The Nigerian Medical Journal publishes original articles, reviews, memoranda, reports, case reports, reports of meetings as supplements, letters to the Editor, Association New, book reviews as well as any news of medical relevance. Topics published are of interest to clinicians, researchers, resident doctors, epidemiologists, medical and paramedical teachers, biomedical scientists, health managers and other professionals.

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• Opioids in Cancer Pain Management: A Double-Edged Sword of Relief and Risk
• Robotic Surgery in Africa: History, Contemporary, and Thereafter.
• The immunological and virological correlates of Cervical Precancerous Lesions among HIV-Infected Women on ART in Faith Alive Hospital, Jos, Nigeria.
• Psychosocial Impact and Coping Strategies by Mentor Mothers Engaged in Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV Services in Taraba State, Nigeria: A Qualitative Study.
• Combined patient-tailored surgical strategy for managing neovascular glaucoma
• Cervicovaginal fetal fibronectin in predicting success of induced labour among nulliparous women
• Determinants of Discharge Against Medical Advice Among Paediatric Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria: A Retrospective Observational Study
• Awareness and Determinants of Analgesic Abuse Among Undergraduate Students of University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria: A Descriptive Cross-sectional study
• Magnetic resonance neuroimaging findings in High-altitude cerebral edema (HACE) and probable correlation with its temporal evolution and pathogenesis.

Published: 2025-10-11


Opioids in Cancer Pain Management: A Double-Edged Sword of Relief and Risk

Olutomiwa Ayoola Omokore, Ibrahim Olalekan Quadri, Perelade Jojo Kingdom, Ifeanyichukwu Chidubem Ogbuiyi-Chima, Somtochukwu Emmanuel Meribole, Temiloluwa Oluwatimilehin Olayinka, Samuel Ogunnoiki, Samuel-Ogunnoiki Precious, Adeyoola Olaitan , Nkechi Chima-Ogbuiyi, Ogeoma Chidinma Ifeanyichukwu, Richard Chigozirim Ikpegbu, Funmilayo Grace Adelakun, Peace Oluwaferanmi Aderinboye, Patrick Okpanachi, Omolola Oladeji, Hinda Baah, Promise Edochie, Dennis Tsegah

849-866


Robotic Surgery in Africa: History, Contemporary, and Thereafter

Victor Chimezie Okebalama, Olutomiwa Ayoola Omokore, Vanessa Chinonyelum Dike-isreal, Ifeoluwa Oluwadamilola Asaolu, Hamida Adedolapo Owolabi, Moyinoluwa Joan Idowu, Efetobore Zadok Evwierhoma, Kingdom Jojo Perelade, Hezekiah Olaniran Olabiyi, Nkechi Chima-Ogbuyi, Rukayat Abiodun Olayemia, Chibuzo Christian Abaenowa, Ogechi Kosisochukwu Akudinobi, Cyprian Ejike Okoronkwo

867-872


The immunological and virological correlates of Cervical Precancerous Lesions among HIV-Infected Women on ART in Faith Alive Hospital, Jos, Nigeria.

John Onyeji, Olabanjo Okunlola Ogunsola, Emmanuel Osayi, Oluseye Ayodele Ajayi, Mercy Wakili Isichei, Christian Ogoegbunem Isichei, Perpetua Chidiebere Christopher

873-883




Cervicovaginal fetal Fibronectin in Predicting Success of Induced Labour among Nulliparous Women.

Michael Sylvester Archibong, Mobolape Oyinkansola Sangolana, Olayinka Victoria Olomola, Mariam Amuda, Ogechukwu Theophila Ugwu, Laura Nengi Adetunji, Oluwaseun Dorcas Ojo, Akaninyene Eseme Ubom, Ekundayo Oluwole Ayegbusi, Ernest Okechukwu Orji

904-914


Determinants of Discharge against Medical Advice among Paediatric Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria: A Retrospective Observational Study

Ebenezer Olatunji Adeyemi, Ayomide Gabriel Oladele, Chibuzo Anidobe, Oluwakemi Blessing Ojulowo, Olatunji Emmanuel Atoyebi, Adeline Ohwofasa Adaje

915-922




Pre-cancerous cervical lesions among women in Bauchi: A cross-sectional study

Muhammad Baffah Aminu, Dauda Eneyamire Suleiman, LamaranDattijo Makama, Attahiru Muhammad, Yusuf Abdu Misau, Adamu Baffah Yusuf, Umar Isiyaku Gabi, Bala Mohammed Audu

953-961


Quality of life among women living with gynecological malignancies in Zaria, Nigeria.

Anisah Yahya, Zaharaddeen Babandi, Aisha Mustapha, Hauwa S Gumbi, Bilkisu K Lawal, Ismail H Zubairu, Shehu S Umar, Abimbola O Kolawole, Adekunle O Oguntayo

962-972



Serum vitamin A levels and xerophthalmia among children with protein energy malnutrition in Zaria, Northwest Nigeria.

Asimau Eivovo Idris Zubairu, Kehinde Kabir Oladigbolu, Hawwa Salihu Abdullahi, Elijah Ndako Peter, Halima Olufunmilola Abdulsalam, Hafsatu Maiwada Suleiman

983-989



Sociodemographic factors associated with malaria infection among under-five children in Nigeria

Happiness Opeyemi Agboola, Olumide Ajibola, Adewale Jamiu Lasisi, Francis Adebayo, Olatunde Aremu, Salim Khan

1002-1011


Exploring diversity in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) among lean, overweight, and obese patients: A Multicenter study from India.

Prangya Paramita Sahoo, Dawesh Prakash Yadav, Mukta Singh, Dibyalochan Praharaj, Ayaskanta Singh, Kanishka Uthansingh, Manoj Kumar Sahu, Girish Kumar Pati

1012-1026


Clinico-hematological portrait of bone marrow infections: Unusual visitors unveiled

Shuchismita, Iffat Jamal, Shuchismita, Iffat Jamal, Ravi Bhushan Raman, Manoj Kumar Choudhary, Shambhavi Sharan, Vijayanand Choudhary

1027-1035



Magnetic resonance neuroimaging findings in high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE) and probable correlation with its temporal evolution and pathogenesis.

Abdul Haseeb Wani, Maria Wani, Shumyla Jabeen, Naseer Ahmad Choh, Mohsin Fayaz, Shadab Maqsood, Tahleel Altaf Shera, Mudasir Hamid Bhat, Arshed Hussain Parry, Feroze Ahmad Mir

1046-1054


Knowledge and uptake of seasonal malaria chemoprevention among caregivers of under-five children in a tertiary hospital in Kaduna State, North-Western Nigeria

Hyellamurti Midala Tom, Auwal Garba Suleiman, Suleiman Usman, Mohammed Abdu Darma, Umar Yahaya, Musa Mbiting Wakawa, Aisha Sanusi Hamza, Zaharaddeen Shuaibu Babandi

1055-1068



Gestational weight gain and associated factors in a tertiary hospital in Southwest Nigeria: A cohort study

Adebayo Adekunle Akadri, Elizabeth Oluwakemi Grillo, Oluwaseyi Isaiah Odelola, Olumuyiwa Olalekan Adelowo, Odutola Olawale Odugbemi, Omobolanle Motunrayo Akadri

1080-1095





Profile of triple negative breast cancer: A retrospective review

Temitope Abiodun Olatunji, Omobolanle Taofikoh Akinbami, Anthonia Chima Sowunmi, Omolara Aminat Fatiregun, Omolara Aminat Fatiregun, Bolaji Mautin Okedairo, Tolulope O Idowu, Oluwaseyifunmi Opeyemi Ige-Olatunji, Basit Olatunji Balogun, Oluwatosin Titilope Ogunsanwo, Oyinkansola Adebiyi, Vincent Odogwu, Akinsegun Abduljaleel Akinbami

1127-1134



Effectiveness of rectal versus oral diclofenac for perineal pain relief following episiotomy repair at a tertiary hospital in port harcourt, Nigeria: A randomized controlled study.

Princeba Tamunobelema Amachree, Peter Abiye Awoyesuku, James Enimi Omietimi, Roseline Beauty Iheagwam, Awopola Ibiebelem Jumbo, Monima Dumoteyim George

1159-1170


A composite risk scoring model for predicting adverse perinatal outcomes in patients with pre-eclampsia- A pilot study

Meenakshi Gothwal, Adhibha Babu, Pratibha Singh, Garima Yadav, Swati Asati, Anubhav Gupta

1171-1185






NMA/AGSM/2025/PUBH/006- Diverticular disease of the jejunum.

Abubakar Nasiru, Okoli Patrick, Abubakar Sirajo, Umar Mohammed

1282


NMA/AGSM/2025/PUBH/001-Ovarian collision tumour: Serous cystadenoma and adipocyte rich mature cystic teratoma.

Kasimu Umar Adoke, Zubairu Saad, Haruna S Muhammad, Ashiru A Ladan, Mohammed Umar

1283


NMA/AGSM/2025/PUBH/004-Gonadal and extra gonadal teratoma

Dahiru Abubakar, Amadi M Saleh, Adam Shuaibu, Umar Mohammed

1284


NMA/AGSM/2025/PUBH/002-Ectopic pregnancy in federal teaching hospital Katsina. North-western Nigeria.

Adam Shuaibu, Tajuddeen A, Dahiru Abubakar, Aisha AbdulRahman, Mohammed Umar

1285



NMA/AGSM/2023/PUBH/-Amoebic perforation of the bowel: A case report

Umar Mohammed, Haruna S Muhammad, Adoke U Kasimu, AK Nuhu, OS Abdullahi, TG Elijah

1287


NMA/AGSM/2023/PUBH/-Inflammatory cloacogenic polyp masquerading as haemorrhoid.

Umar Mohammed, Haruna S Muhammad, Adoke U Kasimu, MT Aliyu, O Moses

1288


NMA/AGSM/2023/PUBH/-Colonic intramural haematoma mimicking strangulated hernia

Umar Mohammed, Haruna S Muhammad, Adoke U Kasimu, MT Aliyu, O Moses

1289


Paraneoplastic anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis in a Nigerian female teenager: A case report.

Ernest Nwazor, Ikechukwu Chukwuocha, Joseph Iheanacho, Benneth Ajuonuma, Onyedika Madueke, Kennedy Mgbeoma, Emmanuel Ibeneme

1215-1223



Giant incisional hernia with a protruding pregnant uterus and verlying thinned-out ulcerated skin: A case report and review of literature

Rex Friday Ogoronte Alderton Ijah, Paul Kua, Babakaye Ngeri, George Matthew Ela, Nsese Iniobong Udeme, Irene Kyamummi

1231-1240


Tuberous sclerosis with recurrent seizure, dermatological lesions, renal cysts, and hypothyroidism in a female patient in Awka, Nigeria

Ernest Ndukaife Anyabolu, Chinyelu Uchenna Ufoaroh, Osita Ikenna Okoli, Augustina Ogochukwu Izuu-Umeike

1241-1248


Bilateral optic disc coloboma with coexisting unilateral retinochoroidal coloboma in an adolescent from Northwestern Nigeria: A case report

Saudat Garba Habib, Sadiq Hassan, Fatima Ibrahim, Fauziyya Sabo Muhammad, Saudatu Umar Madaki, Nuraddeen Ibrahim Jaafar, Aliyu Dada Suleiman

1249-1253



Acute shoulder injury following Tdap vaccination: A case report on SIRVA and the importance of proper injection technique

Kate Isoken Obayagbona, Weiwei Zhao, Ajibola Mobolaji Arowona, Joshua Olufisayo Odeyemi, Lubna Mirza

1262-1265


Meckel gruber syndrome in a Nigerian child: A case report and review of the literature.

Wasinda Solomon Bulus, Fatima Joy Baba, Innocent Adoyi Agaba, Nasiru Raheem

1266-1272


Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans presenting as a breast mass: A case report

Ademidun Oluwatosin Ayoade, Victor Chimezie Okebalama, Olutomiwa Ayoola Omokore, Abeeb Babatunde Oyedele, Sandra E Sonusi, Babatunde Adeteru Ayoade, Uchechukwu Nwudele, Desmond Eke Onyebuchukwu, Chika Samuel Chijoke, Chibuzo Christian Abaenowa, Bonaventure Maduka Ogbodo

1273-1280

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