Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026)

Articles

• Articles

  Cardiovascular Risk Prediction Using Machine Learning: Advances and Clinical Translation

  Tonny Rashford

  Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of global morbidity and mortality, underscoring the need for accurate and timely risk prediction to guide prevention and clinical decision-making. Traditional risk assessment models, while widely adopted, are often limited by linear…

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  Substance Abuse and its Mental Effects on Secondary School Students in Kokona Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, North Central Nigeria

  Danladi Jibrin, Waziri Bala Kwata, Wamanyi Yohanna, Daniel Zar, Ibrahim Umar

  Substance abuse among adolescents is a growing public health concern, particularly in developing regions such as North Central Nigeria. It is associated with significant mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, and cognitive impairment among secondary school students. This study…

  View Article → 14-23
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  Drowning in Bangladesh: A Universal Language of Empathy, Identity, and Global Relevance

  Md Mahfizur Rahman

  Drowning is a significant yet low-priority leading cause of preventable deaths in Bangladesh, and children, as well as rural households residing near an open body of water, are at risk. The study design of this article is a qualitative, narrative-integrative research study that summarizes…

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  The Importance and Application of Regression Analysis in Advanced Health Sciences Research

  Muhammad Ilyas, Inam Ullah

  Regression Analysis is one of a well-known statistical technique used to examine and determine the relationship between two or more variables and to describe the variables in a mathematical equation that improves a crucial dimension needed to make investment decisions and predictions. Researchers…

  View Article → 38-54
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  Effect of Pre-Imaging Radiation Education on Anxiety Levels and Procedural Compliance among Orthopaedic X-ray Patients at National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu

  Sixtus Oluebube Okechukwu, Ochechi Joseph Ugbede

  The role of pre-imaging radiation education in reducing anxiety and improving procedural compliance among orthopaedic X-ray patients was evaluated in this study conducted at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria. This quasi-experimental study employed a pre-test/post-test control group…

  View Article → 55-66
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  Immunological Mechanisms Underlying Delayed Adverse Reactions to Injectable Aesthetic Treatments

  Maryna Spivak

  Delayed inflammatory reactions (DARs) following injectable aesthetic procedures, including hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers and botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A), represent an emerging clinical challenge in aesthetic medicine. These reactions present as inflammatory nodules, granulomas, or edema, many…

  View Article → 67-86
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  Rabies Prevention in Algeria: Regulatory Framework, Preventive Measures, and Perspectives

  Achiri Imad

  Rabies is a highly fatal viral zoonotic disease that continues to pose a significant public health challenge worldwide, particularly in developing countries. In Algeria, rabies remains endemic, with rural communities disproportionately affected due to the high prevalence of stray and unvaccinated…

  View Article → 87-95
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  Paternal Nutritional Knowledge and Its Effectiveness in Shaping Maternal Health and Fetal Outcomes in Rural Ghana

  Mohammed Ali, Mohammed Damata Yakubu

  This study examined the influence of paternal nutritional knowledge on maternal health and fetal outcomes in Mamprugu‑Moaduri and Gushegu Districts of Northern Ghana using a quasi‑experimental mixed‑methods design. A total of 320 participants (200 fathers, 120 mothers) were recruited. Quantitative…

  View Article → 96-104
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  Assessment of the Influence of Exposure Parameters on the Diagnostic Quality of Chest Radiographs at National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu

  Ugwuja Mabel Chikodili, Okechukwu Sixtus Oluebube, Asogwa Toochukwu Loveth, Cletus Uche Eze, Charles Ugwoke Eze, Eberechukwu Nwakego Mokwuah

  Chest radiography is an essential diagnostic tool in the detection and management of cardiopulmonary and thoracic pathologies, especially in orthopaedic settings like the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu (NOHE). The quality of chest radiographs is largely influenced by the appropriate…

  View Article → 105-115
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  Occupational Heat Stress and Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology: An Emerging Public Health Crisis in the Outdoor Workforce

  Kimberly Long Holt

  Chronic kidney disease of unknown cause (CKDu) is now considered an important occupational and public health problem. It affects predominantly outdoor workers in agriculture, construction, and industries. Whereas typical cases of CKD are usually caused by diabetes and/or hypertension, recent…

  View Article → 116-122
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  Inter and Intra Personal Factors Associated with Psychoactive Substance Use among Students of Semi Urban Secondary Schools in Southern Nigeria

  Eriyo Williams Omoregie, Eboreime Helen Izogie, Samuel Obateru Osasona, Chikezie Eze Uzoechi, Ikemefuna Shelly Odegua, Chikezie Chidiebere Benedicta

  Psychoactive substance use among Nigerian adolescents stems from intertwined intrapersonal factors such as emotional distress and low self-control, and interpersonal factors such as peer influence and family conflict, yet these remain underexplored in semi-urban South-South contexts despite high…

  View Article → 123-133
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  Factors Affecting Breastfeeding Initiation and Duration among Mothers in Kwandare, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

  Jibrin Makpa Danladi, Haruna Janet Faruk, Ibrahim Umar

  This study investigated the factors affecting breastfeeding initiation and duration among mothers in Kwandare community, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was employed, involving 100 breastfeeding mothers selected from the community. Data were collected…

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