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Evaluation of the Prevalence and Factors Affecting the Mental Health of Undergraduate Medical Students in a Nigerian University: A Cross-Sectional Study

Oluyemisi Okwudishu, Victor Chimezie Okebalama, Emmanuel Fikayo Bamidele, Abiodun Osinaike, Ngozi Oyinye Adefala, Hezekiah Olaniran Olabiyi, Uchechukwu Nwudele, Obinna Chinatu-Nwankwo, Finan Uzochukwu Fide-Nwoko, Oluwafemi Ayotunji Opadotun, Ugochukwu Christian Chigozie, Ibrahim Olalekan Quadri
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Current Issue

Vol. 66 No. 3 (2025): May - June

Review articles

Opioids in Cancer Pain Management: A Double-Edged Sword of Relief and Risk

Olutomiwa Ayoola Omokore, Ibrahim Olalekan Quadri, Perelade Jojo Kingdom, Ifeanyichukwu Chidubem Ogbuiyi-Chima, Somtochukwu Emmanuel Meribole , Temiloluwa Oluwatimilehin Olayinka, Samuel Ogunnoiki, Samuel-Ogunnoiki Precious, Adeyoola Olaitan, Nkechi Chima-Ogbuiyi, Ogeoma Chidinma Ifeanyichukwu, Richard Chigozirim Ikpegbu, Funmilayo Grace Adelakun, Peace Aderinboye, Patrick Okpanachi, Omolola Oladeji, Hinda Baah, Promise Edochie, Dennis Tsegah
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Page 849-866

Robotic Surgery in Africa: History, Contemporary, and Thereafter.

Victor Chimezie Okebalama, Olutomiwa Ayoola Omokore, Vanessa Chinonyelum Dike-isreal, Ifeoluwa Oluwadamilola Asaolu, Hamida Adedolapo Owolabi, Moyinoluwa Joan Idowu, Efetobore Zadok Evwierhoma, Kingdom Jojo Perelade, Hezekiah Olaniran Olabiyi, Nkechi Chima-Ogbuyi, Rukayat Abiodun Olayemia, Chibuzo Christian Abaenowa, Ogechi Kosisochukwu Akudinobi, Cyprian Ejike Okoronkwo
Abstract 194 | PDF Downloads 118 EPUB Downloads 36

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Original Articles

The immunological and virological correlates of Cervical Precancerous Lesions among HIV-Infected Women on ART in Faith Alive Hospital, Jos, Nigeria

John Onyeji, Olabanjo Okunlola Ogunsola, Emmanuel Osayi, Oluseye Ayodele Ajayi, Mercy Wakili Isichei, Christian Ogoegbunem Isichei, Perpetua Chidiebere Christopher
Abstract 73 | PDF Downloads 44 EPUB Downloads 41

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Psychosocial Impact and Coping Strategies by Mentor Mothers Engaged in Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV Services in Taraba State, Nigeria: A Qualitative Study

Musa AmbiZorto Obadiah, Sonnen Atinge, Gloria Yamen Sonnen-Atinge, Abalis Abew Kaleb
Abstract 82 | PDF Downloads 65 EPUB Downloads 45

Page 884-894

Clinical Challenges with Neovascular Glaucoma-Patient Tailored Strategies and Outcomes

Aparna Rao, Tapas Ranjan Padhi, Sanjib Khan M
Abstract 65 | PDF Downloads 50 EPUB Downloads 53

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Cervicovaginal fetal Fibronectin in Predicting Success of Induced Labour among Nulliparous Women

Michael Sylvester Archibong, Mobolape Oyinkansola Sangolana, Olayinka Victoria Olomola, Mariam Amuda, Ogechukwu Theophila Ugwu, Laura Nengi Adetunji, Oluwaseun Dorcas Ojo, Akaninyene Eseme Ubom, Ekundayo Oluwole Ayegbusi, Ernest Okechukwu Orji
Abstract 80 | PDF Downloads 49 EPUB Downloads 42

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Determinants of Discharge Against Medical Advice Among Paediatric Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria: A Retrospective Observational Study

Ebenezer Olatunji Adeyemi, Ayomide Gabriel Oladele, Chibuzo Anidobe, Oluwakemi Blessing Ojulowo, Olatunji Emmanuel Atoyebi, Adeline Ohwofasa Adaje
Abstract 81 | PDF Downloads 48 EPUB Downloads 51

Page 915-922

Awareness and Determinants of Analgesic Abuse Among Undergraduate Students of University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Fredrick C. Enuagwuna, Favour A. Dappa, ThankGod C. Bethel, Shekinah Adonye Wilcox
Abstract 99 | PDF Downloads 48 EPUB Downloads 68

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Epidemiology and Pattern of Mental Health (Psychiatric) Disorders in Sierra Leone: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study of 4020 Cases.

George Okechukwu Eze, Nnaemeka Thaddeus Onyishi, Francis Chike Nnaji, Kpallu Kromba
Abstract 107 | PDF Downloads 69 EPUB Downloads 59

Page 942-952

Pre-cancerous cervical lesions among women in Bauchi: A cross-sectional study

Muhammad Baffah Aminu, Dauda Eneyamire Suleiman, Lamaran Dattijo Makama, Attahiru Muhammad, Yusuf Abdu Misau, Adamu Baffah Yusuf, Umar Isiyaku Gabi, Shehu Abdullahi Gumau, Ahmed Garba Albuhari, Bala Mohammed Audu
Abstract 77 | PDF Downloads 85 EPUB Downloads 65

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Quality of Life among Women Living with Gynecological Malignancies in Zaria, Nigeria

Anisah Yahya , Zaharaddeen Babandi, Aisha Mustapha, Hauwa S. Gumbi, Bilkisu K. Lawal, Ismail H. Zubairu, Shehu S. Umar, Abimbola O. Kolawole, Adekunle O. Oguntayo
Abstract 80 | PDF Downloads 58 EPUB Downloads 52

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Embracing Computer Vision for Diagnostic Maxillofacial Imaging — An Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning (AIML)Pilot Project

Kesiena Seun Yarhere, Oladimeji Adeniyi Akadiri
Abstract 67 | PDF Downloads 48 EPUB Downloads 61

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Serum Vitamin A Levels and Xerophthalmia among Children with Protein Energy Malnutrition in Zaria, Northwest Nigeria

Asimau Eivovo Idris Zubairu, Kehinde Kabir Oladigbolu, Hawwa Salihu Abdullahi, Elijah Ndako Peter, Halima Olufunmilola Abdulsalam, Hafsatu Maiwada Suleiman
Abstract 67 | PDF Downloads 49 EPUB Downloads 48

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Clinical Characteristics and Outcome of Children with Non-Traumatic Coma: Experience from a Tertiary Hospital in Rivers State, Nigeria.

Nneka Gabriel-Job, Kininyiruchi Nelson Wobo
Abstract 74 | PDF Downloads 46 EPUB Downloads 53

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Sociodemographic Factors Associated with Malaria Infection among Under-Five Children in Nigeria

Happiness Opeyemi Agboola, Olumide Ajibola, Adewale Jamiu Lasisi, Francis Adebayo, Olatunde Aremu, Salim Khan
Abstract 133 | PDF Downloads 81 EPUB Downloads 31

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Exploring diversity in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) among lean, overweight, and obese patients: A Multicenter study from India

Prangya Paramita Sahoo, Dawesh Prakash Yadav, Mukta Singh, Dibyalochan Praharaj, Ayaskanta Singh, Kanishka Uthansingh, Manoj Kumar Sahu, Girish Kumar Pati
Abstract 53 | PDF Downloads 40 EPUB Downloads 24

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Clinico-hematological Portrait of Bone Marrow Infections: Unusual Visitors Unveiled

Shuchismita, Iffat Jamal, Ravi Bhushan Raman, Manoj Kumar Choudhary, Shambhavi Sharan, Vijayanand Choudhary
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Page 1027-1035

Screening for Psychological distress and their Determinants among Clinical nurses in Tertiary Care Teaching Institution, India: A cross-sectional Survey

Srinivasan Chelladurai, Vasanth Chellamuthu, Sharanabasappa S, Vasantha C. Kalyani
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Page 1036-1045

Magnetic Resonance Neuroimaging Findings in High-altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) and Probable Correlation with its Temporal Evolution and Pathogenesis.

Abdul Haseeb Wani, Maria Wani, Shumyla Jabeen, Naseer Ahmad Choh, Mohsin Fayaz, Shadab Maqsood, Tahleel Altaf Shera, Mudasir Hamid Bhat, Arshed Hussain Parry, Feroze Ahmad Mir
Abstract 43 | PDF Downloads 34 EPUB Downloads 24

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Knowledge and Uptake of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention among Caregivers of Under-five Children in a Tertiary Hospital in Kaduna State, North-western Nigeria

Tom Hyellamurti Midala, Auwal Garba Suleiman, Suleiman Usman, Mohammed Abdu Darma, Umar Yahaya, Musa Mbiting Wakawa, Aisha Sanusi Hamza, Zaharadden Shuaibu Babandi
Abstract 113 | PDF Downloads 56 EPUB Downloads 53

Page 1055-1068

Gestational Weight Gain and Associated Factors in a Tertiary Hospital in Southwest Nigeria: A Cohort Study

Adebayo Adekunle Akadri, Elizabeth Oluwakemi Grillo, Oluwaseyi Isaiah Odelola, Olumuyiwa Olalekan Adelowo, Odutola Olawale Odugbem, Omobolanle Motunrayo Akadri
Abstract 65 | PDF Downloads 43 EPUB Downloads 72

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Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding the use of Traditional and Complementary Medical Practices by Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease in Oman

Ahmed Al-Maskari, Qasim Al-Maamari, Hassan Al-Riyami, Sunil K. Nadar
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Page 1096-1104

Clinico-demographic Profile of Patients with Early Primary Open Angle Glaucoma at a Tertiary Private Eye Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria

Victor Chukwuebuka Umeh, Godswill Inye Nathaniel, Adunola Ogunro
Abstract 60 | PDF Downloads 86 EPUB Downloads 39

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Association of Depression with Phenomenology and Insight Among Patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Vasu Mishra, Navratan Suthar, Mukesh Kumar Swami
Abstract 31 | PDF Downloads 37 EPUB Downloads 33

Page 1113-1126

Profile of Triple Negative Breast Cancer: A Retrospective Review

Temitope Abiodun Olatunji, Omobolanle Taofikoh Akinbami, Anthonia Chima Sowunmi, Omolara Aminat Fatiregun, Bolaji Mautin Okedairo, Tolulope O. Idowu, Oluwaseyifunmi Opeyemi Ige-Olatunji, Basit Olatunji Balogun, Oluwatosin Titilope Ogunsanwo, Oyinkansola Adebiyi, Vincent Odogwu, Akinsegun Abduljaleel Akinbami
Abstract 49 | PDF Downloads 40 EPUB Downloads 36

Page 1127-1134

Histopathological and Immunohistochemical Patterns of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumours in a Tertiary Institution of Northern Nigeria

Zainab Ali Adamu, Mikhail Olayinka Buhari, Abdullahi Mohammed
Abstract 88 | PDF Downloads 47 EPUB Downloads 34

Page 1135-1158

Effectiveness of Rectal Versus Oral Diclofenac for Perineal Pain Relief following Episiotomy Repair at a Tertiary Hospital in Port Harcourt, Nigeria: A randomized controlled study

Princeba Tamunobelema Amachree, Peter Abiye Awoyesuku, James Enimi Omietimi, Roseline Beauty Iheagwam, Awopola Ibiebelem Jumbo, Monima Dumoteyim George
Abstract 90 | PDF Downloads 46 EPUB Downloads 33

Page 1159- 1170

A Composite Risk Scoring Model for Predicting Adverse Perinatal Outcomes in Patients with Pre-Eclampsia- A Pilot Study

Meenakshi Gothwal, Adhibha Babu, Pratibha Singh, Garima Yadav, Swati Asati, Anubhav Gupta
Abstract 75 | PDF Downloads 47 EPUB Downloads 47

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NGAL Superiority to Creatinine in the Diagnosis of Renal Injury in a Pediatric Tertiary Hospital Setting

John U Ohiri, Owamagbe Emmanuel Mustapha, Evelyn Ada Idam
Abstract 44 | PDF Downloads 35 EPUB Downloads 48

Page 1186- 1194

Evaluation of Orthodontic Patients’ Pain Experience, Perception and Management of Pain from Orthodontics Centres in Lagos, Nigeria

Onyinye Dorothy Umeh, Sylvia Simon Etim
Abstract 32 | PDF Downloads 28 EPUB Downloads 28

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Assessing Thyroid Function (FT4, FT3, and TSH) in Pediatric Renal Patients: A Focus on Sex and Age Subgroups

John U. Ohiri, Emmanuel Mustapha Owamagbe
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Case reports or Series

Paraneoplastic Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis in a Nigerian Female Teenager: A Case Report

Ernest Nwazor, Ikechukwu Chukwuocha, Joseph Iheanacho, Benneth Ajuonuma, Onyedika Madueke, Kennedy Mgbeoma, Emmanuel Ibeneme
Abstract 68 | PDF Downloads 50 EPUB Downloads 40

Page 1215-1223

Metastatic Pulmonary Calcification with the Coexistence of known Esophageal Carcinoma: Case Report and Literature Review

Khurram Khaliq Bhinder, Sana Sayeed, Aroosa Kanwal, Nasir Khan
Abstract 32 | PDF Downloads 33 EPUB Downloads 28

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Giant incisional hernia with a protruding pregnant uterus and overlying thinned-out ulcerated skin: A case report and review of literature

Rex Friday Ogoronte Alderton Ijah, Paul Kua, Babakaye Ngeri, George Matthew Ela, Nsese Iniobong Udeme, Irene Kyamummi
Abstract 60 | PDF Downloads 50 EPUB Downloads 49

Page 1231-1240

Tuberous sclerosis with recurrent seizure, dermatological lesions, renal cysts, and hypothyroidism in a female patient in Awka, Nigeria

Ernest Ndukaife Anyabolu, Chinyelu Uchenna Ufoaroh, Osita Ikenna Okoli, Augustina Ogochukwu Izuu-umeike
Abstract 25 | PDF Downloads 33 EPUB Downloads 25

Page 1241-1248

Bilateral Optic Disc Coloboma with Coexisting Unilateral Retinochoroidal Coloboma in an Adolescent from Northwestern Nigeria:  A Case Report

Saudat Garba Habib, Sadiq Hassan, Fatima Ibrahim, Fauziyya Sabo Muhammad, Saudatu Umar Madaki, Nuraddeen Ibrahim Jaafar, Aliyu Dada Suleiman
Abstract 50 | PDF Downloads 33 EPUB Downloads 42

Page 1249-1253

Adult intussusception: A case report and review of literature of a patient seen at university of Abuja teaching hospital, Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria

Samuel Kelechi Richard, Samuel Ali Sani, George Onu Illah, Hycent Amos Kabang, Yawe King-David Terna
Abstract 78 | PDF Downloads 41 EPUB Downloads 90

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Acute Shoulder Injury Following Tdap Vaccination: A Case Report on SIRVA and the Importance of Proper Injection Technique

Kate Isoken Obayagbona, Weiwei Zhao, Ajibola Mobolaji Arowona, Joshua Olufisayo Odeyemi, Lubna Mirza
Abstract 39 | PDF Downloads 37 EPUB Downloads 37

Page 1262-1265

Meckel Gruber Syndrome in a Nigerian child: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Wasinda Solomon Bulus, Fatima Joy Baba, Innocent Adoyi Agaba, Nasiru Raheem
Abstract 40 | PDF Downloads 29 EPUB Downloads 75

Page 1266-1272

Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans Presenting as a Breast Mass: a Case Report

Ademidun Oluwatosin Ayoade, Victor Chimezie Okebalama, Olutomiwa Ayoola Omokore, Abeeb Babatunde Oyedele, Sandra E. Sonusi, Joshua Olusegun Olajide, Babatunde Adeteru Ayoade, Uchechukwu Nwudele, Desmond Eke Onyebuchukwu, Chika Samuel Chijoke, Chibuzo Christian Abaenowa, Bonaventure Maduka Ogbodo
Abstract 119 | PDF Downloads 69 EPUB Downloads 47

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Abstract of Conference Proceedings

NMA/AGSM/2025/PUBH/003-Hyper-Reactio Luteinalis Associated with Abruptio Placentae Hyper-Reactio Luteinalis Associated with Abruptio Placentae

Abubakar Nasiru, Ekele Ojogbane Innocent, Abubakar Sirajo, Umar Mohammed
Abstract 19 | PDF Downloads 22 EPUB Downloads 39

Page 1281

NMA/AGSM/2025/PUBH/006- Diverticular Disease of the Jejunum.

Abubakar Nasiru, Okoli Patrick, Abubakar Sirajo, Umar Mohammed, Sulaiman Adam Yahaya
Abstract 27 | PDF Downloads 26 EPUB Downloads 38

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NMA/AGSM/2025/PUBH/001-Ovarian collision tumour: Serous Cystadenoma and adipocyte rich mature cystic teratoma.

Kasimu Umar Adoke, Zubairu Saad, Haruna S. Muhammad, Ashiru A. Ladan, Mohammed Umar
Abstract 24 | PDF Downloads 20 EPUB Downloads 14

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NMA/AGSM/2025/PUBH/004- Gonadal and Extra Gonadal Teratoma

Dahiru Abubakar, Amadi M. Saleh, Adam Shuaibu, Umar Mohammed
Abstract 22 | PDF Downloads 22 EPUB Downloads 19

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NMA/AGSM/2025/PUBH/002 - Ectopic pregnancy in Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina. North-western Nigeria.

Adam Shuaibu, Tajuddeen A, Dahiru Abubakar, Aisha AbdulRahman, Mohammed Umar
Abstract 32 | PDF Downloads 29 EPUB Downloads 14

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NMA/AGSM/2023/PUBH/ - Frequency and Histological Classification of Neoplastic Ovarian Lesions Seen in a Tertiary Health Centre in North-Western Nigeria

Umar Mohammed, Haruna S. Muhammad, Kasimu U. Adoke, Salihu Aliyu, Ladan A. Ashiru
Abstract 26 | PDF Downloads 27 EPUB Downloads 38

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NMA/AGSM/2023/PUBH/ - Amoebic Perforation of the Bowel: A Case Report

Umar Mohammed, Haruna S. Muhammad, Adoke U. Kasimu, A. K. Nuhu, O. S. Abdullahi, T. G. Elijah
Abstract 27 | PDF Downloads 28 EPUB Downloads 29

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NMA/AGSM/2023/PUBH/ - Inflammatory Cloacogenic Polyp Masquerading as Haemorrhoid.

Umar Mohammed, Haruna S. Muhammad, Adoke U. Kasimu, M. T. Aliyu, O Moses
Abstract 25 | PDF Downloads 20 EPUB Downloads 40

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NMA/AGSM/2023/PUBH/ - Colonic Intramural Haematoma Mimicking Strangulated Hernia

Umar Mohammed, Haruna S. Muhammad, Adoke U. Kasimu, M. T. Aliyu, O. Moses
Abstract 27 | PDF Downloads 26 EPUB Downloads 21

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