Myracle Isip- De Torres, MAN, Charito T. Hernandez, Daryl Jake S. Fornolles, Dhonna Cruz Cambe, Marianne Agub Tan, Jocelyn Dimarucut Quiboloy & Ma. Theresa Salinda·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2026
Background: The Philippines continues to experience a shortage of nurses despite being a leading producer of nursing professionals. International migration, inadequate compensation, heavy workloads, limited career opportunities, and insufficient organisational support contribute...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i61398
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) remain an important obstetric concern because physiological changes during pregnancy increase susceptibility to bacterial colonisation and may contribute to adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Aims: This study determined the prevale...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i61397
Background: Carbon monoxide (CO) is a combustion-derived pollutant that reduces oxygen transport and may produce hypoxic stress during pregnancy. The placenta is central to maternal-foetal exchange and may show structural responses to environmental insults. However, evidence link...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i61396
Jocelyn Dimarucut Quiboloy, Sheery O. Sansaet, Kurl Bryan A. Yere, Perla O. Lachica, Gian Carlo P. De Jesus, Elmer S. Castante, Helen G. Rubian, Loida M. Getizo, Jacqueline De Guzman Diaz & Ma. Theresa Salinda·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2026
Background: Globally, the complexity of surgical procedures has increased due to changes in the delivery of care. Perioperative care requires competence to promote patient safety and self-care. This includes medical assessment to identify comorbidities, screening to identify risk...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i61394
Aims: Human biliary fascioliasis is an uncommon zoonotic infection in which humans are accidental hosts. Its coexistence with cholelithiasis is extremely rare and may mislead the diagnostic process. This report describes a rare case of obstructive jaundice secondary to choledocha...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i61395
Background: The housemanship period is intended to consolidate clinical knowledge and procedural skills under supervision. However, variations in hospital resources may affect the quality of training received by house officers. Aims: This study assessed the association of hospita...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i61393
Postpartum hypophysitis is an uncommon inflammatory disorder of the pituitary gland that may present with headache, visual symptoms, or varying degrees of hypopituitarism. Presentation with refractory shock, cardiomyopathy, central diabetes insipidus, severe adrenal insufficiency...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i61392
Oxidative stress drives cardiovascular disease pathogenesis through endothelial dysfunction, lipid peroxidation, and vascular inflammation. Malondialdehyde, a stable lipid peroxidation end-product, serves as a widely used marker of oxidative damage, while superoxide dismutase and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i51389
Daucus carota L., is a highly nutritious and bioactive root vegetable that is prominent worldwide. A crop with a broad range of phenotypic diversity is carrots, which can vary in size, shape, color, and other characteristics. However, the purpose of this study was to investigate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i51390
Background: The sphenoid sinus, a highly variable and anatomically protected paranasal sinus, has important clinical and forensic applications due to its morphological variations and demonstrated sexual dimorphism, yet limited morphometric data exist for the Port Harcourt populat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i51391
Introduction: Problems related to childbirth included the increasing rate of caesarean section (SC) procedures, which were often triggered by anxiety about the normal delivery process. Anxiety also influenced decision-making, including the planning of the method of delivery. Aims...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i51388
Abhishek Hanumanpratap Singh Kshatri, Srushti Parmar, Jnapika Devarapalli, Krutik Nayak, V. Soumya., Riyas Basheer K B, V. P. Akshay, N. S. Delna, Sonali Rath, Shubhrith Shrivastava, K. N. Jyothilakshmi & Seerat Kular·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2026
Background: Breast cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality worldwide, necessitating accurate and early detection strategies. Conventional imaging and pathological assessment are limited by interobserver variability, reduced sensitivity in dense br...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i51387
Orlane Marybhell D. Dimaunahan, Daryl Jake S. Fornolles, Myracle Isip- De Torres, Robin T. Hernandez, Wilfredo D. Quijencio Jr., Vilma S. Vasquez, Elmer S. Castante, Loida M. Getizo, Cristina T. Tianela & Ma Theresa Salinda·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2026
Background: Mental health has been unprecedented concern among university globally with an increase number of students experiencing psychological problems impacting academic and personal performance. The transition to university life is often accompanied by increased level of str...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i51386
Background: Adolescents living with HIV have poorer retention in care and higher rates of interruption in treatment than children and adults, especially in fragile settings. Evidence from South Sudan remains limited. This study examined determinants of antiretroviral therapy inte...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i51385
Yusuf Funsho Issa, Maryam Abimbola Jimoh, Abdul-Rasheed Olalekan Tijani, Johnson Adegboyega Oyeniyi, Abdulmajeed Opeyemi Agboola & Ayobanjo Deborah Ogun·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2026
Introduction: Maternal mortality in Nigeria represents a high percentage of the total number of maternal deaths worldwide. The attainment of SDG 3.1, which aims to reduce the maternal mortality rate below 70 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030, remains a critical target. Inequ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i41384