

Latha T, Suresh Kumar Sharma, Vipin Patidar, Rakhi Gaur, Santanu Nath, Shiv Kumar Mudgal
Abstract 8 | PDF Downloads 16 EPUB Downloads 0

Page 681-691

Experience with Anaesthesia for Cleft Surgery in a Smile Train Partner Hospital in a Low- and Middle-Income Country.

Olubusola Temitope Alagbe-Briggs, Bisola Olabisi I, Onajin-Obembe
Abstract 3 | PDF Downloads 11 EPUB Downloads 1

Page 692-697

Challenges, Clinical and Laboratory Profile of Children Referred for Micropenis at a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital

Elizabeth Eberechi Oyenusi, Khadijah Omobusola Oleolo Ayodeji, Olaolu Aziza Moronkola, Adedoyin Simon Oyenusi, Abiola Olufunmilayo Oduwole
Abstract 8 | PDF Downloads 6 EPUB Downloads 0

Page 698-704

Pattern of Root Fracture among Adult Patients with Traumatic Dental Injuries to Anterior Teeth

Harrison Omokhua, Joan Enabulele, louis Ibhawoh
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Page 705-714

Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 and insulin-like growth factor binding protein 7 as a predictor of Acute Kidney Injury in obstetric patients

Rekha Sachan, Prof ML Patel, Dr Himani Chaudhary, Dr Radhey Shyam, dr Wahid Ali
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Speech Disorders in Children with Congenital Heart Disease Attending a Tertiary Institution in South East Nigeria.

Awoere T. Chinawa, Jude T. Onyia, Paschal U. Chime , Grace Agu, Ogbonna O. Nwankwo, Francis N. Ogbuka , Edmund N. Ossai, Daberechi K. Adiele , Josephat Chinawa
Abstract 10 | PDF Downloads 7 EPUB Downloads 1

Page 735-745

Study of Management of Mucormycosis in COVID and Post-COVID Patients with Liposomal Amphotericin B its Outcome and Complications in a dedicated COVID Hospital from Eastern India

Jyoti Kumar Dinkar, Ragini Ranjan, Priyanka, Samir Kumar, Naresh Kumar
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Page 746-753

Exploring the Impact of Physical Activity on Cryptogenic Steatotic Liver Disease: A Nigerian Case-Control Study.

Philip Oluleke Ibinaiye, Benjamin Egbo, Tokan Silas Baduku, Folake Yetunde Taiwo, Kuleve Othniel Iyua, Anthony Epga Gabkwet, Emmanuel Owoicho Igoh, Daniel Stephen Pam, Moses Samuel Danjem, Jimoh Abdul Salaam, Charles Chibunna Ani
Abstract 12 | PDF Downloads 7 EPUB Downloads 1

Page 754-760

Investigating serum levels of IL-6 and TNF alpha, and the risk of thrombosis in newly diagnosed chemotherapy naïve obese cancer patients

Angela Ogechukwu Ugwu, Ifeyinwa Dorothy Nnakenyi, Chika Juliet Okwor
Abstract 9 | PDF Downloads 9 EPUB Downloads 1

Page 761-769

Clinical Profile of Seborrhoeic Dermatitis Patients Seen in a Tertiary Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria – A Case-Control Study

Olufolakemi M. Cole-Adeife, Ehiaghe L. Anaba, Ayesha O. Akinkugbe, Frances O. Ajose, Emmanuel O. Onayemi
Abstract 9 | PDF Downloads 9 EPUB Downloads 0

Page 770-782

Case reports or Series

Unusual Retroperitoneal Soft Tissue Sarcomas: Giant Masqueraderers

Guddi Rani Singh, Mamta Kumari, Ayushi Singh, Kshiti Atreya, Neetu Sinha, Debaditya Haldar
Abstract 14 | PDF Downloads 8 EPUB Downloads 1

Page 783-790

An unusual survival for 6.5 years with end-stage hepatitis C related advanced liver cirrhosis following sustained virologic response with direct antiviral agents – A case report from A low-resource setting.

Roland Stephen, Jimmy Reyes, Jacob Dunga, Sati Klein Awang, Kefas Zawaya
Abstract 49 | PDF Downloads 20 EPUB Downloads 1 Supplementary File Downloads 0

Page 791-798

Coarctation of the Aorta Presenting as Haemorrhagic Stroke in a 3-Year-Old Boy- A Case Report

Efe Abolodje, Francis Chukwuebuka Campbell, Stellamaris Nwanneka Etumudor, Fred Ofakpo Ejumudo, Chukwuemeke Ovili
Abstract 2 | PDF Downloads 6 EPUB Downloads 1

Page 799-804

Diagnosis of a secondary central nervous system Lymphoma (SCNSL) in a patient with low proliferative Mantle cell lymphoma

Emmanuel Ojeabuo Oisakede, Ambreen Khalid, Chetan Patalappa, Faheem Anjum, Hashim Heyam
Abstract 52 | PDF Downloads 11 EPUB Downloads 2

Page 805-810

Catastrophic Outcomes: Rapid Multi-Organ Failure from Paraquat Poisoning - A Case Report

Priya Pradipbhai Mehta, Raghuveer Siddhardha Annam, Ila Natvarlal Hadiyel
Abstract 3 | PDF Downloads 11 EPUB Downloads 1

Page 811-817

Neurotherapy as a Complementary Approach for Beta-Thalassemia Intermedia

Pritika Dutta, Dipanjan Dev
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Page 818-825

Tiny Lungs, Big Challenges: Navigating Fetal Pleural Effusion Outcomes, Long Term Follow-up and Implications for Future Pregnancies

Charu Sharma, Shreya Das, Kalika Dubey, Dolat Singh Shekhawat, Meenakshi Gothwal, Shashank Shekhar, Pratibha Singh, Kuldeep Singh
Abstract 13 | PDF Downloads 13 EPUB Downloads 2

Page 826-833

Giant Cystic Mucinous Borderline Tumour of the Ovary in a Young Female: A Rare Case Report

Neelam Gupta, Deychen Myes, Kavya Avd , Sheetal Sharma
Abstract 5 | PDF Downloads 7 EPUB Downloads 1

Page 834-840

Short Communications

Human Hearts, Machine Minds: How Artificial Intelligence Can Transform Paediatric Care in Nigeria

Fadlulai Abdu-Raheem, Sani Musa
Abstract 78 | PDF Downloads 12 EPUB Downloads 1

Page 841-844

Editorial

Ending nuclear weapons, before they end us

Kamran Abbasi, Parveen Ali, Virginia Barbour, Marion Birch, Inga Blum, Peter Doherty, Andy Haines, Ira Helfand, Richard Horton, Kati Juva, Jose F. Lapena Jr, Robert Mash, Olga Mironova, Arun Mitra, Carlos Monteiro, Elena N. Naumova, David Onazi, Tilman Ruff, Peush Sahni, James Tumwine, Carlos Umaña, Paul Yonga, Chris Zielinski
Abstract 2 | PDF Downloads 7 EPUB Downloads 1

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