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A Retrospective Study on Assessment of Safety and Effectiveness of Antibiotics among Infectious Disease Patients in a Secondary Care Hospital

Soumya P V, Kripa K B, Anumol & Riya Fathima V S · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Aims: To assess the safety and effectiveness of the antibiotics among infectious disease patients. Study Design: Retrospective study. Place and Duration of Study: Palana Institute of Medical Sciences, Palakkad, between April 2024 to September 2024. Methodology: A Retrospective st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i1282

Mechanisms Associated with Ginkgo biloba and Future Research Directions: Implication of the Hypothalamic Pituitary-testicular Axis

Anthony Taghogho, EDUVIERE & Onoriode Andrew, UDI · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Ginkgo biloba (GB) is a widely used herbal medicine purported to possess various therapeutic effects. While some research suggests beneficial impacts on cognitive function and circulation, the mechanisms underlying potential effects on the male reproductive system, specifically v...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i1281

Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Adults in Uyo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Merenini, I. F., Jalloh, M. A., Yogesh, K., Ensafy, M., Moslemzadeh, E. & Kaboudi, M. · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

The prevalence of diabetes is expected to rise significantly, especially in underdeveloped nations, where it contributes to higher rates of depression and mortality, straining healthcare systems and economies. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and determinants of Type 2 D...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i1280

Histochemistry: Understanding its Principles, Techniques, and their Applications

Josiah Soipiriala Hart, Oghenefego Michael Adheke & Chidi Onyenaucheya · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

The field of histochemistry encompasses a diverse array of techniques designed to detect and visualize specific cellular components. This review systematically categorizes various histochemical methods, including staining techniques, and immunological approaches to identify biomo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i1279

Dopaminergic Neurodegeneration in the Substantia Nigra: Exploring the Pathological Cascade Triggered by Arsenic

EKAKITIE, Ofovwe Obruche & UDI, Onoriode Andrew · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Parkinson's disease (PD), characterized by the progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNpc), is a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder. While genetic factors contribute, environmental toxins like Arsenic (As) have been implicated in PD...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i1278

The Influence of Risk Factors on Acute Kidney Injury in Rhabdomyolysis Patients: A Comprehensive Review

Tejaswi Phanindhra Yelchuri, Nisar Ahmed, Rishav & P.S.V.M. Deepika · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Rhabdomyolysis is a condition that arises when there is damage to skeletal muscle and its degradation substances are released into the circulation. One serious consequence of this disease is acute kidney injury (AKI). This exercise goes over the etiology, pathophysiology, and cli...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i1277

Estimation of Stature Using Forearm-Hand Length with Univariate Linear Regression Analysis among the Igbo Population in Nigeria

Nicholas Asiwe, Michael Okon, Oweiwari Victor Buseni, Paul Efe, Oghenefego Michael Adheke & David Odah · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Background: Physical anthropometric analysis for stature estimation is a valid identification process in forensic anthropology and biomedicals. The study aims to estimate stature using the forearm-hand length among the Indigenous people of Igbo, Nigeria. Method: The study adopted...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i1276

Pattern of Admission and Outcome at Accident and Emergency Unit of a Tertiary Institution in South-eastern Nigeria: A 2-Year Retrospective Study

Promise Udoka Asogwa, Michael Chinweuba Abonyi & Goeffrey Okike Okorie · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Aim: To determine the pattern of admission and outcome at accident and emergency unit of Enugu state university teaching hospital. Study Design: A retrospective analytical study. Place and Duration: Accident and emergency unit, Enugu state university teaching hospital. From Janua...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i1275

Evaluation of Fetal Outcome in High-Risk Term Pregnancies Using Non-Stress Test at a Tertiary Hospital in Southeastern Nigeria

Obi Adaeze Chidiogo, Okafor Chisolum Ogechukwu, Nwosu Chinekwu Skye, Obi Darlington Chukwudinma, Obasikene Catherine Nchedo, Eze Kenneth C & Ezenri Uche · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Introduction: High-risk pregnancies include pregnancy with co-existing chronic illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, asthma, pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, renal disease, HIV, auto-immune diseases, etc. A high-risk pregnancy is defined as a pregnancy in which there is a significant p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i1274

Management of Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax in Flight Crew

Zakaria Iloughmane, Fahd Bennani Smires, Mouna El Ghazi, El Khalifa Sidi Mohamed, Meryem Zerrik, Khadidiatou Faye, Maktit Safaa, Fatima Zohra Tlemcani, Landing Souané, Houda Echchachoui & Mohamed Chemsi · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Primary spontaneous pneumothorax is a thoracic disorder, characterised by an abnormal collection of air in the pleural space, occurring in the absence of underlying lung disease. In aviation medicine, it is a particular pathology that influences flight crew member's fitness to fl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i1273

Stature Estimation Using Arm Span, Arm Length, Forearm-hand Length, and Foot Length of Hausa Ethnic Group of Nigeria

Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, Loveday Ese Oghenemavwe, Peter Done Okoh, Lekpa Kingdom David, Chile A. Oparaocha, Celestine Ebieto Ebieto, Michael Anozie Amadi & Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Background: Stature estimation has been useful in identifying body remains, especially during earthquakes, accidents, fire disasters, and other disasters. Aim: To predict stature estimation using arm span, arm length, forearm-hand length and foot length among the Hausa ethnic gro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i1272

Skin Tags as a Potential Indicator of Metabolic Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study

Sofian Altajouri, Tarik Enaairi & Gamal Duweb · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Background: Skin tags (acrochordons) are benign tumors of the skin with a soft consistency that commonly occur in the flexural areas. Skin tags are often found in individuals of middle and old age. Until now, many theories have been proposed to explain the mechanism of the skin t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i1271

Anthropometric Health Assessment of the Igbo Ethnic Group in Nigeria: A Study of BMI and Waist-to-Hip Ratio

Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike, Jervas Ekezie, Kelechi Peace Godson, Lotanna Somtoo Akudu, Obioma Raluchukwu Emeka-Obi & Patrick Leo Filima · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Background: Anthropometric indices are important clinically relevant parameters used as indicators to assess health status such as abdominal adiposity, obesity, fat distribution and cardiovascular risks to avoid health risks. Aim:  This study aimed to assess the health status of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i1270

Depression and Chronic Kidney Disease: Risk Factors and Predictors in Nigerian Patients

Enyidah Nonyenim Solomon, Eleki Beniboba Jenewari & Nonye-Enyidah Ijeoma Esther · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Background: Depression is the most common psychological illness among patients with chronic kidney disease. There have been conflicting opinions and reports regarding the risk factors and predictors contributing to it. Systematic review studies report chronic kidney disease (CKD)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i1269

Maternal and Fetal Demographic Predictors of Fetal Macrosomia

Ikobho Ebenezer Howells & Bosrotsi Panebi Yao · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Background: Fetal macrosomia is birth weight ≥ 4000 grams, besides gestational diabetes, it could be caused by maternal demographic factors. Objectives: The objective of this study is to determine the maternal and fetal demographic predictors of fetal macrosomia. Materials and Me...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i1267