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Developing Strategies to Combat Hospital-acquired Infections: Innovations in Prevention and Management

Shreyo Shree, Sapna Joshi, Ranjeet Kumar & Deepika Biswas · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

This study presents a scientific exploration into the epidemiology, causative agents, diagnostic advancements, and control strategies of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), aiming to provide an evidence-based foundation for improved clinical and public health interventions. Hosp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i51232

Menstruation-related Stress, Perceived Support, and Their Impact on High School Female Athletes’ Performance

Yoshito Kudo, Ai Kamikubo, Fumihiko Kan, Fumiko Okuno & Hanae Ito · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Aims: This study aimed to understand the actual conditions of menstrual symptoms among high-school students and examine how the perception of support from others (social support) influences stress related to menstruation and performance. Study Design: The study used correlation a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i51233

Attitudes of Undergraduate Female Students toward Oocyte Donation in Nigeria

Foluke Olukemi Adeniji, Imade Uyi Obaseki, Fejiro Vera Obodo, Queen Ogbanga. & Inumanye Nkechi Ojule · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Background: Invitro fertilization serves as a remarkable breakthrough technology to assist infertile couple have children of their own. This may involve the process of oocyte donation. Objective: To assess attitude of undergraduate female students to oocyte donation in Rivers Sta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i51234

Ethical AI in the Healthcare Sector: Investigating Key Drivers of Adoption through the Multi-Dimensional Ethical AI Adoption Model (MEAAM)

Prathamesh Muzumdar, Apoorva Muley, Kuldeep Singh & Sumanth Cheemalapati · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the healthcare service industry presents numerous ethical challenges, yet current frameworks often fail to offer a comprehensive, empirical understanding of the multidimensional factors influencing ethical AI integration. Addressing...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i51228

Outcome of Conventional Surgery in the Management of Primary Varicose Vein: A Single Centre Experience

Md. Saffait Jamil, Most. Mahfuja Parvin, SM Parvez Ahmed & Tofayel Ahamed · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Background: Varicose veins are a common vascular condition characterized by dilated, tortuous veins, most often affecting the lower extremities. They are caused by venous insufficiency due to valve dysfunction, leading to blood pooling and increased venous pressure. Symptoms incl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i51226

The Influence of Socio-economic, Demographical Characteristics and Related Factors in the Acquisition of H. pylori Infection

Uche F. Onwuasoanya, Chinelo U. Umedum, Ogochukwu M.T.B Inwelegbu, Ebele P. Nwachukwu, Patricia A. Egbe & Justina C. Akulue · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection remains a significant public health concern globally, particularly in developing countries like Nigeria. This cross-sectional research evaluated the Influence of Socio-economic, Demographical Characteristics and Related Factors in the Acq...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i51227

Utilization Patterns of Long and Short-Acting Modern Contraceptives among Women Seeking Family Planning Services in a Niger Delta Cottage Hospital: A Retrospective Study

Akinwumi Fajola, Adegboyega Oyefabi, Alali Aloni, Abiye Stevens, Theresa Irinyenikan & Balafama Alex- Hart · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Background: The use of modern contraceptive devices is a proven cost-effective method for Family planning (FP) and for preventing pregnancy. This study examines the utilization pattern for Short-acting Reversible contraceptives (SARC) and Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LAR...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i51224

Frequency of Thyroid Malignancy and Surgical Outcomes in a Private Low-resource Center: A Retrospective Study

Nneka A. Sunday-Nweke, Chukwuemeka C D Nwoye, Samuel I. Icheku, Udu C. Udu, Vincent C. Enemuo., Ozoemena S. Oboke., Chinedu G. Nwigwe, Amobi C Oguonu, Onyeyirichi Otuu & Moses I. Ekuma · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Background: Thyroid being an endocrine gland is involved in a diverse problems ranging from benign to a more concerned malignancy. A benign looking thyroid swelling in a regular surgical clinic has to be evaluated and managed accordingly. Thyroid diseases are commoner in females...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i51225

Estimation of Serum Trace Element Levels in Newly Diagnosed Drug-sensitive and Drug-resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Oyo State, Nigeria

Njoku Oluomachi Leticia & Iyanda Ayobola Abolape · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Objective: This study investigates the interplay between specific trace elements particularly —zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), and selenium (Se)—in newly diagnosed drug-sensitive tuberculosis (DSTB) and drug-resistant tuberculosis (DRTB) patients compared to a control group wi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i51223

Hemoadsorption with CytoSorb in a Patient of Sepsis, AKI and Acute Fulminant Hepatitis: A Case Report from Bangladesh

Mohammad Golam Azam, A.S.M. Areef Ahsan, Mehruba Alam Ananna & Israt Jahan · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Sepsis, a life-threatening condition characterized by dysregulated immune responses and multi-organ dysfunction, remains a significant therapeutic challenge. This case report highlights the successful use of hemoadsorption therapy (CytoSorb) in a 35-year-old female with sepsis, a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i51221

Genotypic Analysis of Klebsiella pneumoniae among Patients Admitted in Critical Care Settings in a Tertiary Care Center of Bangladesh

Md. Mahade Hassan, Sanjoy Kanti Biswas, Shafatujjahan, Happy Rani Barua, Maliha Ata, Adnan Ibrahim Chowdhury, Tareque Rahman, Sumaiya Jeehan Serajuddin, Tamal Moharar & Md. Kafil Uddin Raihan · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Objective: Klebsiella pneumoniae, a multidrug-resistant pathogen, is a leading cause of respiratory infections in critically ill patients, particularly those in intensive care units (ICUs). The increasing prevalence of carbapenemase-producing strains, including KPC, NDM, and OXA-...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i51220

Evaluation of Post-operative Venous Thromboembolism in Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgery for Malignancy: A Single Centre Study

Md. Saffait Jamil, Most. Mahfuja Parvin, Jishan Mahmud, Md. Safiqul Islam, Md. Arifuzzaman & Shoaeb Imtiaz Alam · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Background: Abdominal malignancy is a well-known cause of death worldwide. Treatment of abdominal malignancy (AM) includes surgery, adjuvant and neoadjuvant chemo-radiotherapy according to the disease extend and stage of the disease. But like any surgeries, AM surgery has many co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i51219

Socioeconomic and Geographic Disparities in HIV/AIDS Knowledge Among Health Science Students in Guyana, College of Medical Sciences

Andrew Hutson, Obena Vanlewin, Charlan Abrams, Bibi Ally-Charles, Latoya Harris, Davon Van-Veen, Cecil Boston, Jewel Edmondson-Carter, Deborah Cecil & Ede Tyrell · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Background: HIV/AIDS remains a significant global health challenge, with disparities in awareness and beliefs persisting among healthcare professionals. Understanding how sociodemographic factors influence HIV/AIDS knowledge is crucial for developing targeted educational interven...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i51218

Assessment of Hepatitis B Vaccine Efficacy, Prevalence of Infection, and Risk Determinants among Expectant Mothers at Antenatal Care in Abyei, South Sudan

Ramzy Muorwel Matueny, Alfred Owino Odongo, Juma Joseph Nyamai & Joseph Muchiri · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Background: The silent but deadly Hepatitis B virus (HBV) poses a threat to world health. Particularly in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), HBV is still underdiagnosed and not well controlled despite the availability of preventive measures like vaccines and antiviral medic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i41217