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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Dental Caries among Preparatory School Children, Menoufia Governorate, Egypt

Hewida M. El Shazly & Hala M. Gabr · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2016

Objectives: Estimating the prevalence of dental caries among preparatory school children as well as identifying the possible risk factors and determining the correlation between dental caries and total antioxidant capacity in saliva in the studied group. Background: Dental caries...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2016/30174

Weight Gain as Tuberculosis Treatment Regimen Progresses in Patients Receiving Antituberculosis Therapy

A. N. Umo & N. O. Umoh · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2016

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) has been known to be one of the most frequent underlying causes of wasting worldwide and this has however remained poorly studied and understood. Methods: Pattern of weight gain during tuberculosis treatment in Ekpene Obom, Nigeria was assessed betwe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2016/29090

Immunostimulative Action of Trypanosoma brucei Phospholipase A2 Gene Containing CpG Motifs Confers Homologous Protection against Infection in Experimental Mice

Ishaya Y. Longdet, Bitrus Yakubu, Hajiya M. Inuwa, Isma’ila A. Umar & Andrew J. Nok · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2016

Aim: Interest in phospholipase A2 has continued to rise since its biotechnological potentials and involvement in the pathogenicity of Trypanosoma species were recognized, therefore this study was designed to investigate the vaccine potential of Trypanosoma brucei PLA2 gene contai...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2016/30065

Occupational Health Regulations in Nigeria: A Narrative Overview

B. O. Ogbonna, L. N. Ezenekwe, S. U. Uzodinma, C. P. Isidienu, C. E. Ejim, I. K. Asogwa, I. G. Ohiaeri & O. L. Okwuosa · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2016

The immediate and remote consequences of morbidity and mortality associated with occupational health are alarming. It underscores the need to put measures in place to protect employees who are the most vulnerable. This study examined the existing occupational health regulations i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2016/29540

Elucidation of Phytochemical and Pharmacological Nature of Methanolic Extract of Ixora cuneifolia

Sujan Banik, Gulfan Ara Hury, Umaychen . & Md. Saddam Hussain · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2016

This study describes the preliminary phytochemical and pharmacological investigations on Ixora cuneifolia, which is an unexplored medicinal plant belonging to the family of Rubiaceae, widely distributed in hilly forests of Bangladesh. The present study protocol was undertaken to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2016/30130

Risk Factors of Stroke among Patients Admitted to Alkhadra Hospital, Tripoli, Libya (2009-2010)

Miluda Elhamadi, Nada Belkheir & Ahmed Sulaiman · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2016

Aims: To identify the risk factors of stroke among patients admitted to Alkhadra Hospital and to study the association between modifiable risk factors, gender and the type of stroke. Study Design: A cross sectional hospital based study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2016/29903

Are Children Who Grow Up on Traditional Farms Protected From Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis and Allergic Sensitization?

T. R. Djimadjor & F. Kyei · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2016

Epidemiological studies have revealed that children who grow up on traditional farms are protected from asthma, hay fever and allergic sensitization. It has been speculated that allergic diseases may replace infectious diseases in developing countries and should be prioritized an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2016/30038

Influence of Socio-demographic Factors on Adolescent’s Sexual and Reproductive Health and Behaviour

Adebisi Temitayo Moyosore · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2016

Adolescents form a significant portion of the population whose health must be safeguarded in order to ensure a future healthy population. Adolescent sexual development comprises a variety of physical, biological, social and psychological changes which give rise to a mature adult...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2016/29439

Drug Interactions, Safety and Efficacy of Probiotics

Khaling Mikawlrawng, Suresh Kumar & Kartiki Bhatnagar · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2016

The term “probiotic” etymologically appears to be composed of the Latin preposition pro, meaning “for” or “in support”, and the Greek adjective “biotic” from the noun bios meaning “life”, together these two words gave the meaning ‘for life’ or ‘in support of life’. Commercially a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2016/29244

Reasons Why Students Study Medicine: Views of Students at Delta State University Abraka, South-South Nigeria

Nwagu Marcellinus Uchechukwu, Awunor Nyemike Simeon, Borke Moghene Emona & Ikusemoro Augustina Isioma · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2016

Background: The demand to study medicine in Nigeria is very high thereby putting lots of pressure to the University authorities because of inadequate space and provision to accommodate the large number of applicants. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the factors m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2016/29847

Students’ Interests on a Particular Area (Specialty) in the Profession of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences, UDU, Sokoto, North-Western Nigeria

A. S. Mainasara, K. K. Ibrahim, M. K. Dallatu, H. M. Ahmed, M. H. Yeldu, R. T. Isah, M. R. Garba, A. Garba, A. Ibrahim, I. M. Sadiq, A. Yahaya, A. Mu’awuya, N. H. Hassan & B. Y. Zayyanu · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2016

Objective: The objective of this survey was to ascertain a better understanding on the students’ interest on a particular area (specialty) in the profession of Medical Laboratory Sciences (Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science), Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Usmanu D...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2016/29230

Toxic Effect of African Black Soap (Sabulun salo) on the Histology of Albino Rat Stomach

O. M. Mohammed, A. Umar, A. S. Ajayi, I. Mohammed & A. O. Muhammed · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2016

Background: Sabulun salo (African traditional black soap) is widely used among various local communities in the northern Nigeria as medicinal herb. This experimental research was carried out to study the effect of oral administration of the soap on the stomach of Albino Rats. The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2016/28992

Effect of Draw Resistance on NNK and Its Contribution on Cigarette Hazard Index

Wang Hao, Zhan Jianbo, Ji Yafeng, Fu Rongrong, Li Muyan, Chen Chen, Wang Xiuxiu, Perin Deniz, Li Zhiqiang, Gao Li, Li Tinghua, Cheng Liang, Yu Tingting, Xie Jiao, Ding Haiyan, Li Liwei, Yu Jiang, Yu Yao, Li Gen, Yu Zhenhua, Zhang Ying, Yue Baoshan, Zheng Han, Ding Wei, Zhang Jing, Wang Tao, Gong Weimin & Gui Yongfa · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2016

Effect of cigarette draw resistance between 860-1130Pa on deliveries of NNK in mainstream cigarette smoke(MCS)was investigated, and contribution degree of cigarette hazard index was proposed for the first time to study how the contribution degree could be affected by 7 harmful...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2016/29129

Infrared Spectroscopic Analysis of Urinary Calculi: A Retrospective Study in Argentinean Patients

Liliana V. Muschietti, Viviana Campo Dall´ Orto & Gustavo L. Garrido · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2016

Aims: To investigate, by infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), the chemical composition of urinary calculi obtained from patients of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Duration of Study: The composition of the urinary calculi was evaluated in a retrospective study from March 1993 to September 201...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2016/29354