Download issue 33 Dokita Volume 33 – child health edition First Published: February 2008 Category: Pediatric Authors: Oluleye, Oludamilola, W., Hwabejire, Ovukporaye, J., Sobukunola, Oluwadunmi, E., Adediran, K., Olaniyi, J.A., Adeoye-Famosa, K.E., Ishola, A.G., Orimadegun, A.E., Famutimi, O.D., Ayede, A.I., Adetola, A. O., Tongo, O. O., Osinusi, K., Ebekozien, A.O, Ogbodo, E., Rotimi, O.M., Sangowawa, …
Download issue 30 Dokita Volume 30 – public health edition First Published: March 2005 Category: Public Health Authors: Asuzu, M.C., Olayinka, A.A., Sridhar, M.K.C., Oloruntoba, E.O., Asagansi, I.E., Aiyetan, P.O., Asemota, O., Okulate, T. keywords: public health community journals Editorial – Public Health Edition This is the much awaited Public Health Edition. And I daresay …
Dokita Journals DOKITA is a WHO-recognised, peer-reviewed journal of the University of Ibadan Medical Students’ Association. DOKITA is the first medical journal to be produced in independent Nigeria and the first medical students’ journal in West Africa. The journal was first published in 1960 and is widely read among students and specialists. Previous Editions General …
THE LINK BETWEEN GUT MICROBIOME AND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER ALA, OLUWAPELUMI ADEBAYO DOKITA EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER KEYWORDS: AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER GIT SYMPTOMS GUT MICROBIOME Introduction Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a highly prevalent neurodevelopmental impairment that manifests in early childhood and affects speech and motor activities. Before the understanding of human genetics and its role …
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AN OVERVIEW ON PSEUDOCYESIS ADEYEYE, MARY MOFIYINFOLUWA DOKITA Editorial Board Member KEYWORDS: PREGNANCY LABOUR PSEUDOCYESIS Introduction The term “Pseudocyesis” was established from two Greek words; Pseudo means false and Kyesis means pregnancy in 1923 by John Mason Good (1). It can be broadly defined as the neuroendocrinological, pathophysiological and psychosocial clinical syndrome in which a …
MAINTAINING SANITY IN MEDICAL SCHOOL OLADOSU, OLAJUMOKE AISHAT DOKITA Editorial Board Member KEYWORDS: Mental health medical student non-cognitive symptoms Introduction Over the years, the issue of mental health has drawn so much attention. The rate of suicide is rising worldwide and Nigeria is not left out. In 2016, Nigeria became the country with the highest …
SEXUAL TRANSMISSION OF SLEEPING SICKNESS: A MYTH OR A FACT? OLADOSU, OLAJUMOKE AISHAT DOKITA Editorial Board Member KEYWORDS: Trypanosomiasis tsetse fly transmission Introduction Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), commonly referred to as sleeping sickness, has been a significant health concern in sub-Saharan Africa. Recent reports show that with the possibility of sexual transmission, the disease can …
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A BROAD OVERVIEW ON MALIGNANT OVARIAN NEOPLASMS ODEREMI, OLUWAGBEMISOLA MOTUNRAYO DOKITA Editorial Board Member KEYWORDS: Malignant ovarian neoplasm Introduction Malignant Ovarian Neoplasms are a clinical spectrum that includes all neoplasms derived from abnormal proliferation of ovarian tissue (epithelial cells, stromal cells, and germ cells). It can be subdivided into different histological subtypes.1 Malignant Ovarian Neoplasms …
Dokita Symposia & Journal Launch DOKITA Editorial Board organizes annual symposia which usually seek to create an avenue for stakeholders to come together to examine topical national issues and proffer lasting solutions, in order to facilitate rapid growth and development of our country, Nigeria. At the Symposium, notable speakers who are knowledgeable and experienced in …
Download issue 29 Dokita Volume 29 – emergency medicine edition First Published: May 2003 Category: Emergency Edition Authors: Aken’ova Y, Abjab U.M.A, Lamikanra, Adekugbe O.P., Ubah J.W. Ashaye A.O., Omololu B., Ifesanya, Ogundokun, Salami M. F.O., Ogunsua O., Asangasi I., Awojobi O.A., Olaleye O.A., Ajumobi, Dania S., Ochulor E., Oshin Bayo keywords: emergency general medicine …