Background: Patients diagnosed with oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OCSCC) face a significant risk of recurrence with early treatment. Early recurrence detection potentially improves patient outcomes. Controversy exists over whether younger patients could be prioritized to b...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i101307
Rogers Kanee, Olumuyiwa Ojo, Bello Muhammad, Dako Hadiza, Chigozie Kasim, Uebari Korfii, Nwakaego Chukwukaodinaka, Adekemi Gbolade, Abubakar Yerima, Anum Lalani, John Okobia, Olugbenga Olubayode, Ayoade Olawale, Aneotah Egbe, Ada Okonkwo & Olufunke Fasawe·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Background: The shortage of skilled healthcare workers remains a significant challenge contributing to poor health outcomes in Nigeria. One major factor in health workforce development is competent human resources for health managers who plan and effectively manage the health wor...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i101308
Mass Casualty Incidents (MCIs) represent a critical stress test for any healthcare system, positioning the hospital Emergency Department (ED) as the fulcrum of the medical response. This review article provides an exhaustive analysis of the evolving role of the ED in MCI manageme...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i101304
Background and Objective: Handwriting proficiency requires coordinated fine motor control and optimal shoulder function. This study examined correlations between shoulder rotational endurance glenohumeral internal rotation, and handwriting speed among college students. Methodolog...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i101305
Background: Low magnesium levels contribute to defective tyrosine-kinase activity, post-receptor impairment of insulin action, and aggravated insulin resistance in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Hypomagnesemia has also been linked to the development of microvascul...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i101303
Introduction: Blood gas analysis is a commonly used diagnostic tool to evaluate the partial pressures of gases in blood and acid -base balance. ABG remains the gold standard. Neonatal mortality rate was 20 per 1,000 live births in 2020, Traditionally clinical indicators such as t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i101301
Depression is a profound burden far exceeding ordinary sadness. It manifests as a smothering blanket of despair, a hollowing out of pleasure (anhedonia), relentless exhaustion, and a worldview permanently shaded by pessimism. This condition devastates a person's capacity to funct...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i101302
Igbagboyemi Adesola Deniran, Elizabeth Oluwafolakemi Aleru, Jelili Akorede Quadri, Tobi Israel Akinremi, Azeezat Bukola Omitola, Maryam Abidemi Kolapo & Bukola Victoria Fasanmoye·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Background: Adequate dietary intake during pregnancy supports adequate intrauterine growth of the fetus and normal birth weight, which can have a lifelong effect on the child’s development. The purpose of this study was to assess the nutrient adequacy and diet quality of pregnant...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i91299
Faith Amarachi Ngwu, Peace Uchechi Bassey, Khalid Hamid El Awad, Obinna Chukwuma Shimobi & Nwamaka Chidera Bob-Ume·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Background: Floods pose severe public health threats that require urgent and effective health system response preventing and managing outbreak of diseases. Globally, there is an increased incidence of climate-related emergencies such as wildfire, flooding and heat stress. Certain...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i91300
Md. Aminul Islam, Muhammad Robiul Hoque, Md. Mazharul Islam, Md Ashaduzzaman, Md. Hasan Ali, Kazi Irfan Subhan & Shuvro Saha·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Background: Ischaemic stroke is a severe neurological event, which is associated with significant medical complications. Cardiac manifestations are common and can impact morbidity and mortality in ischaemic stroke patients. Methods: This prospective observational study was carrie...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i91297
Kelechi U. Okoye, Eric O. Umeh, Chinekwu S. Nwosu, Chidiebele M. Ezeude, Samuel I. Udobi, Chidimma M. Okoye, Chisom Godswill, Chinedu G. Azubike & Adaobi C. Emegoakor·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Background: Type 2 diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and dyslipidemia work synergistically to cause increased intima-media thickness (IMT), atherosclerosis, plaque formation and subsequent acute vascular events. Relating IMT to serum cholesterol levels in our environment can help in predi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i91296
Possible Okikiola Popoola, Oluwagbemisola Elizabeth Elesho, Ogechi Cecilia Ofor, Tosin Titus Olaniran, August Imomon, Chinedum Okafor, Idowu Fatima Adegboye, Oluwadunsin Iyanuoluwa Adebayo, Blessing Temitayo Longe, Yetunde Mary Alo, Quadri Adewuyi, Nsude Christiana Chinwendu, Udofia Menyene Imoh & Morayo Oyinlola Adegboye·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a profound global health challenge that transcends traditional boundaries of human, animal, and environmental health. The One Health framework, which emphasizes integrated surveillance and collaborative interventions across these domains, has...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i91295
Ida Bagus Made Suryatika, I Gusti Agung Ayu Ratnawati, Anak Agung Ngurah Gunawan, Komang Tri Suandayani, I Gusti Putu Gede Oktar Mahardika & Ida Bagus Surya Wibawa·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Aims: The research aims to determine and analyze the effective dose value received by the patient's abdominopelvic from CT-scan radiation, determine the effective dose value of several organs at risk around the abdominopelvic organ, conduct a cancer potential test on the abdomino...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i91294
Mbah, Kanayochukwu Michael, Kpuduwei, Selekeowei Peter Kespi, Khaleel, Olafisoye, Ozori, Ebiogbo Stanley, Ikoro, Chima, Atemie, Gordon & Ariwelo Solomon Warisuo·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Background: Adolescents in Nigeria face high sexual and reproductive health risks, with early sexual debut, unintended pregnancy, and STIs prevalent. Parent–adolescent communication is very important to adolescents because it has the potential of mitigating sexual and reproductiv...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i91293
Mbah, Kanayochukwu Michael, Kpuduwei, Selekeowei Peter Kespi, Khaleel, Olafisoye, Ozori, Ebiogbo Stanley, Ikoro, Chima, Atemie, Gordon & Ariwelo Solomon Warisuo·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Background: Parent-adolescent communication on reproductive health is vital for shaping adolescents’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours. In Nigeria, especially in Bayelsa State, disparities in urban and rural settings affect the quality and openness of such communication, influ...
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