Vol. 38 No. 4 (2021): The West African Journal of Medicine

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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.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.55891/wajm.v38i4

URN: http://nbn-wajmed.com/urn:wajm:ngwajm.v38i46

Published: 2021-04-23

Editorials

EDITORIAL: Charting the Way Forward West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 299-300 PMID: 33900702

G. E. Erhabor

299-300

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EDITORIAL: HIV Associated Nephropathy West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 300-301 PMID: 33900703

C. O. Alebiosu

300-301

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EDITORIAL: Primary Lung Cancer: Challenges in Developing Countries West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 301-302 PMID: 33900704

O. O. Adewole

301-302

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EDITORIAL: Enhancing the Management of Severe Lassa Fever in The Sub-Region West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 303-305 PMID: 33900705

George O. Akpede

303-305

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Articles

ORIGINAL: HIV-Associated Nephropathy among Children with Renal Disease in Port Harcourt, Nigeria West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 307-312 PMID: 33900708

T. A. Uchenwa, I. C. Anochie

307-312

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ORIGINAL: Dental Trauma in Adult and Elderly Nigerians: A National Survey West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 313-320 PMID: 33900709

E. C. Otoh, O. O. Taiwo, O. A. Adeleke, O. J. Majekodunmi, S. O. Ajike

313-320

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ORIGINAL: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Covid-19 among Clinical Healthcare Workers in Bingham University Teaching Hospital (BHUTH) Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 321-327 PMID: 33900713

M. Shehu, H. Shehu, E. Oseni-Momodu, N. Abraham, E. E. Eseigbe

321-327

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ORIGINAL: Comparison of the Diagnostic Relevance of Albumin Creatinine Ratio Versus Cystatin C in Assessment of Cardiovascular Complication in Type 2 Diabetics West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 328-334 PMID: 33900714

B. K. Myke-Mbata, S. C. Meludu, D. O. Ochalefu, B. C. Basil

328-334

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ORIGINAL: Self-perceived Burden on Caregivers, Anxiety and Depression among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients in Southern Nigeria West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 335-341 PMID: 33900716

O. A. Adejumo, E. I. Okaka, A. A. Akinbodewa, O. I. Iyawe, I. R. Edeki, O. S. Abolarin

335-341

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ORIGINAL: Frequency of Osteoporosis in Black Nigerian Women Aged 50 and above with Degenerative Musculoskeletal Diseases and Fractures West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 342-346 PMID: 33901181

O. A. Adewole, S. O. Idowu, M. O. Shoga, M. O. Kayode, O. O. Adelowo

342-346

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ORIGINAL: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices towards COVID-19 Transmission and Preventive Measures among Residents of Nigeria: A Population-Based Survey through Social Media West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 347-358 PMID: 33901392

A. T. Akafa, Y. Amos, A. Okeke, A. C. Oreh

347-358

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ORIGINAL: School Health Instructions in Primary Schools - A Study of Gwagwalada Area Council, Federal Capital Territory Nigeria West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 359-365 PMID: 33901393

U. A. Sanni, U. M. Offiong, E. A. Anigilaje, K. I. Airede

359-365

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ORIGINAL: Plasma L-Arginine in Sickle Cell Anaemia Patients in Crises and its Correlation with Markers of Severity of Disease West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 366-373 PMID: 33902958

O. W. Aworanti, T. S. Akingbola, A. Adeomi, A. E. Alagbe, A. O. Salako

366-373

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ORIGINAL: Meniscus Sign: A Test for the Confirmation of Correct Placement of Epidural Catheter West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 374-379 PMID: 33903091

H. O. Idehen, G. A. Agbonkhese

374-379

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ORIGINAL: Clinicopathological Pattern and Management of Primary Lung Cancer in Ilorin, Nigeria West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 380-386 PMID: 33903683

P. O. Adeoye, O. O. Desalu, C. K. P. Ofoegbu, A. E. Fawibe, A. K. Salami, O. R. Akanbi, C. M. Opeyemi, O. O. K. Ibrahim, O. B. Ojuawo, A. O. Aladesanmi, I. Olaoye

33903683

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Case Report

CASE REPORT: Protein C Deficiency in a Patient with Anomalous Hemiazygous Vein and Portal Vein Thrombosis West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 387-390 PMID: 33903797

F. A. Fasola, A. Akere, C. U. Akunwata, C. Onyejelam, M. A. Osundina

387-390

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CASE REPORT: Aplasia Cutis Congenita: A Case Report West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 391-394 PMID: 33904163

O. J. Ugowe, S. A. Balogun, E. A. Adejuyigbe

391-394

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CASE REPORT: Favourable Outcome of Severe Lassa Fever Following Early Diagnosis and Treatment: A Case Report West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 395-397 PMID: 33904294

J. A. Onuh, A. E. Uloko

395-397

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Miscellaneous

CLINICAL ARTICLE Comparison of Short Course Versus Long Course Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Caesarean Section: A Randomised Controlled Trial West Afr J Med. 2021 April; 38(4): 398-404 PMID: 33904295

A. C. Ezeike, C. O. Agboghoroma, E. R. Efetie, K. W. Durojaiye

398-404

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