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. 
I wish to sincerely appreciate the support and work of all our editors, reviewers, and authors for ensuring the quality of our publication. 

Prof Jude-Kennedy C Emejulu
Editor-in-Chief

Published: 30-12-2023

Review Articles

The Roles of Acute and Chronic Marrow Dysfunctions in the Aetiology of Anaemia in Sickle Cell Disease: Pathogenesis and Management

Marrow dysfunction in SCD

Sagir Ahmed, Umma Ibrahim

1-23

: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13902620
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Original Articles

Relationship Between Individual Dietary Diversity Grade and Malnutrition among School Aged Children

Individual dietary diversity grades and childhood malnutrition.

Jacinta Chinyere Elo-Ilo, Nkechinyere Godsgift Obichukwu, Clement Chukwudorue Ezechukwu, Amala Okwukweka Odita, Ogochukwu Chioma Ofiaeli

25-34

: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13625083
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Utilization of Community Based Health Insurance Scheme among the Vulnerable: An Urban City Experience in Nigeria

Amaka Obi-Nwosu, Meveilleoux Soronuchi Frankpeace, Christian Chibuzor Ibeh, Betrand Obi Nwosu, Sylvia Isioma Ezemenahi, Chinekwu Nwosu, Daniella Obi-Nwosu, Bede Chinedu Azudialu, Chinyere Maryann Ulochukwu

35-46

: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13902484
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Aetiology and Demographic Pattern of Chronic Kidney Disease in a Tertiary Health Institution in South-East Nigeria: A Four-Year Review

CKD in South East Nigeria

Nonyelum N. Jisieike-Onuigbo, Chidozie N. Ndulue, Fidelis Oguejiofor, Arinze Anyanor, Bartholomew C. Ozuemba, Nwamaka Osakwe, Hyacinth Eze, Anya O. Kalu, Charles U. Odenigbo, Ifeoma I. Ulasi

47-54

: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13902542
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Male Involvement in the Maternal Utilization of Health Services among Childbearing Women in Tertiary Healthcare Outstations in South-East Nigeria

Silvia Isioma Ezemenahi, Ifeoma Anne Modebe, U. Chioma Okpara, S. Chisom Ezemenahi, L. Amaka Obi-Nwosu, E. Benedict Ezemenahi, I. Geraldine Uzoma, C. Uzoma Okereke

55-67

: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13902697
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Haematological Parameters of Acute Stroke Patients Managed at a Tertiary Hospital in Abakaliki Nigeria: A Case-Control Study

Haematological Parameters of Acute Stroke Patients

Chukwuemeka Eze, Olaronke Afolabi, Oluomachi Nnachi

69-82

: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13902886
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Compliance to National Healthcare Waste Management Guidelines by Healthcare Workers and Facilities in Abakaliki South-East Nigeria

Bernard Ituma, Chinelo U Amazue, Ngozichukwu C Ekeleme

83-90

: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13905652
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Erectile Dysfunction in Men Presenting at a Tertiary Hospital in South East Nigeria

Bede Azudialu, Vivien C Ahaiwe, Uchenna R Ndubueze, Benjamin I Nkem

91-98

: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13905686
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Level of Concordance Between Urine Drug Test Results and Self-Report Among Patients Attending the Substance Use Disorders Clinic in Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Maiduguri

Placidus Ogualili , Yesiru Adeyemi Kareem, John D Sham, Fatai A Kareem, Dennis A Davuruk, Qudus O Lwal, Fatima A Ali, Umar B Musami, Ibrahim A Wakawa

99-108

: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13905703
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Case Reports

Ebstein's Anomaly of Tricuspid Valve Presenting with Supraventricular Tachycardia: A Case Report

Chukwunonso Emegoakor, Uzoma Okechwuku, Uchenna Nwaneli

109-113

: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13905726
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