Occupational health surveillance in Nigeria remains limited, particularly within the informal sector, which employs over 80 % of the workforce, yet lacks structured monitoring systems. This study proposes an AI-enhanced occupational health surveillance framework designed to detec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2368
Background: Orthopaedic surgery accounts for a substantial portion of surgical workload in tertiary hospitals, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where trauma, especially from road traffic accidents, remains a major public health challenge. Anaesthesia for orthopaed...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2367
Introduction: Early career nurses frequently encounter anxiety, role ambiguity, and professional insecurity as they transition into hospital practice, particularly when structured mentorship is lacking. These challenges may reduce confidence and job satisfaction, contributing to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2366
This study evaluates the anti-biofilm efficacy of biologically synthesized selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) against pathogenic bacteria isolated from clinical settings, addressing the significant global health challenge posed by biofilm-producing bacteria and widespread antimicrobi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2365
Background: Seaport workers in developing countries face multiple occupational and environmental hazards that compromise their health and safety. Despite increasing research, evidence remains fragmented and lacks regional comparison. Aims: This study systematically reviews and co...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2364
Chronic pain presents a complex challenge in clinical practice, requiring multidimensional management strategies that transcend traditional biomedical interventions. This narrative review synthesizes current evidence on the roles of pain education, self-efficacy, and ergonomic ad...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2363
AI is altering modern healthcare by improving diagnosis, treatment planning, patient monitoring, and administrative efficiency. AI-powered systems, which use machine learning and big data analytics, can interpret complicated medical data to provide tailored and predictive care. A...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2361
Aim: To determine the prevalence of oesophageal varices among patients with liver cirrhosis in south-east Nigeria. Study Design: A cross-sectional analytical study. Place and duration: Enugu state university teaching hospital and University of Nigeria teaching hospital. From 2021...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2362
Withholding and withdrawal in palliative care is a dilemma frequently faced by medical personnel, patients, and their families. For palliative care patients, therapy and interventions deemed ineffective should be avoided. This is done by considering the patient's wishes and comfo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2360
Objective: Odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) are relatively rare benign intraosseous lesions of odontogenic origin. In 2005, the World Health Organization (WHO) reclassified OKCs as keratocystic odontogenic tumors due to their locally aggressive and recurrent behavior. However, the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2358
Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) continue to affect over a billion people globally, contributing to significant public health challenges, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. Mass Drug Administration (MDA) has been a cornerstone strategy for controlling and eliminati...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2359
Hematoxylin and Eosin stain is a standard stain in histopathology that allows for the microscopic analysis of tissue samples for the detection of infections and malignancies. However, problems arise due to the similar appearances of diseases and cells, leading the relevance of Im...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2357
Objective: To examine through large-scale hospital data analysis whether propranolol use, compared to losartan use, is associated with an increased incidence of suicidal ideation in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods: Our retrospective cohort study was performed...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2356
Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is the gold standard for symptomatic cholelithiasis. While general anesthesia (GA) is conventionally used, spinal anesthesia (SA) is emerging as a viable alternative, potentially offering advantages in a resource-constrained setting....
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2355
Background: Computer-aided detection (CAD) is a promising tool for tuberculosis (TB) screening, but its performance, particularly the optimal abnormality score thresholds, is highly context-specific. This study aimed to optimise the use of computer-aided detection (CAD4TB) softwa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2354