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  • The West Africa Journal of Medicine
    Vol. 42 No. 1 (2025)

    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

     

  • The West African Journal of Medicine
    Vol. 41 No. 12 (2024)

    The West African Journal of Medicine, ISSN 0189-160X is published by the West African College of Physicians and the West African College of Surgeons. The Journal accepts articles in English and French. WAJM is indexed/abstracted in EMBASE, Excerpta Medica, Medline/ Index Medicus, African Journals Online (AJOL) and African Index Medicus amongst.

  • The West African Journal of Medicine
    Vol. 41 No. 11 (2024)

    The West African Journal of Medicine, ISSN 0189-160X is published by the West African College of Physicians and the West African College of Surgeons. The Journal accepts articles in English and French. WAJM is indexed/abstracted in EMBASE, Excerpta Medica, Medline/ Index Medicus, African Journals Online (AJOL) and African Index Medicus amongst.

  • The West African Journal of Medicine
    Vol. 41 No. 10 (2024)

    The West African Journal of Medicine, ISSN 0189-160X is published by the West African College of Physicians and the West African College of Surgeons. The Journal accepts articles in English and French. WAJM is indexed/abstracted in EMBASE, Excerpta Medica, Medline/ Index Medicus, African Journals Online (AJOL) and African Index Medicus amongst.

  • The West African Journal of Medicine
    Vol. 41 No. 9 (2024)

    The West African Journal of Medicine, ISSN 0189-160X is published by the West African College of Physicians and the West African College of Surgeons. The Journal accepts articles in English and French. WAJM is indexed/abstracted in EMBASE, Excerpta Medica, Medline/ Index Medicus, African Journals Online (AJOL) and African Index Medicus amongst.

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