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A Case of Cut Throat and Penis

Peter Appiah- Thompson, Kwadwo Obeng, Patrick Maison, Kofi Quansah & Michael Nortey · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Aims: The management of cut throat injuries with genital self-mutilation is very challenging due to the complex anatomy of the neck and the need to attain acceptable cosmetic and functional outcomes of penile reconstruction. This report thus seeks to highlight the importance of a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1230544

Parental History of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Lurking Genetic Threat

Sheh Zano, Zil-a- Rubab, Saeeda Baig & Burhanuddin Tahir · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is presently the fastest growing disease and has been recognized to be caused by a collision between inherited parental genes and the environment. The current prevalence in Pakistan of type-2 diabetes mellitus is 26.3%. Out of them 19.2% had diseas...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1230542

Neuropsychological Changes in Children with Sickle Cell Disease and Their Correlation to the Imaging Studies

Marwa Yassien, Hazem Fayed, Mohamed El- Shanshory, Hassan Nassar & Mohamed Osman · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Background: Early detection of neuropsychological changes in children with sickle cell disease (SCD) is essential to improve their quality of life. Aim of the Work: To assess neurological and psychological disorders in children with sickle cell disease (SCD) using multimodal appr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1230543

Clinicopathological Correlate of Papulosquamous Skin Disorder in a Tertiary Health Care

B. A. Ukonu, P. U. Ibekwe & B. A. Abimiku · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Papulosquamous skin disorder is one of the frequently seen skin dermatoses; but due to clinical and morphological overlap, it is sometimes difficult to make a straight forward clinical diagnosis without histological confirmation. This study seeks to examine the level of correlati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1230541

Prone Position in Non-intubated Patients with COVID-19, a Useful Maneuver to Avoid Mechanical Ventilation: A Literature Review

Juárez-Villa Daniel, Mora-Ruiz Pablo, Sáenz-Luna Carlos, Zavala-Jonguitud Luis, Olascoaga-Lugo Arturo, Flores Guillermo & Zepeda-Quiroz Iván · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

The spectrum of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) ranges from asymptomatic to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Prone position has been widely used in ARDS patients with mechanical ventilation and its benefits have been proven. This maneuver can be extrapolated to non...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1230538

Detection and Classification of Brain Tumor in MRI Images Using Wavelet Transform and Convolutional Neural Network

Ahmad M. Sarhan · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

A brain tumor is a mass of abnormal cells in the brain. Brain tumors can be benign or malignant. Conventional diagnosis of a brain tumor by the radiologist, is done by examining a set of images produced by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Many computer-aided detection (CAD) syst...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1230539

Hypothesis: Bradykinin Blockers Might Reduce the Need for Ventilators for COVID-19 Patients

Olusayo Louise- Oluwasanmi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

The symptoms of COVID-19, leading to pulmonary edema and the need for ventilators may be due to the fact that the virus increases bradykinin levels. If true, administering bradykinin blockers can provide a cheap way to reduce the severity of the symptoms and the burden on hospita...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1230537

Impact of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy on Obese Type 2 Diabetic Patients and Role of Gut Hormones Peptide Tyrosine Tyrosine and Glucagon Like Peptide 1on Remission of Diabetes

Heba H. Zayed, Karim Sabry, Yasser M Abdelraouf, Wessam M. Salah, Ingy Abdel Wahab & Mabrouk R EL- Sheikh · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Our Study Aimed: To investigate the effect of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) on obese T2DM patients, its effect in remission of diabetes and role of gastrointestinal Glucagon like peptide 1(GLP1) and Peptide tyrosine tyrosine (PYY) hormones. Metabolic surgery should be rec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1130536

Bringing Otorhinolaryngological Service to Workplaces: Impact of World Hearing Day

I. O. Akpalaba, O. T. Olarinoye & F. O. Ogisi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Introduction: Individuals do not seek otorhinolaryngological service due to busy schedules at workplaces. Aim of this study was to identify common and asymptomatic otological conditions and profer solutions; to determine the awareness of otorhinolaryngological services in workpla...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1130534

Comparison of Serum Level of Bone Resorption Markers with Bone Densitometry in Elderly Individuals in Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Kiyesi Adekemi, Ehimen Phyllis Odum & Victor Chukwuma Wakwe · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Introduction: This study concentrated on serum bone markers, N and C- telopeptide and tartrate resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP), and their concentrations were evaluated in the serum of elderly participants and compared with that of the young of the same gender. Markers for bone...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1130535

Azadirachta indica (Neem) Leaf Extract Effect as an Option of Treatment of Ibuprofen-induced Nephrotoxicity

Ifeanacho Ezeteonu Abireh, Onyinye Mary Ozioko, Ignatius Ikemefuna Ozor, Elizabeth Finbarrs- Bello, Uche Sebastine Ozioko & Franklin Egbo · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Aim: This study investigated the curative effect of the aqueous leaf extract of Azadirachta indica on Ibuprofen-induced nephrotoxicity in Wistar rat Study Design: This is an experimental research Place of Research: Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, Enugu State Universit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1130533

Comparative Study between the Effect of Perineural versus Intravascular Dexmedetomidine in Ultrasound-Guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block

Mahmoud A. Al Mohasseb, Wael E. Messbah, Sabry M. Amin & Nadia H. Fattooh · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Background: Augmentation of postoperative analgesia with various adjuvants has become a standard in regional anesthesia. There are no studies about dexmedetomidine multiple approaches in supraclavicular brachial plexus block (BPB) was contrasted. We compare perineural dexmedetomi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1130531

Prevalence of Cardio-metabolic Risk Factors among Young Saudi Women with Vitamin D Deficiency

H. A. Al Kadi & E. Alissa · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of cardio-metabolic risk factors in apparently healthy Saudi women with vitamin D deficiency. Study Design: A retrospective chart review. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted in the Center of Excellence...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1130532

An Evaluation of Hand Hygiene Practice by Health Care Personnel at a Tertiary Hospital in North Eastern Nigeria

I. A. Imoudu, M. G. Zirami, A. B. Zamo, I. E. Idiodemise, L. M. Mahmood, H. Sambo & I. U. Abdul · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Background: Hand hygiene when done satisfactorily is one of the most effective ways of preventing hospital acquired infections. However elementary the process may seem, it is one that has been shown to significantly elude health care personnel (HCP). This study aimed at assessing...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1130529