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.
Aim: Gastro-intestinal parasites are a significant public health concern amongst children in developing countries due to unfavourable socio-economic conditions and inadequate sanitation/hygiene. Therefore, a study to determine the prevalence of gastro-intestinal parasites in orph...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i71261
Background: Suicide remains a pressing global public health issue, particularly as the second leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds. Family structure and geographical location are hypothesized to impact awareness, knowledge, and access to suicide prevention resources, infl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i71260
Introduction: The use of a temporary diverting stoma has been shown to decrease septic consequences after high risk intestinal anastomosis. Following an ileostomy or colostomy reversal, wound infection is a well-accepted complication. Bacteria on the skin near the ileostomy or co...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i71259
Raziuddin Ahmed, Shihan Mahmud Redwanul Huq, Raihan Rabbani, AKM Abu Mottaleb, Mohammad Mufizul Islam Polash & Shahzadi Sayeeda Tun Nessa·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Background: Drug-induced multi-organ dysfunction remains a significant clinical challenge, particularly when complicated by inflammatory cascades. Voriconazole (VRC) is a widely used antifungal agent, but its administration can occasionally result in serious systemic toxicity. In...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i71258
Introduction: Mental health during pregnancy is an important aspect of maternal and fetal well-being. Various factors can influence this condition, including the employment status and parity of the pregnant mother. Aims: This study aimed to understand the factors related to the m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i61257
Fernando Nantote, El Azzaoui Imad, Imane El Messaoudi, M. Bouzroud, M. Najih, H. El Kaoui, M. Bouchentouf & M. Moujahid·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
The pinworm is due to helminthes, Enterobius Vermicularis. It is a cosmopolitan digestive parasitosis and very frequent. It is a colic parasitosis because adult’s pinworms live in the cecum. Since the pinworm was found in the lumen of the appendix, its role in triggering inflamma...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i61256
A. MOUNSSIF, B. ELKABLI, Z. MOULAY RCHID, M. BOUZIANE, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, EM. BENOUNA, A. DRIGHIL & R. HABBAL·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Background: Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a rare necrotizing vasculitis affecting medium-sized arteries. While cardiac involvement is uncommon, it can lead to severe coronary complications. We report a case of hepatitis B virus-associated PAN (PAN-HBV) revealed by an acute ST-e...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i61255
Colorectal and anal cancers (CRACs) are increasingly reported in sub-Saharan Africa due to rising life expectancy, dietary shifts, and improved diagnostics. This study presents a 10-year review of CRACs in Makurdi, North Central Nigeria, analysing demographic, anatomical, and his...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i61254
Ezunu Okechukwu Emmanuel, Adesola Ogunniyi, Mayowa Owolabi, Akpekpe Ebiwhiehi John, Ezunu Ngozi Esther & Onwueme Ngozi Pauline·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Introduction: Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition described by unprovoked repeated seizure episodes. In the developing countries of Africa, people with epilepsy suffer increased morbidity and mortality compared to their counterparts in high-income countries, and many do...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i61253
Aims: This case report aims to describe a child with type 2A pontocerebellar hypoplasia (PCH2), whose clinical features were suggestive but non-specific, emphasizing the diagnostic value of neuroimaging and genetic testing. Presentation of Case: A 4-year-old girl, born at term fr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i61252