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.
HIV/HBV coinfection can accelerate liver disease among people living with HIV. This hospital-based cross-sectional study determined the prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and associated risk factors among HIV-positive patients attending the National Tuberculosis an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i71403
Plantar fasciitis, more broadly described as plantar heel pain or plantar fasciopathy, is commonly treated with exercise, stretching, education and load modification, yet clinicians frequently add dry needling, cupping or instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilisation when symptoms...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i71402
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is central to paediatric diagnostic radiology because it avoids ionising radiation, yet its dependence on a motionless subject over several minutes to tens of minutes is poorly matched to the developmental capacities of infants and young children....
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i71401
Kawu Ahidjo Abdulkadiri, Abubakar Kabir, Nurudeen Aminu Muhammad, Sani Abdullahi Tsoho, Mamman Muhammad Lawal, Chiroma Muhammad Musa & Aremu Abdurrahman Bolaji·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2026
Background: Cervical laminectomy is an indirect decompression technique for cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) that relies on posterior displacement of the spinal cord—commonly referred to as “cord drift.” However, the extent of cord drift and its relationship with functional...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i71400
Background: Port Harcourt’s creek systems support fisheries while receiving domestic sewage, industrial effluent, and petroleum-related waste. Lead, chromium, and cadmium are persistent contaminants that can accumulate in fish tissues and create ecological and dietary concerns. T...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i71399
Myracle Isip- De Torres, MAN, Charito T. Hernandez, Daryl Jake S. Fornolles, Dhonna Cruz Cambe, Marianne Agub Tan, Jocelyn Dimarucut Quiboloy & Ma. Theresa Salinda·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2026
Background: The Philippines continues to experience a shortage of nurses despite being a leading producer of nursing professionals. International migration, inadequate compensation, heavy workloads, limited career opportunities, and insufficient organisational support contribute...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i61398
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) remain an important obstetric concern because physiological changes during pregnancy increase susceptibility to bacterial colonisation and may contribute to adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Aims: This study determined the prevale...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i61397
Background: Carbon monoxide (CO) is a combustion-derived pollutant that reduces oxygen transport and may produce hypoxic stress during pregnancy. The placenta is central to maternal-foetal exchange and may show structural responses to environmental insults. However, evidence link...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i61396
Aims: Human biliary fascioliasis is an uncommon zoonotic infection in which humans are accidental hosts. Its coexistence with cholelithiasis is extremely rare and may mislead the diagnostic process. This report describes a rare case of obstructive jaundice secondary to choledocha...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i61395
Jocelyn Dimarucut Quiboloy, Sheery O. Sansaet, Kurl Bryan A. Yere, Perla O. Lachica, Gian Carlo P. De Jesus, Elmer S. Castante, Helen G. Rubian, Loida M. Getizo, Jacqueline De Guzman Diaz & Ma. Theresa Salinda·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2026
Background: Globally, the complexity of surgical procedures has increased due to changes in the delivery of care. Perioperative care requires competence to promote patient safety and self-care. This includes medical assessment to identify comorbidities, screening to identify risk...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i61394