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Neterthon Syndrome Revealed by Recurrent Skin Infections: A Case Report

Ghizlane Jaabouti, Naima El Hafidi & Chafiq Mahraoui · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Netherton syndrome (NS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by a triad of symptoms including a scaly skin condition known as circumflex linear ichthyosis, hair shaft abnormalities known as trichorrhexis invaginata, and an atopic terrain which predisposes patients...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i8857

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Secondary to Herpetic Infection: A Case Report

Ghizlane Jaabouti, Soumia Bencchakroun, Chafiq Mahraoui & Naima El Hafidi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare but serious drug reaction characterized by extensive necrosis of the skin and mucous membranes. It is considered a medical emergency and requires immediate medical intervention, with a high mortality rate, especially during the acute phase...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i8858

Low Viral Load Testing in HIV Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy: Mitigation Measures in Ghana

Mubarick Nungbaso Asumah, Abdulai Abubakari, M. Awell Olives Mutaka, Doreen-Remember Donkor & Raphael Abolasom Kumah · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

The “Type of Article” of this paper is “Letter to the Editor”. This paper discuses about: “Low Viral Load Testing in HIV Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy: Mitigation Measures in Ghana”. No formal abstract is available. Readers are requested to read the full article.

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i8847

Comparing Diagnostic Accuracy of USG and CT Scan in Detecting Fatty Liver in Indonesian Patients: Implications for Screening and Management

Anggraheny Soelistyaningtyas · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

This study aimed to determine the accuracy of non-contrast USG and CT Scan in diagnosing fatty liver in Indonesian patients. Using a diagnostic test design with a cross-sectional approach, patients aged 40 years or older with laboratory examination results supporting NAFLD were s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i8846

Association of Psychological Distress with Primary Dysmenorrhea among Adolescents Living in West Bengal, India

Payel Pramanik & Purushottam Pramanik · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: Primary dysmenorrhea, a painful uterine cramp without any pelvic pathology that occur before or during menstruation among reproductive women. Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the psychological distress between adolescent female students with dysme...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i8842

Analysis of Radiation Dose Distribution and Organs at Risk in Breast Cancer Using Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy Technique on A Linear Accelerator at RSUP Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah

Luqyana Latifa, Ni Nyoman Ratini, I. Wayan Balik Sudarsana, Ida Bagus Made Suryatika, I. Gusti Ayu Ratnawati, Anak Agung Ngurah Gunawan & Rozi Irhas · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

The aim of the study was to analyze the radiation dose distribution in breast cancer cases using IMRT techniques on a LINAC equipment, specifically examining the Conformity Index (CI), Homogeneity Index (HI), and radiation dose distribution to the OAR, including lungs and heart o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i8840

Effect of Carbohydrate Type on Brain Composition and Senescence in Aging, Hyperinsulinemia-prone OBESE LA/Ntul//-cp Rats

Orien L. Tulp · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

To determine if phenotype and the carbohydrate type resulted in alterations in brain composition in the obese phenotype of the congenic LA/Ntul//-cp rat, groups (n= 8 rats/group) of male littermate lean and obese rats were fed standardized isocaloric diets containing 54% (w/w) co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i8841

Typhoid Fever: Azithromycin vs. Ceftriaxone for the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Cases in Children

Onayza Yasmeen, Tauhida Murad, Afroza Sultana, Zubaida Khan & Sharmin Nahar · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection that can spread throughout the body, affecting many organs. Without prompt treatment, it can cause serious complications and can be fatal. It's caused by a bacterium called Salmonella typhi, In areas where there are few carriers...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i8839

Analysis of Radiation Dose Distribution in Nasopharyngeal and Organ Cancer Cases at Risk with Linear Accelerator Radiotherapy 6 MV Photon Energy Using the IMRT Technique at Prof. Hospital. Dr. I. G. N. G. Ngoerah

Safitri Rahmaniyah, Ni Nyoman Ratini, I. Wayan Balik Sudarsana, Ida Bagus Made Suryatika, Komang Ngurah Suarbawa, I. Nengah Artawan, Anak Agung Ngurah Gunawan & Rozi Irhas · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

This study aims to determine the distribution of radiation doses on PTV and OAR radioteraphy planning in RSUP. Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G Ngoerah, Bali, Indonesia does no exceed a predetermined limit. The research metode used is the value of Homogenity Index (H), Conformity Index (CI), an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i8838

Technology Readiness Index in Adopting the COVID-19 Reporting System at Referral Hospitals in Semarang City, Indonesia

Dyah Ernawati, Arif Kurniadi, Abu Said, Sylvia Anjani & Slamet Isworo · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background and Objective: As a referral health care facility, the hospital has prepared an Allrecord COVID-19 reporting system, which has been integrated with the Hospital Management Information System. To explain optimism and innovation perceptions. users' perceptions of comfort...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i8836

Frequency of H. pylori Infection among Patients with Gastrointestinal Symptoms Attending Somali Sudanese Specialized Hospital (SSSH), Mogadishu, Somalia

Mohamed Hassan Osman Ebar & Motaz Obeidallah Hamad Mohamed Ahmed · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: Helicobacter pylori is a human-specific pathogen, which leads to gastric pathologies including gastric cancer. Fifty percent of the world's population from 62 countries is infected with H. pylori infection. Making it the most widespread infection in humans. The aim of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i8835

Laptop-Induced Erythema ab igne: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

César Bimbi & Alidzhan Khabbus · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Erythema ab Igne (EAI) or “toasted skin syndrome”, is a skin reaction manifested by a reticulate hypermelanosis on body areas submitted to prolonged exposure to infrared radiation (IRR) in the form of moderate heat insufficient to produce a skin burn. This reaction is probably as...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i8834

Morphometric Features of Cells of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Using Computer Aided Image Analysis

Olaejirinde Olaniyi Olaofe, Hezekiah Morakinyo Akinyemi & Akinwumi Oluwole Komolafe · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Aim: Our goal is to evaluate and compare the different cell morphometric parameters in the various categories of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). Study Design: We conducted a cross-sectional study of all cervical intraepithelial neoplasia identified in some areas of biop...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i8833

Relationship between Body Mass Index and Low-Density Lipoprotein and Triglycerides in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients

Nur Nunu Prihantini, Missel Adintia & Tranggono Yudo Utomo · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

One of the measurements of obesity is using the Body Mass Index (BMI). The increase in obesity is in line with the increase in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Type 2 DM causes disturbances in lipid metabolism in the body, especially hypertriglyceridemia, decreased HDL, and increased sm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i7843