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Velvet Tamarind (Dialium guineense Wild) Fruit is Potent against Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Bacteria

Augustine I. Airaodion, Simeon O. Oluba, Ayodeji A. Adedeji, Sunday A. Emaleku, Ojo J. Osunmuyiwa, Anthony U. Megwas & Emmanuel B. Ayita · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2021

Background: Velvet tamarind has become notable for its nutritional composition. Its conjointly been legendary to contain phytochemicals and pharmaceutical agents. Aim: This study was designed to examine the bactericide activity of velvet tamarind fruit. Methodology: Nutrient agar...

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Patients' Perceptions of the Role of Nurse Practitioners in the Polyclinic of Tamale Teaching Hospital in Ghana

Kennedy Asuo-Tannor, Abubakari Yussif & Ruth Nimota Nukpezah · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2021

Background: The global annual growth of the nurse practitioner (NP) workforce is estimated to be three to nine times greater than that of physicians. Also, there are inconsistencies in survey reports on patient encounters during visits to the nurse practitioner.  To bridge this g...

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Psychometric Properties of Sleep Behavior Questionnaire among Bengali Population

Poulam Guha, Shreya Tripathi, Biswaroop Chandra & Shabnam Zahir · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2021

Aim: Numerous important biological functions in the human body are regulated by adequate amount of sleep. Manifestations of poor sleep are often misconceived as behavioural issues, cognitive dysfunction or systemic health concerns, which may present differently in adults and chil...

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Effect of Controlled Breathing Exercise on Dyspnea in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Premalatha Paulsamy, Krishnaraju Venkatesan, Shadia Hamoud Alshahrani, Pranave Sethuraj & Rajalakshimi Vasudevan · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2021

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is one of the most frequent life-threatening disorders afflicting people all over the world. COPD patients have increased work of breath and dyspnea as a result of pathophysiological changes in the airway, tissue, and vascular supply t...

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Effect of Valsalva Maneuver on Pain Perception among Adult Patients Undergoing Spinal Procedures

Premalatha Paulsamy, Shadia Hamoud Alshahrani, Ghadah Mohammed Al-Asbi, Krishnaraju Venkatesan, Pranave Sethuraj & Kumarappan Chidambaram · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2021

In a healthcare setting, procedure pain is a common source of discomfort for patients. One of the non-pharmacological approaches for reducing severe pain is the Valsalva Maneuver (VM). VM also significantly minimizes the pain produced by skin puncturing during spinal injection. T...

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Evaluating ill- Psychosocial Issues among HIV Discordant and Concordant Couples: A Mixed Method Cross-Sectional Comparative Study

Chinomnso C. Nnebue, Adaeze N. Anaekwe & Chidebe O. Anaekwe · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2021

Background: Successful practical intervention strategies thrive on shared responsibility and global solidarity. Understanding of psychosocial status of this high-risk group could inform measures that sustain self-care and maximize benefits from antiretroviral therapy (ART). Objec...

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Latency to Peak Electromyographic Activation in Lower Limb Movement Patterns Described by Kabat: Timing of Selected Muscles

Marysol Valencia- Buitrago, Julialba Castellanos- Ruiz & Julio Ernesto Pérez- Parra · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2021

Objective: To determine the activation sequence of selected muscles, in supine and standing positions, by means of the latency to peak electromyographic (EMG) activation in the movement patterns of the lower extremities described by Kabat. Methods: A comparative analytical study...

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Isolation, Molecular Identification and Plasmid Profiling of Staphylococcus Species from Nasal Carriage of University Some Students of Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

U. Oparaodu, N. N. Odu & G. A. Uzah · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2021

Nasal carriage with Staphylococcus species is a common risk factor for invasive infections, indicating the necessity to monitor prevalent strains, This study was aimed to isolation, molecularly identify, and profile the plasmid of Staphylococcus species from the nasal carriage of...

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Comparative effects of Carica Papaya, Avocado Pear and Ginger Extracts on the Histological Structure of the Pancreas of Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rats

Joseph Ozegbe Ebifa, H. M. D. Kemzi Elechi-Amadi, H. M. D. Chiamaka Abiakam & Ojoye N. Briggs · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2021

Introduction: The increasing global prevalence of diabetes mellitus requires a holistic approach for its management. This study was carried out to compare the effects of Carica papaya (Pawpaw) leaves, Persea americana (Avocado pear) and Zingiber officinale (Ginger) on the histolo...

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