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.
Aromatherapy is an art of using essential oils for healing our mind and body. The meaning of aromatherapy is not so clear; the term ‘aroma’ means fragrance (sweet smell) and the term ‘therapy’ means to cure or to heal. Aroma and massage therapy are the practice of using essential...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/31948
Introduction: The burden of neonatal sepsis continues to be significant, more so in the preterm population. It is quite challenging to make early diagnosis because the early signs of sepsis may be subtle, and resemble those of other non-infectious processes; furthermore, cultures...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/32627
Background: Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a severe, often fatal disease in humans and non-human primates (such as Monkeys, Gorillas and Chimpanzees). Ebola first appeared in 1976 in 2 simultaneous outbreaks in Nzara, Sudan and in Yambuku, Democratic Republic of Congo. No cases of...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/30886
Animesh Biswas, Jahangir Hossain, Abu Sayeed Md. Abdullah, Koustuv Dalal, Saidur Rahman Mashreky & Delwer Hossain Hawlader·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2017
Background: The Padma, one of the largest rivers in the world, is crossed by thousands of people every day by boat or launch (a local made ferry). However, the number of launches is insufficient, and launches are frequently overloaded with passengers. The authorities do not stric...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/32163
Aim: A cross-sectional survey was conducted to assess the risk factors among the people at risk in selected areas of Bangladesh, considering awareness, attitudes and management practices towards anthrax. Methodology: Administrative areas of Bangladesh had been classified into hig...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/32369
Background: The gold standard for assessment of testicular function in men being evaluated for infertility is semen analysis. There however is a correlation between the testicular volume and testicular function. Ultrasound of the testicles can be used to measure its volume and th...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/29182
Uyen Vy Vo, Tuong Vi Tran, Do Minh Thien Nguyen, Cuu Khoa Nguyen, Ngoc Tram Nguyen Thi & Dai Hai Nguyen·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2017
Aims: A type of pH-responsive porous nanosilica (PNS) for doxorubicin (DOX) delivery using Hydrazine was developed Study Design: PNS was first prepared by a sol-gel method and then modified with Hydrazine via 3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane (GPTMS) as coupling agents, (PNS-GPT...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/32253
Background: Helicobacter pylori plays a profound role in the pathogenesis of chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer, including gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue and carcinoma. All the different lines of therapy have not shown maximal efficacy in the eradication/cure of the infec...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/31144
Background: Surgical site infections (SSI) are the third most common hospital-acquired infections (HAI) and account for 14% to 16% of all such infections. About 8.9% of Cesarean deliveries results in surgical site infections. It is the most common abdominal surgery among women in...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/31284
The “Type of Article” of this paper is “Letter to the Editor”. This paper discuses about: “National Health Insurance Scheme in Nigeria; Progress towards Universal Coverage”. No formal abstract is available. Readers are requested to read the full article.
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/31975