Monthly discussions · 2026
The Journal Club
Each month the club reads, discusses and writes — appraisals of a contemporary paper, and reviews of the topics shaping medicine in Nigeria. What follows is a permanent, citable record of that work: our summary, our analysis, and the takeaways we carry forward.
- Articles
- 10
- Years
- 1
- Disciplines
- 7
- Cadence
- Monthly
October
2026
Ward Rounds on TikTok: The Legal and Ethical Perils of Healthcare Content Creation
Aaishah Ambali, Abdul Pupolola, Attah-Oheimi Favour, Bello Esther, Osho Elijah · Medical Ethics
September
2026
Medical Litigation in Nigeria: Causes, Trends, and Implications for Clinical Practice
Ewaoluwa Ariba, Funmilayo Adelaku, Olasehinde Mary OluwaKanyinsola · Health Law & Ethics
August
2026
The Golden Hour: Managing Blunt Abdominal Trauma Outside of the Big Cities
Adeoye Ayomide, Adebanjo Haliyah · Trauma & Acute Care
July
2026
Overuse of Over-the-Counter Medications and Associated Health Risks Among Adults in Nigeria
Emuze Osaetin, Aisha Adaranijo, Ajirola Tele-Oduleye, Shittu Qamardeen, Busayo Ifeoluwa Victoria · Pharmacology
June
2026
Outbreak Dynamics and Health System Responses Against Cholera in Nigeria
Adebisi Oluwafayokemi, Akinmuko Blessing, Chiagozie Belolise, Mustapha Abdulbaasit, Oluwatooke Sojinu · Public Health
May
2026
Lassa Fever in Nigeria: Trends in Incidence, Mortality and Public Health Challenge
LASUMSA Research & Journal Club · Infectious Disease
April
2026
Factors Influencing Reluctance to Seek Hospital Care Among Adults in Nigeria
Akinyemi Damilola Jessica, Shasanya Temitayo, Olugbuyi Oluwasolape Praise, Maryam AbdulGafar, Ajikobi Esther Oluwafisayomi · Public Health
March
2026
Beyond the Taboo: What the Youth Need to Know About STIs
Balogun Farhaanah, Ayo-Akwe Morolayo Senami, Oyedele Oluwadunmininu, Barakah Oluwafunmilayo Usman, Ruth Aninkan Anuoluwapo · Infectious Disease
February
2026
Halitosis in Young Adults: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Oral Hygiene Practices
LASUMSA Research & Journal Club · Oral Health
January
2026
Living in the Belt: Why Seasonality Dictates the Fight Against Meningitis
Bajulaiye Ibrahim, Bello Hammed Olalekan, Arogundade Shalom, Ayeni Ibukunoluwa, Samuel Elijah · Infectious Disease
How a session works
From a published paper to a published appraisal.
01
Select
A contemporary research article, chosen for its relevance and methodological interest.
02
Read
Members independently examine the paper before the session meets.
03
Appraise
Design, analysis, findings and limitations are examined line by line.
04
Question
What does the evidence actually tell us? What could it not tell us?
05
Communicate
We publish our discussion, appraisal and takeaways as a permanent record.
