Nigerian Journal of Medicine

Nigerian Journal of Medicine ( NJM) , is the official publication of Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors ( NARD), established in 1990. It is an international peer-reviewed print and online bi-monthly journal.

NJM publish scientific reports on human subjects in the form of original articles, review articles, case reports and letters. The journal covers technical and clinical studies related to medicine, dentistry and allied sciences. Articles with clinical interest and implications are only considered for publication.

The journal allows free access ( Open Access) to it's contents.

Other websites related to this journal: www.journalonweb.com/njm and www.njmonline.org

Published: 2024-01-22

Cardiovascular health implications of worsening economic indices in Nigeria: A narrative review

Margaret Adefunke Ajibare, Adeola Olubunmi Ajibare, Oluwafemi Tunde Ojo, Akinola Olusola Dada, Ayoola Stephen Odeyemi, Adedayo Ayodele Aderibigbe, Adebowale Olayinka Adekoya

345-350

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Hearing loss among the elderly at a geriatric centre in south‑west Nigeria

Samuel Okoh Sule, Ayotunde James Fasunla, Onyekwere George Benjamin Nwaorgu

351-355

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Zinc levels in HIV‑positive children at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital

Uchenna Kennedy Chukwu, Ifeoma I. Emodi, Ngozi Ibeziako, Anthony N. Ikefuna, Isaac N. Asinobi, Kenechukwu K. Iloh, Kosisochukwu E. Udeogu, Chibuebem J. Chukwu

356-359

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Coronavirus disease outbreak: Assessing the level of preparedness for containment in healthcare facilities in Nigeria: Qualitative research findings

Damilola Ayowole, Muhammed Abdul-Azeez, Ezinne O. Uvere, Oladimeji Adebayo, Praise T. Okunade, Josephine Oghenechodja

360-368

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Prevalence, pattern, and perception of female undergraduates about sexual harassment in a tertiary institution in southwestern Nigeria: An evaluation of the national bill on sexual harassment

Adenike Iyanuoluwa Olugbenga‑Bello, Oluwatosin Samson Jegede, Grace Ijitade, Nicholas Aderinto, Abolade Oluwatosin Olajide

369-374

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Electrocardiographic abnormalities in children with human immunodeficiency virus infection presenting to the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, South‑east Nigeria

Chidinma Pamela Orunta, Chikaodili Adaeze Ibeneme, Ikechukwu Frank Ogbonna, Uloaku Ukaegbu, Barbara E. Otaigbe

375-381

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Incidence and predictive factors of lower extremity deep‑vein thrombosis in patients with neurological diseases in a sub‑Saharan tertiary hospital

Francis Chukwuebuka Campbell, Enyereibe Chuks Ajare, Kelechi Onyenekeya Ndukuba, Okwuoma Okwunodulu, Idawarifagha Hart, Sunday Samuel Nnama, Terngu Titus Azaatse, Chika Anele Ndubuisi, Samuel Ohaegbulam

382-387

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Placenta disposal practices among doctors and nurses in obstetric units of secondary and tertiary health facilities in Enugu State, Nigeria

Johnpaul Ejikeme Nnagbo, George Onyemaechi Ugwu, Matthew Ikechukwu Eze, Polycarp Uchenna Agu, Chinonso Louisa Nnagbo, Peter Onubiwe Nkwo, Cyril Chukwudi Dim, Ifeanyi John Achara, Uchenna Ifeanyi Nwagha, Euzebus Chinonye Ezugwu

388-396

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Accuracy of American College of Radiology Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System in characterisation of thyroid nodules: A tertiary hospital study in India

Ifsheen Fatima, Rajul Rastogi, Probal Chatterjee, Ashutosh Kumar

397-402

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A comparison of the effects of preoperative administration of omeprazole and ranitidine on gastric volume and pH in patients undergoing elective surgeries under general anaesthesia

Adaobi Obianuju Amucheazi, Onyeka Ezinwanne Ohaka

403-406

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Blood pressure trend in children with chronic kidney disease in Nigeria, Sub‑Saharan African region

Daberechi Kenneth Adiele, Ngozi Chinyelu Ojinnaka, Henrietta Uchenna Okafor, Josephat Maduabuchi Chinawa

407-411

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Synopsis of clients seen at the Adolescent and Social Paediatrics unit of a tertiary health facility in South‑East Nigeria: A three‑year review

Onyinye Uchenna Anyanwu, Charles Izuchukwu Ikegwuonu, Henry Chukwuemeka Uro-Chukwu, Olapeju Wunmi Daniyan, Obumneme Benaiah Ezeanosike, Samuel Nwukor, Chikosolu Yvonne Okich, Emeka Ogah Onwe

418-421

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Insulin resistance and hypertension among type 2 diabetes subjects in a tertiary institution in South East Nigeria

Michael Chinweuba Abonyi, Ekenechukwu Esther Young, Chidinma Brenda Nwatu, Chidiebere Valentine Ugwueze, Marcellinus Okafor Nkpozi, Uzoma Chukwunonso Okechukwu, Maryann Kanayo Oham, John Aniebo Maluze, Fintan Chinweike Ekochin, Ginikachi Ginikachi Ucheze

422-427

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Sonographic determination of thyroid gland volume among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in northern Nigeria

Abubakar Abubakar Aminu, Ramalan Mansur, Anas Ya’u, Umar Mansur, Aliyu Abdullahi Hassan, Auwal Sadiq Adam

428-432

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Clinical presentation and management of peripheral‑induced oromandibular dystonia in Nigeria: A case report and literature update

Nonso Emmanuel Onyia, Mercy Okoh, Obinna Francis Igwilo, Izegboya Vivian Ukpebor, Eze Stephen Nwauzor

433-437

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Opioid‑free anaesthesia and analgesia in a sickle cell disease patient with extensive orthopaedic soft‑tissue surgery

Abayomi Kolawole Ojo, Adedapo Omowonuola Adetoye, Olanrewaju Ibikunle Ibigbami, Olumuyiwa Tope Ajayeoba, Emmanuel Oladayo Folami, Chidozie Uche Ekwem, John Olusinmi Ajefolakemi

438-441

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New‑onset idiopathic generalised seizure in a Nigerian teenager with type 1 diabetes mellitus

Victor Oladeji Adeyeye, Abosede Grace Adeyeye, Temitope Olumuyiwa Ojo

442-444

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Genital tuberculosis in a Nigerian woman with primary infertility

Aloy Okechukwu Ugwu, Nkechinyere Elizabeth Harrison, Muibat Haruna, Sunday Abraham Ayeni

Nigerian Journal of Medicine
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Current Issue: Vol. 32 No. 4 (2023)

Review Article

Cardiovascular health implications of worsening economic indices in Nigeria: A narrative review

Articles

Hearing loss among the elderly at a geriatric centre in south‑west Nigeria

Zinc levels in HIV‑positive children at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital

Coronavirus disease outbreak: Assessing the level of preparedness for containment in healthcare facilities in Nigeria: Qualitative research findings

Prevalence, pattern, and perception of female undergraduates about sexual harassment in a tertiary institution in southwestern Nigeria: An evaluation of the national bill on sexual harassment

Electrocardiographic abnormalities in children with human immunodeficiency virus infection presenting to the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, South‑east Nigeria

Incidence and predictive factors of lower extremity deep‑vein thrombosis in patients with neurological diseases in a sub‑Saharan tertiary hospital

Placenta disposal practices among doctors and nurses in obstetric units of secondary and tertiary health facilities in Enugu State, Nigeria

Accuracy of American College of Radiology Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System in characterisation of thyroid nodules: A tertiary hospital study in India

A comparison of the effects of preoperative administration of omeprazole and ranitidine on gastric volume and pH in patients undergoing elective surgeries under general anaesthesia

Blood pressure trend in children with chronic kidney disease in Nigeria, Sub‑Saharan African region

Synopsis of clients seen at the Adolescent and Social Paediatrics unit of a tertiary health facility in South‑East Nigeria: A three‑year review

Insulin resistance and hypertension among type 2 diabetes subjects in a tertiary institution in South East Nigeria

Sonographic determination of thyroid gland volume among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in northern Nigeria

Case Report

Clinical presentation and management of peripheral‑induced oromandibular dystonia in Nigeria: A case report and literature update

Opioid‑free anaesthesia and analgesia in a sickle cell disease patient with extensive orthopaedic soft‑tissue surgery

New‑onset idiopathic generalised seizure in a Nigerian teenager with type 1 diabetes mellitus

Genital tuberculosis in a Nigerian woman with primary infertility

Plexiform neurofibroma presenting as ambiguous genitalia

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