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Clinical Characteristics and Temporal Profile of Patients Referred to a Cardiac Centre for Stress Electrocardiography (ECG) in Southern Nigeria

Chibuike Eze Nwafor & Jovita Agbamoro · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Background: The stress electrocardiographic (ECG), is a dependable method for evaluating cardiovascular health and examining potential heart conditions like myocardial ischemia and arrhythmia. EST is rare in cardiac settings with limited data on diagnosis in the developing worlds...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i61018

Field Triage Tools in Mass Casualty Incidents: A Narrative Review

Fahad Mohamed Aldossari & Hussain Saleh Al Bensaad · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Mass casualty incidents (MCIs) pose significant challenges to healthcare systems, requiring rapid and effective triage strategies to optimize patient outcomes and resource utilization. This narrative review explores the evolution, effectiveness, ethical considerations, global per...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i61017

A Case Report of Breast Myofibroblastoma: A Bad Looking Benign Tumor

Diego Reyes García, Misael Elizalde López & Agustin Parra Macias · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

This study aims to analyze the relevance of the correct evaluation in the breast pathology, using a standardized method for reporting breast imaging studies, the Breast Imaging Report And Data System (BI-RADS). Myofibroblastoma (MFB) of the breast is a rare, benign, mesenchymal t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i61015

Comparative Study of Fetomaternal Outcome in Abruptio Placenta and Placenta Previa

Farhana Islam, Shahid Hossain Md. Nur Afzal, Rina Haider, Farhana Karim & Sayeda Farzana Yesmin · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Background: Abruptio placenta and placenta previa are obstetric complications associated with significant risks for both the fetus and the mother, potentially leading to severe hemorrhage, preterm birth, and maternal shock. Early detection and prompt medical intervention are cruc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i61016

Pattern of Arrhythmia among Hypertensive Patients in South-South, Nigeria: A 24-H Ambulatory ECG (Holter ECG) Study

Chibuike Eze Nwafor & Otonye Briggs · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Background: Regular 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) often fail to detect cardiac conduction abnormalities. Among hypertensive patients, conduction irregularities such as atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia are recognized occurrences and these can be intermittent or as...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i61014

Anal Melanoma: An Atypical Case

L.G. Saavedra-Hurtado, I.D. Ortiz-Sánchez & M. Galvan-Navarrete · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

When talking about "Melanoma" it is easy to think that it is a malignant tumor produced by the alteration of melanocytes, but we leave aside that there can also be melanomas in the mucous membrane, it is certainly an atypical presentation but not impossible. Now, a melanoma in th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i61013

Exploring Differences in Elderly Satisfaction with Outpatient Services at Suak Ribee and Meutulang Community Health Centers

Meri Susanti, Marniati, Maiza Duana, Itza Mulyani, Enda Silvia Putri, Fikri Faidul Jihad & Sufyan Anwar · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Background: Elderly individuals are vulnerable groups with high morbidity and mortality rates. Some of them suffer from degenerative diseases that are chronic in nature, thus requiring high-quality healthcare services. As preliminary data collected through interviews with 10 elde...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i51010

Comparison of Long-term Outcomes between Hirschsprung's Disease Patients after Soave Procedure and Duhamel Procedure Based on the Paediatric Incontinence and Constipation Scoring System: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Joko Wibowo Sentoso, Nunik Agustriani & Ida Bagus Budhi SA · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Introduction: Hirschprung's disease is a congenital disease that causes intestinal motility disorders. Hirschprung's disease is still the most common condition that causes intestinal obstruction in children. The incidence of Hirschprung's disease is 1:5000 live births. The incide...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i51011

Link between Oil Pollution and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

Chukwunenye T Kanu & Ezinne C Iwunze · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Oil exploration in the Niger Delta has led to severe environmental pollution. This study investigates the association between exposure to crude oil and adverse pregnancy outcomes.  Study Design:  This was a comparative cross-sectional study of the differences in adverse pregnancy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i51012

Is the Availability of Personal Protective Equipment a Predictor of COVID-19 Prevalence among Healthcare Workers in Rivers State?

Christian Emeka Amadi & Tamunokuro Diamond · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Background: The covid -19 pandemic had major disruptions on the health systems of several states in Nigeria. While PPEs have been shown to provide effective barrier against the spread of diseases among care providers, the concern raised by their widespread lack in health faciliti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i51008

Comparison of Conventional Radiography and Multidetector Computed Tomography Scan in Knee Trauma in Rajavithi Hospital

W. Mani, K. Yindee & C. Sawarin · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Objective: This study aimed to compare the diagnostic results and agreement among XR, MDCT, and combined examination between XR and MDCT in diagnosing knee bone fractures. Methods: A retrospective was conducted of 243 patients who experienced knee trauma and underwent both XR and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i51009

Relationship between Food and Iron Intake and Hemoglobin Levels among Medical Students: A Cross-sectional Study at Indonesian Christian University, Class of 2021

Danny Ernest Jonas Luhulima, Nur Nunu Prihantini, Ria Amelia & Wanda Ezhara Natalia · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Background: Lack of protein intake will result in hampered iron transport and reduce the formation of hemoglobin (Hb). Hemoglobin is a protein compound found in red blood cells and is useful for transporting oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide CO2 in the body. The level of protein con...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i51007

Idiopathic Bilateral Wunderlich Syndrome: A Case Report

Valeria Natalia Fernández Paniagua, Agustin Parra Macias & Jesús Arellano Martínez · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Wunderlich Syndrome (WS) is a rare condition characterized by spontaneous bleeding in the kidney without any traumatic event. It usually happens unilaterally, but bilateral cases are rare. The most common causes of WS are renal neoplasms, vascular disorders, infections, renal cys...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i51006

Comparison of the Outcome of Surgery and Radiotherapy in the Treatment of Early Carcinoma of the Larynx

Bashudeb Kumar Saha, Md. Ashraful Islam & Shaikh Nurul Fattah Rumi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Background: The most prevalent disease to afflict the head and neck region is laryngeal cancer. The early stage of this disease, T1T2N0M0, has a higher chance of recovery than the other phases. Radiation therapy and surgery are its therapeutic techniques. Objective: To Compare th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i51003

The Evaluation of Parenting Styles of Children with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder

Taslima Rahman, Ramendra Kumar Singh Royle, Ahmed Riad Chowdhury, S. M. Zikrul Islam, Rafiqul Islam, Nurjahan Akter & Muhammad Ataul Gani · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Background: Parenting has an important role in improving the performance of children with ADHD and in their families, this study will create awareness about parenting styles among parents addressing differences in parenting styles and improving the quality of child mental health....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i51004