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2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES (NIJSES) | Pp. 51-55
Arthritis, particularly Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), poses significant physical and psychological challenges to children. In East Africa, the mental health challenges faced by children with arthritis remain largely unaddressed, despite the increasing...
2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND PHARMACY (NIJPP) | Pp. 19-27
Malaria and diabetes are two major health challenges in Nigeria, with malaria being a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, and diabetes rapidly emerging as a significant non-communicable disease. The coexistence of these two conditions presents a complex...
2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES (NIJBAS) | Pp. 49-52
Typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi, remains a significant public health issue, particularly in low-resource settings. Despite the availability of antibiotics, delayed or inadequate treatment continues to lead to serious long-term healt...
2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES (NIJSES) | Pp. 7-13
Hyperglycaemia, a defining feature of diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome, exerts profound and multifaceted effects on drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, and toxicity. These effects stem from coordinated disruptions in metabolic pathways, redox homeostas...
2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES (NIJRMS) | Pp. 29-34
Anemia remains a major public health challenge in East Africa, affecting a significant portion of the population, particularly children, pregnant women, and the elderly. The primary drivers of anemia in the region include nutritional deficiencies, particularl...
2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND PHARMACY (NIJPP) | Pp. 53-57
Hypertension during pregnancy, including chronic hypertension and pregnancy-related hypertensive disorders such as preeclampsia and eclampsia, remains a leading cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality globally. In West Africa, where healthcare inf...
2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES (NIJRMS) | Pp. 46-51
Therapeutics used to manage chronic diseases-rheumatologic, metabolic, cardiovascular, infectious, and oncologic-carry diverse immunological risks that can undermine patient safety and long-term outcomes. Immunotoxicity encompasses immunosuppression and infec...
2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES (NIJSES) | Pp. 1-6
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a highly prevalent condition in aging men, historically attributed to androgenic stimulation and age-related tissue remodeling. Emerging evidence, however, suggests that metabolic dysfunction and systemic inflammation-par...
2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES (NIJBAS) | Pp. 30-34
The co-morbidity of HIV/AIDS and diabetes has become an emerging public health concern in Nigeria, as individuals living with HIV (PLHIV) experience increased longevity due to the widespread use of antiretroviral therapy (ART). While ART has significantly red...
2026 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES (NIJSES) | Pp. 66-70
Typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi, remains a major public health concern in Uganda, primarily transmitted through contaminated food and water. Despite being preventable, recurrent outbreaks persist, particularly in urban and peri-urba...