LIBERIA MEDICAL &
DENTAL ASSOCIATION
JOURNAL
The Liberia Medical & Dental Association Journal (LMDAJ) is owned and published by the Liberia Medical & Dental Association. All rights reserved.
Welcome to The Liberia Medical
& Dental Association Journal
The Liberia Medical & Dental Association Journal (LMDAJ) publishes contributions from medical researchers of scientific and educational interest to medical and dental practitioners and researchers as well as those in related disciplines, with special focus on medical practice and research in Africa and its peoples. The aim of this Journal is to provide a medium for international dissemination of research findings originating in Liberia, and the greater West African subregion, to promote cooperation amongst and between medical researchers in Africa and elsewhere. The Journal is published in English and French. Printed supplements are published upon arrangement with the Editor-In-Chief.
2026 Announcement!
A Call For Manuscripts!
The Editorial Board of the Liberia Medical and Dental Association Journal (LMDAJ) welcomes doctors, clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals from around the world to submit their manuscripts for consideration in our upcoming March '26 issue.
Latest Publications
Extremely Unusual Case of Disabling Soft Tissue Ossification in Pediatric Patient
Debilitating ossifications in soft tissue is an extremely rare phenomenon in literature. Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva is a very unusual genetic disorder of Extra-Skeletal Bone formation mostly within muscle, tendons and
High Cesarean Section Rate in a Tertiary Medical Center in Monrovia, Liberia: Trends, Indications, and Implications
Background The escalating global rates of cesarean sections (C-sections) have raised concerns, with the World Health Organization recommending a rate of 10-15%. This study investigates the cesarean section rate, trends,
Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis in a Female Infant
Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS) is a rare condition characterized by abnormal thickening of the pyloric muscles, predominantly affecting male infants. We present a case of IHPS in a female
Commentary..
From The Editor
The resurgence of the Liberia Medical and Dental Association Journal in 2024 marks a significant milestone in our collective effort to address the pressing health challenges in Liberia and the broader West African region. This publication aims to serve as a beacon of knowledge, providing healthcare professionals with the latest research, insights, and discussions pertinent to our region’s unique health landscape. As we celebrate this return, it is imperative to draw attention to two interconnected and increasingly prevalent health issues: diabetes and kidney disease. – Professor Philip Zochonis Ireland, Editor-in-Chief, Liberia Medical and Dental Association Journal