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.
Loveday Ese Oghenemavwe, Valentine Chidozie Amasiatu, Michael Omonkhoea Oyakhire & Anita Adaeze Odimara·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2022
Background: Dermatoglyphics is an essential tool in population studies, identification of persons and diagnosis of diseases of genetic origin. The aim of the study was to determine the characteristics of finger dermatoglyphic patterns peculiar to Uturu indigenes of Abia State. Ma...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i230433
Antifungal resistance is one of the factors considered to hamper effective treatment of otomycosis. Consequently, this study was aimed at isolating etiological agent for otomycosis among patients that visited University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital from June 2017 to June 20...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i230432
Background: A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that can affect any portion of the urinary system (kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra). It's worth noting that the majority of UTIs affect the lower urinary tract. This infection has been identified as the most frequ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i130439
Abdelrahman Mohamed Ahmed Abukanna, Atheer Ayed Tinan Alenezi, Naif Muhalhil Alanazi & Ahmed Hamoud Alotaibi·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2022
Root pain in the sciatic nerve distribution area caused by one or more herniated lumbar discs is a common and often debilitating event. The lifetime incidence of this condition is estimated to be between 13% and 40%. Fortunately, most cases can heal on their own with simple pain...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i130438
Olayinka Ajao, Abayomi Olarinmoye, Olanrewaju Eniade, Olufemi Ogungbesan, Yusuff Olasunkanmi, Olawale Gbadebo, Tongdiyen L. Jasper & Boluwatife Osundina·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2022
Background: COVID-19’s sudden uprising and proliferation causes fear and psychological distress in the general public. Its pandemic nature is associated with psychological distress and symptoms of mental illness. Hence, it becomes imperative to pay attention to the mental health...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i130437
Background: Blood transfusion is a veritable intervention in many clinical situations. However, the provision of safe, readily available, affordable and adequate supply of blood and blood products is still a major public health challenge in developing countries like ours. Healthc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i130431
Aims: To assess the prevalence, intensity, associated factors and predictors of chronic urogenital schistosomiasis among in-school adolescents in Sokoto. Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional survey. Place and Duration of Study: Secondary Schools in Sokoto metropolis, Sokoto...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i130429
Negeia Imhamed Ali Elgaroushi, Wafa Saad Abdalrazi, Fadwa A. Mansour Eldgheili & Mohanad Abdulhadi Saleh Lawgali·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2022
Meningitis in newborn continue to be major cause of morbidity and mortality, particular in premature infant. Incidence is 0.2 to 0.4\1000 live birth and higher in premature infant. The sign and symptoms of meningitis are not specific and diagnosis depends on laboratory investigat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i130430
Background: Usually, neuro-critical patients demand more attention from physicians and need intensive care. Generally, those patients are admitted to the hospitals or to the emergency unit of the hospitals with severe neurological and neurosurgical conditions. So, in order to chi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i130427
Formaldehyde, a ubiquitous volatile organic compound, is used extensively in the manufacture of many products and processes across industries, yet little is known of its inherent risks in the occupations. Because of formaldehyde public health significance, many countries and regu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1230425