Objective: This study aims to evaluate and design a reliable and valid knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) survey on dengue that is suitable for the residents of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Methods: This community-based cross-sectional study used a structured questionnaire to collect...
To carry out painful treatments in the ED successfully, procedural sedation is required. The two most widely utilised drugs are ketamine and benzodiazepines/opioids, with ketamine offering sufficient analgesia and maintaining airway muscle tone. While benzodiazepines and opioids...
Aims: The goal of this study was to look into the factors that influence exclusive breastfeeding among mothers with children under the age of six months in Dayah IDP Camp in Mogadishu, Somalia. Study Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was adopted. Methodology: The...
Background: Adults and older people are more likely to have obesity-related hypertension which pose a double risk for cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, asessment of adults and older people's nutritional status has become an important issue due to a rise in ageing globally. Obje...
C. E. Ijioma, I. O. Abali, N. C. Ekeleme, O. J. Orji, I. W. Uwalaka, I. E. Okeji, O. R. Omole, P. I. Ejikem, P. O. Nnemelu, D. U. Okeh, I. U. Okeke & A. I. Airaodion·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2023
Aim: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, practices, and challenges faced by primary healthcare workers in maintaining aseptic techniques in their workplace. Methodology: This study employed a cross-sectional, descriptive research design to assess the knowledge, at...
Background: Glucose is an important metabolic substrate in the mammalian cells, used as the body’s primary source of energy. High level of plasma glucose may present with deleterious effects on several cells/tissues of the body. Aim: The study investigated the effect of different...
Aim and Objective: Interstitial lung abnormalities (ILAs) are a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by inflammation and fibrosis of lung tissue. The study aimed to investigate the relationship between environmental factors, including air pollution and occupational expo...
Aim and Objective: Nutritional Anaemia is a condition resulting from inadequate intake of essential hematopoietic nutrients required for hemoglobin and red blood cell synthesis. It is often acquired through a diet lacking a sufficient quantity of bioavailable nutrients. In additi...
Infectious diseases have the potential to produce an increase in the number of plasma cells in the blood. It may raise the possibility of a plasma cell neoplasm being present. We present the case of an elderly male patient with an infection-related plasmacytosis that mimicked a n...
A study on awareness of non-clinical staff on the use of protective devices for prevention of covid-19 transmission in NEC Kaduna. A non-experimental design used. Out of the targeted 176 respondents the study sampled 146 comprises of; 10 Gardeners, 12 Drivers, 66 Attendants and...
Background: At the age of 65 years and above, besides physiological changes, different health challenges can be observed. Some of these health challenges in these patients come as emergencies. An extraordinary clinical approach is required to medically assist in their management....
Introduction: The use of Computed Tomography (CT) in medical diagnosis showing more complex fractures and other pathological findings in 3D, delivers relatively higher radiation doses to patients when compared to conventional X-rays. In order to maintain good diagnosis while redu...
Background: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of and factors associated with excess adiposity (excess body fat) in post-menopausal women in rural Bangladesh. Results showed that older post-menopausal women had higher rates of excess adiposity and that socioeconomic and de...
Cigarette smoking is one of the most important modifiable risk factor for diabetes. Cigarette smoking is linked to vascular damage, endothelial dysfunction, and activation of the blood-clotting cascade. It is not unusual that the combined harmful effect of elevated blood glucose...
Background: Asthma is a common respiratory illness in children that causes episodes of bronchial spasm and makes it difficult to breathe. Common triggers include allergens, respiratory infections, irritants, physical activity, and family history. Children with asthma often exhibi...