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The Evaluation of Obstetric Outcome of Postdated Pregnancy

Most. Zakia Aktar, Rumana Arman & Mohammad Shahnur Islam · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: Postdated pregnancy is one of the commonest obstetric conditions. Pregnancy is called term when it lies between 37 weeks to 40 weeks from the last menstrual period. If the pregnancy exceeds 40 weeks it is called as postdated pregnancy. Methods: From January to June 20...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10910

A Review and Comparison on the Effectiveness and Safety Profile of Using Ketamine and Propofol for Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Literature Review

Ahmed Mohamed Ibrahim Ismail Ashry · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

This review reflects the usage of ketamine and propofol for endoscopy. It also works to compare whether either of these agents has a stronger action alone as compared to their combined action. The gastrointestinal system is one of the most problematic systems of the human body. I...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10908

Perception and Attitude of Nigerian Athletes towards Bystander Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Adedamola O. Onyeaso, Smith O. Woji-Nyeche, Chibuotam O. Woji-Nyeche & Chukwudi O. Onyeaso · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background/Objective: Effective practice of bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) will depend to a good extent on the perception and attitude of a population towards this life-saving technique. This study aimed at assessing the perception and attitude of Nigerian athletes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10907

The Case Study of Pre-operative Transurethral Resection of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Wang Zhe, Muhammad Abbas, Shahbaz Ahmad, Ahmad Siddique, Hamna Shahid & Rafi Ullah · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Objective: The case study of pre-operative transurethral resection of benign prostatic hyperplasia Methods: The total of 987 patients with BPH in our hospital from September 2016 to December 2019 was selected, all of whom underwent TURP, and the rate and reason for reoperation of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10906

Comparative Analysis of Responses to Covid 19 between Europe, Asia, America and Africa- A Literature Review of Four Nations

Abdul-Malik Abdulai & Rahma Salifu · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

The COVID-19 outbreak, which emerged in the early part of 2020 and spread across the world, exposed the governance and decision-making processes as well as structural flaws in the healthcare system, but it also sparked the spirit of man to survive. The pandemic posed significant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10905

Risk of AI in Healthcare: A Comprehensive Literature Review and Study Framework

Apoorva Muley, Prathamesh Muzumdar, George Kurian & Ganga Prasad Basyal · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

This study conducts a thorough examination of the research stream focusing on AI risks in healthcare, aiming to explore the distinct genres within this domain. A selection criterion was employed to carefully analyze 39 articles to identify three primary genres of AI risks prevale...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10903

Nigerian Athletes’ Previous Training, Practice and Current Knowledge of Bystander Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Adedamola O. Onyeaso, Smith O. Woji-Nyeche, Chibuotam O. Woji-Nyeche & Chukwudi O. Onyeaso · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background /Aim: The public health burden of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) and the need to increase the rates of bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in communities including the world of sports cannot be overemphasized. The study aimed at assessing the level of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10904

Effect of Slice Thickness Variation on Spatial Resolution of CT-Scan Device Images at the Bali Mandara Hospital Radiology Installation

Ni Kadek Nova Anggarani, Ida Bagus Made Suryatika & Gusti Ngurah Sutapa · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Aims: Slice thickness variation analysis on spatial resolution on CT-scan images by determining CNR and SNR values, by making ROI on object and background images. ROI size of objects and backgrounds can be observed with several criteria based on the provisions of the ACR program,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10901

Wedge Filter Variation on Wedge Factor in Patients Cancer Breast in Sub Installation Radiotherapy RSUP Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G Ngoerah

Ni Putu Divananda Purwaningrum, Ni Nyoman Ratini, Anak Agung Ngurah Gunawan, Ni Kadek Nova Anggarani, I. Gusti Agung Putra Adnyana & I. Gde Antha Kasmawan · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

The aim of the study was to determine the effect of irradiation time, the percentage of the maximum dose, the distribution of doses at the center point, and the wedge factor on wedge filter variations. The research method uses a wedge filter to measure irradiation time, maximum d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10898

Evaluating the Impact of the GeneXpert Technique on Case Detection and Management of Tuberculosis in Ghana

Felix Kodzo Besah Sorvor & Ebenezer Ato Ewusie · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: Rapid and more sensitive diagnostic assays have seen substantial investment globally intending to improve Tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis towards treatment. This study evaluated the impact of the GeneXpert intervention on TB case detection and management in Ghana. Methods...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10899

Detection of Elements of Transmission of Zoonotic Diseases in Kolwezi

I. E. Kasamba, Kasongo Aimé, Nathalie Kaj Kayomb, Delly Ngoy Kabwe & Malangu Mposhy · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

The purpose of this study was to detect in the communes of the city of Kolwezi, the elements of transmission of zoonotic diseases, it is appropriate to note the low supply of veterinary services and the poor management of animals, their excrement, and their corpse and misuse of a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10900

Compliance Test of Percentage Depth Dose (PDD) Using LINAC Machine Brand Electa Precise against American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) PDD with Electron Beam Energy Variation at Radiotherapy Installation RSUP Prof. Ngoerah in Denpasar

Naumi Paramita Putri Monicasari, Ni Nyoman Ratini, I. Wayan Balik Sudarsana, Ida Bagus Made Suryatika, Ir. Putu Suardana, I. Gusti Agung Widagda, Anak Agung Ngurah Gunawan & Rozi Irhas · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

The purpose of the study was to determine the value of PDD against energy variations in the electron beam using the Elekta Precise Brand LINAC aircraft, and to determine the suitability of the PDD value against energy variations in the electron beam with the standards set by AAPM...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10897

Radioadapted Response Early Effects and Late Effects on Survival of White Blood Cells in Mice (Mus musculus L) Post C0-60 Gamma Radiation

Gusti Ngurah Sutapa, I. Nengah Sandi, Ni Kadek Nova Anggarani & I. Gde Antha Kasmawan · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Aims: Determine the radioadapted response to the early and late effects of white blood cells in mice after Co-60 gamma radiation. Furthermore, the effect of the radioadapted early and late effects of the radioresponse with the interval dose adaptation (DA) with the challenge dose...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10895

Reasons Patients Seek Ophthalmic Medical Certificates/ Reports at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital Amaku, Awka, Nigeria

Bernard Chukwunonyerem Ochiogu, Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna & Akunne Ijeoma Apakama · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: Medical certificates or medical reports are often requested by patients for varying reasons which include permission to absent from work, school or certain duties or as evidence of ill health or ocular injury. Aim: To explore the reasons patients seek medical certific...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10896