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: The aim of this study was to determine the trends in viral load suppression among adults on ART: a five-year retrospective study in North central Nigeria, since Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has claimed the lives of many people globally and impacted negatively on the he...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i21180
Background: Obesity is increasing at an alarming rate in some developing countries and the developed world. Elevated LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and lower HDL (good) cholesterol levels, increase the risk of many debilitating diseases. Muscle atrophy, is a condition that causes m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i21179
Background: Labor pain is a profound physical and emotional experience, driven by uterine contractions, cervical dilation, and fetal descent. Effective labor analgesia, widely used in modern obstetric care, alleviates maternal pain and reduces physiological stress, contributing t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i21176
Background: Hepatitis B (HBV) poses a continual Public Health threat globally despite the availability of a safe, and effective vaccine. The HBV vaccine provides a 98-100% immunity thereby preventing complications of the infection such as liver cirrhosis. Despite the wide coverag...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i21178
Muhsinat Bisola Lawal, Luqman Adepoju Hassan, Foluso Olamide Ojo, Emmanuela Kehinde Adetoro, Rasheed Tunde Lawal, Olamide Samuel Olayemi, Oluwabukola Margaret Oladele & Oluseyi Yemi Aderibigbe·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Background: The flowering plant ginger, scientifically known as Zingiber officinale offers numerous health benefits, including immune support. Its bioactive compounds such as shogaols and gingerols, contribute to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Objective: To acc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i21175
Aims: A rise in blood sugar levels within the body is the cause of diabetes mellitus, a degenerative disease. Modifiable risk factors for diabetes mellitus include being overweight, not exercising, central obesity, Dyslipidemia, eating a diet rich Lacking in fiber and high in sug...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i21173
Ikenga VO, Uyanwanne NS, Oparaodu UA, da-Lilly Tariah OB, Awopeju ATO, Biibaloo LL, Ebong ME, Erekosima BU & Ikurayeke J·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Background: The adenoids and tonsils are parts of Waldeyer's ring and are essentially the first line of immunological defense of the upper respiratory tract. These lymphoid tissues can frequently become infected, resulting in hypertrophy and recurrent tonsillitis. Bacterial infec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i21174
Road traffic accidents (RTAs) continue to be a grave public health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries such as Ghana. Community perceptions of this issue are still being investigated, despite the fact that speeding is a significant contributor to RTAs. This...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i21172
Ambrose Nnaemeka Nwagbo, Taofik Ademola Oloyede, Emmanuel Ejembi Anyebe, Emmanuel Edache Anyebe, Nasiru Sani, Daniel Aondona David, Akwaras Nndunno Asheku, Ifeoma Nancy Nzelu, Abubakar Ojone Woziri & Ruth Nabe Bello·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Aim: The present study was aimed to assess the knowledge gaps in healthcare professionals on antibiotic resistance and determine the predictors of antibiotic prescription in Benue State, Nigeria Study Design: Using a facility-based cross-sectional study, Place and Duration of th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i21171
Teddy Habiragi Matega, Mike-Antoine Alongo Maindo, Amos Sivulyamwenge Kaghoma, Jean-Didier Nguma Bosenge, Noël Otuli Labama, Antoine O’yandjo Modia, Jean-Jeannot Syhalikyolo Juakali, Pascal Okenge Manga & Gédéon Bosunga Katenga·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Background: Labor induction is one of the most common practices in obstetrics in developed countries. But, in developing countries, its prevalence is low. This study seeks to compare the efficacy and safety of oral versus vaginal Misoprostol in an area with limited resource. Pati...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i11168