Review articles

Knowledge and awareness of dental professionals regarding Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) in India- A systematic review

Ramandeep Singh Gambhir, Ridhi Aggarwal, Amit Aggarwal, Anurag Aggarwal, Nitin Kaushal, Ramandeep Kaur
Abstract 267 | PDF Downloads 248 EPUB Downloads 74 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i1.588

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Association of Gut-Microbiome and mental health and effects of probiotics on psychiatric disorders: A Meta-analysis and systematic review

Ramita Goel, Bhupesh Gupta, Vimal Naranbhai Satodiya, Ashok Ukabhai Vala, Hetal Dabhi, Anshu Mittal
Abstract 525 | PDF Downloads 321 EPUB Downloads 75 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i1.601

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Beyond Grades: Harnessing Self-Regulated Learning to Empower Underperforming Students

Shree Lakshmi Devi Singaravelu, Abilash Sasidharannair Chandrakumari
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Original Articles

Quality of Sexual Life and its Correlates among Men with Diabetes Mellitus and Erectile dysfunction attending a tertiary hospital in Owerri, Nigeria

Patrick Chinedu Obi, Ginikanwa Helga Njoku, Adaure Chibuzo Mbaike, Augustine Chinedu Ihim, Okechukwu Francis Nwako, Anthony Chinedu Anyanwu, John Uchechukwu Ohiri, Ernest Nwazor, Blessing Chinenye Ubani, Stanley Ugochukwu Ogbonna, Mafuka Johnson Simon, Reginald Nnamdi Oputa
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Correlates of Uptake of Routine Immunization amongst Under-Five Children: Comparison of Nomadic and Non-nomadic Fulani in Yobe State, Nigeria

Dauda Abdulhamid, Usman Muhammad Ibrahim, Boateng Kofi, Sunday Audu, Mahdi Musa Wade, Abba Ahmed Danzomo, Nuruddeen Muhammad, Abdullahi Namadi Faruk, Salihu Abdullahi Ahmed, Jamilu Aliyu Bawa, Abdullahi Sadiq Uba, Tukur Ismail, Awwal Umar Gajida, Abubakar Mohammed Jibo
Abstract 316 | PDF Downloads 187 EPUB Downloads 72 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i1.542

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Prevalence and diagnostic dilemma of chromosomal abnormalities in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria; Is prenatal diagnosis worthwhile?

Mkpe Abbey, Boma Awoala West, Simeon Chijioke Amadi, Olufemi Adebari Oloyede, Faithwin Horsfall, Esther Ijeoma Nonye-Enyidah , Kenneth Eghuan. Okagua, Ngozi Joseph Kwosah, Paul Ledee Kua, Rose Sitonma Iwo-Amah, Uduak Solomon Ocheche, Chidiebere Nwakanma Ononuju, Nimi Ngo Briggs, Basil Omiebi Altraide, Leesi Sapira-Ordu, Nestor Inimgba
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Relationship between Maternal Diseases and Placental Morphology among Parturient’s in Port Harcourt, River State: A Multi-Centre Study.

Alerechi Emeka-Ogbugo, Simeon Chijioke Amadi, Jane Dumle Gbobie, Abbey Mkpe, Paul Ledee Kua, Ada Nkemagu Okocha, Oluwagbemiga Adewale
Abstract 322 | PDF Downloads 206 EPUB Downloads 58 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i1.571

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Sleep disturbances in Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abdelkrim Khannous, Samira Essoli, Adraa Khannous, Fatiha Bounoua, Oussama Halloumi, Houda Moubachir, Latifa Adarmouch, Hind Serhane
Abstract 248 | PDF Downloads 197 EPUB Downloads 67 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i1.573

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Mandibular reconstruction with non-vascularized bone graft in a double bridging technique

Obitade. Sunday Obimakinde, Sunday Ogunsuyi Popoola, Kehinde Olubukola Ojo, Moruf Babatunde Yusuf, John Adetunji Omotayo, Akinwale Olaleye Akinbade
Abstract 200 | PDF Downloads 155 EPUB Downloads 50 Supplementary File Downloads 0 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i1.581

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Ovarian Cancers in a Northern Nigerian Hospital: Epidemiology, Clinicopathology and Treatment Options

Akwaowo Etukudo, Aisha Mustapha, Zainab Ali Adamu, Shehu Salihu Umar, Yusuf Tukur, Anisah Yahya, Murtala Abubakar, Adekunle Olanrewaju Oguntayo, Bala Mohammed Audu
Abstract 451 | PDF Downloads 296 EPUB Downloads 61 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i1.604

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Comparison of Prevalent Hypertension by Aortic versus Brachial Blood Pressure Criteria for - A Pulse Wave Analysis Based Study from Adults of a City of West India

Jayesh D Solanki, Pearl K Sajan, Bansi Janak Trivedi, Param J Kakadia, Sunil J Panjwani, Krishnapriya Mohandas
Abstract 145 | PDF Downloads 123 EPUB Downloads 50 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i1.616

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Emotional and Behavioural Problems of HIV-infected Children: Findings from a Southeastern Nigeria Tertiary Healthcare Facility

Ikechukwu Frank Ogbonna, Nwaonu Chijioke Nwakanma, Joseph Ezeogu, Kelechi Kenneth Odinaka
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Prevalence and Pattern of Analgesic Abuse Among Undergraduate Students of University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Fredrick C Enuagwuna, Charles I Tobin-West, Favour A Dappa, Thank-God C Bethel
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Assessment of serum laminin and hyaluronic acid as markers of hepatic fibrosis in patients with chronic Hepatitis B.

Sogo Jide Busuyi, Abiodun Olabamiji Ajose, Olusegun Sylvester Ojo, Olusegun Adekanle, Olufemi Samuel Smith, Adetokunbo Oluwafunso Ajala, Omolade Adefolabi Betiku
Abstract 223 | PDF Downloads 161 EPUB Downloads 44 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i1.653

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Demographic and Clinical Profile of Haemodialysis Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease in a Northern Nigerian Hospital: A Retrospective Analysis of Patterns and Outcomes

Muhammad Abdulrasheed, Mohammed Bello Armiyau, Yusuf Nadabo Abdullahi, Maryam Kuso Nuhu
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Determinants and Prevalence of Paediatrics Return Visits to the Emergency Department in a Tertiary Hospital in Southeast Nigeria: A Retrospective Study

Chinelo Vivian Okeke, Obinna Obaji, Chijioke Ogeh, Obinna Chukwu, Uzoma Asiegbu, Kenneth Okoro, Chinonyelum Ezeonu
Abstract 242 | PDF Downloads 156 EPUB Downloads 50 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i1.662

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Hydroxyurea therapy in sickle cell disease: knowledge and prescription patterns among care providers in a low-and middle-income setting

Akinyemi Ofakunrin, Edache Sylvanus Okpe, Rasaq Olaosebikan, Onyeka Mary Ukpoju-Ebonyi, Tolulope Olumide Afolaranmi, Dangkat Bitrus Kilson, Stephen Oguche
Abstract 434 | PDF Downloads 182 EPUB Downloads 57 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i1.675

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Pattern and Outcome of Medical Admissions at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital: A 5-Year Hospitalization Analysis

Effiong Ekong Akpan, Aniema Isaac Asam Udo, Idongesit Odudu Umoh, Bertha Chioma Ekeh, Victor Aniedi Umoh, Anyiekere Morgan Ekanem, Udeme Ekpenyong Ekrikpo
Abstract 483 | PDF Downloads 310 EPUB Downloads 59 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i1.678

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Quality of life in children with epilepsy: Effect of socio-demographic factors and Parental awareness of seizure action plan in Eastern India

Aishwarya Senapaty, Preeti Srivastava, Shikha Swaroop, Roshan Mohanty, Adyasha Mishra
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Sociodemographic predictors of knowledge and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers attending primary health centres in Ethiope West, Delta State Nigeria.

Ajiroghene Okwesa, Nyemike Simeon Awunor, Mamodesan Tudjegbe Okumagba, Augustine Ossai Okwesa, Efe Abolodje
Abstract 166 | PDF Downloads 129 EPUB Downloads 52 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i1.695

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Verification of the HbA1c method on the STANDARD F2400® analyzer in a Nigerian Laboratory

Modupe Akinrele Kuti, Jokotade Oluremilekun Adeleye
Abstract 148 | PDF Downloads 112 EPUB Downloads 50 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i1.698

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Perception of Enrollee Health Insurance Fraud among Healthcare Workers at a Tertiary Hospital in Kaduna State, North-western Nigeria

Hajara Kasim Adamu, Auwal Garba Suleiman, Fahad Abubakar Saulawa, Suleiman Usman, Aliyu Muhammad, Nazifi Sani Aminu
Abstract 333 | PDF Downloads 155 EPUB Downloads 68 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i1.700

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Knowledge, acceptance and willingness to pay for malaria vaccine among residents of a semi-urban community in Kaduna State, North-western Nigeria

Hanan Faridah Yusuf, Auwal Garba Suleiman, Shefaatu Shehu, Umar Yahaya, Suleiman Usman, Usman Hamisu Indabo
Abstract 602 | PDF Downloads 342 EPUB Downloads 54 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i1.701

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Prevalence of Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus among Patients with Metabolic Syndrome in Rural Southern Nigeria: Gender and Age Disparities

Harmony Uchenna Ibezim, Helen Kwipnchep Njoya, Hendrith Esene, Shalom Enahoro Azenabor, Saeed Sule
Abstract 288 | PDF Downloads 196 EPUB Downloads 49 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i1.706

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A Call to Action: Insights into Hypertension Prevalence and Management in an Urban Sub-Saharan African Population

Teko Blaise Mbah, Bernadette Sandrine Lema, Armand Boris Rikam, Jacques Merci Baning Baning, Serges Bruno Ngon, Georgette Merveille Kilama, Divine GoufanA Ngon, Odile Israelle Meto A Ngon, Fabrice Peguy Thome Ebango, Suzanne Adolphine Soppi Ebango, Emmanuel Eroume A Egom
Abstract 234 | PDF Downloads 159 EPUB Downloads 50 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i1.712

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Learning Style Preference and Its Correlation with Gender

Dabota Yvonne Buowari, Andrew Igho Joe, Ibi Erekosima
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Let’s unravel the association between renal stones and renal variant vasculature in patients with duplex collecting system: A retrospective single institute study

Khurram Khaliq Bhinder, Aroosa Kanwal, Zenab Farooq, Madiha Saeed Wahla, Khizer Ahmed Khan
Abstract 166 | PDF Downloads 149 EPUB Downloads 54 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i1.721

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B-Mode Ultrasound Grading of Cryptogenic Steatotic Liver Disease and Association with the Level of Sun Exposure in Zaria, Nigeria: A Case-Control Study.

Philip Oluleke Ibinaiye, Benjamin Egbo, Adebanke Sefiya Olarinoye-Akorede, Joseph Bako Igashi, Tokan Silas Baduku, Bello Muhammed Usman, Manko Muhammad, Abdurrahman Elfulati Ahmad, Musa Abdulkadir Tabari, Mustapha Kagu Shettima, Muhammad Shakir Balogun, Mohammed Kabir Saleh
Abstract 94 | PDF Downloads 77 EPUB Downloads 52 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i1.723

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Easing the Pain: Lignocaine Spray in Mid-Trimester Amniocentesis – A Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Tanya Sharma, Meenakshi Gothwal, Charu Sharma, Pratibha Singh, Garima Yadav, Manoj Gupta, Manisha Jhirwal, Priyanka Kathuria
Abstract 131 | PDF Downloads 120 EPUB Downloads 43 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i1.737

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The Pattern of Medical Admissions at the Intensive Care Unit of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

Otokwala Job Gogo, Akpa Maclean Romokere, Stanley Rosemary Oluchi
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Evaluation of Mid-Palatal Suture Maturation Stage in Adolescents and Adults Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)- A Comparative Study

Ravinder Singh, Deepak Gupta, Aashna Garg, Veenu Dahiya, Ramandeep Singh Gambhir, Paras Gupta
Abstract 244 | PDF Downloads 217 EPUB Downloads 35 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i1.744

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Is there Co-infection of Influenza and Covid-19 in Jos, North Central Nigeria?

Nathan Yakubu Shehu, Mark Ojogba Okolo, Emmanuel Ameh Ameh, Daniel Geofrey Thankgod, Oluwatoyin Ruth Morenikeji, Ferdinand Ibu Ogbaji, Dung Davou Pam, Filibus Danjuma Dami, Pam Dachung Luka
Abstract 211 | PDF Downloads 161 EPUB Downloads 46 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i1.342

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Case reports or Series

A Case of Lacunar Stroke in a Patient with Possible Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)

Oluwatowo Daniel Fabiyi, Samuel Busayo Ogunlade
Abstract 153 | PDF Downloads 84 EPUB Downloads 41 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i1.502

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Radiation proctitis as a differential of lower GIT bleeding in Nigeria: A case series

Evaristus Sunday Chukwudike, Nyam Paul David , Emmanuel Obasi, John John Ogan, Chinenye Unoma Nwoko, Chinwe Onyia, Kenechukwu Chukwuemeka Okonkwo, Lukman Olaitan Abdulkareem, Winnifred Njideka Adiri, Stella-Maris Chinma Egbo , Egbo Oziegbe, Pantong Mark Davwar
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Spontaneous subgaleal haematoma with severe headache in two children during acute painful sickle cell crisis

Francis Akor, Toby Thenat, Sajjad Hussain, Suresh Kumar
Abstract 212 | PDF Downloads 151 EPUB Downloads 41 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i1.615

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Purple Urine Bag Syndrome: A Case Report of An Elderly Nigerian Woman

Ibitrokoemi Faye Korubo, Ekechi Stella Amadi , Chikeka Chimaroke Ukachi
Abstract 192 | PDF Downloads 148 EPUB Downloads 43 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i1.693

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