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.
Colonic volvulus is a rare cause of large bowel obstruction, and it is commonly seen in older patients. The clinical presentation is abdominal pain and abdominal distension which is followed by absolute constipation. The diagnosis is usually obtained by performing abdominal Xray...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i121138
Objective and Background: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is steadily increasing globally. A significant complication of T2DM is diabetic kidney disease, which contributes to increased morbidity and mortality. Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i121139
Background: The Pitt Bacteremia Score (PBS) is used to predict 14-day inpatient mortality in bloodstream infections. This study evaluates whether PBS can also predict mortality in ICU patients colonized or infected with Carbapenem -resistant Enterobacterales (CRE). Methods: ICU p...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i121135
Background and Objective: Obesity is a complex health condition with a steadily increasing global prevalence, posing significant challenges to public health. It is estimated that approximately 1 in 8 individuals worldwide are affected by obesity, with the prevalence among adults...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i121136
Introduction: Healthcare-Acquired Infections occur within 72 hours of hospitalization, surgical-related infections, and surgical site infections that develop 30 to 90 days after the procedure. They particularly impact critically ill patients due to their weakened immune systems,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i121137
Aims: Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) are the most effective reversible methods of contraception with a failure rate of less than 1%. Despite their safety and effectiveness, LARCs are underutilized. This study investigated postpartum LARC use intentions and suggesti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i121134
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major public health problem affecting millions of people worldwide and its magnitude in developing countries including Bangladesh is rising rapidly. It is associated with multiple metabolic derangements that result in the excessive...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i121133
Background and Aim: This study investigated the impact of breastfeeding on infant growth and development in Santiago, Iligan City, examining the breastfeeding experiences of mothers who were non-compliant with breastfeeding. Design: We employed a descriptive case study to examine...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i121132
Cadmium (Cd) and prolonged exposure to stress are associated with adverse health outcomes. Various studies have shown the impacts of stress and metal exposures on liver function. Cd is a non-redox metal, one of the important mechanisms underlying its toxicity is oxidative stress...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i121131
Background: The AFI is directly associated with adverse outcomes for both the mother and the foetus; oligohydramnios (AFI ≤8 cm) and polyhydramnios (AFI ≥25 cm) are considered ‘abnormal’. The aim of this study was to compare the maternal and foetal complications in full-term preg...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i111130