M.A.M. Ariffin, M.K.A. Karim, M.A. Abdul Rahman, M.H.M. Zaid, I. Kamal, M.K. Sulayman, H.H. Harun & K.D. Kunnamani·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Aims: Computed tomography (CT) has become a widely used imaging modality for evaluating blunt abdominal injury (BAI) due to its ability to provide detailed anatomical information. This study aims to investigate the correlation between CT abdomen findings with surgical findings in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i71262
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent functional gastrointestinal disorder that significantly impacts quality of life, characterised by abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habits without organic pathology. IBS refers to the condition where people experience abdomi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i61251
Daniel Joseph Ajii, Emeka Christian Nwaburu, Nafeesah Abdulsalam Idris, Sussana Nale Yusuf, Peter Mkurtar Yawe & Shawon Fredrick Akpagher·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Introduction: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections have overlapping transmission and contribute significantly to the morbidity and mortality of HIV infected patients. This study aims to assess Hepatitis B prevalence among HIV positive patients...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i61250
Advancements in imaging technologies have revolutionised the field of immunology by enabling the visualisation of immune cell behaviour and signalling pathways at unprecedented spatial and temporal resolutions. This is a comprehensive review based on various imaging modalities in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i61249
Introduction: Anemia is a public health problem in Odisha, an eastern state of India. In this context, it is necessary to understand the regions and socio-economic-demographic groups had more prevalence of anemia of different levels in the last round of NFHS and also want to asse...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i61248
The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between radiation dose, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and image quality in routine CT scan. Emphasis is placed on the influence of anatomical regions and patient BMI on the metrics of image quality. A retrospective analy...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i61247