West Africa Journal of Medicine

It is with great pleasure that we present this issue of the West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM), ISSN 0189-160X, the official publication of the West African College of Physicians and the West African College of Surgeons. As a peer-reviewed journal, WAJM remains committed to advancing medical knowledge and practice across the subregion and beyond.

The Journal accepts submissions in both English and French and is indexed in PubMed, African Journals Online (AJOL), among other international databases, ensuring wide visibility and accessibility of published work.

In this issue, we are pleased to feature the following articles:

EDITORIAL NOTE
Addressing the Silent Strain: Unmasking Post-COVID Neurologic Complications in Resource-Limited Settings
G. E. Erhabor
West Afr J Med. 2025 January; 42 (1): 1-2 PMID: 40544426

ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Quality of Life Assessment Among Patients with Papulosquamous Disorders in Southern Nigeria
E. A. Sokunbi, C. R. Madubuko, B. U. Okwara, E. O. Omatighene, H. O. Elimian, S. O. Oiwoh, A. N. Onunu
West Afr J Med. 2025 January; 42 (1): 3-10 PMID: 40544438

Kaolin-Induced Hydrocephalus in the Developing Rat Brain: Deficits of Visual Perception and Structural Changes in the Visual Cortex
M. T. Shokunbi, F. E. Olopade, O. M. Femi-Akinlosotu, A. J. Adekanmbi, O. A. Akpoke
West Afr J Med. 2025 January; 42 (1): 11-20 PMID: 40544446

Symptoms and Physiological Parameters of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Patients Diagnosed with a Portable Sleep Monitor: Implications and Challenges
N. I. Nwosu, C. V. Odinaka, P. I. Nlewedim, C. F. Udeh, A. G. Obiefuna, U. C. Abazie, C. C. Onyedum, J. C. Chukwuka
West Afr J Med. 2025 January; 42 (1): 21-28 PMID: 40544469

A Social Media Survey on the Prevalence of Post-COVID Neurologic Complications Among Nigerians
I. E. Akase, S. O. Awodumila, C. E. Nwanmah, O. O. Ojo, O. P. Agabi, O. Ede, F. O. Nwaokorie, R. A. Anyanwu, P. S. Ghajiga, O Kalejaiye, G. S. Perez-Giraldo, Z. S. Orban, M. Jimenez, I. J. Koralnik, N. U. Okubadejo
West Afr J Med. 2025 January; 42 (1): 29-35 PMID: 40544471

The Interplay Between Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 (Fgf-23) and Traditional Biomarkers of Chronic Kidney Disease – Mineral and Bone Disorder
R. S. Ezeugonwa, T. A. Bamikefa, Y. A. Ayoola, I. O. Sanni, R. O. Alaya, B. A. Omotoso, M. O. Hassan, S. Adamu, O. O. Okunola, A. A. Sanusi, F. A. Arogundade
West Afr J Med. 2025 January; 42 (1): 36-43 PMID: 40544508

Population Survey on Contributing Factors to Sustained Prevalence of Sickle Cell Disease in Enugu, Nigeria
A. O. Ugwu, C. J. Okamkpa, C. S. Anigbo, E. A. Muoghalu, O. I. Obodo, C. R. Onwasigwe, P. C. Ekwueme, G. U. Ene
West Afr J Med. 2025 January; 42 (1): 44-51 PMID: 40544512

Diagnostic Performance of Xpert MTB/RIF Assay in Adults with Presumed Pulmonary Tuberculosis at Uyo, Nigeria
S. B. Udoette, A. E. Onukak, U. V. Ugwu, M. O. Iroezindu, U. S. Unigwe, V. A. Umoh
West Afr J Med. 2025 January; 42 (1): 52-60 PMID: 40546122

Assessing the Efficacy of Peko-D Forte as Add-on Therapy for Parkinson's Disease: A Proof of Concept, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
O. V. Olalusi, O. O. Oguntiloye, A. I. Makanjuola, J. O. Yaria, I. Chukwuocha, R. O. Akinyemi, A. Ogunniyi
West Afr J Med. 2025 January; 42 (1): 61-66 PMID: 40548419

REVIEW ARTICLE
A Short Review of Migraine headaches in Nigeria: Epidemiology, Current Challenges, Treatment Approaches, and Future Directions for Improved Management
A. Osonuga, A. A. Osonuga, G. C. Okoye, O. A. Osonuga, A. DaCoasta, A. C. Osonuga, D. DaCosta
West Afr J Med. 2025 January; 42 (1): 67-72 PMID: 40548491

CASE REPORT
Pulmonary Aspergillosis Complicated by Recurrent Pneumothorax in a Healthy Nigerian Adolescent at Cedar Crest Hospital, Abuja – A Diagnostic Conundrum (Case Report)
O. A. Oyedeji, V. O. Alabi, E. A. Onoh, A. S. Agboola, P. I. Princewill-Nwajiobi, I. I. Alioke
West Afr J Med. 2025 January; 42 (1): 73-76 PMID: 40548510