Emergency care at the primary healthcare level is essential for the timely assessment, stabilisation, and referral of patients with acute illnesses and injuries, particularly in rural settings where access to higher-level facilities may be delayed. This study examined emergency c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2458
Background: Information and Communication Technology is increasingly used in health facilities to support documentation, communication, clinical decision-making, telemedicine, patient engagement, surveillance and health information management. This systematic review examined evid...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2457
This study evaluated the effect of ethanolic extract of Zingiber officinale (ginger rhizomes) on selected biochemical parameters and electrolytes in male Wistar rats. Twenty healthy adult male Wistar rats weighing about 150 g were randomly assigned to four groups of five rats eac...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2456
Liver cirrhosis represents a major contributor to global morbidity and mortality, characterised by progressive hepatic fibrosis, portal hypertension, and susceptibility to life-threatening complications including hepatic encephalopathy (HE), spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2455
Nabiyeva Dildora Abdumalikovna, Abdurazzakova Dilrabo Seytbayevna, Matchanov Seytbay Xudoybergenovich, Tashpulatova Maktuba Muhamedali Qizi & Xo’shnayev Mahmud Almardon O’g’li·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2026
Background: Early knee osteoarthritis may present with pain, stiffness, and functional limitation despite minimal radiographic changes. Metabolic syndrome may contribute to a more symptomatic and inflammatory disease pattern. Objective: This cross-sectional study evaluated the cl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2453
Missed clinical appointments remain an important barrier to continuity of care, timely clinical review, and efficient use of health service resources. This systematic review examined strategies used to improve patients’ compliance with scheduled clinical appointments across globa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2454
The two-way referral system is a bidirectional mechanism that enables patients to move between levels of healthcare according to clinical need and return to the originating provider with relevant feedback for continued management. This study examined the importance of the two-way...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2451
Background: The increasing reliance on smartphones, laptops and desktop computers has increased prolonged screen exposure and sustained forward head posture among digital device users. Text Neck Syndrome (TNS) is commonly associated with neck pain, stiffness, muscular strain and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2452
Background: The therapeutic use of dexamethasone is often associated with adverse effects such as oxidative stress, dyslipidemia, and hepatotoxicity, primarily due to the generation of reactive oxygen species and disruption of metabolic homeostasis. Natural plant‑based antioxidan...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2450
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has evolved over the past five decades from an experimental laboratory technique into one of the most versatile and clinically indispensable diagnostic imaging modalities in contemporary medicine. Grounded in the quantum mechanical phenomenon of n...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2449
Background: The pervasive integration of smartphones into nursing education has given rise to a phenomenon termed the “digital phantom limb”—a psychological and tactile dependence on the device characterised by phantom vibrations, compulsive checking urges, and separation anxiety...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2448
Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) experience substantial occupational stress and psychological strain during crises, which can compromise both their well-being and the quality of patient care. This study examined the mental health of healthcare workers during crises, guided b...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2447
Background: Excessive screen-time has emerged as a significant public health concern among adolescents due to its association with adverse physical, mental, and social health outcomes. Despite increasing access to digital devices among Nigerian youths, evidence on awareness of sc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2446
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has progressively established itself as an indispensable diagnostic and procedural adjunct in paediatric emergency medicine, transforming the capacity of clinicians to assess and manage critically ill children at the bedside. Unlike its adoption i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2445
Background: In orthopedic surgery, accurate anthropometric measurements of the carpal bones is essential for the correction of post-traumatic deformities during corrective osteotomies. Likewise, accurate radiographic evaluation of carpal bone dimensions plays a critical role in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2444