Endodontic infections are predominantly of bacterial origin and require accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment aimed at eliminating the source of infection and preserving the functional integrity of the tooth. Most endodontic infections can be effectively controlled with lo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i31368
Background: Cervical cancer, primarily caused by persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV), continues to pose a substantial global health challenge. The disease burden is disproportionately elevated in sub-Saharan Africa, where inadequate access to preventive...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i31367
Background: The prevalence of different types of gastric polyps varies by geographical location and predisposing factors, such as Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori) infection and autoimmune gastritis. The incidence of fundic gland polyps has significantly increased with the widesprea...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i31366
Background: Menstrual hygiene behaviour is crucial for women's reproductive health, yet evidence on its predictors among female undergraduates in Southern Nigeria is limited. This study assessed socio-demographic factors influencing menstrual hygiene behaviour among female medica...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i31364
Background: Smoking in asthma can increase the swelling of these bronchial tubes, leading to more difficulty of breathing and making asthma symptoms worse. The concept of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is known as the person's knowledge and understanding of experiences an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i31365
Background: Sleep is a crucial part of an individual’s life and health. It is vital for the optimal growth and development of children; thus, an important factor for learning and academic achievement. This study is aimed at determining the predictors of sleep quality among adoles...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i31363
Ibukun A. Okunade, Oluwafemi O. Oyewusi, Adepeju O. Adegoke, Olumide T. Adeleke, Deborah Esan, Peter O. Odeyemi, Stephen A. Adesina, Isaac O. Amole & Adewumi O. Durodola·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2026
Background: The rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) presents a significant global health challenge, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Physical inactivity (PI) which ranked as the fourth leading risk factor for global deaths, alongside with obesity...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i31362
Rotimi S. Ajani, Ogheneochuko E. Akpobome, Oluwakayode N. Benjamin, Saviour I. Akpan, Joshua O. Benjamin & Ifeabata U. Chukwuma·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2026
Diseases and disease processes are key components of life and living. The understanding and appreciation of this axiom will impact greatly on the quality and standard of human health and life. The human body is bedeviled by a myriad of diverse and large spectrum of pathologies. T...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i31361
Aims: This study aimed to develop and validate a Psychological Safety Scale tailored for Filipino public school teachers and to examine the relationships among its underlying dimensions using structural modeling. Study Design: A quantitative, cross-sectional design was employed f...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i21360
Background: Febrile convulsion (FC) is a common neurological disorder in children aged 6 months to 5 years, with an incidence of 3-5% in China and a recurrence rate of 30-40%, often associated with infections. The sudden onset and dramatic nature of FC episodes can cause signific...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i21358
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common neurosurgical condition frequently associated with acute neuroendocrine dysfunction. This single-centre prospective observational study was conducted in the Department of Neurosurgery, Government Medical College Kozhikode, from 2021–2022 t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i21359
Ifeoma Nwadiuto, Adetomi Bademosi, Nduye Christie Tobin Briggs, Gbara Precious Karakpoa & Thankgod Efeelo Peaceful·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2026
Background: Sleep disturbances represent a critical yet under-addressed public health challenge among medical students globally, with particular significance in resource-constrained settings like Nigeria. These disturbances compromise cognitive function, academic performance, men...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i21357
Arajulu Gbenga Abraham, James Success Odubia, Collins Gboyega Aribamikan, Ahmed Olamide Oseni, Adeleke Pamilerin Amos, Tosin Paulina Ohunyeye & Tolani A. Fagbohun·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2026
Aims: To evaluate the effect of a structured health education programme on the knowledge, attitudes, and preventive practices regarding breast cancer among female undergraduates of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko. Study Design: Quasi-experimental one-group pre-test and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i21356
Background: Chemical pathology (clinical biochemistry) is central to perinatal medicine, delivering objective data from maternal blood, urine, and neonatal samples to detect, monitor, and manage disorders affecting pregnancy and new-born health. Pregnancy induces major physiologi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i21355
Alanoud K. Albanna, Amna Abdelrahman Ali Serebal, Narjes Mansour Al Sebaa, Rawan Talal Gumgumj, Reema Mohamed Alsaif, Rouz Mohammed Ahmed & Jood Khalid Alqudaihi·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2026
Malnutrition has a significant impact on lung health, directly affecting the respiratory muscle, immune function, and the progression of chronic lung conditions. This review article finds the primary effects of malnutrition on respiratory function, muscle performance, the immune...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i21354