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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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 675 | PDF Downloads 332 EPUB Downloads 172 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.357

Page 407-419

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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 537 | PDF Downloads 304 EPUB Downloads 186 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.516

Page 420-432

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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 1230 | PDF Downloads 282 EPUB Downloads 143 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.539

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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
Abstract 350 | PDF Downloads 231 EPUB Downloads 172 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.551

Page 440-448

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Clinical Challenges with Neovascular Glaucoma-Patient Tailored Strategies and Outcomes

Dr. Aparna Rao, Tapas Ranjan Padhi, Sanjib M. Khan
Abstract 281 | PDF Downloads 188 EPUB Downloads 157

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 580 | PDF Downloads 276 EPUB Downloads 139 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.594

Page 457-467

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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 437 | PDF Downloads 224 EPUB Downloads 112 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.598

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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 540 | PDF Downloads 321 EPUB Downloads 128 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.630

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.638

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 425 | PDF Downloads 237 EPUB Downloads 180 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.643

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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 306 | PDF Downloads 254 EPUB Downloads 181 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.667

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

Auwal Garba Suleiman, Lateef Kareem, Charles Obi
Abstract 445 | PDF Downloads 266 EPUB Downloads 116 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.672

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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 325 | PDF Downloads 209 EPUB Downloads 91 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.677

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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 379 | PDF Downloads 337 EPUB Downloads 105 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.681

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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 579 | PDF Downloads 315 EPUB Downloads 112 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.687

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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 314 | PDF Downloads 234 EPUB Downloads 113 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.713

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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 458 | PDF Downloads 241 EPUB Downloads 116 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.717

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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 438 | PDF Downloads 252 EPUB Downloads 111 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.724

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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 489 | PDF Downloads 322 EPUB Downloads 99 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.731

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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 510 | PDF Downloads 328 EPUB Downloads 115 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.758

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.785

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

Oluwasola Julius Oke, Olanrewaju Ibikunle Ibigbami, Boladale Moyosore Mapayi, Adesanmi Akinsulore
Abstract 578 | PDF Downloads 375 EPUB Downloads 106 Supplementary File Downloads 0 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.786

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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 421 | PDF Downloads 318 EPUB Downloads 104 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.635

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

Josephat Maduabuchi Chinawa , Edmund Ndudi Ossai , Awoere Tamunosiki Chinawa
Abstract 306 | PDF Downloads 177 EPUB Downloads 118 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.779

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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 243 | PDF Downloads 203 EPUB Downloads 83 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.806

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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 252 | PDF Downloads 209 EPUB Downloads 86 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.818

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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 422 | PDF Downloads 254 EPUB Downloads 118 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.819

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

Harrison Omokhua, Joan Enabulele, louis Ibhawoh
Abstract 191 | PDF Downloads 200 EPUB Downloads 87 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.669

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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
Abstract 455 | PDF Downloads 328 EPUB Downloads 118 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.811

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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 462 | PDF Downloads 205 EPUB Downloads 150 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.757

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.666

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 440 | PDF Downloads 223 EPUB Downloads 122 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.794

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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 234 | PDF Downloads 182 EPUB Downloads 44 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.845

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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 704 | PDF Downloads 291 EPUB Downloads 143 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.783

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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 438 | PDF Downloads 263 EPUB Downloads 122 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.618

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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 648 | PDF Downloads 408 EPUB Downloads 129 Supplementary File Downloads 0 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.661

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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 191 | PDF Downloads 187 EPUB Downloads 105 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.710

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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 415 | PDF Downloads 275 EPUB Downloads 99 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.726

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

Priya Pradipbhai Mehta, Raghuveer Siddhardha Annam, Ila Natvarlal Hadiyel
Abstract 459 | PDF Downloads 370 EPUB Downloads 116 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.730

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Neurotherapy as a Complementary Approach for Beta-Thalassemia Intermedia

Pritika Dutta, Dipanjan Dev
Abstract 510 | PDF Downloads 296 EPUB Downloads 133 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.760

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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 438 | PDF Downloads 278 EPUB Downloads 162 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.803

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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 158 | PDF Downloads 149 EPUB Downloads 118 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.725

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Short Communications

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

Fadlulai Abdu-Raheem, Sani Musa
Abstract 545 | PDF Downloads 202 EPUB Downloads 119 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.627

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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 446 | PDF Downloads 284 EPUB Downloads 103 | DOI https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i2.883

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