Background: Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. It is the most frequently performed major gynaecological surgical procedure, with millions of procedures performed annually throughout the world. Hysterectomy can be performed for benign and malignant indications. Mi...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i131254
Introduction: Autoimmune epilepsy was an under-recognized condition, and its true incidence was unknown in pediatrics. Serum antibodies suggesting a potential autoimmune etiology were detected in 34.8% of patients presented by epilepsy of unknown etiology. Diagnosis of autoimmune...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i131253
Introduction: Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) is an essential aspect of the physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being of adolescents who are generally known to be the most vulnerable group in this aspect of health. Aim: This study was designed to explore the sexual...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i131252
Background: Non-communicable disease (NCD) is a disease that is not transmissible directly from one person to another. The aim study is to assess the relationship between knowledge and practice of physical activity and development of chronic diseases among adults in Port Harcourt...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i131251
Aims & Objectives: To determine the effectiveness and safety of IV Iron sucrose therapy in antenatal women with moderate to severe Iron deficiency anaemia. Methodology: It is a retrospective study with secondary data analysis. We have analyzed the data collected from January...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i131249
Background: Congenital heart anomalies have a significant effect on affected children's life with up to 25:35% mortality rate during pregnancy and the postnatal period, and 60% of this mortality occurs during the first year of life. Objectives: To evaluate the value of fetal echo...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i131250
Background: Immunological protection against novel mucosal pathogens is crucial to us as our immunity is unable to effectively defend against specific pathogens without previous immune encounters, as experienced in the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. However, a nursing neonate is protected...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i131248
Ivonne Juarez Reyes, Jose Alfredo Vidal Vidal, Virginia Lora Tellez, Ma. Fabiola Del Carmen Lara Hernandez, Magdalena Molina Macip, Alejandra Silva Hernandez, Patricia Daniela Gogeascoechea Guillen, Brenda Mariel Valerdi Zepeda, Angie Giovanna Velasco Peraza & Froylan Eduardo Hernandez Lara Gonzalez·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2022
Aims: To describe an infant presenting with miliary tuberculosis with cutaneous affectations and SARS-CoV-2 coinfection. Presentation of Case: 10 month old boy, with incomplete vaccination. Low Socio-economic status. The parents indicated, that lesion began with a single small, e...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i131247
Background: Proteinuria is a marker of severity of chronic kidney disease)CKD) and leads to progression to end stage renal disease which can be reduced by blocking renin angiotensin aldosterone system(RAAS) through angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors(ACEis) (e.g . enalapril)...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i131246
Background: Branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) is the second most common cause of retinal vascular abnormality after diabetic retinopathy. Persistent macular edema develops in 60% of eyes with BRVO. Untreated, only 14% of eyes with chronic macular edema will have a visual acuit...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i131243
Background: Healthcare workers (HCW) are perceived to be a high-risk group for hepatitis B due to occupational exposure to infected bodily fluids and often poor availability of protective equipment in sub-Saharan Africa. This study was carried out to assess the serums ALT levels...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i131244
Background: osteoporosis is a common morbidity characterized by a systemic impairment of bone mass and microarchitecture that results in bone fragility fractures leading to decreased quality of life. Methods: This study was conducted upon 30 adult patients with osteoporotic spine...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i131245
Strongyloidiasis is a common disease worldwide, has a complex life cycle and infect humans percutaneously. We report case of 46-year-old woman, presented with complaints of abdominal pain, and distension. She was on PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitors) for recurrent gastritis. She also ...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i2431240
Aims: In spite of progress made in reducing maternal mortality, there remains a high burden of deaths related to the quality of care mothers receive in low- and middle-income countries. Ethiopia health sector transformation plan focused on improving equity and quality of health...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i2431241
Background: Intercondylar fracture humerus needs early treatment consequently, the surgical approach becomes very crucial. Many approaches have been described for this fracture type. Approaches such as triceps-reflecting and olecranon osteotomy are frequently used. Aim of Work: I...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i2431242