Background: Maternal mortality and low utilization of essential maternal health services remain major public health challenges across Sub-Saharan Africa. Poor awareness, sociocultural barriers, low health literacy, and weak community engagement continue to limit the use of antena...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1432
The Lyon hypothesis established the classical framework for understanding X-chromosome inactivation as a dosage-compensation mechanism in female mammals. However, recent advances in molecular and cellular biology indicate that X-chromosome regulation during germ-cell development...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1430
Background: Intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) and disc herniation are major contributors to low back pain, a leading cause of disability worldwide. The role of body mass index (BMI) as a modifiable risk factor has been widely studied; however, there is limited MRI-based evi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1431
Background: Lamivudine is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor widely used in the management of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection and chronic Hepatitis B virus disease. Although considered relatively safe, accumulating evidence suggests that prolonged exposure...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1427
Background: Despite advancements in industrial safety practices globally, evidence suggests that the burden of occupational hazards remains disproportionately high in low- and middle-income countries. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) remains a fundamental pillar of public hea...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1428
Background: Menopause marks a critical transition in female life history and is defined as the permanent cessation of menstruation for at least 12 consecutive months, reflecting irreversible reproductive senescence. Women with more feminine (higher) 2D:4D ratios have been reporte...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1429
Background: The vincula brevia are small vascular connective bands essential for flexor tendon nutrition and finger function, with important implications in hand surgery. However, limited population-specific data exist, particularly among Nigerian males, necessitating detailed an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1423
Background: Facial morphogenetic traits such as dimples, philtrum depth, midline diastema (gap teeth), and mentolabial sulcus morphology are genetically influenced anatomical features that contribute to craniofacial variability and are useful in anthropological identification and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1424
Background: Anthropometry measures body size and composition, with body mass index commonly used to assess obesity. Obesity is a major health concern linked to increased risk of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Aim: The aim of this study was to investigated the relationship...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1425
Crystal Anne A. Zerrudo, Lyka C. Santander, Fhaye Beatriz G. Bautista, Nurshida C. Pasion, Mhax Joseph Rudaniel A. Cereño, Amyellah Juhdiel F. Marcelino, Melody A. Florida & John Francis Pedregoza·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2026
Aims: The general objective of this study was to determine the level of knowledge and skills regarding patient communication among radiologic technology interns and to assess the relationship between these two variables. Specifically, it sought to evaluate whether interns’ theore...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1426