Destiny C. Chinuokwu, Paul O. Etakewen, Theodora Chinecherem Okeke, Alaba L. Ayoade, Nkechi P. Ogwu, Oluwafemi O. Akanbi, Joan I. Joshua, Damilare S. George & Tochukwu W. Okahia·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Neurology·2025
Hypertension remains one of the most prevalent and modifiable risk factors for cerebrovascular diseases, contributing substantially to global morbidity and mortality. The persistent elevation of blood pressure initiates complex pathophysiological cascades that compromise vascular...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorrin/2025/v8i1146
Metabolic syndrome is a complex clinical entity defined by a cluster of interconnected metabolic abnormalities, including central obesity, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Metabolic syndrome, characterised by the clustering of central obesity, in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorrin/2025/v8i1145
Smokeless tobacco has been used widely in our villages and rural communities, most especially to ease stress and improve the mood of the users. Its use has been established by literature to elicit several health outcomes. Despite the negative health effects associated with smokel...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorrin/2025/v8i1144
Background: Suicide is a significant public health concern, particularly among psychiatric patients. Understanding the patterns and predictors of suicide attempts within hospital settings is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies. Aim: This study aimed to identify...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorrin/2025/v8i1142
Background: We present the case report of a Nigerian child with Congenital insensitivity to pain (CIP), a rare genetic neuropathy. This report presents the history, diagnosis and management of the child, highlighting the difficulties in diagnosing this condition, and emphasising...
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Background: Heavy metal toxicity, particularly from lead exposure, poses significant neurodevelopmental risks, with the cerebellum being a key target. This study evaluated the ameliorative potential of a phytobiotic formulation comprising aqueous extracts of Zingiber officinale (...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorrin/2025/v8i1141
Children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) often face marked difficulties in initiating and sustaining purposeful, goal-directed behaviour. These difficulties are usually attributed to conative deficits—a critical domain of human development that governs motivation, voliti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorrin/2025/v8i1140
Background and Aims: Artequin, a commonly used artemisinin-based antimalarial therapy, has been associated with central nervous system side effects, yet its effects on hippocampal–cerebellar function remain unclear. This study investigated it neurohistochemistry, immunoreactivity...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorrin/2025/v8i1139
Rumination, characterized by excessive repetitive and perseverative thinking about negative experiences and emotions, represents a transdiagnostic feature across multiple psychiatric disorders including major depressive disorder (MDD), anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress dis...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorrin/2025/v8i1138
Background: Internuclear ophthalmoplegia (INO) is generally caused by a lesion in the medial longitudinal fasciculus, characterised by diminished adduction and contralateral abduction nystagmus. Reverse INO, or "INO of abduction," is a rare variation, often linked to elevated int...
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