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  • The West African Journal of Medicine
    Vol. 42 No. 2 (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:

    EDITORIALS
    Confronting the Hidden Wounds-Prioritising Mental Health in Communities affected by Armed Conflicts
    G. E. Erhabor
    West Afr J Med February 2025; 42 (2):79-80 PMID: 40618326

    Ending Nuclear Weapons, Before they End us
    Kamran Abbasi, Parveen Ali, irginia 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
    West Afr J Med February 2025; 42 (2):80-82 PMID: 40618374

    ORIGINAL ARTICLES
    Predictors of Erectile Dysfunction among Nigerian Men with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    A. M. Badmus, S. O. Ikuerowo, E. A. Jeje, A. A. Abolarinwa, O. A. Omisanjo
    West Afr J Med February 2025; 42 (2):83-89 PMID: 40618378

    Work-Related Stress among Academic Staff of a Higher Institution in South-west, Nigeria:
    A Cross-sectional Study
    O. Q. Bakare, A. O Coker, M. Saibu, T. O. Durojaiye
    West Afr J Med February 2025; 42 (2):90-96 PMID: 40618379

    Programmed Cell Death Ligand 1 (PD-L1) Expression in Triple Negative Breast Cancer Cases in Benin City
    D. O. Owolabi, I. Obahiagbon, M. O. Udoh, C. Owobu, V. J. Ekanem, J. O. Ogunbiyi, A. N. Olu-Eddo
    West Afr J Med February 2025; 42 (2):97-103 PMID: 40618380

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in the Epicenter of the Boko Haram Insurgency: Prevalence and Psychosocial Correlates
    A. W. Ibrahim, U. B. Musami, Y. A. Kareem, M. Y. Mahmood, A. I. Halid, B. K. Machina, F. B. Shettima, A. Ashiru, P. N. Ogualili
    West Afr J Med February 2025; 42 (2):104-113 PMID: 40618382

    Paracetamol-Diclofenac Versus Pentazocine-Diclofenac for Post-Caesarean Section Pain Relief: A Double Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
    J. O. Chionuma, T. O. Odetayo, A. M. Olumodeji, O. A. Makinde, A. Gbadegeshin
    West Afr J Med February 2025; 42 (2):114-120 PMID: 40618387

    Prevalence and Determinants of Malocclusion among Preschool Children in Maiduguri
    T. O. Ligali, A. E. Oromakinde
    West Afr J Med February 2025; 42 (2):121-126 PMID: 40618390

    Assessing Fibrosis and Steatosis utilizing Transient Elastography (Fibroscan) in Metabolic-dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: An Experience from UBTH, Benin City, Nigeria
    R. A. Ugiagbe, E. E. Ugiagbe, A. O. Malu
    West Afr J Med February 2025; 42 (2):127-136 PMID: 40618414

    Effects of Footwear Types on Balance and Risk of Falls among Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study
    C. P. Ojukwu, J. S. Eleojo, O. J. Nebo, N. E. Ubochi, E. M. Anekwu, I. J. Ilo
    West Afr J Med February 2025; 42 (2):137-142 PMID: 40618418

    Promoting Adolescents Oral Health: Effectiveness of Two Oral Health Educational Methods among Senior Secondary School Students in Lagos, Nigeria
    U. I. Ekowmenhenhen, O. O. Sofola, O. G. Uti, U. Odogu, A. Akande, O. J. Oluwaleti
    West Afr J Med February 2025; 42 (2):143-151 PMID: 40618419

    CASE REPORT
    Evaluating the Effectiveness of Multiple Provider Enhanced Adherence Counselling in the Improvement of Treatment Outcomes amongst Adolescents Living with HIV (ALHIV): A Case Series
    T. O. Adebawojo, O. M. Oladosu, A. O. Onifade, E. Hambolu
    West Afr J Med February 2025; 42 (2):152-156 PMID: 40618420

  • The West African 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.

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