Asian Journal of Medicine and Health (ISSN: 2456-8414) aims to publish high quality papers in the areas of Medicine and Health Science. By not excluding papers based on novelty, this journal facilitates the research and wishes to publish papers as long as they are technically correct and scientifically motivated.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of male infertility among men that attended the infertility clinic of Green Care Medical Consultants, in Port Harcourt such that those with severe seminal parameters were referred for assisted conception. Methods:...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/38237
Garba Bilkisu Ilah, Muhammad Aminu Sakajiki, Yusuf Ibrahim, Ibrahim Tukur Mafara, Ahmad Murtala Muhammad, Yusuf Tahir & Onazi Sunday Ochapa·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2018
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic infectious disease that is preventable and curable, yet a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. Tuberculosis prevalence and mortality are under-estimated in many high burden countries. Directly Observed Treatment Short cour...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/40490
Adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD), is the adult form of systemic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (juvenile Still's disease). AOSD is a known cause of fever of unknown origin (FUO). It is characterised by a triad of symptoms: spiking fever (>39°C), salmon-coloured rash and arthr...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/39960
Pancreatic fistula is one of the complications of acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP), chronic pancreatitis, trauma, surgery, and malignancy. Disconnected pancreatic duct syndrome (DPDS) is one of the potential complications, however, not as well known. The approach to DPDS is c...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/39992
M. Amrane, K. Abdelkebir, A. Khenchouche, B. Nada, H. Rahmoune, K. Boussouf, A. Bahlouli, I. Oueheb, Z. Zaidi & A. Touabti·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2018
Objective: Measurement of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in the assessment of patients with the acute coronary syndrome has appeared to be a useful prognostic marker of cardiovascular risk. The purpose of this study is to determine if the NTpro-BNP could be...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/38288
Aim: The study sought to ascertain the performance of first trimester fasting blood glucose as a screening tool for diabetes mellitus (gestational or pre-gestational), to justify its introduction as one of the booking blood tests in the first trimester and to determine the associ...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/39385
Background: Suya Meat is made from roasted or smoked beef using the boneless parts of the meat. Suya meat microbial contamination can occur by air, human handlers, equipment, water, papers and utensils. Aim: This study aimed at determining the level of bacterial contamination of...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/34160
Aims: The study was conducted between March 2015 and June 2017 to determine the prevalence of cardiometabolic risks in adult men from Dschang Health District in Cameroon. Methodology: After obtaining the ethical clearance, a simplified questionnaire was used for 254 volunteer par...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/39781
Aim: The aim of the study is to determine the incidence of oligohydramnios using ultrsonographic assessment of the amniotic fluid and compare the incidence between AFI and SDP. Study Design: A prospective cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Obstetrics and Gynecolo...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/28069
Background: Maternities are always encouraged to attend antenatal clinics (ANC) but unfortunately, in sub-Sahara Africa yearly assessment of the preparedness of the clinics to deliver care is not always carried out. Aims: To assess the availability and readiness of antenatal care...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/39787