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• Early outcome of femoral supracondylar fracture managed with distal femoral locking plate at National Orthopaedic Hospital Dala Kano

  Tsoho SA, Abubakar K, Awomusi FO, Usman MI, Muhammad S

  311-316

• Ectopic Pregnancy: A Review of Prevalence, Clinical Presentation and Outcome in Gusau, Northwest, Nigeria

  Shittu MA, Olaoye SO, Aremu-Kasumu YB, Fasanu OT

  40-44

• Education and demographic patterns of foreign trained medical graduates sitting the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria Licensing Examination

  Ugwu IC, Egbuchulem KI, Ogbonna VI, Eseile IS, Nwasor EO, Salufu S, Ubom AE, Onyemelukwe MF, Eseile BJ, Okpebri KO, Ekuaze EF

  884-890

• Effect of Ananas comosus methanol leaf extract on immature, non-pregnant and pregnant uterus of adult female albino wistar rat

  Johnson EI, Ekanem AU, Bassey E, Nwafor P

  317-325

• Effect of calabash chalk geophagy on the epididymis of adult male Wistar rats

  Odiase DE, Imafidon EO

  529-533

• The Effect of Central Corneal Thickness on the Intraocular Pressure of Patients at a Rural Cataract Eye Camp in Nigeria

  Eze UA, Ogbedo EN, Adepoju ST, Uzozie CC, Emelumadu CM, Orji IO, Ndife TI, Akinyemi AO, Salimonu AA, Victor BA, Ndiomu S, Malobi TC, Onwuegbuna AA, Apakama AI, Alen HA

  384-390

• Effect of chronic formaldehyde exposure on some pulmonary functions among medical students in a tertiary institution in Edo State, Nigeria

  Ebojele FO, Iyawe VI

  196-200

• Effect of Diosmin on Lipopolysaccharide-induced Neuroinflammation and Cognitive Impairment in Mice

  Adeoluwa GA, Jack IP, Adeniyi FR, Adeoye R, Otomewo LO, Adu IA, Bakre AG, Adeoluwa OA

  39-46

• The effect of hyoscine butyl bromide on the active phase of labour among primiparous women delivered at the Jos University Teaching Hospital

  George OC, Ajang MF, Anyaka CU

  131-139

• Effect of n-hexane extract of oryctes rhinoceros on sperm parmeters and oxidative stress markers in male wistar rats following administration of lead

  Gbaranor KB, Tamuno-Opubo A, Okari AK, Stephen-Kalu TN, Ovili-Odili BZ, Saronee F, Edward UF, Enebeli SK, Agbeb NS, Daka I

  151-157

• Effect of oral health education on dental caries and periodontal health status of diabetic patients in Calabar metropolis

  Imasuen H, Adekoya MN, Hillary OS

  749-756

• Effect of Persea americana unripe pulp methanol extract on pregnancy in laboratory animals

  Johnson EI, Edem G, Akpan E, Ekanem AU, Abianga BO

  891-901

• Effects of ethanolic extract of lawsonia inermis on pregnancy outcomes, fetal growth and the developing cerebral cortex of wistar rats

  Fischer CE, Francis CO, Agbor CA, Umoh ES, Umoh NM, Eru EM, Ugbaka CA

  902-910

• Efficacy of oral Tranexamic Acid in reducing blood loss during primary total hip arthroplasty: A comparative study

  Essien UE, Inyang UC, Itakpe SE, Lawal WO, Dim EM, Usendiah IB

  148-153

• Enterococcus-associated urinary tract infections, their prevalence and antibiotic resistance

  Obe OA, Mutiu WB, Odulate IO

  516-520

• Establishing a best fit model of finger length to occlusal vertical dimension among students of college of health sciences Bayero University Kano

  Ikusika OF, Idon PI, Iwuchukwu AO, Zirra AF, Usman N

  495-501

• Ethical and Legal Dimensions of AI Diagnosis in Medicine

  Archibong EI, Raji RO, Ibe DI, Udoh AE, Chisunka M

  440-450

• Ethical and legal issues in organ donation and transplantation in Nigeria

  Agi AU, Ebiala PO, Ipuole R, Inaku JF, Udoaka EE, Ugbe RO

  1105-1113

• Evaluating the effect of antidiabetic treatment on haemostatic and fibrinolytic parameters among type 2 diabetics in Ilorin, Nigeria

  Abolarin AT, Olawumi HO, Durotoye IA, Olarinoye JK, Olufemi-Aworinde KJ

  252-258

• Evaluation of cosmetic outcome and patient satisfaction following adhesive strips and staples wound closure in primary total knee arthroplasty

  Essien UE, Obi CM, Inyang U, Ubaha A

  153-157

• Evaluation of gastroprotective potentials of papain and fucoidan in wistar rats

  Unim AP, Edet OU, Okoi OC, Okpo-ene AI, Chijindu OM, Uquetan US, Essien VA

  84-91

• Evaluation of Impacted Canines Utilizing Three Radiographic Methods in Orthodontic Patients in Benin City, Nigeria

  Ize-Iyamu IN, Otaren JN

  160-167

• Evaluation of Simulation-based Training in Airway Management among Maiden Workshop Participants in Enugu, Nigeria: A Mixed-method Study

  Nwosu ADG, Ossai EN, Amucheazi AO, Onyekwulu FA, Achi J, Ilo DI

  69-78

• Evaluation of the antimicrobial properties of Syzygium aromaticum (clove) and Acacia nilotica (babul) pods on cariogenic bacteria from caries lesion

  Onuoha ES, Aondoaseer I

  31-38

• Evaluation of the pre- and post-treatment levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF- α) in patients with temporomandibular disorders

  Ukpebor IV, Adetunji SG

  911-916

• Exploratory classification of breast cancer status using anthropometric and physiological parameters: A logistic regression pilot study

  Akpolile AF, Ikubor JE, Omoriwhovo JO, Abdul FE, Epibade EC

  917-923

• Exploring patient-centered barriers to hemophilia care in Southern Nigeria: Study Protocol

  Eguzo K, Ekwere T, Kirikareye B, Okoye H, Egharevba P, Oluoha C

  100-104

• Factors associated with diarrhea prevention among mothers of under-five children in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria

  Ekpenyong NO, Isika AI, Enagu MA, Umoh AU, Urom DS, Freedman AB, Nwoha DC

  592-598

• Factors associated with School Health Program implementation in secondary schools in Cross River State: A Qualitative Study

  Ekpenyong NO, Isika AI, Efanga MO, Asuquo BJ

  375-383

• Factors Influencing Outbreak of Diarrhoea among Children under the age of five years in Borno State

  Lola N, Kever RT, Hamina D, Alhaji A

  278-285

• Food safety and hygiene practices among students at the University of Calabar, Nigeria

  Onyenweaku EO, Danjuma DS, Egbara AE, Fila WA

  540-547

• Foot Posture Index and Plantar Pressure Distribution in Junior Badminton Players in Bangalore

  Mathew N, Shaikh T, Mallikarjunaiah HS

  741-748

• Frequency of Blood Donation and Malaria Occurrence among Blood Donors in a Tertiary Hospital, Nigeria

  Olopade BO, Ajeigbe AK, Owojuyigbe TO, Ajani AA, Fayomi OD

  103-107

• Giant plexiform neurofibroma of lower limb: Importance of radiology in diagnosis, complications and management

  Udeagu GC, Njeze NR, Ukwuaku CC

  292-295

• Glaucoma Patients’ Perceptions and Factors Influencing Encouragement of Relatives for Glaucoma Screening at a Specialist Eye Clinic in Anambra State, Nigeria

  Onwuegbuna AA, Eze UA, Uzozie CC, Chianakwalam EA, Okonkwo ON, Okorocha BO, Eleje GU

  924-931

• Guillain-Barre syndrome in pregnancy: A rare disease with challenging management

  Uwagboe UC, Isikhuemen ME

  332 - 334

• Health Workers’ Perspectives on Missed Childhood Immunisation Appointments and SMS Reminder Implementation in Primary Healthcare Centres in, Abuja, Nigeria

  Ikeonu OC, Ikeonu CM, Ekeh IH, Olayinka AT, Izegbune AA, Terna NI, Atulomah NO, Orji IA

  932-943

• Healthcare practitioners’ Knowledge and Awareness on current guideline for management of hypertension in Nigeria: A cross-sectional web-based survey

  Shogade TT, Ekpe EE, Engmann ST, Udosen AU, Ajibare AO, Dele-Ojo BF, Ugwu AO, Adebayo OM, Nga CN, Onung SI, Iheonye HO, Okwuogori JK, Motilewa OO, Ojji DB

  484-491

• Healthcare professionals’ knowledge of job stress, perceived signs and symptoms, and coping strategies: A cross-sectional study

  Etim JJ, Nja G.M.E, Uzomba AE, Obogo PA, Etim-John O, Ejemot-Nwadiaro RI, Lawal EA, Okagbue HI

  420-429

• Hepatitis B vaccination uptake and its determinants among medical students in a private Nigerian university

  Adetona A, Faleke OM, Leke MF, Ekanem II, Obinatu AA, Ominiabohs IO, Onyejegbu CD, Ikwegbue OF, Okoro KE, Matthews OE, Akinoso BP, Efe-odenema OO, Okon JA, Oyedele RO, Ubak EA, Hart AI, Azubuike CA, Amietubodie ML, Emeka-nwogu VO

  780-792

• Histo-biochemical Assessment of Paraquat-induced Nephrotoxicity in Pregnant Wistar Rats and their Foetuses

  Ehebha ES, Orororo OC, Enaohwo TM, Ahama EE, Odeghe OB, Egbune EG, Odokuma EI, Ebeye AO

  180-190

• A histomorphological assessment of endoscopic biopsies in patients with upper gastrointestinal diseases in a tertiary hospital setting in Nigeria

  Charles NC, Ikhuoria OC, Olalekan KS, Kufre UU, McEinstein EU, Chibuike OI

  123-130

• Histopathological pattern of endoscopic gastric biopsies in dyspeptic patients in a Nigerian population

  Raphael S, Amadi DC

  209-214

• HLA-B expression in breast cancer patients in southwestern Nigeria: A descriptive study

  Olaejirinde Olaniyi Olaofe, Kayode Adebowale Adelusola, Norah Olubunmi Akinola, Oladiipo Olasimbo, Ganiat Olutoyin Omoniyi-Esan, Adeyemi Abiola Adefidipe, Adegoke Olaniyi Aremu, Luqman Adeleke Bisiriyu, Rahman Ayodele Bolarinwa, David Adesanya Ofusori

  261-265

• HOMA-IR Values and Dysglycaemic Patterns among Patients with Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) at a Tertiary Health Centre in Nigeria

  Abang IE, Ekpe EL, Uhegbu V, Kooffreh-Ada M, Okwejie M, Uhegbu K, Osuji KC, Kwita KO, Olukoyejo OE, Ademola A, Ekpe EL

  548-558

• Hormone Receptor Status, Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 Expression, and Demographic Patterns in Breast Cancer: A Descriptive Study

  Pelemo OE, Anjorin AO, Anjorin AO, Bamikefa TA, Olaofe OO

  25-30

• Hospital-Based Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy and Clinical Correlates among Diabetics Attending a Tertiary Eye Clinic in Makurdi Central Nigeria

  Ben-Ameh TJ, Kator C, Ben-Ameh M, Eze UA

  732-740

• Identification and Classification of Prescription Errors at a Tertiary Hospital in Southeast Nigeria

  Patricia Uche Ogbo, Chioma Assumpta Okonkwo, Collins Chukwuemeka Magbo, Chidimma Maryrose Ononugbo, Cyndi Chinelo Ofolebe, Okafor-_nc@gmail.com, Charles Chiemela Nwaobilor, Ogochukwu Ifeoma Ugwuede, Chimezie William Nnaji

  231-239

• Immuno-histochemical profile and demographic pattern of breast cancer patients at a tertiary hospital, Ondo state, south western Nigeria

  Okunnuga NA, Alegbeleye B, Ologunagba P, Okunnuga A, Ayadi A, Kolawole O

  323-331

• Immunohistochemical Survey of Invasive Ductal Carcinoma of the Breast, using ER, PR, HER2 and KI-67 biomarkers, in Uyo, Nigeria

  Eziagu UB, Ndukwe CO, Kudamnya I, Peter AI, Igiri AO

  223-235

• Impact of canalplasty on the surgical outcomes of type-1 tympanoplasty: experience in a tertiary care teaching hospital

  Das SR, Baliarsingh P, Bhattacharyya B, Das S, Padhy RN

  196-199

• Impact of Chronic Polyurethane Paint Aerosol Exposure on Respiratory impairment, Inflammatory makers, and Hemodynamic Parameters among Spray painters in Calabar Municipality

  Utionkpan LP, Ushuple CL, Agaba EA, Okwuonu IF, Usang SE

  471-479

• Impact of Malondialdehyde (MDA) Level on Semen Plasma In Male Infertility

  Osazee K, Anya CJ, Iribhogbe OI

  417-422

• The impact of smoking on Tooth extraction Healing among Adults at a tertiary health facility in southern Nigeria: A prospective Cohort Analysis

  Nwashindi A

  647-659

• Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices among mothers of under-two years in a Community in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

  Motilewa OO, Adini OM, Udom VS, Ojike FO, Akpan-Udo UI, Akpanama AI, Abraham EP, Ekaiko AM

  516-521

• Infant and young child feeding practices associated with nutritional status among children attending child welfare clinic in Kericho County, Kenya

  Cheruiyot DK, Kamau D, Kahanya WK

  92-99

• The Influences of Ethnicity, Gender, Generation, and Mental Health over Justified Death Attitude

  Zandian P, Seydi Z, Benyamin K, Tayeri N

  209-217

• Initiation, maintenance and continuation of exclusive breast feeding: Socio-demographic and maternal correlates for abandonment

  Ogbondah BO

  267-276

• Inter-observer reproducibility of blood pressure measurements in the clinic in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria by nurses and physicians: A cross-sectional study

  Ugwu CN, Ajaero CC, Antia SE, Alu QU, Ugwu NI, Chika-Igwenyi NM, Nwuruku GC, Kalu AU, Eze KI, Isiguzo GC

  944-948

• Interest in oral and maxillofacial surgery among final year dental students and dental interns and its effect on knowledge and confidence in making clinical decisions

  Egbunah UP, Offojebe UL, Adamson OO, Gbotolorun OM

  470-478

• Introduction to cardiac electrophysiology and assessment of sinus node and atrio-ventricular conduction

  Uwanuruochi K, Ruchit S, Kokane HT

  454-457

• Knowledge and acceptance of caesarean section among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in federal teaching hospital, Ido-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

  Elegbede OE, Sanni TA, Alabi AK, Abioye OO, Asake OT, Idowu IO, Chukwu IS, Aiyenitaju MI, Awe OA, Faworaja OR5

  1067-1073

• Knowledge and Attitude towards Pregnancy Care and Delivery among Male Commercial Motorcyclists in Ibadan, Nigeria

  Ogunwale BE, Ibirongbe DO, Akeke FA, Asuzu MC

  215-222

• The knowledge and interest of Iraqi pharmacists in pharmaceutical research: A cross-sectional study

  Mikhael EM, Jumaah N, Ahmed A, Mohammed N

  326-331

• Knowledge and Practices of Oral Wound Care Following Oral Surgery Procedures: A Cross-Sectional Study among Dental Outpatients at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital

  Nwashindi A, Nwashindi MN

  559-569

• Knowledge and preventive practices related to Monkey pox among medical doctors in Sokoto metropolis of Sokoto State, Nigeria

  Oche OM, Abdulaziz MD, Wali A, Muhammad H, Yusuf H

  15-24

• Knowledge and uptake of tetanus toxoid vaccine among mothers in a semi-urban community in South-South Nigeria

  Alenoghena IO, Okpere CO, Akhideno II, Patrick A

  949-958

• Knowledge of clear aligner therapy in orthodontics among dental practitioners in Benin city, Nigeria

  Otaren NJ

  149-152

• Knowledge of danger signs, pregnancy complications and associated factors among males in Ogbomoso, Nigeria

  Bobo TI, Bakare TY, Ogunlaja OA, Afolabi OA, Adeniji DO, Ladoye OO

  507-515

• Knowledge of Ocular prosthesis among students of Optical Dispensary Technology, Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria

  Monsudi KF, Ayodapo AO, Owoeye JFA, Bello A

  111-116

• Knowledge of pre-invasive cervical cancer and its prevention using HPV vaccine among first-year school of midwifery students, FMC Nguru, Yobe State, northeastern Nigeria

  Abubakar SM, Tiamiyu I, Dahir MT, Atiku MD, Dauda B, Iman UH, Abdullahi AH

  570-575

• Knowledge, Accessibility and Uptake of National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and the Negative Economic Effects of Non-Users in a Rural Community in South Western Nigeria

  Eniola AO, Michael FO, Andrew OA, Leke FM, Rodney OD, Pelumi OJ, Michael EO, Ezekiel AT, Kokogho EO, Aisha IA, Abisola OO, Fatimah GA, Ikpor JE, Olatilewa AD, Miracle AC, Blessing OT, Blessing OU, Osedebamen OW, Efezino MH

  692-703

• Knowledge, attitude and eye care practices of dental professionals in a tertiary hospital in Kano, Nigeria

  Okolo C, Topah EK, Yahaya A, Okpo E

  478-483

• Knowledge, attitude and perception of women attending antenatal clinic towards caesarean section at a tertiary facility in south-south Nigeria

  Ilikannu SO, Onomuighokpo HO, Maduka NR, Jombo SE, Okoye NP, Ikpeze OZ, Ogwu RO, Ohachenu C, Obiegbu NP, Ilikannu CO, Uzoma CG, Auwal SS, Umenna CI, Ikonne UG, Osakwe CS

  959-968

• Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Vitamin D Intake Among Pregnant Women in Calabar: Implications for Maternity Care in the Tropics

  Eyong E, Omoronyia EE, Eyong M, Ekpe L, Ikobah J, Odusolu P

  424-431

• Knowledge, attitude, and willingness to undergo cervical cancer screening among female undergraduates in a southwestern tertiary institution

  Adefala NO, Okoro NE, Nwankwo NV, Agu UO, Aigbavboa DO, Adeoti JV, Adesanya AZ, Florence AB

  969-975

• Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Factors associated with Practices of Caregivers of Children with Allergic Conjunctivitis in Kano, Northwestern Nigeria

  Muhammad RC, Usman MS, Hassan S, Habib SG, Warshu SH, Shehu AI, Kwaku AA

  332-340

• Knowledge, attitudes and practices of immunization among mothers of children aged 24 to 59 months in Kwara state, North-central Nigeria

  Yahaya MA, Udoh MA

  722-731

• Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding the use of spirometry among healthcare professionals in South-south Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

  Ehondor OT, Hart-Omoaghe II

  462-470

• Knowledge, Attitudes, and Barriers Toward Exercise Among Women with Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study

  Mathew N, Nambiar VK, Jyothi GS

  976-984

• Knowledge, perceived availability, and acceptability of HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis among Key Populations in Delta State, Nigeria

  Nja GME, Okehie LC, Uzomba AE, Etim JJ, Nja ME

  710-721

• Knowledge, Perception and Uptake of the Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination among Female Undergraduates in a Nigerian Private University

  Okoro NE, Nwajei CC, Atolagbe OJ, Obodoukwu CV, Obiekwe KV, Olawunmi OA, Omotosho AY, Adefala NO, Osinaike AO, Odiari OA, Adedokun AS

  341-351

• Knowledge, perceptions, and acceptability of HIV Self-Testing among Primary Healthcare Workers in Calabar, Nigeria: A cross-sectional study

  Nja GME, Efimba BM, Obogo PU, Etim JJ, Elgoraish AG, Idehen CI, Nja ME

  684-693

• Latent tuberculosis: Epidemiology, diagnostic and treatment challenges in Nigeria

  Onukak AE, Etim M, Oloyede IP, Onukak S, Adegboye A

  447-453

• Left Heart Changes in Hypertensives Attending Rivers State University Teaching Hospital: An Echocardiographic Review

  Ngozi CS, Deinma A, Rita W, Bonas H

  370-378

• Lived experiences and barriers to disclosure and support service utilization among gender-based violence survivors in Calabar, Nigeria: A phenomenological study

  Nja GME, Ibor GO, Anugha EP, Maja TM

  757-772

• Lived experiences of diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis patients receiving directly observed treatment short course at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

  Abudu OO, Wennie JS, Nwozichi C, Anokwuru RA

  570-781

• Low back pain as seen in the physiotherapy clinic of a Nigerian Teaching Hospital: A retrospective cross-sectional study

  Akintayo DN, Adegbite OD, Adeleke JO, Ojedoyin OO

  773-779

• Making motherhood safer in eclamptic patients

  Orji EO, Olabode TO, Orji VO

  1-7

• Medical Brain Drain in Nigeria: A Health System Leadership Crisis

  Ipinnimo TM, Ajidahun EO, Adedipe AO

  94-97

• Menstrual Hygiene Awareness, Practices and Health Implications Among Adolescent Girls in Ukpom Abak, Akwa Ibom State, South-South Nigeria

  Johnson OE, Ekpin VI, Ukpong DE, Akpan EB, Obimah S, Udo ME, Bassey CD, Uyoho PE, Inemesit AE

  85-91

• Mental Health Status and Associated Risk Factors Among In-School Adolescents in a Rural Community in Rivers State, Nigeria

  Oku AO, Fajola A, Alali A, Obiagwu PN, Ogunlaja OA, Ebaretonbofa F, Utomi F, Adetula B, Gabriel O, Ejiogu M, Osuegbu O, Japhaet S, Ohio O

  315-322

• Methods of nerve localization during peripheral nerve block in some hospitals in Nigeria

  Imarengiaye CA, Imarengiaye CO

  462-466

• Minimizing adverse effects of subjective measurement of endotracheal tube cuff pressure: Can the use of the loss of resistance technique help?

  Mamuda A, Ahmad A, Salahu D

  56-61

• Mitigating Mercury Chloride-Induced Spleen Toxicity in Wistar Rats: The Efficacy of Newbouldia laevis Ethanol Extract

  Calmday-Ombo D, Innih SO

  173-180

• Molecular study of CACNA1A, ATP1A2, and SCN1A genes and its association with the migraine disease in Iraq

  Khudair S, Al Rasheed IA, Ibrahim TK, Saleh TH, Al-Rubaii BA

  132-143

• Morbidity pattern of underfives with moderate acute malnutrition in southern Nigeria

  Udoh EE, Okorie O, Okpokowuruk FS, Udo E, Motilewa OO, Bassey V, Ikobah J, Adesina S, Ebunlomo I, Akpan M, Ekpo L, Uhegbu K, Umoh R, Nwazuluoke B, Johnson OE, Adeniyi O

  68-74

• Near miss maternal mortality in Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), Jos, Plateau State Nigeria

  Daru PH, Musa J, Achara P, Pam IC

  18-21

• Norplant: an unmet contraceptive need in Enugu, Nigeria

  Ibekwe PC

  1-3

• Nutritional knowledge and behaviours among adolescents in Calabar: Towards prevention of diet-related noncommunicable diseases

  Danjuma DS, Odiba EE, Fele VO, Onyenweaku EO

  405-413