Darlington-Peter Chibuzor Ugoji, Chijioke Stanley Anyigor-Ogah, Emmanuel Chijioke Uwakwe & Idika Mba Idika·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2024
Endocrine disruptors are environmental compounds that affect the normal hormones synthesis, secretion, transport, binding, action or elimination. There interference occurs at certain doses of the chemicals and can cause birth anomalies, as well as sexual developmental problems in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i111125
Standard wire loop method is a time-tested method for UTI diagnosis. The term "bacteriuria" means the presence of bacteria in urine. It may result from contamination during or after collection of urine or it may indicate the presence of bacteria in the bladder urine. There are se...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i111126
Introduction: General anesthetic procedure requires a safe and open airway. Endotracheal intubation is the gold standard for airway management; it is being replaced by supraglottic airway devices because they are easy to introduce, better tolerated and results in a lesser haemody...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i111122
Hyacinte Trésor Ghassi, Franklin Chu Buh, Dilane Landry Nsangou Muntessu, Julio Rostan Siewe, David Léonel Noumoé, Paule-Laure Soppo Epee & Maurice Douryang·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2024
Background: This study aimed at evaluating the effects of conventional physiotherapy (CPT) treatment on pain and disability among patients with Chronic low back pain (CLBP) Methods: we conducted a quasi-experimental study in some major physiotherapy units in Cameroon from Decembe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i111120
Lambert Ahuka Longombe, Jean Paul Bambale Limengo, Nono Longombe Ahuka, Moise Muhindo Valimungighe, Ley Mutanda Basokania & Antoine Molua Aundu·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2024
Introduction: Medical imaging is an important specialty, essential in the practice of modern medicine. By 2022, most sub Saharan countries have modern medical imaging equipment and qualified medical personnel in the field. However, this is not the case in the eastern part of the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i111119
Background: The domiciliary service comprises of medical and rehabilitation services done at the home of patients to ensure uninterrupted care upon early discharge, render support to the family members in training the caregiver and to reduce readmission by providing quality care....
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i111121
Paediatric emergencies continue to be a significant public health concern in Nigeria, particularly in rural areas where primary healthcare centers (PHCs) often serve as the sole source of medical care. The ability of healthcare workers in these settings to effectively manage paed...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i111118
Introduction: Paraquat (PQ) poisoning in humans predominantly results from the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). To date, no proven antidote exists for PQ poisoning, which is characterized by severe kidney injury and high mortality rates globally. However, free radical...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i111117
Background: For the management of proximal ureteric calculi modalities like Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, mini-Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy, UreteroRenoscopic Lithotripsy, and Retrograde Intra-Renal Surgery have been commonly used. The objective of this study is to compar...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i111116
Introduction: Hemodynamic stress responses to laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation, can pose significant risks, especially in patients with cardiovascular comorbidities. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of magnesium sulphate and dexmedetomidine in attenuating these re...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i111115
Aldijana Mahmutović Milićević, Lana Lekić, Halida Mahmutbegović Poljaković, Mehmed Salkić, Amir Kikanović & Nermina Zaimović Imamović·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2024
Aim: To indicate the importance of the use of probiotics and the factors that influence the use of probiotics during antibiotic therapy. Introduction: Antibiotics are pharmacological agents selectively toxic to bacteria, but non-toxic or acceptably toxic to humans, prescribed and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i111114
Aims: This report aims to highlight the importance of prompt diagnosis and intervention in cases of endogenous endophthalmitis, with particular focus on its nephrological etiology and associated systemic infections. Presentation of Case: Two cases of endogenous endophthalmitis we...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i111113
Tarela Melish Elias Daubry, Olaghaguo Macstephen Adienbo, Blessing Zeinab Ovili-Odili & Bruno Chukwuemeka Chinko·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2024
Background: Crude oil contamination by accidental or voluntary ingestion is prevalent in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. One of the possible impacts of crude oil contamination is reproductive toxicity leading to infertility. The present study evaluated the potential protective...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i111111
Introduction: This case series investigates four hemophilic pseudotumors, which are rare but significant complications of hemophilia. All patients presented with localized swelling and pain, with imaging revealing mass-like lesions that mimicked tumors. Treatment involved a combi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i111112
Stump appendicitis is a rare complication that occurs after an appendectomy and the diagnosis of this condition is usually delayed. The diagnosis is confirmed by either an ultrasound or computerized tomography. The management of stump appendicitis is by performing a completion ap...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i101110