Background: Globally over half million women of reproductive age (15-49 years) die every year as result of pregnancy and childbirth complications, and 300 million women endure from debilitating injuries. Barriers to accessing skilled birth attendant services are many. In Somalia,...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/32364
This study aims to detect the antimicrobial activity of pyocyanin for inhibition of Pseudomonas aeruginosa urinary tract pathogens. Five different isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa were isolated from wound infection and eye drops. The isolates were tested for the production of p...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/33379
Thrombocytopenia-absent radius syndrome (TAR) is a rare malformation in which thrombocytopenia is associated with lateral radial bone aplasia. The major cause of mortality is hemorrhage which is usually limited to first 14 months of life. Thrombocytopenic episodes decrease as age...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/33836
Aims: The information relating to uteri myomata in tradomedical centres (TMC) in Benin metropolis, Nigeria are lacking compared with the same from modern hospitals. The aim of this study is to assess the patterns of care for uteri myomata sufferers attending TMC in Benin metropol...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/32946
Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of Mycoplasma genitalium in infertile and pregnant women in Lagos metropolis, Nigeria. Study Design: The study is a cross sectional survey for the presence of M. genitalium in infertile and pregnant women aged 22 to 45 yea...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/32825
Food poisoning is a term used to describe an illness brought about by eating food or drink contaminated with harmful microbes. The three scientific causes of food poisoning are bacteria, viral or chemical "either naturally occurring in food or introduced" Pathogenic organisms are...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/31370
Stroke is rated as the second leading cause of death worldwide. Stroke is mostly a preventable neurological disease because many of its risk factors such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus and smoking can be prevented either by lifestyle modification or by pharmaco-...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/32897
Background: Maternal mortality is a major problem in developing countries. Sub saharan countries host more than 90% of maternal deaths in the world. In Kenya the maternal mortality ratio is quite high at 362 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births. Ante natal care is one of the...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/32923
Introduction: Self-medication, which is an element of self-care, is a practice which if practiced responsibly can reduce the load on the healthcare system; but when practiced irresponsibly can lead to a myriad of problems. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the pattern o...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/32494
Benign Breast Disease (BBDs) encompasses a diverse group of lesions that may present with a wide range of symptoms or may be detected as incidental microscopic findings. We presented a retrospective review of 249 cases of histopathologically diagnosed breast lesions seen at Benue...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/32367
Aromatherapy is an art of using essential oils for healing our mind and body. The meaning of aromatherapy is not so clear; the term ‘aroma’ means fragrance (sweet smell) and the term ‘therapy’ means to cure or to heal. Aroma and massage therapy are the practice of using essential...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/31948
Introduction: The burden of neonatal sepsis continues to be significant, more so in the preterm population. It is quite challenging to make early diagnosis because the early signs of sepsis may be subtle, and resemble those of other non-infectious processes; furthermore, cultures...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/32627
Background: Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a severe, often fatal disease in humans and non-human primates (such as Monkeys, Gorillas and Chimpanzees). Ebola first appeared in 1976 in 2 simultaneous outbreaks in Nzara, Sudan and in Yambuku, Democratic Republic of Congo. No cases of...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/30886
Animesh Biswas, Jahangir Hossain, Abu Sayeed Md. Abdullah, Koustuv Dalal, Saidur Rahman Mashreky & Delwer Hossain Hawlader·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2017
Background: The Padma, one of the largest rivers in the world, is crossed by thousands of people every day by boat or launch (a local made ferry). However, the number of launches is insufficient, and launches are frequently overloaded with passengers. The authorities do not stric...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/32163
Aim: A cross-sectional survey was conducted to assess the risk factors among the people at risk in selected areas of Bangladesh, considering awareness, attitudes and management practices towards anthrax. Methodology: Administrative areas of Bangladesh had been classified into hig...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/32369