Article Archive: Volume 5 Issue 2 2026

Nutritional Status Using Mid-Upper Arm Circumference Among Pregnant Women in Flood-Prone and Non-Flood-Prone Communities in Rivers State

  • Nnenna Ali Emordi
  • Ndidi Aleruchi Onwukwe
  • Evidence N. Otobo

Introduction Maternal nutritional status is an important determinant of pregnancy outcomes and reflects the adequacy of energy and nutrient intake in meeting the physiological demands of pregnancy. Adequate maternal nutrition supports maternal health, fetal growth, and development, whereas undernutrition increases the risk of adverse outcomes, including maternal anemia, fetal growth restriction, and low birth weight … Read more

Health Profile and Morbidity Pattern Among Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Attendees of a Mobile Health care programme in Navi Mumbai: A Retrospective Record Based Study (2024-2026)

  • Shabnam Khan
  • Salahuddin
  • Rumana Alam
  • Mohd. Adil
  • Irfan Ahmed
  • Nikhat Shaikh

INTRODUCTION In India, Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) together constitute a substantial share of the national population while remaining among its most socio-economically disadvantaged groups. In the present era, the SC are referred to as Dalit, meaning “broken” or “dispersed”. As per Census 2011, the SC population constituted 16.6%. The SC make up … Read more

Overcoming Vascularization Barriers in Tissue Engineering: Roles of Nanomaterials, Immunomodulation, and Biofabrication

  • Avaneesh Shankar Vijay1
  • Devanam Priya Vinothkumar2
  • Mythili Saravanan3
  • Ranjith Santhosh Kumar Devanesan Sanjeevi4
  • Senthilkumar Palanisamy5
  • Chinnadurai Vajjiram6

We know that tissue engineering is the development of artificial organ and tissue systems; however, the above statement warrants explanation. Organ growth using mechanical components is an advanced science that has been practiced for some time, and mechanical hearts and left ventricular assist devices have already been used in patients. Tissue engineering must be differentiated … Read more

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Survey on Awareness, Risk Factors, Screening and Prevention of Cervical Cancer among Women in India

  • Khyati Bajaj
  • Deepal Singh
  • Mohammad Umar Atique1
  • Mohd. Arfat

Introduction Cervical cancer remains a major public health challenge worldwide, particularly affecting women in low- and middle-income countries. It is the fourth most common cancer among women globally, with approximately 570,000 new cases and 311,000 deaths annually. India bears a substantial proportion of this burden, reporting nearly 96,000–120,000 new cases each year {1}. Although incidence … Read more

Histopathological Patterns of Inflammatory and Eczematous Dermatoses in Abuja, Nigeria: A 10-Year Retrospective Study

  • Umobong EO1
  • Gbaa ZL2
  • Ojo BA3
  • Udo ME4
  • Udo ME4

Introduction Inflammatory dermatoses are a mixed bag of non-cancerous skin conditions that often look alike, both to the naked eye and under the microscope. This group spans spongiotic (eczematous) reactions, psoriasiform changes, lichenoid or interface patterns, vesiculobullous disease, vasculitis, granulomatous inflammation and panniculitis [1]. Eczematous conditions in particular are marked by spongiosis, fluid building up … Read more

A prospective observational study Evaluating antibiotic utilization and prescribing practices among hospitalized patients

  • Syeda Mohammadi
  • Mohammed Avez Ali
  • Israr Uddin

INTRODUCTION ANTIBIOTICS Antibiotics are chemical substances used to treat infections caused by bacteria. They may either kill bacteria (bactericidal) or inhibit their growth (bacteriostatic)1,3,4,5. Antibiotics are among the most important discoveries in modern medicine and are widely used in general medical practice for treating infections such as respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal infections, … Read more

Multifocal Intra-abdominal Papillary Adenocarcinoma Presenting with Severe Gastrointestinal Bleeding in a Patient with Serous Endometrial Carcinoma: A Diagnostic Challenge

  • Umobong E1
  • Gbaa ZL2
  • Ojo BA3
  • Udo ME4
  • Eddy AN4

Introduction Small-bowel adenocarcinoma is a rare gastrointestinal malignancy that often presents with non-specific symptoms, including abdominal pain, anemia, gastrointestinal bleeding, and intestinal obstruction, resulting in delayed diagnosis {1,2}. Because the small bowel is relatively inaccessible to conventional endoscopy, bleeding from small-bowel tumours may remain unexplained despite negative upper and lower gastrointestinal investigations {3}. Papillary adenocarcinoma … Read more

Histopathological Spectrum of Lichenoid and Interface Dermatoses: A Ten-Year Retrospective Study from Abuja, Nigeria

  • Umobong E1
  • Gbaa ZL2
  • Ojo BA3
  • Udo ME4
  • Eddy AN4

Introduction Lichenoid and interface dermatoses are a diverse group of inflammatory skin disorders that share a characteristic pattern of injury at the dermoepidermal junction rather than a single underlying cause. Histologically, interface dermatitis is characterised by basal keratinocyte injury and apoptosis, usually with a lymphocytic infiltrate along the dermoepidermal junction and variable pigmentary incontinence. These … Read more

Demographic and Histopathological Profile of Skin Biopsies at a Private Laboratory in Abuja, Nigeria: A 10-Year Retrospective Study

  • Umobong E1
  • Gbaa ZL2
  • Ojo BA3
  • Udo ME4
  • Eddy AN4

Introduction Skin diseases constitute a substantial global public health burden, contributing significantly to morbidity and the demand for dermatological services {1}. In sub-Saharan Africa, accurately characterizing this burden remains challenging because of socioeconomic disparities, environmental factors, and limited access to specialized dermatological and dermatopathological services {2,3}. Although many dermatological conditions can be diagnosed and managed … Read more

Histopathological Profile of Psoriasiform Disorders in Abuja, Nigeria: A Ten-Year Review

  • Umobong E1
  • Gbaa ZL2
  • Ojo BA3
  • Udo ME4
  • Eddy AN4

INTRODUCTION Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory skin disorder characterised histologically by a psoriasiform reaction pattern, including epidermal hyperplasia, parakeratosis, and dermal inflammatory infiltrates {1}. It affects an estimated 125 million people globally, with prevalence varying markedly by geography and ethnicity, ranging from under 0.1% in parts of East Asia to over 4% in Scandinavian … Read more