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Harnessing Ashitaba Extract: A Promising Solution for Regulating Blood Glucose in High Glucose Diet Mice

Indah Widyaningsih & T. G. Suryandani · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood sugar levels brought on by a deficiency in insulin quality, production, or both. In order to achieve the projected target blood glucose levels and limit the progression of sickness, diet continues to b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i9864

Hemoptysis Revealing a Pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistula: A Case Report

Ghizlane Jaabouti, Achraf Cherrat, Soumia Bencchakroun, Chafiq Mahraoui & Naima El Hafidi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations are a rare type of vascular anomaly, which can be congenital or acquired. These malformations can present as single or multiple lesions and are often associated with Rendu-Osler disease. Diagnosis is typically made through thoracic CT scannin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i9859

Incidentally Detected Morgagni Diaphragmatic Hernia: A Case Report

Ghizlane Jaabouti, Soumia Bencchakroun, Chafiq Mahraoui & Naima El Hafidi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a rare condition caused by a congenital defect in the diaphragm, leading to the protrusion of abdominal organs into the thoracic cavity. It can be isolated (in 40% of cases) or associated with other malformations. In 85% of cases, it is located...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i9860

Myocarditis during SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Series of 15 Cases

A. Benhlima, I. Bouzekraoui, A. Taj, A. Bouchaala, H. Elhamzaoui & M. Alilou · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

COVID-19 is a global health problem responsible for significant morbidity and mortality and a major socioeconomic impact. While the major manifestation is respirator with a risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome, several extrapulmonary aspects, particularly cardiovascular, h...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i9861

Post-Traumatic Pulmonary Pneumatoceles: A Case Report

Ghizlane Jaabouti, Soumia Bencchakroun, Chafiq Mahraoui & Naima El Hafidi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Road accidents are the main cause of serious injuries worldwide, accounting for over 10% of trauma cases resulting in death or significant physical impairment. Thoracic injuries, on the other hand, are responsible for a quarter of all trauma-related deaths. In such cases, pneumot...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i9862

A Case Report On Aquagenic Urticaria

Ghizlane Jaabouti, Sara Benchidmi, Naima El Hafidi, Soumia Bencchakroun & Chafiq Mahraoui · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Aquagenic urticaria (AU) is a rare form of physical urticaria that is triggered by exposure to water. Despite its rarity, it can significantly impact patients' quality of life. The underlying pathophysiology of AU is not well-understood, but diagnosis is typically based on clinic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i9863

Myocarditis and Autoimmune Disease Development Following Bariatric Surgery: A Possible Nutritional Deficiency Link

Zainab Al Bahrani, Abdulaziz Sarawi, Hani Abu Shanab, Ayman F. Soliman & Ali A. Al Qarni · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Post bariatric surgery induced myocarditis in setting of autoimmune disease is rarely encountered in clinical practice. However, till date only few data of bariatric surgery induced myocarditis in setting of connective tissue disease (CTD) have been available. The following repor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i9856

The Influence of Community Health Workers on Uptake of Maternal Health Services: Case Study of Musanze District, Rwanda

Niyongabo Livingstone Eric, Odongo Alfred Owino & Dominic Mogere · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: Community-based initiatives are a worldwide policy that guarantees that key health services are available and accessible closer to the community. CHWs are an important element of healthcare services in Rwanda. Community health workers integrate individuals of their co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i9854

Evaluation of Results of Separate Vertical Wirings for the Treatment of Extra-articular Fractures of the Distal Pole of the Patella

Mohammad Shah Kamal Uddin, Tutul Talukder, Muhammad Amzad Hussain, Ushahla Marma, A. K. M. Harun-Ar-Rashid, Mohammad Ridowan Tareen & Md. Ayub Ali · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: Patella connects quadriceps ligament and tendon. Base peak. proximal non-articular distal patella. Common subcutaneous patella injurie. Patella focuses Quadriceps forces and facilitates arm extension. It rotates the knee extensor. At maximum extension, the patella rai...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i9855

Effect Ayurveda-based Comprehensive Diabetic Care Program on Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetic Mellitus Patients: An Observational Study

Neha Rathod, Bipin Gond, Manju Kewat, Akshata Tambe & Shoba Puralkar · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in India is alarmingly high despite availability of several therapeutic agents. Thus, the current study was conducted to understand the role of Ayurveda based Comprehensive Diabetes Care (CDC) program in the management of type 2 dia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i9852

Prevalence of Burnout Syndrome among Working Physicians in Family Health Centres and Units in Port Said Governorate

Amr Essam Shaltout, Mohamed A. Mohamed, Nadia Mahmoud Ibrahim & Nahed Amen Eldahshan · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: The classic symptoms of the syndrome of burnout as described by Maslach et al. are emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and inefficacy. Prolonged exposure to stress is usually the main cause of emotional exhaustion and it manifests through the loss of enthusiasm f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i9853

A Case Control Study on the Determinants of Behavior towards Diarrhea in Children under Five Years Old

Maisarah, Dian Vera, Jun Musnadi Is & Sufyan Anwar · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between knowledge of diarrhea, hand washing behavior, toilet use behavior and the incidence of diarrhea in children under five years old. Study Design: A case control study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i9851

Hantavirus Diseases – A Comprehensive Review

Kalaiselvan Sagadevan, Balaji Nandagopal, Mageshbabu Ramamurthy, Nithiyanandan Saravanan, Prashanth Rajendiran, Harikrishnan Narayanan & Kumaran Vadivel · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Hantaviruses are a diverse group of infectious agents which are zoonotic in nature and transmitted to humans through rodent reservoir. Hantaviruses are enveloped RNA viruses that persistently infect rodent hosts without ill-effect. The host persistently excretes virus in urine an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i8848

Perceptions Regarding Occupational Health and Safety Attitudes of Hospital Pharmacists in Ambulatory Care in Pakistan

Ayisha Hashmi, Nida Nadeem, Khulda E. Zahra, Madeeha Malik & Azhar Hussain · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: Standards for assessing and monitoring occupational health risks and safety measures for hospital pharmacists have been given prime importance in developed countries. However, occupational health and safety has often been neglected in developing countries. Lack of kno...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i8849

The Relationship of Knowledge, Practices, and Culture on Low Coverage of Exclusive Breastfeeding

Marniati, T. Alamsyah, Sufyan Anwar, Itza Mulyani & Enda Silvia Putri · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Aims: The aims of this study was to analyze the influence of knowledge Practices and,Culture on the low coverage of exclusive breastfeeding. Introduction: Exclusive breastfeeding is breastfeeding as early as possible after delivery, given without schedule, and not given other foo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i9850