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Exploring Diagnostic Radiographers’ Experiences and Decision-Making in Optimizing Patient Safety during Advanced Clinical Procedures

Joseph Anthony Ndukwu & Daniel Anthony Ndukwu · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2026

Background: Diagnostic radiographers play a key role in maintaining patient safety during advanced clinical imaging procedures such as CT, MRI, trauma imaging, and contrast-enhanced examinations. Their decision-making processes influence radiation dose optimisation, patient posit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1413

Knowledge and Practice of Respectful Maternity Care among Labour Ward Staff: A Closed-Loop Clinical Audit at a District-Level Hospital in Sri Lanka

M. M. Mazahima, A. Annesley & S. Mathurahan · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2026

Aims: To assess baseline knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported practices related to Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) among maternity ward staff at Base Hospital, Eravur, Sri Lanka, and to evaluate improvement following targeted quality improvement interventions, thereby completi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1412

Hematological Profile and Inflammatory Markers in Rheumatoid Arthritis Subjects: A Case-control Study in Elele, Nigeria

B. O. Eledo, K. C. Akanno & V. N. Ben-Eledo · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2026

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disorder characterised by inflammation affecting the joints and, in some cases, extra-articular organs. The condition typically follows a relapsing–remitting course, with periods of symptomatic exacerbation interspersed with phas...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1411

Artificial Intelligence–Enhanced Clinical Decision Support Systems in Internal Medicine: Evaluating Diagnostic Accuracy, Limitations, and Future Prospects for Routine Care

Chiamaka S. Chima · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2026

Clinical decision support systems (CDSS) have evolved substantially over the past two decades, driven by advances in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and natural language processing (NLP). In internal medicine, AI-enhanced CDSS offer the potential to support d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1410

Auditing HIV-Related Deaths Using the Three-Delay Framework: Evidence from Lubumbashi, in Democratic Republic of Congo

Mbayo Lukasu Xavier, Kabamba Temple, Kadiebwue Mulumba, Kasonga Kasonga, Nduaya Ngalamulume, Kabeya Mulembe, Tunsele Kasonga, Muanangoyi Crispin, Kitolo Safi, Tshoto Kabilu, Abel Nkongolo & Mukendi Richard · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2026

Background: HIV-related mortality remains high in sub-Saharan Africa despite expanded access to antiretroviral therapy. This study aimed to audit HIV-related deaths using the three-delay model and assess its impact on achieving UNAIDS “95-95-95” and WHO mortality targets. Methods...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1407

Working under Pressure: Mental Health Challenges and Coping Strategies among Intensive Care Unit Healthcare Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Jenny Lee A. Gonzaga & Gelbert Jan S. Porque · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2026

Healthcare professionals working in the Intensive Care Unit operate in highly demanding clinical environments where continuous exposure to critically ill patients, high mortality rates, and prolonged working hours may lead to significant psychological distress. Mental health chal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1408

Impact of COVID-19 on the Financial Performance of Private Tertiary Care Centers in Sri Lanka

E. K. Wellala & C. Rajapaksa · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2026

Aims: To examine the differential financial impact of COVID-19 on three major private tertiary care hospitals in Sri Lanka during 2020-2021, and to identify institutional factors determining pandemic financial resilience using DuPont Return on Equity decomposition analysis. Study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1409

Prevalence of Klebsiella pneumoniae in Diabetic Foot Wounds in Selected Health Facilities in Benue State, Nigeria

T. S. Iombor, E. U. Umeh, I. O. Ogbonna & G. M. Gberikon · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2026

This study investigated the prevalence of Klebsiella pneumoniae in Diabetic Foot Wounds in Selected Health Facilities across Three Senatorial Zones in Benue State, Nigeria. Diabetic foot wounds (DFWs) remain one of the most severe complications of diabetes mellitus, contributing...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1406

Trends and Care Cascade Performance of Hypertension in Africa (1990–2019): A Dynamic Fractional Modelling Approach

Francis Ayiah-Mensah, Abdulzeid Yen Anafo, Frederick N Anderson, Emmanuel Mensah Baah & Emmanuel Ayitey · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2026

Hypertension is a major predictable contributor to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in Africa, but the long-term trend analysis frequently uses descriptive or Gaussian-based procedures, ignoring the limited and autocorrelated character of proportionate data. The study aimed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1403

Mental Health Literacy, Perceptions and Associated Factors among Undergraduate Students in LAUTECH’s College of Health Sciences, Ogbomosho

I. O. Ayantunde, A. J. Oderinde, F. M. Afolabi & H. O. Tanko · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2026

The university years are recognized as a significant era of transformation that influences students' relationships with friends, family and their broader social network. This study aimed to assess the awareness, perception and factors associated with mental illness among undergra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1404

The Use of Medications and Promotional Products for Weight Loss in Obese Individuals: Motivations and Health and Social Impacts

Maytham Yahya Falih, Fatimah Aqeel Salem & Hawraa Jalil Hashim · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2026

Background: Obesity is a major global health challenge that has driven widespread public interest in pharmacological and promotional weight-loss products. The rapid proliferation of these products, many of which are unregulated, raises significant health and safety concerns, high...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1405

Cognitive Decline and Dementia among Aged Individuals: Awareness, Prevention and Management

I. O. Ayantunde, A. J. Oderinde, F. M. Afolabi & H. O. Tanko · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2026

Despite the growing burden, awareness of dementia and cognitive decline remains critically low and very little has been done to assess this in communities. This study aims to assess the awareness of adults in selected areas of Ogbomosho on cognitive decline and dementia, its prev...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1401

Tumor Microenvironment and Drug Response: A Pathology–pharmacology Perspective on Mechanisms of Therapeutic Resistance

Swaminathan Ravichandran & Saranya Vilvanathan · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2026

Aims: To provide an integrated review of tumor microenvironment (TME) architecture and its influence on pharmacologic response, with emphasis on mechanisms of therapeutic resistance and translational implications for precision oncology. Study Design: Narrative review of peer-revi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1402

Molecular Identification and Antimicrobial Resistance Determinant of Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolate from Diabetic Foot Wounds in Benue State, Nigeria

T. S. Iombor, E. U. Umeh, I. O. Ogbonna & G. M. Gberikon · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2026

Diabetic foot wounds (DFWs) represent one of the most serious complications of diabetes mellitus and are frequently associated with bacterial infections that complicate treatment and increase the risk of amputation. Among the bacterial pathogens implicated in these infections, Kl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1400

A Case Report on Oral Mucocele: Diagnosis and Management

Kanagadharshini, Sindhuja Tamilmani, M. Deivanayagi, Monisha & Keerthiga · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2026

Oral mucocele is one of the most frequently encountered benign lesions of the minor salivary glands, most commonly caused by trauma-induced rupture or obstruction of the salivary duct. Mucoceles are defined as mucus- filled cavities, which can appear in the oral cavity, appendix,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1398