OJM  Issue 3-4 of 2023

Once again, we are glad to announce the successful publication of a new issue of Orient Journal of Medicine (OJM).OJM is an Official Publication of the Anambra State Branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA). OJM is published and printed by cPrint Publisher Nigerian LTD and is currently indexed by African Journal Online (AJOL), Google Scholar, and African Index Medicus (AIM). 
You can also access this issue now or sooner on AJOL. We sincerely thank AJOL and its' staff for their support always and for as well accepting to host our articles on their plartform.
I wish to sincerely appreciate the support and work of all our editors, reviewers, and authors for ensuring the quality of the research work that we publish. 

Prof Jude-Kennedy C Emejulu
Editor-in-Chief

 

 

 

 

Published: 22-03-2023

Review Articles

Synopsis of Holmium: Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet Laser used with Flexible Ureteroscopy in the Treatment Renal Stones

Idorenyin Akpayak

1-10

: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7896099
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Original Articles

Clinicians' Contribution to Medication Non adherence: The role of Clinicians' Communication Skill

Nwani et al. Clinicians’ contribution to medication nonadherence

Paul Nwani, Chinwe Ndukwe, Obiora Anaje, Cosmas Nwosu

11-19

: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7884300
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Review of Early Anaesthetic Complications in a Tertiary Health Care Centre in South Eastern Nigeria

Ifeatu Ogochukwu Oranusi, Nkechi Lynda Ajani, Evaristus Chino Ezema, Cyril Emeka Nwachukwu, Precious Obiajulu Okafor

21-26

: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7761673
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Correlation Between Body Mass Index and Tibiofemoral Angle in Adult Nigerian Patients with Primary Knee Osteoarthritis. A Pilot Study

BMI and TFM in primary knee osteoarthritis

Anirejuoritse Bafor, Chukwuemeka Ndubuisi Chibuzom, Peter Ogbemudia

27-32

: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7893975
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Reproductive Health Challenges of Rural Female Adolescents in Rural Area of South Eastern Nigeria

Amaka Lovelyn Obi-Nwosu, Chika Florence Ubajaka, Ebele Emmanuella Onwuegbusi , Betrand Obi Nwosu, Silvia Isioma Ezemenahi, Emeka Emmanuel Okoh, Samuel Chukwudi Ojiakor , Chinekwu Skye Nwosu , Chinyere Maryam Ulochukwu, Bede Chinedu Azudialu

33-43

: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7896173
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Exercise Decisional Balance Among Persons Living with Hypertension in a South-Eastern State of Nigeria

Ifeoma Amaechi, Chinecherem M Ozodi, Augustine Akadieze, Adaeze Chukwudebelu, Paul Nwani

45-57

: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7893987
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Prevalence and Pattern of Risk Factors for Chronic Kidney Disease among Health Workers in a Tertiary Institution in South East Nigeria

Olaronke AFOLABI, MU Nwobodo, N Ifebunandu, I.I Ulasi, C.O Eze, C.N Ugwu, O.J Nwikwu, C.O Udeze, A.C Agbo, C.C Ologwu

59-67

: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7896130
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Case Reports

Bronchial Foreign Body Mimicking Chronic Cough and Recurrent Bronchopneumonia: Diagnostic Dilemma in a Resource Poor Setting

Diagnostic Dilemma in A Resource Poor Setting

Evaristus Afiadigwe, Chizaram Ndukwu, Ugochukwu s. Umeh, Afam B. Obidike

69-74

: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7896210
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