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Archives of Clinical Research
The official journal of the Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria — publishing original research in clinical medicine, pharmacology, diagnostics, and allied health sciences.
A platform for clinical science research in Nigeria and beyond
The Archives of Clinical Research (ACR) is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing knowledge in the clinical health sciences. Published by the Faculty of Clinical Sciences of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria, ACR welcomes original research articles, review papers, case reports, and short communications.
The journal is published Twice a year. All submissions undergo rigorous peer review to ensure the highest standards of scientific quality and ethical integrity.
Read Aims & ScopeClinical Medicine
Internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics & gynaecology, paediatrics.
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Drug therapy, clinical pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences.
Diagnostic & Lab Sciences
Pathology, medical microbiology, haematology, chemical pathology.
Allied Health & Radiology
Radiography, physiotherapy, oncology, medical imaging.
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Clinical Medicine
Commentary Improvised Low-Cost Colostomy Appliance: Innovation Driven by Necessity
Colostomy creation is a common and often unavoidable practice in both adult and paediatric surgery. Beyond the clinical indication, many patients encounter psychosocial stigma associated with carrying a faecal collectio…
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Clinical Medicine
Radiological evaluation of kidney morphology in patients with chronic kidney disease: analysing kidney size, echogenicity, corticomedullary differentiation, and their impact on clinical outcomes in a Nigerian population
Renal ultrasound is an effective, noninvasive method for assessing renal health. It measures parameters like kidney size, echogenicity, and corticomedullary differentiation, which help evaluate renal function and pathol…
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Clinical Medicine
Substance use among medical students in Edo state, Nigeria: prevalence and sociodemographic correlates
Substance use among medical students is an emerging public health and educational concern globally. Despite their medical knowledge, students may engage in substance use due to academic stress, social pressures, and env…
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Clinical Medicine
Substance Use Initiation and Accessibility in Students of the College of Medicine, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.
Secondary school represents the dominant context for substance use initiation across most drug categories in Nigeria, yet the specific patterns of onset age and educational setting at first use among medical students—a …