Asian Journal of Medicine and Health

The Relationship of Knowledge, Practices, and Culture on Low Coverage of Exclusive Breastfeeding

Marniati, T. Alamsyah, Sufyan Anwar, Itza Mulyani & Enda Silvia Putri · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Aims: The aims of this study was to analyze the influence of knowledge Practices and,Culture on the low coverage of exclusive breastfeeding. Introduction: Exclusive breastfeeding is breastfeeding as early as possible after delivery, given without schedule, and not given other foo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i9850

Neterthon Syndrome Revealed by Recurrent Skin Infections: A Case Report

Ghizlane Jaabouti, Naima El Hafidi & Chafiq Mahraoui · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Netherton syndrome (NS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by a triad of symptoms including a scaly skin condition known as circumflex linear ichthyosis, hair shaft abnormalities known as trichorrhexis invaginata, and an atopic terrain which predisposes patients...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i8857

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Secondary to Herpetic Infection: A Case Report

Ghizlane Jaabouti, Soumia Bencchakroun, Chafiq Mahraoui & Naima El Hafidi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare but serious drug reaction characterized by extensive necrosis of the skin and mucous membranes. It is considered a medical emergency and requires immediate medical intervention, with a high mortality rate, especially during the acute phase...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i8858

Low Viral Load Testing in HIV Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy: Mitigation Measures in Ghana

Mubarick Nungbaso Asumah, Abdulai Abubakari, M. Awell Olives Mutaka, Doreen-Remember Donkor & Raphael Abolasom Kumah · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

The “Type of Article” of this paper is “Letter to the Editor”. This paper discuses about: “Low Viral Load Testing in HIV Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy: Mitigation Measures in Ghana”. No formal abstract is available. Readers are requested to read the full article.

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i8847

Comparing Diagnostic Accuracy of USG and CT Scan in Detecting Fatty Liver in Indonesian Patients: Implications for Screening and Management

Anggraheny Soelistyaningtyas · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

This study aimed to determine the accuracy of non-contrast USG and CT Scan in diagnosing fatty liver in Indonesian patients. Using a diagnostic test design with a cross-sectional approach, patients aged 40 years or older with laboratory examination results supporting NAFLD were s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i8846

Association of Psychological Distress with Primary Dysmenorrhea among Adolescents Living in West Bengal, India

Payel Pramanik & Purushottam Pramanik · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: Primary dysmenorrhea, a painful uterine cramp without any pelvic pathology that occur before or during menstruation among reproductive women. Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the psychological distress between adolescent female students with dysme...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i8842

Analysis of Radiation Dose Distribution and Organs at Risk in Breast Cancer Using Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy Technique on A Linear Accelerator at RSUP Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah

Luqyana Latifa, Ni Nyoman Ratini, I. Wayan Balik Sudarsana, Ida Bagus Made Suryatika, I. Gusti Ayu Ratnawati, Anak Agung Ngurah Gunawan & Rozi Irhas · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

The aim of the study was to analyze the radiation dose distribution in breast cancer cases using IMRT techniques on a LINAC equipment, specifically examining the Conformity Index (CI), Homogeneity Index (HI), and radiation dose distribution to the OAR, including lungs and heart o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i8840

Effect of Carbohydrate Type on Brain Composition and Senescence in Aging, Hyperinsulinemia-prone OBESE LA/Ntul//-cp Rats

Orien L. Tulp · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

To determine if phenotype and the carbohydrate type resulted in alterations in brain composition in the obese phenotype of the congenic LA/Ntul//-cp rat, groups (n= 8 rats/group) of male littermate lean and obese rats were fed standardized isocaloric diets containing 54% (w/w) co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i8841

Typhoid Fever: Azithromycin vs. Ceftriaxone for the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Cases in Children

Onayza Yasmeen, Tauhida Murad, Afroza Sultana, Zubaida Khan & Sharmin Nahar · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection that can spread throughout the body, affecting many organs. Without prompt treatment, it can cause serious complications and can be fatal. It's caused by a bacterium called Salmonella typhi, In areas where there are few carriers...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i8839

Analysis of Radiation Dose Distribution in Nasopharyngeal and Organ Cancer Cases at Risk with Linear Accelerator Radiotherapy 6 MV Photon Energy Using the IMRT Technique at Prof. Hospital. Dr. I. G. N. G. Ngoerah

Safitri Rahmaniyah, Ni Nyoman Ratini, I. Wayan Balik Sudarsana, Ida Bagus Made Suryatika, Komang Ngurah Suarbawa, I. Nengah Artawan, Anak Agung Ngurah Gunawan & Rozi Irhas · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

This study aims to determine the distribution of radiation doses on PTV and OAR radioteraphy planning in RSUP. Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G Ngoerah, Bali, Indonesia does no exceed a predetermined limit. The research metode used is the value of Homogenity Index (H), Conformity Index (CI), an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i8838