Asian Journal of Medicine and Health (ISSN: 2456-8414) aims to publish high quality papers in the areas of Medicine and Health Science. By not excluding papers based on novelty, this journal facilitates the research and wishes to publish papers as long as they are technically correct and scientifically motivated.
Purpose of the Study: Quinsy also known as Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a life threatened complication of acute exudative tonsillitis requiring immediate surgical intervention. We profile the clinical presentation and highlight challenges in management. Materials and Methods: A...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i330120
Sherif Wagih Mansour, Ali Khalil Asalah, Kamelia Ibrahim Attia, Somya E. l. Sayed Mohammed & Ahmad Desoky·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2019
Background: Apelin is an endogenous ligand for the G protein-coupled receptor Apelin receptor (APJ), The expression of both apelin and APJ has been detected in a variety of tissues including heart, brain ,ovary , placenta and uterus. Aim of the Study: This study was designed to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i230119
Sylvester Franklin Duncan Adjato, Enos Oduro Amoako, Albert Abaka-Yawson, Hope Agbodzakey & Philip Apraku Tawiah·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2019
Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) patients are vulnerable to asymptomatic urinary tract infection (UTI), and this can lead to long lasting kidney problems. Aim: This cross-sectional study assessed the bacterial profile and examined the sensitivity patterns of the isolated bac...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i230118
Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate serum urea, creatinine and hemoglobin level in chronic renal failure pre and post dialysis at St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methodology: Cross sectional study design was conducted From...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i230117
Introduction: Hypertension and Diabetes are the commonest co-morbidity of each other and are among the principal cause of the burden of non-communicable diseases in developing countries. It is important to identify patients with these conditions early in the disease process. This...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i230116
Background: Formaldehyde (FA) is a well-known chemical widely used in mortuaries in Nigeria for the preservation of human cadavers, yet little is known of the potential health risk associated with occupational exposure to formaldehyde in mortuaries. This study evaluated the poten...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i230115
Introduction: Performance score evaluation is a tool for assessment of patients prior to cytotoxic chemotherapy administration. It has also been used to modify and personalize the dosage, route and types of the various chemotherapeutic agents. Aim: The present study was aimed at...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i130114
Background: Pulmonary mycobacteriosis has been documented in HIV-infected, diabetics, asthmatics, smokers and alcoholics and its progression and severity are affected by these risk factors. Inappropriate diagnosis of mycobacteriosis could lead to inappropriate treatment with anti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i130113
Background: Despite the fact that anaemia is a preventable morbidity in most cases, its prevalence among pregnant women is still unacceptably high especially in rural and sub-urban settings. This is worrisome considering the enormous contribution of anaemia to maternal and infant...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i130112
Background: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the common micro-vascular complication of diabetes mellitus (DM). It is the main cause of blindness among young adults worldwide. Poor glycemic control in addition to longer diabetic duration is the main risk factors for diabetic retinopat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i130111