Asian Journal of Medicine and Health (ISSN: 2456-8414) aims to publish high quality papers in the areas of Medicine and Health Science. By not excluding papers based on novelty, this journal facilitates the research and wishes to publish papers as long as they are technically correct and scientifically motivated.
Introduction: Infective endocarditis is known to be a condition which is associated with high mortality and morbidity. Some studies indicate an in-hospital mortality of 16% with a one-year mortality of 37% with infective endocarditis. Aim: We aim to determine the risk factor prof...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/35798
Background: Foreign body impaction in adults, is usually food related, with severe consequences when neglected. Patients and Methods: A retrospective study of adults’ ≥ 18 years diagnosed with the impacted foreign body in the oesophagus, seen at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Te...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/38951
We relate here the case of a 47 year old patient with no particular history, admitted in the emergency department for an occlusive syndrome which had developed gradually. The onset of symptoms was marked by moderate abdominal pain with bilious vomiting. The symptomatic treatment...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/38463
Aims: To evaluate the current maturity of business processes evolved and implemented to comply with regulatory guidelines by Government hospitals for containing man-made ionising radiation while using medical diagnostic imaging equipments. To statistically test and conclude wheth...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/39108
Junko Okuyama, Shunichi Funakoshi, Rie Suzuki, Ryo Nomura, Takashi Ono, Yoshihisa Kakuto & Hiroo Matsuoka·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2018
Aims: Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the developmental disabilities that have a negative causal relationship with the ability to socialise. The diagnosis and effective treatment of adult ADHD is difficult, and this study aims to introduce useful d...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/39365
A desmoid tumour is a type of benign neoplasm arising from the proliferation of fibroblast cells. Although histologically benign, retroperitoneal desmoid tumours resection can be challenging to surgeons due to its infiltrative nature. Surgery can be mutilating and pose significan...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/38261
Eric Agboli, Gideon Kye-Duodu, Lawrence Quaye, Robert Adeze-Kpodo, Sylvester Yao Lokpo, Peter Atadja & Fred Binka·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2018
Background and Aim: Laboratories play a key role in the control and prevention of diseases through the provision of accurate, reliable and timely results. Coordinated activities to direct and control the laboratory with regard to quality is Quality Management Systems (QMS). The s...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/39254
Background: Problem-based learning (PBL) is tutoring that addresses all curricula types and enables the improvement of key proficiencies such as critical thinking, communication skills, interpersonal relations, and self-assessment. PBL is small group instructive mode based on con...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/38417
Josephine Osevwe, Olarinde Olaniran, Babatunde Odetoyin, Godwin Nwobu, Richard Agunlejika, Funmilola Omoya, Ayobami Awoyeni & Olufemi Oyetoke·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2018
Introduction: Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are public health concerns in developing countries. These infections are usually treated with antibiotics, and in most cases, treatment is initiated before the final laboratory reports are available. Lately, empiric treatment has...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/38548
Background: Unplanned pregnancies are on the increase in Nigeria, and there is enough evidence that family planning can drastically reduce the incidence of unplanned/unwanted pregnancies which could invariably bring to the barest minimum the upsurge of maternal mortality and infa...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/37743