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Jan-Mar-2020
MOTHERHOOD AFTER MENOPAUSE SUCCESSFUL POSTMENOPAUSAL PREGNANCY AT FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, YENAGOA A CASE REPORT
Author:Meme F.C, Igbafe A.A, Aigere E.S.O, Njoku C.I, Tek

Key words: Menopause, menstrual periods, loss of ovarian function,,
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Jan-Mar-2024
A RARE CASE OF GIANT JUVENILE FIBROADENOMA OF THE BREAST IN A 19 YEAR OLD NIGERIAN GIRL: A CASE REPORT
Author:Dimoko A, Fyneface-Ogan S

Key words: Fibroadenoma, Juvenile, Giant, Breast, Massive
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Apr-Jun-2025
EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTS OF PLEUROTUS OSTEATUS AND CALOCYBE INDICA ON THE LIVER AND KIDNEY FUNCTION OF WISTAR ALBINO RATS
Author:Deborah Etin-Osa, Brenda Isichei-Ukah, Endurance Ophori

Key words: Liver function, Hepatotoxic, Kidney function, Toxicity, Hepatoprotective
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2025
PREVALENCE AND DETERMINANTS OF TRAMADOL USE AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN YENAGOA LGA BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA
Author:NJOKU FC, UVOH SM, ONOKPITE E , TONKIRI A

Key words: Abuse, Prevalence, Students, Tramadol, Marijuana
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2025
DERMOGLYPHIC PATTERN OF PATIENTS WITH SICKLE CELL ANAEMIA IN THE PAEDIATRIC OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT TEACHING HOSPITAL, RIVERS STATE
Author:Aladeh DA, Altraide DD

Key words: sickle cell anaemia,,,,
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2025
CHALLENGES IN DIAGNOSING AND MANAGING SYNDROME OF INAPPROPRIATE ANTIDIURETIC HORMONE SYNDROME, A CASE REPORT
Author:Anthony EC , Ugwuanyi O, Uwanuruochi V , Uwanuruochi K

Key words: Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone syndrome, Severe hyponatraemia, Recurrent seizures.,,
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2025
EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTS OF PLEUROTUS OSTEATUS AND CALOCYBE INDICA ON THE LIVER AND KIDNEY FUNCTION OF WISTAR ALBINO RATS
Author:Deborah Etin-Osa, Brenda Isichei-Ukah, Endurance Ophori

Key words: Liver function, Hepatotoxic, Kidney function, Toxicity, Hepatoprotective
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2025
ACCIDENTAL FORMALIN INGESTION IN A CHILD: A RARE CASE REPORT
Author:Okonkwo CJ*, Udah CA, Onyeagwara NC

Key words: Accidental, Ingestion, Formalin, Corrosive,
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2025
POSTPARTUM INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS, A CHALLENGE TO IMPROVE CLINICAL SKILLS
Author:Nwade B, Offiah E, Uwanuruochi K

Key words: Postpartum, infective endocarditis, clinical skills,,
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2025
PERCEPTION OF CAESAREAN DELIVERY BY PATIENTS AND THEIR CARE GIVERS IN THE ULTRA SHORT STAY VERSUS THE TRADITIONAL POST OPERATIVE MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL, FOLLOWING UNCOMPLICATED CAESAREAN DELIVERY A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
Author:Oyeyemi N, Onwudiegwu U, Pughikumo DT, Oyeyemi AS

Key words: Patients, Perception, Care-givers, Significant others, Uncomplicated Caesarean delivery
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2025
ARE PATIENTS MORE SATISFIED WITH THE SHORT STAY THAN THE TRADITIONAL PROTOCOL FOLLOWING UNCOMPLICATED CAESAREAN DELIVERY? A CLINICAL TRIAL IN THE LAGOS UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL (LUTH), NIGERIA
Author:Oyeyemi N, Afolabi BB, Oyeneyin OL, Oyeyemi AS

Key words: Patient satisfaction, Uncomplicated Caesarean delivery, Short-stay, Traditional protocol, Lagos
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2025
RICHTER’S HERNIA COMPLICATED BY SPONTANEOUS ENTEROCUTANEOUS FISTULA IN NIGERIA: A CASE REPORT AND LITERATURE REVIEW HTML | FULL TEXT in - | page 109 – 112

2025
THE INTERFACE BETWEEN DEPRESSION AND COMMON CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS AT THE GRASS ROOT COMMUNITY LEVEL IN SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA
Author:Oni OO, Ogunwobi O, Akinwusi PO, Owolabi JI, Odeyemi AO, Israel GM1, Ala O, Akande JO, Israel OK, Ajibola I, Aremu AO, Shitu AO

Key words: Depression, Cardiovascular risk, Chronic kidney disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Cholesterol
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2025
KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING IN SAMPOU/KALAMA WARD, KOLOKUMA/OPOKUMA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BAYELSA STATE
Author:Oranefo DO, Osain PJ, Ramoni AW, Uriel CD, Wodi F, Tuduo TT, McFubara KG

Key words: ,,,,
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2025
IDENTIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF PSEUDOMONAS SPECIES IN WOUND SAMPLES COLLECTED FROM FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTER (FMC), YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA
Author:Pughikumo DT, Alade T2, Sylvanus J

Key words: Pseudomonas spp., Molecular characterization, 16SRNA amplification,,
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2025
SICKLE CELL DISEASE: AN ASSESSMENT OF ITS AWARENESS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN NIGER DELTA UNIVERSITY, BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA
Author:Johnbull TO, Paul CW, Enahoro FO

Key words: knowledge, attitude, premarital screening, sickle cell disease,
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2025
COMPLIANCE IN COMPLETING LABORATORY REQUEST FORMS IN A PAEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY CLINIC HTML | FULL TEXT in - | page 10 - 15

2025
MEDICAL ERRORS: AN ASSESSMENT OF AWARENESS AND PERCEPTION AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN SUB URBAN, SOUTHERN NIGERIA
Author:Esene H, Ehis B, Sule Z, Agbon-Ojeme G, Otuomagie F, Adam V

Key words: Awareness, Determinants, Healthcare workers, Medical errors, Nigeria
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2025
Lipid profile of Newly diagnosed treatment naive HIV patients in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Author:Pughikumo Dibo T., Pughikumo Ogho C., Onyebuagu Peter C

Key words: Lipid profile, HIV, Treatment naive, cardiovascular risk, Rivers State
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2024
AWARENESS AND USE OF INSECTICIDE TREATED BED NETS AMONG CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN ATTENDING IMMUNIZATION CLINIC AT FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE
Author:Okonkwo CJ, Ugwulor LO

Key words: Awareness, Use, Insecticide, Nets, Caregivers
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2024
FOETO MATERNAL OUTCOME FOLLOWING SEVERE MATERNAL MORBIDITY AND DELIVERY: A SNAPSHOT AUDIT OF INTENSIVE CARE UNIT ADMISSIONS IN ONE TEACHING HOSPITAL
Author:Fyneface-Ogan S, Otokwala JG, Hart F

Key words: Critically ill, Preeclampsia, Unbooked parturient, Foetal outcome, Severe maternal morbidity
HTML | FULL TEXT in - | page 92 - 96

2024
SEROPREVALENCE OF HEPATITIS B VIRUS AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CARE IN MBAITOLI, IMO STATE, NIGERIA
Author:Dike ENM, Uwaezuoke JC, Ekenta DNE

Key words: Hepatitis B, Pregnancy, Hepadnaviridae, Immunization, Seroprevalence
HTML | FULL TEXT in - | page 79 - 91

2024
AN AUDIT OF PAEDIATRIC NASAL FOREIGN BODIES IN FEDERAL TEACHING HOSPITAL OWERRI, IMO STATE, NIGERIA
Author:Okonkwo CJ, Onyeagwara NC

Key words: Audit, Paediatric, Nasal, Foreign Bodies,
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2024
PRIMARY SEGMENTAL VOLVULUS OF THE SMALL INTESTINE IN A 3 YEAR OLD MALE: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE HTML | FULL TEXT in - | page 68 - 72

2024
EVALUATION OF INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF PROGRAM OF CLINICAL COVERAGE OF GENERAL HOSPITALS IN EDO NORTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT BY MEDICAL DOCTORS OF EDO STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL HTML | FULL TEXT in - | page 66 - 67

2024
SCRUTINIZING THE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL NUMBER THREE: JOB STRESS, PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH AND JOB SATISFACTION AMONGST HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN NIGERIA
Author:Efegbere HA, Esu RC, Orhue LN, Enemuo EH, Eze TH, Ofili AN, Okolakpa CO, Tabowei B, Morufu OR, Ojeifo S, Alenoghena OI, Onaadepo O, Obataze A, Isibheme P, Afiadigwe E, Odigie MO, Igbinigie O, Kama G

Key words: United Nations, Sustainable Development Goals, Job stress, Job satisfaction, Healthcare workers
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2024
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SONOURETHROGRAPHY AND CONVENTIONAL URETHROGRAPHY IN DETECTION OF PERI URETHRAL ABNORMALITIES
Author:Elendu K, Aronu ME , Umeh E , Okafor C , Umeokafor C, Nwammuo C , Uwanuruochi K , Mbaeri TU , Udobi S

Key words: Sonourethrogram, Conventional urethrogram, Peri-urethral abnormalities,,
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2024
THE PATTERN OF SEMINAL FLUID ABNORMALITIES AMONG MALE PARTNERS OF INFERTILE COUPLES IN UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT TEACHING HOSPITAL (UPTH) PORT HARCOURT A ONE YEAR REVIEW HTML | FULL TEXT in - | page 42 - 51

2024
EMPIRICISM OF NIGERIANS PERCEPTION OF THE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL NUMBER 3 OF HEALTHY LIVING FOR ALL AGES THROUGH HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME MODELS
Author:Efegbere HA, Owoicho B, Orhue LN, Enemuo EH, Eze HT, Okolakpa CO, Akogwu HS

Key words: United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Enrollment, Dropout, Determinants, Health Insurance
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2024
A RARE CASE OF GIANT JUVENILE FIBROADENOMA OF THE BREAST IN A 19 YEAR OLD NIGERIAN GIRL: A CASE REPORT
Author:Dimoko A, Fyneface-Ogan S

Key words: Fibroadenoma, Juvenile, Giant, Breast, Massive
HTML | FULL TEXT in - | page 26-29

2024
PREVALENCE AND CORRELATES OF HEALTH SEEKING BEHAVIOURS AMONG STAFF MEMBERS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN BAYELSA STATE
Author:Oguche O.I, Davids K.I, Sample T.I , Ekeria O, Adesina A.D

Key words: Health seeking behaviour, Healthcare provider, Tertiary hospital, Bayelsa,
HTML | FULL TEXT in - | page 15-25

2024
PROMOTING THE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 16 OF PEACEFUL AND INCLUSIVE SOCIETIES AND INSTITUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT BY CONFLICT RESOLUTION AMONGST HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN A TERTIARY HEALTH INSTITUTION IN NIGERIA
Author:Efegbere H. A, Orhue L.N, Omoregbe I.N, Owoicho B, Abubakar J.M, Onaadepo O, Enemuo E.H, Eze H.T, Okolakpa C.O, Akogwu H.S

Key words: Sustainable Development Goal, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Conflict Resolution
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2023
SOCIO ECONOMIC CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINANTS AND EFFECT OF SEXUAL PROMISCUITY AMONG ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULT WOMEN IN NIGERIA
Author:Dr. Kellybest Ibasimama Davids

Key words: Socio-economic, sexual promiscuity,young adult women in Nigeria.,,
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2023
PHYSICAL DISABILITY INDEX AND DEPRESSION AMONG STROKE SURVIVORS IN PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA
Author:Oluwakemi Oluwatayo, Chukwuma U. Okeafor

Key words: physical disability, depression, stroke, neurology,
HTML | FULL TEXT in - | page 26 - 31

2023
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN INTERNET ADDICTION AND QUALITY OF SLEEP AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN NIGERIA
Author:Okeafor CU, Achonye TM

Key words: internet addiction, sleep, mental health, university, students
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2023
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PRE MENARCHE MENSTRUAL EDUCATION AND OTHER DETERMINANTS WITH MENSTRUAL HYGIENE MANAGEMENT (MHM) AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN UNITY COLLEGES IN SOUTH SOUTH, NIGERIA
Author:Davids KI, Oguche , Rotifa S, Ekeria OF, Orukari G

Key words: Genital washing, MHM, Adolescent girls, Nigerian Unity Colleges, Pre-menarche awareness.
HTML | FULL TEXT in - | page 10-18

2023
YOUNG ADULTS’ PERSPECTIVES, COPING MEASURES AND PARTICIPATORY COMMUNAL ACTIONS AGAINST SEASONAL FLOODING IN A COASTLINE COMMUNITY IN BAYELSA STATE: A QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
Author:Davids Kellybest Ibasimama

Key words: Flood, Coastal communities, Social capital, Coping, Bayelsa State
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2021
Emphysematous Pyelonephritis in a 45 year old Nigerian Diabetic patient HTML | FULL TEXT in - | page 61-66

2021
MOTHERHOOD AFTER MENOPAUSE SUCCESSFUL POSTMENOPAUSAL PREGNANCY AT FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, YENAGOA A CASE REPORT
Author:Meme F.C, Igbafe A.A, Aigere E.S.O, Njoku C.I, Tek

Key words: Menopause, menstrual periods, loss of ovarian function,,
HTML | FULL TEXT in - | page 56-60

2021
ANENCEPHALY: An urgent need for socio cultural intervention
Author:Okosun O. A, Akinbami F O., Yiba S.

Key words: Anencephaly, foetus, cranial neuropore,anencephalic baby,
HTML | FULL TEXT in - | page 50-55

2021
SAFETY PRACTICES AMONG HEALTHCARE INSTITUTION TOWARDS LASSA FEVER PREVENTION IN ESAN WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE NIGERIA
Author:Dr. Anthony Okeoghene, Dr. Nosa Akpede, Dr. Nkench

Key words: Safety practices, general and private practitioners, Lassa fever, prevention,
HTML | FULL TEXT in - | page 28-38

2021
Patterns of Wound Infections and their Antibiotic Susceptibility Profiles among Orthopedic and Trauma Patients in A Tertiary Institution in Southwestern Nigeria
Author:Chigozie J.O, Nwadike V.U, Anaedobe C, Azeez, R.A,

Key words: wounds infections, orthopedics, antimicrobials,,
HTML | FULL TEXT in - | page 22-27

2021
THE IMPACT OF RESPIRATORY DISEASES ON IN PATIENTS MORTALITY IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN SOUTH SOUTH NIGERIA
Author:Johnbull Jumbo, Ambakederemo T. Emmanuella, Ikuabe

Key words: Impact, Mortality, Respiratory diseases, Gas and crude oil production, South-South Nigeria
HTML | FULL TEXT in - | page 13-21

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