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Skin Diseases among Diabetes Mellitus Patients of Sentra Medika Cisalak Hospital

Luana N. Achmad, Glorya Yolanda Tandilangi & Silphia Novelyn · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Aims: This research activity aims to determine the manifestation of skin disease in diabetes mellitus patients at Sentra Medika Cisalak Hospital, Depok in 2019-2020. Study Design:  research with a cross-sectional approach. Place and Duration of Study: Sentra Medika Cisalak Hospit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i101109

Presentation and Management Outcome of Anterior Fontanelle Dermoid Cyst: Report of 6 Cases

Lawal Barau Abdullahi & Ibrahim Abdu · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Aim: The aim of study is highlight the presentation of anterior fontanelle Dermoid cyst which is relatively uncommon condition, and our ability to excised the cysts in our resource poor environment. Presentation of Cases: A retrospective study of all the consecutive patients mana...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i101108

Risk Factor Profile of Ischemic Stroke Patients

Agus Yudawijaya, Ruth Arthesya Nauli Basa Sihombing, Christina Roseville Lasma Aritonang & Patria Adri Wibhawa · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Aims: To determine the risk factor profile of ischemic stroke patients at the Indonesian Christian University Hospital in the period January 2018-January 2022 Place and Duration of Study: This research was conducted at the Indonesian Christian University Hospital with data collec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i101107

Effects of Vitamin C on Aluminum Chloride- Induced Neurotoxicity on the Hippocampal Cortex of Adult Wistar Male Rats

Innocent Effiom Offiong, Adeshina John Ajibade, Foluso Olamide Ojo, Kehinde Busuyi David & Folorunso Kolade Pelumi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

This study aimed to evaluate the neuroprotective effects of Vitamin C on aluminum chloride (AlCl₃)- induced brain damage, focusing on behavioral, biochemical, and histomorphological outcomes in a rodent model. Study Design: A total of 42 healthy male rats were randomly assigned t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i101106

Knowledge and Practice of Menstrual Hygiene Management: A Cross-sectional Study among Adolescents’ Schoolgirls in the Tamale Metropolis

Abdul-Samed Mohammed, Francis Kronzu Cudjoe, Gifty Mary Wuffele, Ibrahim Issah & Abubakar Iddrisu Iklimah · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Introduction: Menstrual health is a critical aspect of adolescent well-being, yet knowledge and practices surrounding menstruation can vary significantly, especially in culturally diverse settings. Despite its undeniable significance, the nuanced landscape of adolescent menstrual...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i101105

School Absenteeism during Menstruation and Associated Factors: A School-based Study among Adolescents in the Tamale Metropolis, Ghana

Balkisu Seidu, Suraya Malle Mohammed, Delilah Nonterah, Hawa Sulemana, Issahaku Fuseini Nyangli, Rashida Atrime, Ibrahim Balanjima, Fatimata Yakubu, Adisa Osman, Mohammed Abdulai Kojo, Jelila Mumuni & Nasara Haruna Yakubu · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Introduction: Menstruation is a natural physiological process that can have significant implications for adolescent girls, particularly in low-resource settings where knowledge gaps and cultural taboos persist. In the Tamale Metropolis of Ghana, menstrual-related challenges contr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i101102

Transforming Transcriptomics: The Impact of RNA Sequencing Technology

Ashish Kumar Nirmal, N T Pramathesh Mishra, Shweta Mishra, Shreya Talreja, Bushra Fatima, Sakshi Srivastava, Chandani Nigam & Shivendra Misra · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Aim: This study aimed to explore the advancements, methodologies, and applications of RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) technology, emphasizing its transformative impact on genomic research. Study Design: The research involved an in-depth review of RNA-seq technology, focusing on the step...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i101103

Interrelationship between Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis and Vitamin D: A Mini Review

Anil Kaintura & Mohamed Abdelrahman El Hussein · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a progressive liver disease characterized by inflammation and accumulation of fat in the liver, often associated with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome leading to fibrosis and ultimately cirrhosis of the liver. The literature search...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i101100

Epidemiological and Clinical Profile of Work-related Dermatoses in the Artisanal Fishing Ports of Conakry, Guinea: A Cross-sectional Study

Alhousseine Yansané, Moussa Keita, Marie Angèle N'Diaye, Mohamed Maciré Soumah, Thierno Mamadou Tounkara & N'daha Aké Clément Ebah · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Objective: Was to describe the epidemiological and clinical profile of dermatoses in workers in artisanal fishing ports in Conakry. Materials and Methods: The study was a cross-sectional and descriptive in nature, lasting 17 months. Workers with active or remitting dermatosis wer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i101101

The Benefits of Lifestyle Changes in the Management of Hypertension: A Review of the Literature

Mercy Nkem Nwashindi & Arthur Nwashindi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Introduction: Hypertension has been identified as an important health problem worldwide. It is a major factor in cardiovascular diseases with a resultant high mortality rate. Understanding the role of lifestyle modification in the management of hypertension is important in improv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i101099

Medical Demography and Access to Prenatal Care in the Foumbot Agricultural Production Basin (West Cameroon)

Abdoulay Mfewou, Josephine Lémouogué & Aïchetou Ngbayafou Ndam · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

This article analyzes the dynamics of medical demography and access to prenatal care in the agricultural production basin of Foumbot, located in western Cameroon. This region, characterized by strong agricultural activity, presents particular challenges in terms of maternal and c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i91096

Epigenetic Pathways Linking Fetal Development to Metabolic Syndrome: Mechanisms and Implications

Bolade. S. Olateju, Lawal Olajumoke Habeebat & Ayilara Gideon Opeyemi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

This review explores the intricate connections between early developmental environments, epigenetic mechanisms, and long-term health outcomes. The concept of fetal programming highlights how maternal stress, nutrition, and other environmental factors during embryonic and fetal de...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i91097

Use of Therapy Diary as a Method for Monitoring and Improving Adherence to Metformin Therapy in Diabetic Patients

Aldijana Mahmutović Milićević, Lana Lekić, Halida Mahmutbegović Poljaković, Dževida Kamenjašević, Džemila Jahić, Emina Zahirović & Belkisa Joldić · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Aims: To determine the effectiveness of using a therapy diary in improving adherence and blood glucose levels. Study Design: A randomized multicenter study. Place and Duration of Study: The research was conducted in the primary Health Centers of ​​Tuzla Canton from March to Augus...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i91095