Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the mean Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI) and the upper and lower limits of normal value of AFI among Igbo women of South-Eastern Nigeria carrying uncomplicated singleton pregnancy at various gestational ages. Study Design: A cross sectional...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/28018
Background: Young adulthood is a critical period in which mental illnesses such as anxiety, mood disorders, and comorbidities such as substance use disorders often first emerge. Mental health problems may lead to disturbed behaviours and can severely impair academic performance....
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/39848
Background: The thyroid gland plays an important role in pregnancy outcome as well as in fetal development. The changes caused by pregnancy in the mother establish a new homeostatic equilibrium. Thyroid disorders are common during pregnancy, and adequate treatment is essential to...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/39341
Aim: This study is aimed at exposing the gaps in awareness and knowledge of symptoms, signs and risk factors of colorectal cancer (CRC) among residents in Olowora Community. Methodology: Data from this cross sectional study were collected through self-administered questionnaire t...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/37781
Nahla Khamis Ibrahim, Shatha Mateab Al-Jamhoor, Nshwa Mahmod Ashor, Amjaad Ahmed Alsulami, Dania Adnan Bukhari, Ahlam Mohammad Al-Bloshi & Traji Tarik Fathi·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2018
Aim: The study was done to determine the prevalence and associated factors of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) among paramedical students from faculties of Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A ...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/39233
Background: The prevention of injuries is a daunting task, and it is even more challenging in developing countries where resources need to be managed prudently. The aetiology of genitourinary injuries varies according to the geographical region. Injuries that were previously unco...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/39232
Background: Early pregnancy symptoms are commonly experienced by most women during pregnancy. While some such as missed periods may serve as an early warning symptom, others may be troublesome, necessitating treatment, and even hospital admission. Objective: The main objective of...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/39931
Background: The education of health care professionals is a major contributor for patient safety. Advocates of simulation-based education, claim a particularly important role for this modality. Auscultation with stethoscope is an indispensable tool for optimal management of cardi...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/38448
Background: Vitamin D is produced from sunlight exposure through ultraviolet B radiation of the skin. Several factors affect sunlight exposure include time of day, seasonal variation, lower absorption of vitamin D due to dark skin color, sunscreen use, clothing and coverage for c...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/39562
K. K. Ibrahim, A. Garba, O. Erhabor, A. S. Mainasara, A. H. Buhari, O. Augustine, M. Sanusi, M. K. Dallatu, M. H. Yeldu, I. B. Aliyu, A. Umar, M. L. Jidda & A. A. Ngaski·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2018
Aim: To look into the attitudes of Medical Laboratory Science students towards the profession of Medical Laboratory Sciences (Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science) in Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDU), Sokoto, North-Western Nigeria. Study...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/29096