2026 - Volume 9 [Issue 1]


Case Report

Giant Hepatic Hydatid Cyst Presenting as Portal Hypertension: A Rare Case Report

N. Bouhdoud, F. Machayi, A. Sadik, H. Aouroud, O. Nacir, F. Lairani, A. Ait Errami, S. Oubaha, Z. Samlani, K. Krati

DOI: 10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1150

Page: 185-191

Ulcerative Fistulizing Ileitis Presenting a Diagnostic Dilemma between Crohn’s Disease and Intestinal Behçet’s Disease: A Case Report and Literature Review

N. Bouhdoud, A. Sadik, F. Machayi, H. Aouroud, O. Nacir, F. Lairani, A. Ait Errami, S. Oubaha, Z. Samlani, K. Krati

DOI: 10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1151

Page: 192-197

Pyoderma Gangrenosum as the Initial Presenting Manifestation of Ulcerative Colitis: A Case Report

Fatima Machayi, Asmaa Sadik, Najat Bouhdoud, Lalla Safia Echerif, Hala Aouroud, Oussama Nacir, Fatima Ezzahra Lairani, Adil Ait Errami, Sofia Oubaha, Zouhour Samlani, Khadija Krati

DOI: 10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1152

Page: 198-204


Original Research Article

Prevalence and Possible Risk Factors of Helicobacter Pylori Infection among Adults in Aba, Nigeria

Nnaemeka Promise Amadi, Anthony Tochi Chukwu, Chimezie Alexdaniel Chukwuemeka, Uzoaru Ogonnaya Asomugha

DOI: 10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1136

Page: 1-9

Mapping Obesity in the United States: Statewise Demographic Trends and Implications

Adedeji Okikiade, Ibukunoluwa Oshobu, Olubunmi Olojede, Richard Adetoye, Stephen Adetoye, Anugwa Oluchi, A. Chidimma Diala

DOI: 10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1137

Page: 10-28

Bacterial and Protozoan Etiology of Acute Diarrhea among under-five Children in Nasarawa West, Nigeria

Ibrahim Ismaila, Olley Mitsan, Ugbomoiko Daniel, David Ishaleku, Usman, Rahila Ukwo, Maryoms Nelson Gideon, Aboh Ochapa Victor

DOI: 10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1138

Page: 29-43

Geodemographic Disparities in Obesity Prevalence across U.S. States: A Population-based Multi-level Analysis to Guide Primary Care Interventions

Adedeji Okikiade, Ibukunoluwa Oshobu, Olubunmi Olojede, Richard Adetoye, Stephen Adetoye, Anugwa Grace, A. Chidimma Diala

DOI: 10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1139

Page: 44-63

Effect of Carica Papaya (Paw-Paw) Leaf Extract on the Histology of the Pancreas in the Tramadol-Induced Male Wistar Rats

Johnson Agbai Ukwa, Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike, Uchenna Azunna, Cosmas Sopuruchi Agim, Eke Ugorji Iheanacho, Eberechukwu Lolly Mbanaso, Kelechi Uzoma Akataobi, Eminence David Acha

DOI: 10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1140

Page: 64-72

Prevalence, Awareness and Socio-demographic Determinants of Hepatitis B Infection among Antenatal Women in Southeast Nigeria: A Cross-sectional Study

Chineze H. Ugwu, Chidimma A. Ezetulugo, Tochi I. Cookey, Ray N. Izomor, Nwanneka C. Nwozor, Sebastine O. Nwoko

DOI: 10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1142

Page: 84-93

In vivo and Computational Evaluation of Brassica oleracea Mitigation on Lead Acetate-Mediated Pancreatic Damage on Adult Male Wistar Rats: A Molecular Docking, ADMET and Drug Likeness Studies

Elemuo, Chukwuebuka Stanley, Nwakanma, Agnes Akudo, Elemuo, Michelle Chidimma, Okeke, Jennifer Chioma, Osiagor, Henry Chibueze, Anyiam Kennedy Ekenedirichukwu

DOI: 10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1145

Page: 119-140

Outcome of a Nurse-led Diabetes Education Program on Coping Strategies and Health-related Quality of Life among Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Kaduna State, Nigeria: A Single-group Pre-post Study

Ali Babangida, Nwose EEzekiel Uba, Michael O. Otutu, Dogo Sholong Ayuba, Nicodemus Kutme Kutdang, Alheri Kazum Dowoh

DOI: 10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1149

Page: 170-184

Diagnostic Yield, Completion Rate, and Adverse Events of Small-Bowel Capsule Endoscopy: A Single-Center Retrospective Study

Chaymaa Khyat, Mouna Salihoun, Ilham Serraj, El Aoula Salwa, Mohamed Acharki, Nawal Kabbaj

DOI: 10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1153

Page: 205-214


Review Article

Understanding Drug-Induced Gastritis: from Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Management

Vishal Shee, Veera Venkata Prasad Nunna, Yogant Dhiraj Shah, S. P. Srinivas Nayak, John Kirubakaran

DOI: 10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1143

Page: 94-106

Helicobacter pylori Infection in Nigeria: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Diagnostic Challenges, and Public Health Implications

Esther Eyeiheoma Emerenini, Olley Mitsan, Arinze Favour Anyiam, Daniel Ohilebo Ugbomoiko, Onyinye Cecilia Arinze-Anyiam, Theophilus Ogie Erameh

DOI: 10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1147

Page: 151-161


Systematic Review Article

Midodrine Therapy in Cirrhosis with Refractory Ascites: Impact on Survival and Paracentesis Frequency Compared with Large-volume Paracentesis

Sahar Ahmed, Mohammed Omar Almosa, Nada Alhaj, Morad Marikh, Radiya Almosa

DOI: 10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1146

Page: 141-150


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