Objective: In Nigeria, women abhor caesarean delivery because of perceived complications arising from it. We compared the maternal morbidity and mortality associated with caesarean and vaginal deliveries in Port Harcourt, Nigeria to ascertain the safety of caesarean delivery. Mat...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/32161
Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is one of the leading causes of significant mortality among children especially in Africa. Mother-to-child Transmission can occur during pregnancy, labor or delivery and breastfeeding. Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTC...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/31429
Background: The protective power of vegetarian diet against diseases is not a hype but there is a scarcity of information concerning the impact of semi-vegetarian meals on wellbeing, especially, in young adults living in Africa. Study Design: This study investigates the impact of...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/31634
Dayo Adeyanju, Akinola Ayoola Fatiregun, Elizabeth Adedire, Adewale Moses Adejugbagbe, Adefisoye Adewole, Oluwapemi Fadahunsi, Michael Oguntoye, Kayode Ojo, Akinyode Akinfemi, Maureen Anyanwu & Elvis Isere·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2017
Aim: We assessed the perception and pattern of consumption of homemade alcoholic beverages among community members in Irele Local Government Area (LGA), Ondo State, Nigeria following an outbreak of acute methanol poisoning in the LGA in April, 2015. Study Design: This is a descri...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/30746
Aim: To determine the antibacterial activity of Annona muricata fruits against some human pathogens, the fungi associated with deterioration of Annona muricata fruits and the chemical compositions of the fruits. Study Design: The study was designed to test the inhibitory ability...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/31927
Clinical guideline is one of the best approaches to improve clinical care. The content of this study is part of a database review which has been developed by reviewing and studying the world’s most renowned organizations’ approaches in guideline development. This study attempts t...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/31134
Introduction: Atypical brain abscesses mostly occur in immuno-compromised patients especially in various endemic regions of the world. The atypical imaging appearances as well as other diagnostic difficulties cause delays in making diagnoses and hence prognosis is generally very...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/31739
Patrick Adu, Isaac Dogfobaare, Prosper Kuuzie, Kwame Osei Darkwah, Benjamin Twum & Richard K. D. Ephraim·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2017
Background: Patients with diabetes mellitus are prone to infections as a result of impaired immune status as a consequence of hyperglycemia. Previous studies addressing the relationship between Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and diabetes mellitus have yielded conflicti...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/31952
Aims: This study set out to explore Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage rates in University student populations and determine possible effects of consistent contact with hospital environment, on carriage levels. Introduction: Nasal carriage of S. aureus (the second most common h...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/31754
Monday O. Ogiator, Chinyere I. Okpara, Peter T. Mbaave, Godwin Achinge, John Okopi & Adaora B. Ogiator·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2017
Background: Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a global health problem associated with high morbidity and mortality. Information on the aetiology and outcomes of AKI will help to audit practice and advocate for policies that will improve outcome of patients with AKI. This study aims to...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/31579
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of oral sex, and explore the level of awareness on oral cancer among nursing students in Ibadan metropolis, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This research was a descriptive cross-sectional questionnaire-based study carried out among 158 nurs...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/29935
Career choice is a very crucial decision for medical students. Information regarding area of specialization of medical students is important to plan human resources for health and ensure a fair, equitable and quality health care service in a country. This study aims to determine...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/31451
Aims: The aim of current study to examine percentage inhibition of α-glucosidase by synthesized transition metal complexes of 1,6-diaminohexane. Study Design: Current study is based on given experimental methodology. Place and Duration of Study: Faculty of Science and Environment...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/31219
Mohammad Jahangir Hossain, Arif Uddin, Aminur Rahman, Animesh Biswas, Fazlur Rahman & Saidur Rahman Mashreky·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2017
Background: Construction sites are recognized for high rates of injury in all over the world. Construction workers, even non-workers such as pedestrians and children are victim of injury at construction sites. In Bangladesh no reliable statistics is available on injury in constru...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/31044
Parkia speciosa (P. speciosa) is traditionally consumed medicinal plant for liver disease, oedema, kidney inflammation, diabetes and as anthelmintic. Recently, there are many reports on antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti-hypertensive, antitumor, antiulcer and antimicrobial potential...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/30997