Asian Journal of Medicine and Health

Screening for Hepatitis B Virus among HIV Infected Women Seeking Antiretroviral Therapy at National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Abuja, Nigeria

Y. Ya’aba, S. B. Mohammed, K. T. Olatunji, A. R. Abdulmumin, A. Abubakar, M. Usoroh, O. C. Daniel & J. F. Nfongeh · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is endemic and well documented in different locations of Nigeria among different sub-groups. Information regarding the prevalence of HBV in HIV infected women is scarce especially in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria. Aim: This study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i430127

Platelet Alteration in Plasmodium vivax Malaria Patients in Thailand

Mohammand Sami Hayat, Polrat Wilairatana, Noppadon Tangpukdee, Srivicha Krudsood, Nalinrat Wilairat, Pichayapat Wilairat & Pimjira Thebpatipat · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Introduction: Malaria remains a global health problem. Malaria is often linked to thrombocytopenia as well as other hematological variations. Objective: The aim of this study is to find the platelet changes in Plasmodium vivax malaria patients. This retrospective cross-sectional...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i330125

Prevalence of Long-acting Reversible Contraceptive Methods and Factors Affecting their Use among Married Women in Akasta Town, North-East Ethiopia

Kibir Temesgen, Amare Workie & Yared Mulu · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Background: Long acting contraception is a human right and is essential to women’s empowerment. It is essential to reduce poverty, promote economic growth, raise female productivity, lower fertility and improve child survival and maternal health. Even though some long acting reve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i330124

Acute Effect of Tobacco Snuff Consumption on Plasma Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin and Fasting Blood Sugar Level in Rats

C. I. Ugbor, L. O. Okonkwo, N. L. Okonkwo & N. J. Duhu · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

This study was designed to investigate the effect of tobacco snuff consumption on total protein, albumin, globulin and fasting blood sugar level. Adult Wistar rats (12) weighing 150-300g were involved. They were divided into four groups; group A serving as control, while groups B...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i330123

Common Findings in Ultrasound Examination of the Liver and Kidney in Sokoto Metropolis

U. Abubakar, S. M. Marafa, V. K. ` Nwodo, A. A. Sadiq, G. M. Akpaniwo, A. Mohammed, D. Mohammed, I. I. Yusuf & A. D. Gurama · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Objectives: To evaluate and document common findings in ultrasound examination of the liver and kidneys in Sokoto metropolis and to reveal gender and age distribution of the findings in these organs. Materials and Methods: The data was collected retrospectively from the hospital...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i330121

Quinsy in Adult: Clinical Profile and Management Challenges in Two Tertiary Hospitals Northwest Nigeria

D. Aliyu & S. S. Yikawe · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Purpose of the Study: Quinsy also known as Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a life threatened complication of acute exudative tonsillitis requiring immediate surgical intervention. We profile the clinical presentation and highlight challenges in management. Materials and Methods: A...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i330120

Fluctuation of Serum Apelin Level during Pregnancy

Sherif Wagih Mansour, Ali Khalil Asalah, Kamelia Ibrahim Attia, Somya E. l. Sayed Mohammed & Ahmad Desoky · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Background: Apelin is an endogenous ligand for the G protein-coupled receptor Apelin receptor (APJ), The expression of both apelin and APJ has been detected in a variety of tissues including  heart, brain ,ovary , placenta and uterus. Aim of the Study: This study was designed to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i230119

Bacterial Profile and Antimicrobial Sensitivity Patterns in Asymptomatic Bacteriuria: A Cross-sectional Study of Sickle Cell Disease Patients in the Ho Municipality, Ghana

Sylvester Franklin Duncan Adjato, Enos Oduro Amoako, Albert Abaka-Yawson, Hope Agbodzakey & Philip Apraku Tawiah · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) patients are vulnerable to asymptomatic urinary tract infection (UTI), and this can lead to long lasting kidney problems. Aim: This cross-sectional study assessed the bacterial profile and examined the sensitivity patterns of the isolated bac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i230118

Evaluating Serum Urea, Creatinine and Hemoglobin Level in Chronic Renal Failure of Pre and Post Dialysis at St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Kedir Endris Hassen & Addisu Gize Yeshanew · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate serum urea, creatinine and hemoglobin level in chronic renal failure pre and post dialysis at St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methodology: Cross sectional study design was conducted From...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i230117

Screening for Hypertension and Diabetes in an Underserved Population through Community Outreach; A Case of Rural Community in Enugu State, Nigeria

C. Onodugo Obinna, C. Aniwada Elias & P. Onodugo Nkeiru · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Introduction: Hypertension and Diabetes are the commonest co-morbidity of each other and are among the principal cause of the burden of non-communicable diseases in developing countries. It is important to identify patients with these conditions early in the disease process. This...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i230116