ISSN (online): 2734-245X

Cross River Journal of Medicine
Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Emmanuel A. Essien
Consultant Psychiatrist, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.
Email: crjmed23@gmail.com

Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Bernard B. Akpu
Consultant Cardiologist, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.

Managing Editor
Dr. George Owusu
Department of Surgery, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.

Production and Copy Editor
Dr. Alexander Audu
Consultant Psychiatrist, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.

Chief Editorial Adviser
Dr. Eshan Henshaw
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.

Associate Editors

·        Dr. Sunday O. Ochigbo — Paediatrics, University of Calabar and UCTH, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Dr. Bassey E. Edet — Psychiatry, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Dr. Affiong O. Oku — Community Medicine, University of Calabar and UCTH, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Dr. Joseph Effiong Asuquo — Orthopaedic Surgery, UCTH, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Dr. Marcus I. Inyama — Haematology and Blood Transfusion, UCTH, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Dr. Udoezuo K. Ogbonna — Family Medicine, UCTH, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Dr. Charles O. Njoku — Obstetrics and Gynaecology, UCTH, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Dr. John Adi Ashindoitiang — General Surgery, Lagos State University College of Medicine & Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Lagos, Nigeria.

·        Dr. Henry C. Okpara — Chemical Pathology, University of Calabar and UCTH, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Prof. Anthonia O. Ikpeme — Radiology, UCTH, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Dr. Imabasi E. Bassey — Histopathology, University of Calabar and UCTH, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Dr. Grace M. Adekanye — Otorhinolaryngology, UCTH, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Dr. Iniabasi S. Ilori — Anaesthesiology, UCTH, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Dr. Mfon O. Akpaso — Human Anatomy, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Dr. Adeyinka F. Adeyemo — Restorative Dentistry, University of Calabar and UCTH, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Dr. Affiong I. Ibanga — Ophthalmology, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Prof. Elemi Ani — Human Physiology, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Dr. Ogban E. Omoronyia — Community Medicine, University of Calabar and UCTH, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Dr. Dickson Sopuru Okoh — Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Calabar and UCTH, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Prof. Atana U. Ewa — Paediatrics, University of Calabar and UCTH, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Dr. Agam E. Ayuk — Family Medicine, UCTH, Calabar, Nigeria.

Editorial Advisers

·        Prof. Roland Ndoma-Egba — Surgery, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Prof. Maurice E. Asuquo — Surgery, University of Calabar & UCTH, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Prof. Owoidoho Udofia — Psychiatry, University of Calabar & University of Uyo, Nigeria.

·        Prof. Victor O. Ansa — Cardiology, College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar & UCTH, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Prof. Martin M. Meremikwu — Paediatrics & Clinical Epidemiology, University of Calabar & UCTH; Director, Cochrane Nigeria.

·        Prof. Asindi A. Asindi — Paediatrics, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Prof. Ima-Obong A. Ekanem — Pathology; Director, Calabar Cancer Registry, University of Calabar & UCTH, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Prof. Chibueze H. Njoku — Pulmonology, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Prof. John E. Ekabua — Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Calabar & UCTH, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Prof. Atim I. Eshiet — Anaesthesiology, University of Calabar & UCTH, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Prof. Akanimo Essiet — Surgery & Urology, University of Calabar & UCTH, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Prof. Angela E. Oyo-Ita — Community Medicine & Public Health, University of Calabar & UCTH, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Prof. Ngim E. Ngim — Orthopaedics, University of Calabar & UCTH, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Prof. Abraham N. Gyuse — Family Medicine, University of Calabar & UCTH, Calabar, Nigeria.

·        Prof. Usang E. Usang — Surgery & Paediatric Surgery, University of Calabar & UCTH, Calabar, Nigeria.

Editorial Roles and Responsibilities

·        The Editor-in-Chief provides overall editorial leadership and makes final decisions on manuscripts.

·        The Deputy Editor-in-Chief supports strategy and oversees special issues.

·        The Managing Editor coordinates peer review and production schedules.

·        Associate Editors manage peer review within their specialties.

·        The Production and Copy Editor ensures style, formatting, and quality control before publication.

Contact
General enquiries: crjmed23@gmail.com
Last updated: 14 August 2025