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Identification and Characterization of Multidrug Resistant Bacteria from the Gut and the External Surface of Cockroaches (Periplaneta americana) Found within Homes in Abakaliki Metropolis

Julius Adekunle Adetunji, Ituah Paul Abhuluimen, Chibuike Divine Odunze & Omorinola Alake Aishat · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Cockroaches (Periplaneta americana) are one of the important vectors that spread multidrug resistant pathogenic bacteria in environment. We screened the presence of multi-drug-resistant bacteria from cockroaches (n=150) found in homes within Abakaliki metropolis through standard...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2326

Knowledge of Antibiotic Resistance and Prescription Practices among Students of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study

Florence Chinyere Onyenweaku, Emmanuel O. Ekundayo, E.O. Nwankwo, Johnson Okwudili Nweke & Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Background: Antibiotic resistance remains a critical global health challenge, fueled by widespread misuse and irrational prescription practices. University students are an influential demographic, as their health behaviors can shape broader antimicrobial stewardship efforts. Obje...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2327

Paraneoplastic Dermatomyositis with Neurogenic Atrophy Revealing Occult Breast Carcinoma: A Case Report

Tounsi Haifa, Bouzouaya Hela, Abida Houssem, Sbai Ahmed, Ben Bahri Mariem, Mami Haifa, Farhat Emna, Mohamed Ali Sbai & Maaroufi Raja · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Neuromyositis (NM) is a rare and controversial entity. We report the case of a 54-year-old female with no previous pathological history who presented with proximal myalgia. Clinical examination was remarkable for obesity, proximal muscle weakness and left axillary adenopathy. Cre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2324

Rare Multifocal Arterial Involvement in Neurofibromatosis Type 1: A Case Report

Tounsi Haifa, Bouzouaya Hela, Ncir Meriem, Sbai Ahmed, Ben Bahri Mariem, Sbaihi Siwar, Mohamed Ali Sbai & Maaroufi Raja · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) or Von Recklinghausen disease is an autosomal dominant genetic disease. Its clinical expression, which is extremely variable, is dominated by cutaneous, nervous and ocular manifestations. It corresponds to an abnormality in the development of ectode...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2323

Diagnostic and Management Challenges of Myocardial Infarction in a Nigerian Primary Health Care Centre: A Case Report

Umukoro Emuesiri Kohworho, Akponah Erhiori, Elijah Oghenekparobor Blessing, Igben Onoriode Vincent-Junior, Umeaku Ugochukwu, Moke Emuesiri Goodies & Ekuerhare, Basil · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Background: Myocardial infarction is becoming more prevalent in low and middle income countries (LAMICs). The presentation of MI is occasionally obfuscated by other diseases such as dyspepsia and peptic ulcer disease. Moreover, management in LAMIC is complicated by poor diagnosti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2322

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome: A Case Report

Deivanayagi M, Elamparithi B, Narmadha C, Monisha & Alfena Fathima M · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Ramsay Hunt syndrome is the later sequel of the virus varicella-zoster (chicken pox) and shows geniculate ganglion involvement. The virus involved in this syndrome is Herpes Zoster and the infection is commonly called SHINGLES. It includes vesicular rash on ear and mouth, ear pai...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2320

Ear Morphology Variations and Anthropometric Correlations among Young Adults in Delta State, Nigeria

John Chinedu Obianke & George Kelvin Nkem · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Objective: The general objective of this study was to assess the morphological features of the ear among young adults of Delta State, Nigeria. Method: This study adopted the descriptive cross–sectional study design and consisted of 384 subjects comprising of both males and female...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2321

Bladder Wall Thickness, Post-Void Residual Urine, and Prostate Volume Evaluation in Adult Patients with Bladder Outlet Obstruction

Nwosu CS, Nwammuo CB, Ezenekwe EF, Isiakpu IO, Mbanefo IB, Okoye KU, Uke KM & Obi-Nwosu, AL · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Introduction: Bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) can lead to ascending infection, which may result in renal failure if left undiagnosed. BOO may also occur in the complete absence of symptoms and be identified first as a case of urinary retention. Aim: To determine the relationship...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2319

Factors Influencing Medication Adherence in Managing Diabetes Mellitus and Strategies Developed to Improve Compliance

Harivignesh Krishnan, Karthini Nageshwaran & Kathiresan Krishnasamy · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Objective: To analyze the various factors affecting medical adherence in the treatment of Diabetes mellitus and techniques developed to improve adherence of the diabetic patients. Methods: We have referred research papers and review papers published in ScienceDirect and PubMed da...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2318

Dimensions of Anthropometric Parameters and Sex Dimorphism of Apparently Healthy Indigenous People of Rivers State, Nigeria

ThankGod C. Omuruka, Masterson Sampson Wedeh & Nicholas Asiwe · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Background: Anthropometric data becomes increasingly useful in areas like health care, nutrition, and even forensic investigations, to better support medical decisions, nutritional planning, and identity verification tailored to the community’s unique characteristics. The study a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2317

The Effectiveness of Diabetes Management Methods in Africa: A Systematic Review

Jennifer Oyovwe, Göksel Dora & Abdulwahab Muhammad Mustapha · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

A chronic illness that has spread like an epidemic around the world is diabetes mellitus. It has also grown to be a significant public health issue in Africa, a continent beset by underdeveloped healthcare systems that are unable to manage the combined consequences of infectious...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2316

Application of Linear Anthropometric Parameters in Estimating Stature: A Study of Adult Igbo Population in Nigeria

Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike, Doris Kasarachi Ogbuokiri, Tobi Boma Selekekeme, Patrick Leo Filima & Amobichukwu Ezeorachi · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Background: Using various body measures to estimate a person's height and sex was one part of developing a biological profile for forensic investigations. Aim: The study aimed to evaluate a stature estimation model using specific linear anthropometric parameters from the Eastern...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2315

Rhamnose, A Safe Chemical Compound for the Manufacture of Immunostimulating Pharmaceuticals

Atsu Kodjo George Kporvie · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Introduction: Microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses often cause irreparable damage to humanity. This is the case for diseases like black death, flu, AIDS, Ebola, Cholera, Mpox which have caused millions of deaths in the world. Plants and microorganisms cont...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2314

A Prospective Study to Compare DTT-Treated ABO Antibody Titers: Conventional Tube Technique vs. Column Agglutination Technique with Solid-Phase Red Cell Adherence

Shweta Ranjan, Prashant Pandey, Divya Setya & Supriya Kumari · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Background and Aims: Accurate measurement of IgG isoagglutinin titers often requires treating plasma with dithiothreitol (DTT) to block IgM interference. This study aimed to compare DTT-treated ABO antibody titers in O group donors using two methods: the conventional tube techniq...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2313