Asian Journal of Medicine and Health

Etiology and Management of Epistaxis in Makurdi, North-Central Nigeria: An Eight Year Descriptive Review

Amali Adekwu, Francis A. Ibiam, Barnabas A. Eke, Itodo C. Elachi, Gabriel A. Ajogwu, Michael E. Efu & Temple A. Otene · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Background: Epistaxis or bleeding from the nose is a fairly common emergency presentation in otorhinolaryngological practice. The aim of this study is to describe the etiological profile and management outcome of epistaxis in Makurdi and compare our findings with those of other c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/35142

Applying Two-Dimensional Quality Model for Identifying Critical Factors of Service Quality: A Case Study on Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic in Taiwan

Chien-Chih Wang & Hsin-Hao Chen · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Objective: Traditional Chinese Medicine clinics (TCM) are small, National Health Insurance and private clinics in Taiwan. Measuring patient satisfaction is very difficult due to limited resources. Therefore, helping these clinics to improve service quality and satisfaction of pro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/37403

Thyroid Dysfunction and Insulin Resistance

Mohamed Mashahit, Mohamed A. Gomaa & Hala Eltokhi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Background: Insulin resistance is a state in which a given concentration of insulin produces biological effect less than expected. The syndrome of insulin resistance involves a broad clinical spectrum, which includes obesity, glucose intolerance, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/37963

Does Pain Adversely Affect the Quality of Life in Hospitalized Cancer Patients?

Dagistan Gozde, Karsli Bilge, Kayacan Nurten, Kol Emine & Akbas Mert · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Background: Each year, 9 million patients are   diagnosed as a cancer. The pain is the most common cancer-related symptom.  The prevalence of severe pain at diagnosis, during-active treatment and at advanced disease stage range from to 14-100%, to 50-70% and to 60-90% respectivel...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/32593

Metabolic Syndrome and Kidney Damage: Prevalence and Assessment of Risk among Apparently Healthy Resident of Ado Ekiti, South West Nigeria

Ayokunle S. Dada, Daisi D. Ajayi, Emmanuel E. Eyitayo, Julius G. Olaogun, Mojeed O. Rafiu & Olusegun E. Gabriel · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Background: Individuals with metabolic syndrome are at increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease. Objective: There is limited information on the relationship between metabolic syndrome and CKD among Nigerian population. Data from few available studies are contradictory....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/37606

Analysis of Factors Influencing Regulatory Compliance to Contain Man-made Ionizing Radiation from Medical Diagnostic Imaging Equipments in Corporate Hospitals, Tamil Nadu, India

R. Rajan & R. Ganesan · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Aims: To evaluate the current status of practices being followed to comply with regulatory guidelines by corporate hospitals for containing man-made ionizing radiation while using medical diagnostic imaging equipments. To statistically test and conclude whether Corporate Hospital...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/37873

Reproductive Factors Associated with the Risk of Breast Cancer among Malaysian Women: A Multi-Centre Case-Control Study

Adamu Ahmad Rufa’i, Siew Hwa Yen, Wan Abdul Manan Wan Muda, Venkata Murali Krishna Bhavaraju & Aishah Knight Abd Shatar · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Aim: This study was conducted to evaluate the association between reproductive factors and the risk of breast cancer among Malaysian women. Study Design: Case-control study. Place and Duration of Study: Oncology clinics of 6 selected hospitals from 3 states of Kedah, Kelantan and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/37027

Modulatory Roles of Clove and Fermented Ginger Supplements on Lipid Profile and Thyroid Functions in High Fat Diet Induced Insulin Resistance in Rabbits

Abdulrazak, Abubakar, Tanko, Yusuf, Mohammed, Aliyu & Dikko, Abdulaziz Aliyu Umar · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Aims: To evaluate the effects of clove buds and fermented ginger rhizome supplements on Lipid profile and thyroid functions in high fat diet induced insulin resistance in rabbits. Study Design: High fat diet was fed to rabbits for eleven weeks to ascertain diabetic animal model (...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/33166

The Skills of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Some Professional and Student Teachers Compared

Adedamola Olutoyin Onyeaso & Onyedikachi Oluferanmi Onyeaso · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Background/Aim of Study: Training of practising professional and student teachers in CPR is very central, if the idea of introducing CPR training in Nigerian school system and by extension possibly the number of  bystander CPR providers for OHCA in line with the international sta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/36913

The Relationship between Upper Extremity Motor Function and Oral Hygiene among Stroke Survivors: Study Protocol for a Mixed-Method Design

Rabiu Ibrahim, Isa U. Lawal & Khabiso J. Ramphoma · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Background: Stroke is emerging as a leading cause of preventable death and disability in adults in many developing countries. One important aspect of self-care is the oral health care. Individuals who have suffered stroke may have difficulty to independently complete the needed O...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/37029