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• The "Trace Mineral Fingerprint" as a Predictor of Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance Progression in Type 2 Diabetics

  Eworo RE, Usoro AJ, Iyaji MO, Okoye FC, Ugochukwu GD, Egwu SI, Igwe SM

  636-646

• A 4-year review of echocardiographic findings in a Paediatric Cardiology unit in a tertiary health facility, Calabar, Nigeria

  Ineji EO, Amajor AC, Emmanuel IO, Adedokun OF, Okoi N, Udoh AM

  677-683

• Acute Kidney Injury among hospitalised children in a young tertiary centre in south-south, Nigeria: An observational prospective study

  Briggs DC, Aitafo JE, Okorie E-M

  423-432

• Acute toxicity and effects of of Solanum macrocarpon leaf on Phenylhydrazine-induced haemolytic anaemia, blood glucose and Nephrotoxicity in Wistar rats

  Usunobun U, Okungbowa AI, Osaremhen EA, Ademuyiwa A

  56-64

• Adverse drug reactions reporting by community pharmacists in Lagos State

  Olugbake OA, Rufus AC, Joda A, Balogun M

  176-183

• Aetiology of sickle cell ischemic priapism: the pathophysiologic triad of hyperhaemolysis, hyperviscosity and hypercoagulability, and their therapeutic implications

  Ahmed SG, Ibrahim UA

  176-186

• Ambiguous report in anatomic pathology; a southwestern Nigeria experience

  Ano-Edwarde GH, Ajao IO, Uduagbamen PK, Onabanjo BD

  533-538

• Analgesic characteristics of intrathecal neostigmine versus dexmedetomidine with hyperbaric bupivacaine for labour and delivery: A double blind randomized study

  Udeme NI, Eyo CS, Edubio M, Etta O, Ekanem AM, Abasiattai AA, Fyneface-Ogan S

  648-654

• Anthropometry of thyromental distance of adult Ibibios and Annangs in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

  Ekanem AU, Inoh MI, Inoh EE, Etukudo SD

  29-34

• Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns, Resistance and Virulence Genes in Pseudomonas aeruginosa from Hospitalized Patients in Lagos, Nigeria

  Lawal-Sanni AO, Salami WO, Ajoseh SO, Anjorin AA, Akinyemi KO

  391-404

• Anxiety, depression and their correlates among patients with acute heart failure in South Western, Nigeria

  Oladimeji Adebayo, Akinyemi Aje, Oluremi Oladele, Oke-chukwu Sameul Ogah, Adewole Adebiyi, Abiodun Moshood Adeoye, Olayinka Atilola, Olulola Olutoyin Oladapo

  576-583

• Aqueous Extract of Carica papaya Leaves Protects Against Streptozotocin-Induced Renal Oxidative Stress and Dysfunction

  Adebayo OF, Egesie G, Odeh OS

  515-525

• Assessing the Prevalence and Predictors of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus among Rural Dwellers in Akamkpa/Biase Federal Constituency of Cross River, Nigeria

  Ekpe EL, Edemekong E, Omotoso AJ, Inaku KO

  92-103

• Assessment of Antenatal Breastfeeding Education, Early Initiation and Exclusive Breastfeeding practices of mothers attending a secondary healthcare facility in Southern Nigeria

  Isara AR, Ekwo MC

  140-148

• Assessment of dry eye using Schirmer test in patients attending a tertiary hospital eye clinic in Nigeria

  Ibanga AA, Udoh ME, Etim BA, Agweye CT, Nkanga ED, Echieh CI

  122-126

• Assessment of exfoliated nasal mucosa cells among morticians exposed to formaldehyde in Benin City, Nigeria

  Ebojele FO, Aihie EO

  266-269

• Assessment of factors influencing job satisfaction among healthcare workers' in public hospitals in Nairobi County, Kenya

  Lifuleze CM, Muhonja FH, Muchiri J

  114-122

• Assessment of Healthcare Waste Management Practices Compliance among Health Workers in Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Enugu

  Okonkwo EU, Ingwu JA, Okonkwo CJ

  663-669

• Assessment of Knowledge of Community-Based Approaches to Substance Use Interventions: Best Practices and Innovative Programs Among Medical Doctors in Akwa Ibom State

  Eziagu EO, Nkanga E, Jombo H, Sunday SO, Abasiubong F, Eziagu UB

  833-839

• Assessment of Lipid Profile among Women with Malignant and Non-malignant Breast Lesions in a Tertiary Hospital, Nigeria: A Pilot Study

  Ajeigbe AK, Omisore AD, Akinde AO, Makinde RA, Ajose OA

  181-186

• Assessment of Mental Health and Academic Performance among Medical Students during the 2023–2024 Conflict in Sudan

  Ahmed A, Auf AI

  144-150

• Assessment of patients’ knowledge, attitude and practice of cross-infection control in the dental clinic during COVID-19 pandemic

  Okoromu MA, Omokhua HA

  49-55

• Assessment of Perceived Quality of Reproductive Health Services and its Determinants among Young Adults in a Tertiary Health Facility in Southwestern Nigeria

  Adegbilero-Iwari OE, Faleke OM

  118-126

• Assessment of practice of personal hygiene among primary school pupils in Calabar South L.G.A, Cross River State, Nigeria

  Akpet OE, Essien DA, Eyo KT, Ewa AO

  526-532

• Assessment of Sexual Health practices and experiences of In-School Adolescents in a Rural Community in Rivers State, Nigeria

  Oku AO, Fajola A, Obiagwu PN, Alali A, Adetula B, Ogunlaja AO, Gabriel O, Ejiogu M

  506-514

• Assessment of the outcome of tasking shifting some maternal and child health services to community extension workers in a rural hospital in Ebonyi State

  Diara JC

  605-614

• Assessment of treatment-related changes in quality of life among prescholers with early childhood caries using the naija-ecohis

  Nzomiwu CL, Imasuen H, Adekoya NM, Osunde OD

  285-293

• Assessment of Willingness to pay for Community-Based Health Insurance among Artisans in a selected Community of Ekiti State, Southwest Nigeria

  Elegbede OE, Durowade KA, Sanni TA, Ipinnimo TM, Alabi AK

  148-158

• Assisted Reproduction in Kano, North-Western Nigeria: A Four-year retrospective study

  Abdullahi HM, Egwuda K, Suleiman M, Warshu IH, Ladan ZF, Dayyabu AL, Miko M, Yusuf A, Sheriff A, Jibril A

  154-159

• Association between prostate-specific antigen density and prostate cancer prediction among Nigerian men

  Abudu EK, Okuku CN, Akaiso OE, Fabian UA, Udoh EA, Ukpong AE, Kudamnya IJ, Ajayi OO, Uduma FU, Abudu OO, Ekpo BO

  200-209

• Attitude and perception of nurses towards implementation and utilization of nursing audit in University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

  Udo AE, Peters GE, Ekpenyong AU, Peters EE

  497-505

• Audit of Adenotonsillar surgeries in a Tertiary Facility in Uyo, South-south Nigeria

  Inoh MI, Inoh EE, Ette UV, Ette VF, Iseh KR, Enyeneokpon ES, Sylvester E

  259-266

• Audit of Histopathology Request Forms in a Teaching Hospital: Assessing the Adequacy of Clinician-Provided Information for Diagnosis

  Adekunle AA, Oladimeji AO, Ayo-Aderibigbe O, Idowu NA, Rasheed MW, Ano-Edwarde GH

  355-362

• An audit of two hundred and fifty consecutive breast biopsies in Nigerian women

  Johnson AB, Aishat ON, Adedotun OA, Salewa OE, Adewale A, Adebola A

  294-303

• Awareness and utilization of the who surgical safety checklist among surgical staff in a Nigerian tertiary hospital

  Ilo IS, Ilo DI, Chukwu IS, Adindu VO, Aneke CS, Alaede GO

  840-845

• Awareness of malocclusion and attitude towards orthodontic treatment among trainee dental surgery technicians in Nigeria

  Otaren NJ

  87-90

• Bacterial pharyngotonsillitis and antimicrobial sensitivity in adults in a tertiary health facility in north west Nigeria

  Udo-Affah AG, Inoh MI, Onukak AE, Umar SY, Egbe EO, Sabitu MZ, Iseh KR

  489-496

• Barriers to prompt diagnosis and management of children with hearing loss

  Ekere I, Adeyemo A

  584-590

• Beyond Aesthetics: Understanding the Impact of Intrinsic Tooth Discoloration on Wellbeing of Patients in a Nigerian Population

  Mabiaku YO, Mabiaku TO, Ibhawor LO

  621-627

• Biochemical Investigation into the Benefit of Quercetin Supplementation in Hypoxic Mice

  Otomewo LO, Anthony TE, Moke EG, Onohwosafe J

  60-68

• Body Towels as Reservoirs of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria: Wellness Implications

  Asuquo AE, Ibeneme E, Umoh NO, Eyo A, Bebia G, Okon P, Kalu C, Kennedy A

  634-638

• Breast Cancer Awareness and Screening Practices: A Cross - Sectional Assessment Among Women of Reproductive Age at General Out-Patient Clinic of a Secondary Health Institution in South-South Nigeria

  Iyanam VE, Bassey EU, Akpanudo EI, Jombo HE, Udoh SB, Idung AU

  628-633

• Burden of indirect costs: Are we overlooking this amongst patients with long-term medical conditions?

  Mariere UI, Adesina AD, Ogaji DS, Obikeze OO, Babatunde S

  467-473

• Cadmium and Mercury Exposure: Oxidative, Neurobehavioural and Histological Alterations to the Cerebellum of Wistar Rats

  Enogieru AB, Inneh CA

  141-147

• Caesarean myomectomy in Kano northern Nigeria

  Omole-ohonsi A, Ashimi AO

  45-49

• A call for action: Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence among Pregnant Women attending Antenatal Clinics in Primary Health Centres in Kotangora, North-Central Nigeria

  Ajayi AO, Ogwumike IS, Akande RO, Akande JO, Faramade MA, Agbona MA, Ige RO, Ajayi AA, Olagbegi OF, Olagbegi OV, Ehinola IL

  818-827

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Knowledge, Attitude, and Experience of House Officers and Junior Residents in a Tertiary Health Institution in Nigeria

  Chukwu IS, Ekpemiro UC

  413-416

• Characteristics, Outcomes, and Predictors of Mortality of Acute Kidney Injury in a Rural Tertiary Hospital in Southern Nigeria

  Rafiu MO, Okakah F, Osadonor GO, Orie DI, Akerele NN, Ahmed SD, Adetunji AE, Emorinken A, Erohubie CE, Olugbemide O, Azubike OO

  846-855

• Clients and healthcare providers’ perspectives on Quality of maternal health services in primary healthcare facilities in Cross River State, Nigeria

  Isika AI, Ekpenyong NO, Undelikwo VA, Obi IF, Oku AO, Oyo-ita AE

  158-167

• Clinical profile and management outcomes of paediatric undescended testes in a Nigerian tertiary hospital: An 11-year review

  Ituen MA, Akpanudo EI, Eyo AE, Emmanuel EM

  332-338

• Clinical spectrum of precocious puberty and its normal variants in children: insights from a seven-year review in a tertiary hospital, Calabar, Nigeria

  Eyong ME, Nsa EI, Uzomba CI, Eyong EM, Brown E, Ikobah JM, Etuk IS

  203-208

• Clinical validity of sonographically estimated postvoid residual volume in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia in Kano, North-West, Nigeria

  Abdullahi MK, Aji S, Ibrahim M, Busari AO, Mohammed IY

  218-224

• Clinicopathologic Characteristics of Prostate Cancer in a Nigerian Tertiary Health Facility

  Ulebe AO, Joseph U, Osogu EF, Odo C, Obi AO, Ogbobe U, Onyebum O, Omebe S, Afogu E, Okoke CJ

  306-314

• Co-infection of Lassa Fever with Viral Hepatitis: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Patients in a Federal Medical Centre in Southwestern Nigeria

  Salami WO, Ifeyi GP, Ajoseh SO, Lawal-Sanni AO, Adetunji SB, Muraina TO, Hassan AO

  47-55

• Colorectal cancer screening: assessment of physicians’ knowledge, attitude and practice in tertiary healthcare centers of plateau state, Nigeria

  Akpa PO, Kwaghe BV, Emmanuel I, David NP, Adedeji BK, Ibeanu CN, Onota PO, Othman IA, Ben JE, Emmanuel JA, Bahaushe NZ, Agabus NM, Dauda AM, Silas OA, Mandong BM, Nantok D

  209-219

• Comorbidities among overweight and obese adult patients seen at the General Outpatient Clinic of a Tertiary Hospital, South-South Nigeria

  Kalu NOA, Udoh SB, Morgan UM, Eduwem D

  300-305

• Comparative analysis of preoperative and postoperative nasal appearance following unilateral complete cleft lip repair in Kano

  Bardi M, Adebola RA, Efunkoya AA, Omeje KU, Amole IO, Suleiman AR, Bawa TA

  379-384

• Comparative evaluation of predictors of dental caries among adult population in a metropolitan city in North West Nigeria: A case-control study

  Sotunde OA, Iliyasu Z, Idon PI, Akinboboye BO, Ikusika OF, Makanjuola JO, Enone LL, Alalade O, Igweagu CE

  168-175

• Comparative evaluation of the cholesterol and fatty acid profile of some beef cuts

  Onyenweaku EO, Ikpe B, Ihekweazu JC, Akpanukoh A

  566-572

• A comparative study of socio-demographic characteristics of divorced women and married women in Kano, northern Nigeria

  Sulaiman BA, Gambo TM, Dankishiya FS

  528-532

• Comparative study of sonourethrography and conventional urethrography in determining the length of anterior urethral strictures

  Umeh OE, Elendu KC, Aronu ME, Okafor C, Mbaeri TU, Uwanuruochi K, Umeokafor C, Nwammuo C, Nwosu C

  117-121

• Comparison of the Degree of Hip Rotation Between Amateur Golfers With Low Back Pain and Matched Desk-Bound Individuals in Ebonyi State

  Uzunma PI, Chukwuemeka UM

  451-457

• Compliance with directly-observed therapy short course regimen and recovery from pulmonary tuberculosis among clients of an infectious disease hospital

  Peters GE, Ekpeyong AU, Nabuk NM, Peters EJ

  190-195

• Computed tomographic evaluation of head injury patients in Umuahia, Abia State Nigeria

  Obiozor AA, Imo A, Aka CK

  127-130

• Congenital pseudoarthrosis of the clavicle co-existing with tetralogy of Fallot: Another variant of the Holt-Oram syndrome?

  Essien UE, Dim EM, Nottidge TE, Ubaha AG, Inyang UC

  228-230

• Contraceptive Potential of Methanol Leaf Extract of Ananas comosus In Female Wistar Rats

  Johnson EI, Ekanem AU, Bassey E, Nwafor P

  339-345

• Contraceptive prevalence and factors associated with its use among women of child bearing age in Amai Community of Ukwani Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria

  Etim JJ, Okoi NO, Etim-John OJ, Aghanenu FE, Nkemchor CF, Unyilewhoma IM

  856-864

• Coping Strategies and Generalized Anxiety Disorder among Female Breast Cancer Patients in Kano, Northwestern Nigeria

  Ibrahim AZ, Suleiman BA, Ibrahim YA, Muhammad DM

  430-434

• The Coronavirus Disease Pandemic and the Basic Reproduction Number (R0) in Nigeria: What Does the Data Reveal?

  Onwube O, Ohalete P, Yakubu JA

  35-44

• Corpus luteum rupture mimicking acute appendicitis

  Ezem U

  285-288

• Correlates of exclusive breast feeding among nursing mothers attending child health clinic at a general hospital in Rivers State Nigeria

  Ogbondah BO

  132-140

• Correlation between gait speed and severity of knee osteoarthritis in a Nigerian population

  Oduware OI, Osamudiamen MI

  533-539

• Correlation of the middle cerebral artery blood flow velocity with age and Haemoglobin values of children with Sickle cell anaemia in Uyo

  Ahunanya CN, Oloyede IP, Uduma FU, Eduwem DU

  492-499

• Cosmetic outcomes and wound closure time in paediatric transverse laparotomy: A randomised comparison of mass and layered closure techniques

  Ituen MA, Akpanudo EI, Eyo CS, Ekot EA

  479-484

• COVID-19 Vaccination: Infectivity and Symptomaticity of SARS- COV-2 among residents in Bonny Island, Rivers State, Nigeria

  Ogbondah BO, Owhonda G, Luke A, Jaja ID, Green P, Pius OM

  119-126

• COVID-19: Socio-demographic determinants of knowledge

  Ogbondah BO, Owhonda G, Jaja ID, Luke A, Green P, Mberekpe PO

  236-244

• Cranial base angulation and linear dimensions in Class I, II and III sagittal jaw relationships in a Nigerian population: A cephalometric study

  Aghimien OA, Ize-Iyamu IN

  270-277

• Cross sectional retrospective assessment of safety of retrograde intrarenal surgery with laser lithotripsy in management of upper urinary tract calculi

  Ozah E, Osaigbovo E, Okonji NOI, Obasuyi OJ

  684-691

• A Cross-Sectional Study of Sleep Quality and Daytime Sleepiness in a Nigerian University Cohort: Insights from PSQI and Epworth Scores Sleep Quality and Daytime Sleepiness in Nigerian Students

  Eziagu EO, Ajayi OO, Eziagu ED, Akpu EI, Rasheed MW, Eziagu UB

  65-73

• Cytological pattern of cervical pap smears in a teaching hospital in southern Nigeria

  Abasiattai AA, Nwafor CC, Tobin EA, Utuk NM

  522-527

• Delusional halitosis: Treatment outcome of a multidisciplinary approach

  Otakhoigbogie U, Omoregie OF, Okoh M, Ojo MA, Akpata O, Akhigbe K, Koleoso O

  521-528

• Demographic Characteristics and ABO Blood Group Genotypes Influence Susceptibility to Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) in Lagos, Nigeria

  Yahaya T, Umar J, Fagbayi T, Salisu TF, Magaji U, Anyebe D, Shemishere U

  540-547

• Dental caries; its sequelae and treatment among patients in a tertiary hospital in north–western Nigeria: A retrospective study

  Bala M, Edeji CB, Braimah RO, Jaafaru R, Abubakar MK, Taiwo AO, Bawa AT

  22-28

• Dental treatment needs among students with disabilities in Sokoto, Nigeria

  Ogbeide ME, Okeigbemen SA, Taiwo AO, Bala M

  81-86

• Detection of Early Onset Nephropathy in Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia in Calabar, Nigeria Using Microalbuminuria

  Uzomba CI, Nsa EI, Brown ES, Enyuma CO, Ekpe LE, Ineji EO, Etuk IS, Asindi AA

  539-544

• Determinants of Caregivers’ Knowledge of Childhood Vaccination in Calabar South Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria

  Agbor IE, Nwoye TO, Ugwa EA, Eyong UO, Isika AI, Uno OE

  405-411

• Determinants of MPOX Vaccine dropout in Approved Vaccination Centers in Rivers State, Nigeria

  Nwadiaru CB, Worgu GO, Omeodu N, Urang J

  480-488

• Determinants of Road Traffic Accidents Among Motorcycle Riders In Four Selected Sub-Counties, Kitui County, Kenya

  Mutinda FK, Juma J, Muchiri J, Kariuki P

  304-310

• Determinants of Sexual Coercion Among Adolescents in Rivers State

  Ogbonna VI, Okuefuna CJ, Adeniji F, Iliyasu Z

  110-117

• Determinants of utilisation of the clinical practice guideline in acute management of patients with acute traumatic spinal cord injury in Nsih, Kenya

  Eke CI, Odongo AO, Mungai S

  406-412

• Diabetic foot amputations in Nigeria; raising awareness to the burden of diabetic foot syndrome

  Inyang UC, Ettah OE, Achebe CC, Dim EM, Essien UE, Ekanem AM

  201-206

• Dietary Diversity Among Women of Reproductive Age Selling in Selected Markets within Uyo Metropolis, Nigeria

  Nkereuwem Ndaeyo Ekerette, Akaninyene Uwemedimo Udo, Mary Okon Ikotidem

  240-248

• Direct Visual Internal Urethrotomy for the Management of Partial Urethral Strictures: Is it a Viable Treatment Option?

  Ngwu PE, Ihedoro IE, Agu FU, Onyemachi E

  127-131

• Disrespect and abuse of women during childbirth in selected health facilities in Sokoto metropolis, Nigeria

  Oche OM, Kontagora ZA, Danmadami AM, Umar BB, Dabai UL, Ayama YA

  91-102

• Distribution of ABO-Rh(D) blood group among nursing students: A tool for female health education

  Adegoke AO, Amole IO, Adesina SA, Akinwumi AI, Adeleke OT, Idowu AE, Durodola AO, Olaolorun AD

  548-553

• Divorce and Mental Health in Northern Nigeria: Exploring Post-Divorce Risk Factors

  Sulaiman BA, Usman UM, Tajudeen A, Garba HZ, Ibrahim GM, Chikaodiri AN, Shakirat OD, Dankishiya FS

  670-676

• Does intraprocedure patient positioning affect outcome of chemical pleurodesis for malignant pleural effusion?

  Akpan AF, Etiuma AU, Ekpe EE

  534-539

• Drivers of Condom use among undergraduate students in Rivers State, South-South Nigeria

  Osaro BO

  865-872

• Dyslipidaemia and Blood Pressure Patterns Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Calabar, Nigeria: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

  Ajen MU, Itam AH, Oshiame OD, Emin EJ, Adigun TO, Okon GE, Ironbar VO, Akeke VU, Adetoyi GM, Akeke FU

  873-883

• Early childhood caries among pre-school children in rural areas

  Osadolor OO, Osadolor AJ

  187-191