Annual Action Plans are central management instruments for translating national health policies and strategic priorities into operational activities. This study evaluated the Annual Action Planning process in selected units of Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health, identified operationa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2477
Background: Propofol is commonly used for maintenance of General Anesthesia (GA) and it can be used as Continuous Infusion (CI) or Intermittent Bolus (IB). The optimal or best method is still debated. This study compared the effects of CI and IB propofol on hemodynamic stability,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2476
Background: Critically ill trauma patients in Nigerian intensive care units (ICUs) face a disproportionate burden of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). While trauma-induced immune dysregulation is well documented, the additional immunomodulatory contribution of routine ICU...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2475
Diarrhoeal disease remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children younger than five years, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This study assessed mortality and the case fatality rate associated with diarrhoeal disease among children younger than...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2473
Background: BsmI is a 3'UTR VDR variant that may affect mRNA stability. Its association with prostate cancer (PCa) has been inconsistent across ethnic groups. Objective: The study aims to evaluate the association of the BsmI genotype and alleles with PCa risk and PSA levels in Su...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2474
Background: Methotrexate is a widely used disease-modifying antirheumatic drug. Neurological toxicity is uncommon, particularly after short-term, low-dose oral treatment, and may resemble acute cerebrovascular disease. Case Presentation: A 44-year-old woman receiving oral methotr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2472
Background: Clinical documentation is a cornerstone of quality healthcare and patient safety. The accuracy and completeness of patient records are essential for effective clinical decision-making and continuity of care. The Bed Head Ticket (BHT) serves as the principal medical re...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2471
Background: Headache disorders are among the leading causes of disability worldwide and contribute substantially to reduced quality of life, impaired work productivity, and increased healthcare utilisation. Despite their high burden, many individuals rely on self-medication or de...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2470
Background: Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries remain disproportionately affected by malaria. To address the persistently high incidence, novel therapeutic interventions, such as the malaria vaccine, have been introduced in four pilot countries in SSA, including Ghana. Objective...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2468
Technology-enabled rehabilitation counselling, encompassing telerehabilitation, digital case management, wearable-based self-tracking, and artificial intelligence (AI) decision support, has expanded access to vocational and psychosocial rehabilitation while simultaneously increas...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2469