HIV/HBV coinfection can accelerate liver disease among people living with HIV. This hospital-based cross-sectional study determined the prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and associated risk factors among HIV-positive patients attending the National Tuberculosis an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i71403
Background: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is common, yet a clinically important subset of patients with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 13–15 have intracranial lesions that require admission, close observation, or neurosurgical follow-up. Clinical decision rules exist to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i21352
Background/Aim: Sleep is an elusive but indispensable requirement for good health. Health habits such as sleep formed during adolescence can contribute immensely to one’s wellbeing. The study aims to assess the sleep quality and the associated factors of poor sleep quality among...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i11340
Elbadri I. Abdelgadir, Yaqob S. Taleb, Nahaa E. Alsubaie, Waleed Gado, Khamess O. Khamees, Lulwah Al Turki, Muneera O. AlTaweel, Ramy I. Abulikailik, Ayman F. Soliman & Mohammed A. Kaballo·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Background: Cardiorenal syndrome type 1 (CRS1) complicates the course and prognosis of patients hospitalized with acute decompensated heart failure. This study aimed to determine the incidence, independent risk factors, and short-term outcomes of CRS1 in a Saudi Arabian cohort. M...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i111312
Introduction: Hypertension (HTN) has remained a severe disease with increasing worldwide prevalence, leading to life-threatening complications for decades. Previous studies conducted in Ghana indicated that HTN prevalence cut across all professionals, regions and rural and urban...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i71275
Background: Hypovitaminosis D is considerably prevalent among individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), with vascular complications and delayed wound healing. This study aims to assess the pattern of this of hydroxyvitamin D levels and associated factors among diabetics a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i41215
Background: Among the most prevalent malignant neoplasms worldwide, colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major threat to human life and health. The second most common cause of death for cancer patients receiving medical and surgical treatment is venous thromboembolism (VTE). Patients wit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i31190
Md. Aminul Islam, Md. Rownak Khurshid, Mahfooj Rahman, Shuvro Saha, Md. Niaz Anam Nilave & Shoaeb Imtiaz Alam·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Background: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious complication in stroke patients and may lead to the devastating consequences of a pulmonary embolism. The risk factors for DVT in acute stroke are advanced age, high National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score, hemip...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i11166
Background: Breast cancer is a global health issue affecting women with, early detection through breast-self-examination and Clinical-Breast Examination being crucial for increasing the rate of survival. Aim: This study aimed to ascertain the level of awareness of breast cancer,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i121159
Background and Objective: Obesity is a complex health condition with a steadily increasing global prevalence, posing significant challenges to public health. It is estimated that approximately 1 in 8 individuals worldwide are affected by obesity, with the prevalence among adults...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i121136
Agus Yudawijaya, Ruth Arthesya Nauli Basa Sihombing, Christina Roseville Lasma Aritonang & Patria Adri Wibhawa·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2024
Aims: To determine the risk factor profile of ischemic stroke patients at the Indonesian Christian University Hospital in the period January 2018-January 2022 Place and Duration of Study: This research was conducted at the Indonesian Christian University Hospital with data collec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i101107
Background: Among adult leukaemias, chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) is one of the most prevalent types. The Philadelphia chromosome, which constitutively activates tyrosine kinase through the BCR-ABL1 oncoprotein, is central to the pathophysiology of CML. Objectives: To study the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i1971
Alzheimer’s disease is a disease that mainly leads to the degeneration of cells in the brain and it causes dementia. This reduces thinking capacity and doesn't allow the person to be independently do their own work. Two main causes of AD are cholinergic and amyloid hypothesis. Ot...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i630469
Abdelrahman Mohamed Ahmed Abukanna, Atheer Ayed Tinan Alenezi, Naif Muhalhil Alanazi & Ahmed Hamoud Alotaibi·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2022
Root pain in the sciatic nerve distribution area caused by one or more herniated lumbar discs is a common and often debilitating event. The lifetime incidence of this condition is estimated to be between 13% and 40%. Fortunately, most cases can heal on their own with simple pain...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i130438
Background: Hyaline Membrane Disease (HMD)/Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) is the most common lung condition affecting premature babies. The inadequate amount of surfactant causes alveoli to collapse when the baby breathes out. It is hard for your baby to re-inflate the colla...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i1230416