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Awareness of Saudi Population about Causes, Diagnosis and Management of Depression: Review Article

Solaiman Diaa-Aldin Mohamed, Manal Salamh N. Alenazi, Maryam Mohammed M. Alenezi, Noof Saud J. Alenezi & Hajar Salah Khulayf Alenzi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Depression is one of the most concerning psychological disorderS of our modern world., That problem with depression seems to the high incidence of the disease especially among the young population between 20-40 and females. Depression incidence has been increasing in the last dec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1130404

Female Sexual Dysfunction in a Third Level Health Facility, Southern Nigeria

Oranu Emmanuel Okwudili & Owolabi Ayodeji Oluwaseun · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Background: Observation during our gynaecology consultations does not tend to agree with reviews in literature suggesting high prevalence of sexual dysfunction. With this background, we decided to subject this general observation to scientific scrutiny to determine the proportion...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1130403

Direct-Push Blood Transfusion Practice in the Neonatal Unit of a Tertiary Hospital in South-South, Nigeria

E. U. Bassey & S. B. Adesina · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Introduction: Transfusion of blood is a life-saving intervention in the care of ill neonates. Donated blood is a scarce national resource and must be used in the most efficient way. Exchange blood transfusion using the blood bag is the commonest mode of blood delivery employed. O...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1130405

Study to Evaluate Association of Torch Infection with Bad Obstetric History in Pregnant Women at Sms Medical College and Attached Group of Hospitals, Jaipur

Bhanu Priya Panwar, Rameshwari Bithu, Manju Yadav, Rakesh Kumar Maheshwari & Bharti Malhotra · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Background: Congenital infections are transmissible in utero and it can lead to serious foetal outcomes. These infections can be early detected in pregnant women with bad obstetric history for better foetal outcomes. Aim of the Study was to evaluate the association of TORCH infec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1130406

Red Cell Distribution Width in Correlation with Sequential Organ Failure Assessment Score as a Prognostic Marker of Sepsis

Sethuraj Selvaraj · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Aim: To determine the significance of red cell distribution width as prognostic marker in patients with sepsis. To assess the clinical outcome by correlating red cell distribution width with SOFA score in patient with sepsis. Methods: This was a prospective study, which was condu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1130407

A Short History of the BCG Vaccine

Georgiana Bianca Constantin & Ionuţ Căluian · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

BCG vaccine continues to be controversial, live attenuated BCG is still the only vaccine in use which is able to prevent TB in humans. It is still difficult to determine which strain should be used and further detailed analysis of the genomics and immunogenicity of BCG sub-strain...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1130410

Secondary Infertility in Port Harcourt: Pattern and Socio-Dermographic Relationship

Emmanuel Okwudil Oranu & Gregory Ifechukwude Oyiana · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Background: Secondary Infertility is viewed as a social stigma, especially in Nigeria, due to the high premium placed on procreation. Observation suggests that this condition is on the increase in our environment. Hence, the need to determine the pattern and the relationship betw...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1130402

Predictors of Antenatal Depression in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria

Enyidah Nonyenim Solomon, Nonye-Enyidah Esther & Ibiebelem A. Jumbo · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Background: Antenatal depression is very common in pregnant women all over the world. Women in the developing and poor countries are more at risk. Several risk factors have been identified and some of them may lead to unbearable pregnancy situations, that pose a threat to mother...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1130411

Study of Antioxidants Vitamin E and Ascorbic Acid level in Pre-eclampsia and Normotensive Pregnant Women Attending the Antenatal Department of a Rural Hospital in Imo State South East Nigeria

C. J. J. Nnamdi, E. C. O. Izuchukwu, I. S. Nwaisaac, S. C. Okeke, F. U. Ukodei, E. C. Ahams, R. I. Uzoma, O. G Iwuagwu & A. A. Ezinwa · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Background: Deficiencies of nutrition are common during pregnancy especially in developing countries. Pregnant women in developing countries have been reported to consume diets that are low in minerals and vitamins. Inadequate dietary intake during pregnancy might be a high risk...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1130400

Is Elevated Red Blood Cell Distribution Width Value a Prognostic Marker in Sepsis Patients?

Sethuraj Selvaraj & A. Tumbanatham · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Sepsis and its complications are a common cause of infectious disease and death in worldwide. But the infection can be challenges to confirm and there is gold standard methods to confirm it. Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) value frequently measured at every complete blood...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1130397

Sudden Cardiac Death

Omar Elsaka · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Background: Sudden cardiac death (SCD) remains a major open clinical and public health problem, with an estimated 300,000 deaths per year in the United States. The possibility of identifying potential SCD victims is limited by the large size of the large number of SCD victims and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1130396

Status of Public Primary Schools: Safety, Health Service Provision and Environmental Health Facilities in Sokoto Metropolis, Northwestern Nigeria

Auwal Usman Abubakar & Ismail Abdullateef Raji · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Background: Provision of security, health services and environmental health facilities in schools is crucial in achieving the overall goals of the School Health Programme (SHP) because of their implications in all the areas of school health and plays an important role in the safe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1130395

Anatomical Variations of Uncinate Process in a Tertiary Care Hospital of a Coastal city in Karnataka

Carol Jacob, Anita Aramani, Basavaraj N. Biradar & Shaista Naaz · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Introduction: Superior attachment of uncinate process is the most important anatomical landmark in frontal recess surgery. The uncinate process is an integral struc­ture of osteomeatal complex and prevents the direct contact of the inspired air with the maxillary sinus. It acts a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1130394

Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Group A Beta-Haemolytic Streptococcal Throat Isolates of Primary School Children in Rivers State, Nigeria

Wonodi Woroma, Okari Tamunoiyowuna Grace & Opara Peace Ibo · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Group A beta-haemolytic streptococcus (GABHS) pharyngitis when untreated can cause non-suppurative sequelae such as acute rheumatic fever and post-streptococcal acute glomerulonephritis. Prompt treatment of infected individuals with appropriate antibiotics that the organism is su...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1130393

Online Information Seeking Behavior among Indonesian during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sulistyawati Sulistyawati, Herman Yuliansyah, Surahma Asti Mulasari & Tri Wahyuni Sukesi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Background: The COVID-19 vaccination movement in Indonesia until mid-2021 has still not reached the expected number, which is less than 20% of the Indonesian population who receive the first dose of vaccine. Meanwhile, the government's target for accelerating herd immunity is to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1130392