Emmanuel Ebuka Abonyi, Patrick Ifechukwu Oliorah, Shadrach Chinemerem Eze, Valencia Chiamaka, Okonkwo, Christiana Chinwe Nnadi, Blessing Chisom Onyemelukwe, Benjamin Mari Aya, Dalhatu, Muhammad Ahmad, Dinfa Tyem Dombin, Emmanuel Chinaza Okpalauzuegbu & Jude Onyebuchi Attah·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2022
Background: Substance use among the adolescent and young adult population in society is a phenomenon that has been widely studied but remains of interest due to its potential consequences. In Nigeria, recent graduates from both government and private universities are mobilized to...
Peptic ulcer disease, defined as the breakdown of the stomach and/or duodenum's epithelial mucosal barrier, is still a leading source of morbidity and mortality. One of the main etiological factors is H. pylori. using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines while infected with H...
Plants have played significant roles in production of drugs for Orthodox and traditional medicines. The practice of herbal medicines even with a particular plant in treatment of the same disease differs and their discovery for pharmaceutical uses is for eternity. This research ai...
Genetic testing of newly diagnosed patients with rare hereditary disorders is said to improve early family detection, allow patients to receive disease-specific treatment when available. A deficiency in knowledge of genetic testing has been reported among populations as well as h...
Benjamin Yong Kai Wen, Wee Shin Hui, Kavita A/P Sinnaiah, Joyce Thanusihree A/P Wasudevan, Easvaran A/L Navaratnam, Khatijah Taharah Mohamed Shan, Mila Nu Nu Htay, Soe Moe & Htoo Htoo Kyaw Soe·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2022
Medical school is a stressful environment to cope in without peers’ supports. The ability to show care for others is crucial among those in the healthcare profession. While stress motivates students in their journey of pursuing a medical degree, it could negatively impact their m...
Aim: The aim of the study was to check the validity and reliability of revised impact of family scale (RIOFS) in Indian setting among Bengali population in parents or primary care giver of cleft lip and cleft palate children who were hospitalised for their treatment in comprehens...
Shelly Salmah, Itzar Chaidir Islam, Nurul Magfirah Rusli Sumara, Nur Irma Safitri, Lidia Jamal, Wali Khoirunnisa, Hijriatun Nisa, Ismail Masyhuri Tanri, Zahra Aulia Magistriana Kasrum & Sitti Rafiah·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2022
Aims: Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a versatile multipurpose evaluative tool that can be used to evaluate health care professionals or soon to be in a clinical setting. Students’ performance in facing an exam consisted of their skills, knowledge, their condi...
Introduction: Caffeine is one of the most common brain stimulants used by people nowadays to stay awake. This is especially seen in youngsters including medical students around the world. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the association between caffeine intake and sleep quali...
Introduction: Medical students are the future health educators of the public; hence it becomes essential for us to be empowered with accurate and sufficient knowledge on safe sex and sexual consent as the sparsity of the knowledge among the population leads to detrimental implica...
The “Type of Article” of this paper is “Letter to the Editor”. This paper discuses about: “Competency Based Medical Education: Notion Put To Play”. No formal abstract is available. Readers are requested to read the full article.
Françoise Raïssa Ntentie, Maxwell Wandji Nguedjo, Mary-Ann Angie Mbong, Boris Ronald Tonou Tchuente, Palouma Souavourbe, Huiny Miriane Tienoue Fotso & Julius Enyong Oben·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2022
Aims: Hypertension (HTN) is one of the major public health problems in the world, especially in developing countries. The objective of this study was to evaluate its prevalence and its association with anthropometric indices among students of the University of Maroua. Study Desig...
Background: One of the pillars of prevention is COVID-19 vaccination. Nonetheless, there are lots of skepticism in taking the vaccine in the populace even among health workers especially as it relates to the safety profile of the vaccine. Generally, the populace look up to the me...
Background: The war against COVID-19 pandemic is currently being fought using the COVID-19 vaccine. To break the chain of transmission of the infection and establish herd immunity, the COVID-19 vaccine is that veritable tool to be used but its uptake is hindered by the fear of it...
Background: Due to an increase in the use of a computer at work musculoskeletal symptoms are becoming very common and are well known for sickness absenteeism. Musculoskeletal symptoms usually occur in the upper parts of the body because of their continuous involvement in completi...
Maternal-fetal transmission of infectious diseases during the pregnancy poses a risk for the pregnant woman and for the future baby as well. The present case highlights the importance of testing during the pregnancy for all the infectious diseases included in the TORCH panel. We...