Aim: To assess mother's knowledge and attitude regarding self-expressed milk in Jazan, Saudi Arabia. Methodology: Study Area: An observational and cross sectional study done in Obstetric Department (Well Baby and immunization Clinics) in King Fahd Central Hospital (KFCH), Jazan,...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i1030132
Bakandonda Fredrick, Muwanguzi Shadrack, Nakate Prossy, Opolot Ismail, Imongit Sam, Nnakanwagi Mariam Mirembe, Nteziyaremye Julius, Rebecca Nekaka & Iramiot Jacob Stanley·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2019
Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common reason for which antimicrobials are prescribed in pregnancy Worldwide. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria, Candida colonization and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns among pregn...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i1030130
Aims: The aim of the study was to estimate the incidence of Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Study Design: A retrospective cohort study. Place and Duration of Study: King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh between...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i1030128
Aim: Head and neck cancers, all over the world, contribute greatly to the number of deaths, despite the advancements in the therapeutic strategies. It is characterized by locoregional disease with a tendency for metastasis to the cervical lymph nodes. The pre-operative detection...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i930127
Introduction: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a known cancer-causing virus that has been primarily linked to cervical cancers. Recent studies have shown that HPV may also induce cancer in other tissues, including oral epithelia and mucosa. To determine the presence of oral HPV infe...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i930124
Introduction: Hospital acquired infection (or nosocomial) is an infection whose development is favored by hospital environment. They are usually acquired by either a patient during a hospital visit (or when hospitalized), hospital staff or patients’ relatives that visit when the...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i930125
Aims: The study was aimed at investigating knowledge, attitude and practice towards breast cancer and breast self-examination among female undergraduate students in Karachi, Pakistan. Study Design: Cross Sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted for...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i930126
The increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus has led to a growing number of chronic complications including diabetic nephropathy (DN). In high prevalence of diabetes mellitus, DN is associated with high morbidity and mortality primarily due to cardiovascular diseases. Genetic f...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i930123
Aims: The aims of the study were to evaluate the multidrug resistance profile and mechanisms of carbapenem resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolates using phenotypic and genotypic methods. Study Design: A descriptive laboratory based study. Place and Duration of Stud...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i930122
Irma Aide Barranco-Cuevas, Alexa Itaí Bello-Mora, Juvencio Reyes-Bello, Miguel Ángel Jacinto-López, Álvaro José Montiel-Jarquín, Akihiki Mizuki González-López & Eduardo Vázquez-Cruz·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2019
Aims: To determine the relationship between the diabetic foot stages and the self-awareness about self-care of the feet in patients attending first level medical facility. Study Design: This is a descriptive, cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was cond...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i930121