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Association of Age and Residual/ Recurrence in First Year after Treatment of Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Tatsanachat Jittreetat · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Background: Patients diagnosed with oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OCSCC) face a significant risk of recurrence with early treatment. Early recurrence detection potentially improves patient outcomes. Controversy exists over whether younger patients could be prioritized to b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i101307

Competency Gaps and Training Needs of State Human Resources for Health (HRH) Managers in Nigeria: A Rapid Capacity Assessment for Health Workforce Management Strengthening

Rogers Kanee, Olumuyiwa Ojo, Bello Muhammad, Dako Hadiza, Chigozie Kasim, Uebari Korfii, Nwakaego Chukwukaodinaka, Adekemi Gbolade, Abubakar Yerima, Anum Lalani, John Okobia, Olugbenga Olubayode, Ayoade Olawale, Aneotah Egbe, Ada Okonkwo & Olufunke Fasawe · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Background: The shortage of skilled healthcare workers remains a significant challenge contributing to poor health outcomes in Nigeria. One major factor in health workforce development is competent human resources for health managers who plan and effectively manage the health wor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i101308

The Evolving Role of the Emergency Department in Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Response: A Review of Triage, Surge Capacity, and Decontamination Strategies

Fahad Mohammmed Aldossari & Hussain Saleh Al Bensaad · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Mass Casualty Incidents (MCIs) represent a critical stress test for any healthcare system, positioning the hospital Emergency Department (ED) as the fulcrum of the medical response. This review article provides an exhaustive analysis of the evolving role of the ED in MCI manageme...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i101304

Shoulder Endurance and Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Effects on Writing Speed in College Students: An Observational Study

Liya Zinab O K, Riyas Basheer K B & Subhashchandra Rai · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Background and Objective: Handwriting proficiency requires coordinated fine motor control and optimal shoulder function. This study examined correlations between shoulder rotational endurance glenohumeral internal rotation, and handwriting speed among college students. Methodolog...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i101305

Hypomagnesemia in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Correlation with Glycemic Control and Microvascular Complications

Vishnu M S & Sumesh Raj · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Background: Low magnesium levels contribute to defective tyrosine-kinase activity, post-receptor impairment of insulin action, and aggravated insulin resistance in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Hypomagnesemia has also been linked to the development of microvascul...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i101303

Assessing Neonatal Health: The Role of Blood Gas Analysis in Predicting Neonatal Outcomes

Vijayakumar P.G., Swathi M., Seethalakshmi S, Lakshmi V & L.K. Premkumar · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Introduction: Blood gas analysis is a commonly used diagnostic tool to evaluate the partial pressures of gases in blood and acid -base balance. ABG remains the gold standard. Neonatal mortality rate was 20 per 1,000 live births in 2020, Traditionally clinical indicators such as t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i101301

Understanding Depression: Clinical Perspectives on Risk Factors, Psychopathology, Symptoms, and Evidence Based Management

Alhaji Kolo Shettima, Alhaji Saleh Isyaku & Ahmad lawan Abba · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Depression is a profound burden far exceeding ordinary sadness. It manifests as a smothering blanket of despair, a hollowing out of pleasure (anhedonia), relentless exhaustion, and a worldview permanently shaded by pessimism. This condition devastates a person's capacity to funct...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i101302

Nutrient Adequacy and Diet Quality among Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Selected Primary Healthcare Centres in Ogbomoso, Nigeria

Igbagboyemi Adesola Deniran, Elizabeth Oluwafolakemi Aleru, Jelili Akorede Quadri, Tobi Israel Akinremi, Azeezat Bukola Omitola, Maryam Abidemi Kolapo & Bukola Victoria Fasanmoye · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Background: Adequate dietary intake during pregnancy supports adequate intrauterine growth of the fetus and normal birth weight, which can have a lifelong effect on the child’s development. The purpose of this study was to assess the nutrient adequacy and diet quality of pregnant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i91299

Exploring Healthcare Workers’ Awareness and Frontline Preparedness for Managing Flood-related Health Challenges in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Faith Amarachi Ngwu, Peace Uchechi Bassey, Khalid Hamid El Awad, Obinna Chukwuma Shimobi & Nwamaka Chidera Bob-Ume · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Background: Floods pose severe public health threats that require urgent and effective health system response preventing and managing outbreak of diseases. Globally, there is an increased incidence of climate-related emergencies such as wildfire, flooding and heat stress. Certain...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i91300

Association of Serum Cardiac Troponin- I and In-Hospital Outcome in Patients with Ischaemic Stroke: A Prospective Observational Study

Md. Aminul Islam, Muhammad Robiul Hoque, Md. Mazharul Islam, Md Ashaduzzaman, Md. Hasan Ali, Kazi Irfan Subhan & Shuvro Saha · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Background: Ischaemic stroke is a severe neurological event, which is associated with significant medical complications. Cardiac manifestations are common and can impact morbidity and mortality in ischaemic stroke patients. Methods: This prospective observational study was carrie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i91297

An Observational Case Control Study to Assess the Carotid Intima-media Thickness with Lipid Profile among Type 2 Diabetics

Kelechi U. Okoye, Eric O. Umeh, Chinekwu S. Nwosu, Chidiebele M. Ezeude, Samuel I. Udobi, Chidimma M. Okoye, Chisom Godswill, Chinedu G. Azubike & Adaobi C. Emegoakor · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Background: Type 2 diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and dyslipidemia work synergistically to cause increased intima-media thickness (IMT), atherosclerosis, plaque formation and subsequent acute vascular events. Relating IMT to serum cholesterol levels in our environment can help in predi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i91296

Integrating One Health Approaches into AMR Global Surveillance and Control

Possible Okikiola Popoola, Oluwagbemisola Elizabeth Elesho, Ogechi Cecilia Ofor, Tosin Titus Olaniran, August Imomon, Chinedum Okafor, Idowu Fatima Adegboye, Oluwadunsin Iyanuoluwa Adebayo, Blessing Temitayo Longe, Yetunde Mary Alo, Quadri Adewuyi, Nsude Christiana Chinwendu, Udofia Menyene Imoh & Morayo Oyinlola Adegboye · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a profound global health challenge that transcends traditional boundaries of human, animal, and environmental health. The One Health framework, which emphasizes integrated surveillance and collaborative interventions across these domains, has...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i91295

Assessment of Cancer Risk in Organs of the Abdominopelvic Region from Computed Tomography (CT) Scan Radiation

Ida Bagus Made Suryatika, I Gusti Agung Ayu Ratnawati, Anak Agung Ngurah Gunawan, Komang Tri Suandayani, I Gusti Putu Gede Oktar Mahardika & Ida Bagus Surya Wibawa · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Aims: The research aims to determine and analyze the effective dose value received by the patient's abdominopelvic from CT-scan radiation, determine the effective dose value of several organs at risk around the abdominopelvic organ, conduct a cancer potential test on the abdomino...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i91294

Predictors and Influence of Parent-Adolescent Communication on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in Urban and Rural Secondary Schools of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Mbah, Kanayochukwu Michael, Kpuduwei, Selekeowei Peter Kespi, Khaleel, Olafisoye, Ozori, Ebiogbo Stanley, Ikoro, Chima, Atemie, Gordon & Ariwelo Solomon Warisuo · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Background: Adolescents in Nigeria face high sexual and reproductive health risks, with early sexual debut, unintended pregnancy, and STIs prevalent. Parent–adolescent communication is very important to adolescents because it has the potential of mitigating sexual and reproductiv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i91293

Practices and Perceptions of Parent-adolescent Communication on Sexual and Reproductive Health: A Comparative Study of Urban and Rural Adolescents in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Mbah, Kanayochukwu Michael, Kpuduwei, Selekeowei Peter Kespi, Khaleel, Olafisoye, Ozori, Ebiogbo Stanley, Ikoro, Chima, Atemie, Gordon & Ariwelo Solomon Warisuo · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Background: Parent-adolescent communication on reproductive health is vital for shaping adolescents’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours. In Nigeria, especially in Bayelsa State, disparities in urban and rural settings affect the quality and openness of such communication, influ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i91292