Inverted sinonasal papilloma is a benign neoplasm that usually affects the intra-nasal cavity and adjacent paranasal sinuses. Inverted papillomas have three unique features that distinguishes them from other sinonasal tumors including; a propensity for local destructive growth, a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i11925
Shubham Darda, Aarjuv Majmundar, Puneet Upadhyay, Harshita H. Nouni, Sucheta Lakhani & Jitendra D. Lakhani·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2023
Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease is a self-limiting illness characterised by non-specific symptoms, most commonly reported symptoms being fever and lymphadenopathy. Unknown in its cause, Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD) is a benign, uncommon disorder usually presenting under the age of 30...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i11923
Introduction: Studies on the role of pelvimetry in predicting the mode of delivery have yielded mixed results. The aim of this study is to determine utility of the mid-pelvic measurement in predicting the mode of delivery in a cohort of women attempting vaginal delivery. Study De...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i11924
This study aims to analyze the relevance of radiology in the diagnosis of Waterhouse-Friderichsen Syndrome (WFS), a rare case of acute adrenal insufficiency secondary to hemorrhage. WFS is an extremely rare and serious medical condition, characterized by acute adrenal insufficien...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i11922
Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis is a group of disorders characterized by inflammation of the mucosa of the nose and Paranasal sinuses for at least 12 consecutive weeks. It is a common clinical problem that has a significant impact on quality of life. CT-scan has become the mod...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i11921
Background/Aim: There is limited research on bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (bystander CPR) involving athletes globally and in the Nigerian context specifically. The impact of age and gender of individuals on the knowledge of bystander CPR and attitude towards it is vari...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i11919
W. A. Shokunbi, O. W. Aworanti, P. O. Olatunji, M. D. Dairo, E. S. Fakunle, O. T. Ojo, Saleh Yuguda, Leke Ibijola, Kapona Iwara, C. I. Ajuba & F. A. Fehintola·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2023
Introduction: Haemophilia is a rare inherited bleeding disorder that affects predominantly male because it is an X chromosome linked disorder. The severity of the disease is determined by the percentage of Factors VIII and IX activity in the individuals with Haemophilia. Objectiv...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i11920
The persistent issue of non-adherence to medications in patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes has far-reaching implications, affecting not only the health outcomes for individual patients but also exacerbating the overall financial burden of healthcare systems. This article aim...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i11918
Background: Acute recurrent tonsillitis is a common problem worldwide and tonsillectomy is the preferable treatment for patients not responding to medical treatment. Many patients with acute recurrent tonsillitis and increased antistreptolysin O (ASO) titers are caused by group A...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i11917
There is a claim that using medicinal plants carelessly can be dangerous. The consequences of consuming numerous of these plants over time on the brain have remained a mystery. Alfavaca is one of such numerous herbs commonly used in Nigeria. This research was done to find out how...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i11914
Background: Since ancient times, chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) has been a significant contributor to middle ear illness. Antibiotics have been extremely helpful, but (CSOM) is still a frequent condition, and its consequences present a challenge to both otologists and ra...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i11915
F. U. Ukodei, N. K. Nnamah, A. J. Onuegbu, I. C. Nwako, A. C. Ihim, J. C. Nnamdi, N.J. Nnodiogu, L.U. Ugwu & B. Ekeh·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2023
Background: Abnormal thyroid function tests have been detected at various phases in people living with Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the effect of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) not well understood. However, there is insufficient study among Nigerians livin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i11916
Background: Street children are often deprived of the basic human rights in our society and hence they suffer from various forms of malnutrition and usually get addicted to different drugs. Objective: The current study aimed to assess the nutritional status and drug abuse of the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i11913
Introduction: This study aimed to prove whether the palladium catalyst affects the dew formation time in the anaerobic cover and whether anaerobiosis can be achieved without a palladium catalyst. Materials and Methods: This research is a laboratory experimental study with a non-r...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10912
Incidental appendectomy has always been a matter of debate as to whether it should be performed or not. The morbidity and mortality of the procedure is low, and it allows histological examination to detect any abnormal pathology. The introduction of laparoscopic surgery has also...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10911