Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026)

Published: 2026-03-31

Research Article

Comparative review of hepatic and renal toxicities in Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma chemotherapy

Al-Hasani SHK, Hassan AU, Al-Kufaishi AMA

1-5
- Hepatic and Renal Toxicities
Enhancing physiotherapy practice: A quasi-experimental study comparing training alone versus training with support tools among physiotherapists in Ogun State, Nigeria

Akadri OM, Lawal SA, Akadri AA

6-14
- Physiotherapy Practice
Biochemical and histological profiles of gallstones in pre- and postmenopausal women

Hussein EA, Thamer KH, Thamer SJ, Al-Mallak MK

15-25
- Gallstones
Influence of clinical biomarkers and demographic characteristics on predicted FEF25–75 in Iraqi patients with Asthma

Hamod A, Al-Mudhafar ZA

26-34
- Clinical Biomarkers
Efficacy and safety of Picosecond ND: YAG laser in the treatment of post-acne erythema by comparison of 1064 nm picosecond micro-lens array vs 595 nm picosecond waves: split face clinical study

Aqrawi HSK, Qurtas DS, Sharaf BK

35-41
- Picosecond
Healthcare service utilisation among undergraduate students: Knowledge, attitude, and experiences at a Nigerian university health service

Lawal SA, Nwachi EC, Ayegboyin M, Oghenetega OM

66-77
- Healthcare Services Utilisation
Evaluation of an instructional program on Primigravida women’s knowledge about exclusive breastfeeding

Aljbory BSF, Witwit SJH

78-82
- Instructional Program
Role of DEXA-derived bone mineral density in orthopaedic surgical planning: A cross-sectional study

Mohammed DAA, Mohamed MM, Aziz ZSA

83-90
- Bone Mineral Density
Evaluation of implant stability using resonance frequency analysis in two functional implant zones

Estephan MF

91-98
- Implant Stability
Clinical characteristics and survival analysis of hospitalised COVID-19 patients in Ogun State, Nigeria

Bamidele JO, Adeyemi O, Egbetola BO, Ayeni VA, Adefuye BO, Fatungase OM, Jaiyesimi EO, Coker MO, Soyinka FO, Alabi AD, Olaitan AO, Asare TD, Gbadebo AA, Ojo AA, Daniel OJ

124-134
- Hospitalized COVID-19
Pattern of distribution of Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma subtypes among adults: An experience of a Nigerian tertiary health facility

Ugwu NI, Ezeokoli EO, Okparaoka SU, Ugwu CN, Uzoigwe JC, Uzoma IC, Uche CL, Eni UE

135-143
- Hodgkin lymphoma
The frequency of hypocalcaemia among patients who underwent total thyroidectomy: A prospective cohort study

Melek HK

155-165
- Hypocalcaemia
Sleep quality and mental well-being among healthcare workers: A cross-sectional study at Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

Omotosho AY, Adefala NO, Osinaike AO, Okwudishu OT, Faturoti AF, Alomooluwa MH, Aregbesola DS, Azubuike VO, Nwosu SR, Okereke PD

175-184
- Sleep Quality
Perception and behaviour of undergraduate students to on-campus food operations in a tertiary Nigerian institution in southwest Nigeria: A cross-sectional study

Okwudishu O, Okebalama VC, Bamidele EF, Osinaike A, Obinna C, Adefala NO, Omokore OA, Abaenowa CC, Odeyinka J, Uchechukwu N, Omotoso EI, Enyinnaya V

185-195
- Food operations
Knowledge and awareness of polycystic ovarian syndrome among female undergraduates in a selected private university: A descriptive study

Adebimpe AO, Ope-Babadele OO, Anokwuru RA, Ojo EA

196-203
- PCOS
Association of serum lactate dehydrogenase and C-reactive protein with disease severity in hospitalised COVID-19 patients

Nsaif MM, Abdulhussein AA, Taher AY, Rasoul LM

209-218
- Serum LDH
Microbiological and Immunological Profiles of Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis Patients in Diyala Province, Iraq

Mohsin IH, Alsaadi LAS

219-229
- Immunological Profiles
Brain–Heart axis dysfunction in hypertensive patients: A clinical correlation study

Saleh BT, Abdullah AH, Zakari MG

236-241
- Brain-Heart axis
Impact of paediatric osteoporosis on orthodontic tooth movement and the role of chlorhexidine in periodontal health

Al-Makhzomi KA, Ihsan SSA, Al-Lehaibi, Wurood Kh, Sadeq S

242-249
- Paediatric Osteoporosis
Clinical tissue response to different concentrations of chlorhexidine applied to hybrid and chitosan-based dermal fillers: An in vivo study

Ahmed BK, Abdalkarem YS, Thanoon AY, Mazin TMA, Ahmed ME

250-257
- Clinical tissue response
Biological and clinical impact of chlorhexidine on peri-implant tissues and early peri-implant healing: A combined in vitro and clinical evaluation

Muhsen MA, Sahib KM, Ali ZD

265-276
- Impact of Chorhexidine
Systemic Physiological Changes Induced by CO₂ Pneumoperitoneum in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Mohammed HN

277 - 285
- CO₂ pneumoperitoneum
Lived experiences of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus regarding self-care management and diabetes-related distress in teaching hospitals in Ogun State

Ojewole F, Asonye CCC, Wennie J, Akinlawon AQ, Asonye ET

286 - 299
- Lived experience
A phenomenological study of lived experiences of parents caring for children with Down syndrome in Iju, Lagos State, Nigeria

Ojewole F, Asonye CCC, Adepoju DP, Irodi N, Akinlawon AQ, Asonye ET

300 - 311
- Phenomenology

Review Article

Redefining head and neck cancer treatment with targeted therapy: Current landscape and emerging directions

Abdul Qader OAJ, Reza N, Al-Rawas M, Omar M, Abdullah JY

42-53
- Head and Neck Cancers

Case Report

Pheochromocytoma presenting with abdominal pain and predominant norepinephrine secretion in a young adult Nigerian: A case report

Okwudishu O, Okebalama VC, Omokore OA, Ifenkoronye PI, Eke OD, Aririsukwu OC, Obinna CN, Odeyinka J, Ibhiedu JO, Ibrahim OQ

204-208
- Phaeochromocytoma

Basic Medical Research

In vitro antifungal activity of ZnO, CuO, and SiO₂ nanoparticles against Lecanicillium lecanii isolated from honeybee (Apis mellifera)

Al-Hussaini HRK, Al Shibly MKA

54-65
- Antifungal Activity
Association of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide content and glucose levels with the oxidative stress in human leukaemia cells

Al-Abady ZN, Jabbar NK, Hamzah SK, Kadam ZM, Al-Delfi MN

99-106
- Nicotinamide
Evaluation and effectiveness of sulfur nanoparticles against colon cancer prepared from capsicum plant extract

Al-Redha HMA, Mahdi WK

107-117
- Sulfur Nanoproteins
Inhibitory effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles and morin on virulence-associated gene expression in Staphylococcus aureus

Ahmed RH, Shehan MA

118-123
- Zinc Oxide Nanoproteins
Effects of intermittent fasting on blood glucose, lipid profile and renal-hepatic biomarkers of streptozotocin-induced rats fed with a high-fat diet

Akinlade AR, Oyebamiji E, Olaitan OO, Asagba E, Onifade O

144-154
- Intermittent Fasting
Aframomum melegueta seeds ethanol extract reduces food intake, body weight, and hyperglycaemia in high-fat-diet streptozotocin-induced diabetic Wistar rats

Makinde FM, Udo EF, Olugbile DD, Abiola OO

166-174
- Aframomum
Machine learning classification of Plasmodium falciparum virulence genes using genomic differentiation scores and boosting algorithms

Hussein KHT

230-235
- Machine Learning
Inhibitory effect of chlorhexidine on biofilm formation by prosthetic surface pathogens: An in vitro study

Kadhum FI, AlKhayyat FNMT, Jamal HM

258-264
- Chlorhexidine and Biofilm