Community-based interventions (CBI) effectively address the negative impact of social and environmental factors on mental well-being by leveraging community resources, strengths, and resilience. Successful examples, such as the Friendship Bench in Zimbabwe and the Community Reinf...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i75501
Gabriel Alugba, Alexsandra Urhi, Gibson O. Anugwom, Samuel O. Ilikannu, Omotola Akinade, Oboseh J. Ogedegbe, Tioluwani K. Ojo, Ayodeji D. Johnson & Kingsley C. Nwadi·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2022
Neuromyelitis Optica, also known as Devic's disease, is a central nervous system (CNS) autoimmune inflammatory disease that primarily affects the optic nerve and spinal cord. The mechanism of the disease is given by the generation of IgG antibodies, whose major target is the aqua...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i1331377
Background: Clozapine is an antipsychotic medication essential for treating treatment-resistant schizophrenia. Its plasma levels are influenced by cytochrome P450 (CYP450) enzymes, particularly CYP1A2. Vaping and traditional smoking may impact clozapine metabolism. Objective: Thi...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i75484
Background: Pseudocyesis (or pseudocyesis vera) also known as “phantom pregnancy” was previously described according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as a false belief of being pregnant that is associated with objective signs and reported sympt...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i65454
Ibrahim L. Folorunsho, Nkechinyere Mary Harry, Chukwubueze Obiajunwa, Oluwatosin Arubuolawe, Adeniyi Kayode Busari, Chidalu Ibeneme & Gibson O. Anugwom·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2024
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental health condition that can occur after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. The impact of PTSD extends beyond the individual, affecting families, communities, and society as a whole. This study aims to investi...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i85525
Alexsandra Urhi, Oluwafemi Akinbode, Hafiz Olatunde, Iyanu V. Olateju, Feyikemi Fasina, Dolly Ogwu, Consolata Uzzi, Bolaji Yoade, Gibson O. Anugwom, Mary Olowere, Matthew O. Owolabi & Adeolu F. Oladunjoye·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2021
Aims: This study aims to identify the risk factors of eating disorders, evaluate the impact of the pandemic on those with or without pre-existing eating disorders and compare the impact of COVID-19 on the various eating disorders. Methodology: We searched Public/Publisher MEDLINE...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i2031125
Nkechinyere M. Harry, Kenechukwu Anona, Vivien O. Obitulata-Ugwu, Olubukola Anike Kuye, Oluwatosin Arubuolawe, Ibrahim L. Folorunsho, Adeniyi Kayode Busari, Chidalu Ibeneme, Amarachukwu Diala, Victory Afolabi & Gibson O. Anugwom·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2024
Background: Bulimia nervosa (BN) is a severe eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives, fasting, or excessive exercise. Current treatment strategies, including cognitiv...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i75514
Adewale Mark Adedoyin, Abimbola Eunice Arisoyin, Hakeem Popoola, Obiamaka Pamela Okereke, Alexsandra Urhi, Funmilola Babalola, Omotola Akinade, Gabriel Alugba, Ayobami Adesuyi, Favour David, Benedicta Kolajo, Ojali Ruth Unedu, Adeyinka Aladejare, Aduwa Oboasekhi & Gibson O. Anugwom·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2022
Background: The use of skin bleaching products is considered a common trend in dark-skinned women in West Africa, Surprisingly, only a few studies have been carried out on this subject in West Africa. The objectives of the study are to determine the prevalence, active component,...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i2131531
Omotola Akinade, Gabriel Alugba, Chidinma Chukwudum, Alexsandra Urhi, Adewale Mark Adedoyin, Funmilola Babalola, Ayobami Adesuyi, Favour David, Obiamaka Pamela Okereke, Abimbola Eunice Arisoyin, Benedicta Kolajo, Ojali Ruth Unedu, Adeyinka Aladejare, Aduwa Oboasekhi & Gibson O. Anugwom·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2022
A feared complication of ischemic cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is hemorrhagic transformation and it increases the length of hospital admissions, results in poor clinical outcomes and increases mortality. This study aims to identify risk factors of hemorrhagic transformation, di...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i2131529