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Asian Journal of Medicine and Health

Published by SCIENCEDOMAIN international · ISSN (print) 2456-8414

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.

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Preliminary Phytochemical Screening and Anti Bacterial Activity of Leaves of Moringa oleifera. Lamk

S. Tharshika, M. P. Vidhya, R. Shivatharsiny, A. C. Thavaranjit & T. Thayalini · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Moringa oleifera is a tree belongs to the family Moringaceae. It is called as Drumstick tree in English. In traditional medicine, the leaves and flowers are used in different ways to cure different ailment. Leaf juice is used for the eye infection. Mixed with honey, it is applied...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/34816

The Usefulness of 99mtechnetium-sestamibi Parathyroid Scintigraphy in Preoperative Localization of Parathyroid Adenoma in Patients with Primary Hyperparathyroidism at an Academic Hospital in South Africa

Chizindu A. Alikor & Gerrit Engelbrecht · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Background: Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is an endocrine disorder with increased secretion of parathyroid hormone and elevated serum calcium level. Parathyroid adenoma is the most common cause. The introduction of preoperative localization of parathyroid adenoma using 99mTc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/34067

Assessment Patients’ Satisfaction Related on Quality of Care: A Cross-sectional Descriptive Study

Mohammad Reza Heidari, Hossein Asgar Pour, Reza Norouzzadeh, Ezgi Temel & Büşra Şahin · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Patient satisfaction has become increasingly popular and assessment of patient satisfaction is an important tool for monitoring the quality of care in hospitals. The aim of this study was to assess patients satisfaction related to quality of care and factors affecting this. This...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/34513

Computed Tomography Imaging Features of Chronic Headaches in Abuja, Nigeria

D. Itanyi Ukamaka & A. Okechukwu Adaorah · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Headache is one of the commonest presenting complaints among patients in the emergency room and in general outpatient clinics. Computed Tomography, CT is a veritable diagnosing tool in the evaluation of both intracranial and extracranial causes of headache. Aim: To document the f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/34713

Unexpected Failure Events in Surgical Patients: Failure of the System or of the Patient?

Fyntanidou Barbara, Fotiadis Kyriakos, Diamantidou Anna, Stavrou George, Doumaki Eleni, Grosomanidis Vasilios & Kotzampassi Katerina · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Background: Unexpected failure events are undesired harmful effects, which result in prolonged hospital stay, higher mortality and morbidity rates and increased hospital costs. The aim of our study was to identify and thorough investigate patients hospitalized in our university s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/34519

Helicobacter pylori Containing More Phosphorylation Sites of the CagA Protein Induces Greater Reduction of Gastric Mucins

Moacir Ferreira Júnior, Sérgio de Assis Batista, Rafael Calvão Barbuto, Adriana Dias Gomes, Dulciene Maria Magalhães Queiroz, Ivana Duval Araújo & Marcelo Vidigal Caliari · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Aims: H. pylori infection is associated with gastritis, pre cancerous lesions, gastric cancer and changes in the protective layer of mucus. However, to our knowledge, there are no studies in humans or experimental models that relate the infection with H. pylori strains containing...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/34618

Gangrenous Gut in a Pregnant woman: A Case Report

Verner Orish, Emmanuel Coomson, Seth Fanyi, Onyekachi Onyeabor, Adekunle Sanyaolu, Chuku Okorie & Afolabi Antonio · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Gangrene of the intestines is a rare complication in pregnancy. Intestinal obstruction and ischemic bowel diseases are common causes of gangrene of the intestines in pregnancy. Adhesion bands can cause intestinal obstruction while arterial occlusion, venous thrombosis and vasculi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/34594

Standardization of Jala Peenisa Choornam Used for Peenisa Rogam

Y. M. P. K. Madushani, P. Sulosana, K. Selvaluxmy, H. M. U. I. Medawatta & T. Thayalini · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Indigenous Medicine of Sri Lanka consists of Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani Medicines. Herbal drugs are commonly used in Siddha Medicine. Peenisa Rogam is one of the common diseases of neck and above. Jala Peenisa choornam (JPC) mentioned in Siddha literature for the treatment of Jal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/34584

Relationship between Weaning Foods and Nutritional Status of Children Attending Immunization Clinic at a Military Barracks in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Chiemerie Adaeze Onyeka & Margaret- Mary Mezie-Okoye · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Aims: To determine the relationship between weaning foods and nutritional status of children aged 6-23 months attending immunization clinic at a military barracks in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, Nigeria. Study Design: Descriptive cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/33668

Anthelmintic Activity, Acute Toxicity of Anacardium occidentale L. (Anacardiaceae) on Onchocerca ochengi and Caenorhabditis elegans

Honoré Ndouwe Tissebe Menga, Dieudonné Ndjonka & Remy Mimpfoundi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Aim: The objective was to evaluate the anthelmintic activity of the ethanolic stem bark of A. occidentale. Study Design: Ethanolic extract of stem barks of Anacardium occidentale was tested in vitro against the cattle filarial parasite Onchocerca ochengi and the wild type, the dr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/34454