Lassa fever is a viral hemorrhagic illness endemic to West Africa that poses a significant public health burden. One of its most debilitating complications is sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), which affects up to 30% of survivors, regardless of the severity of its acute phase. T...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i3429
Subgaleal hemorrhage is a rare yet potentially life-threatening condition in pediatric patients, characterized by bleeding in the subgaleal space and is often associated with head trauma. Although it is commonly observed in neonates following vacuum extraction, its occurrence fol...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2024/v17i4400
Sulymon A. Saka, Eromosele E. Mavis, Nneoma M. Mezu, Ayotunde A. Isiaka, Collins O. Asogwa, Perpetua I. Odafen, Marvelous E. Akhigbe, Nzomiwu C. David & Obiajulum N. Emekolom·Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2024
Background: Adequate and safe blood supply has remained a challenge in developing countries, including Nigeria. Young students can play a fundamental role in blood donation, saving the lives of many people; hence, studying their knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to bloo...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i9710
Sulymon A. Saka, Eromosele E. Mavis, Osejele I. Meshach, Okpu U. Jeremiah, Odion Hendrix E., Obokhai O. Godson, Chukwuka E. Elochukwu, Ukpetenan I. Christabel, Williams I. Courage & Obiajulum N. Emekolom·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2024
Background: Female genital Mutilation (FGM) is a harmful traditional practice prevalent in Africa, leading to adverse physical, psychological, sexual, and reproductive health outcomes for women. Objective: This study aims to ascertain the attitude and practice of female genital m...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i71573
Sulymon A. Saka, Martins O. Odafen, Obiajulum N. Emekolom, Blessed Oseikhuemen, Williams I. Courage, Akhigbe E. Marvelous, Chukwuka E. Elochukwu & Akhaine J. Precious·International Research Journal of Oncology·2024
Background: Prostate cancer poses a significant health challenge globally, necessitating comprehensive understanding, awareness, and proactive screening practices. Objective: This study addressed the existing gaps in knowledge, perceptions, and screening practices related to pros...
Obiajulum N. Emekolom, Elizabeth O. Oladipupo, Sulymon A. Saka, Dele O. Ojo, Solomon E. Edhugo, Ajala J. Olayinka & Akinsanya H. Aremu-Cole·Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health·2025
Background: Standard precautions are meant to reduce the risk of transmission of pathogens from both recognized and unrecognized sources. Objective: This study assessed compliance with universal standard precautions among nurses at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH)...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1209