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: 2026-09-12

Umbilical cord stump care and the use of chlorhexidine: A narrative review

Y. O. Oyedeji, O. E. Oyedeji, A. O. Olajide, M. O. Fijabiyi, M. I. Olatubi

155 - 159

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Health-related quality of life of obese and normal-weight adolescents in secondary schools in Abeokuta, Nigeria

Virginia Obianuju Guvoeke, Adekunle Saheed Adediran

160 - 167

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Pattern and impact of workplace violence on healthcare professionals in public teaching hospitals in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Dabota Yvonne Buowari, Vivian Ifeoma Ogbonna

168 - 172

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Comparison of the diagnostic utility of modified Alvarado and RIPASA scoring systems in diagnosing appendectomy at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria

Taofeeq Abdulrahman, Samuel Olatoke, Olayide Agodirin, Abdulrasheed Nasir, Alexander Gomna, Adewale Eletta, Adekunle Adedapo Abiodun

173 - 179

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Radiographic evaluation of lateral chest wall soft tissue thickness in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis compared with healthy individuals in Abuja, Nigeria

Daniel Idoko Odekina, Ibrahim Adamu Yaro, Joshua Oluwafemi Aiyekomogbon, Habiba Momodu

180 - 184

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Viral Hepatitis B and C screening in an elite group in North-Central Nigeria: A community based cross-sectional study

Kosisochukwu E. Udeogu, Ozioma P. Igwe, Uchenna N. Ijoma, Yusuf A. Agabi

185 - 190

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Accuracy of ultrasound scan in estimation of post-void urine residue (PVR) compared with the catheterization technique in patients with prostate enlargement

Ibrahim Adamu Yaro, Joshua Oluwafemi Aiyekomogbon, Sefiu Bolarinwa Eniola, Habiba Momodu

191 - 196

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Cardiac catheterisation laboratory procedures in low- and middle-income countries: A three-year experience at Lagos State university teaching hospital, Nigeria

Oluwaseye Michael Oladimeji, Alaba Busola Oladimeji, Esther Opeyemi Ijaola, Ramon Moronkola, Mayowa Olalekan Obawole, Oluwadara Olanrewaju Oduwole, Ajibola Yusuf Sanda, Onome Agnes Ehizojie, Oluronke Tolulope Bamgboye, Kabirat Iyabode Edun, Aishah Olawunmi Salaudeen, Godiya Ishaya Dare, Timilehin Esther Idowu, Oluwaseun Oyeyemi Megbope, Oluwafisayo Lizzy Owoeye, Alaba Philip Adebola, Ijeoma Ekeruo, Oluwaseyi Bolorunduro, Oladipupo Olafiranye, Tayo Addo, Obinnaya Emerole

197 - 202

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Correlates of carotid intima-media thickness in Nigerian adults with chronic kidney disease: A cross-sectional study at Jos University Teaching Hospital

Daniel Gilbert Uchendu, Onuche Oliver Igoche, Ezekiel Esala Abene, Mark Zumnan Gimba, Lucius Chidiebere Imoh, Emmanuel Owoicho Igoh, Emmanuel Idoko Agaba

203 - 209

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Determinants and early outcomes of surgical site infection following cardiac surgery: A prospective cohort study

David B. Idowu, Anbarasu Mohanraj, Anusha Karunasagar, Ezekiel O. Ogunleye, Jide M. Afolayan

210 - 216

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Management of gastric cancer: A decade of experience at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria

Bello Muhammed Bashir, Ibrahim Umar Abubakar

217 - 222

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Audit of pelvic organ prolapse at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Southeastern Nigeria (2019–2023)

Chijioke Ogomegbulam Ezeigwe, Daniel Chukwuocha, Gbenga Olorunfemi, Jerome Okudo, Arinze Ikeotuonye, Golibe Ikpeze, Mbanefo Okeke, John Chukwuebuka Nkesi, Onyecherelam Monday Ogelle

223 - 227

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Prevalence and predictors of sexual dysfunction among cancer patients at Lagos University Teaching Hospital Cancer Centre, Nigeria: A mixed-methods study

Eben A. Aje, Anthonia Sowunmi, Chidi Agbakwuru, Ola Isaac, Andero Temitope, Muhammad Habeebu, Bukola Oshikanlu, Maryam Bashir, Adewumi Alabi

228 - 233

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Assessment of mobility challenges among the elderly in selected communities in Anaocha L.G.A, Anambra State, Nigeria

Ezemenahi Silvia Isioma, Ibeh Chibuzo Christian, Ekeh Ikenna Victor, Igwilo Emmanuel Kenechukwu, Ezemenahi Chisom Sheila, Ezemenahi Uchenna Charles, Archibong Felix, Uwaka Obiajulu Emmanuel

234 - 243

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Awareness and acceptance of HPV vaccination for daughters among women previously screened for cervical cancer in Damaturu, Nigeria

Aisha Adamu Buba, Bala Mohanmmed Audu

244 - 248

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Surviving severe peripartum cardiomyopathy without blood transfusion: A multidisciplinary case report from South-Eastern Nigeria

Ikenna Stanley Ilo, Doris Ifeyinwa Ilo, Kelechi Chiemela Nwachukwu, Isaac Sunday Chukwu, Alaede Godwin Onyemachi, Uchenna Caleb Ezugwu, Chidozie Bamidele Obia

249 - 254

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A case report of mallampati class 0 airway in a Nigerian woman

Ikenna Stanley Ilo, Doris Ifeyinwa Ilo, Alaede Godwin Onyemachi, Isaac Sunday Chukwu, Uchenna Caleb Ezugwu, Victor Obidike Adindu, Chukwuemeka Grant Nwamo, Steve Chiemeka Ubani, Ephraim Obioha

259 - 262

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Delayed diagnosis of sturge–weber syndrome: A case report

Suleiman Isah Adah, Mato Isah Ismaila, Samuel Simnawa Falhyel, Sanusi Shafiu, Abel Pius, Onadipe Balikis Abiodun, Olatunji Abdul Ibrahim, Momoh Abdulhamid, Idokoko Emmanuel, Abu Ali, Isah Asmau, Dauda Idrees Abu-Abdullah

263 - 267

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Current Issue: Vol. 35 No. 3 (2026)

Review Article

Umbilical cord stump care and the use of chlorhexidine: A narrative review

Articles

Health-related quality of life of obese and normal-weight adolescents in secondary schools in Abeokuta, Nigeria

Pattern and impact of workplace violence on healthcare professionals in public teaching hospitals in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Comparison of the diagnostic utility of modified Alvarado and RIPASA scoring systems in diagnosing appendectomy at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria

Radiographic evaluation of lateral chest wall soft tissue thickness in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis compared with healthy individuals in Abuja, Nigeria

Viral Hepatitis B and C screening in an elite group in North-Central Nigeria: A community based cross-sectional study

Accuracy of ultrasound scan in estimation of post-void urine residue (PVR) compared with the catheterization technique in patients with prostate enlargement

Cardiac catheterisation laboratory procedures in low- and middle-income countries: A three-year experience at Lagos State university teaching hospital, Nigeria

Correlates of carotid intima-media thickness in Nigerian adults with chronic kidney disease: A cross-sectional study at Jos University Teaching Hospital

Determinants and early outcomes of surgical site infection following cardiac surgery: A prospective cohort study

Management of gastric cancer: A decade of experience at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria

Audit of pelvic organ prolapse at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Southeastern Nigeria (2019–2023)

Prevalence and predictors of sexual dysfunction among cancer patients at Lagos University Teaching Hospital Cancer Centre, Nigeria: A mixed-methods study

Assessment of mobility challenges among the elderly in selected communities in Anaocha L.G.A, Anambra State, Nigeria

Awareness and acceptance of HPV vaccination for daughters among women previously screened for cervical cancer in Damaturu, Nigeria

Case Report

Surviving severe peripartum cardiomyopathy without blood transfusion: A multidisciplinary case report from South-Eastern Nigeria

A case report of mallampati class 0 airway in a Nigerian woman

Delayed diagnosis of sturge–weber syndrome: A case report

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