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.
Aims: A rise in blood sugar levels within the body is the cause of diabetes mellitus, a degenerative disease. Modifiable risk factors for diabetes mellitus include being overweight, not exercising, central obesity, Dyslipidemia, eating a diet rich Lacking in fiber and high in sug...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i21173
Ikenga VO, Uyanwanne NS, Oparaodu UA, da-Lilly Tariah OB, Awopeju ATO, Biibaloo LL, Ebong ME, Erekosima BU & Ikurayeke J·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Background: The adenoids and tonsils are parts of Waldeyer's ring and are essentially the first line of immunological defense of the upper respiratory tract. These lymphoid tissues can frequently become infected, resulting in hypertrophy and recurrent tonsillitis. Bacterial infec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i21174
Road traffic accidents (RTAs) continue to be a grave public health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries such as Ghana. Community perceptions of this issue are still being investigated, despite the fact that speeding is a significant contributor to RTAs. This...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i21172
Ambrose Nnaemeka Nwagbo, Taofik Ademola Oloyede, Emmanuel Ejembi Anyebe, Emmanuel Edache Anyebe, Nasiru Sani, Daniel Aondona David, Akwaras Nndunno Asheku, Ifeoma Nancy Nzelu, Abubakar Ojone Woziri & Ruth Nabe Bello·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Aim: The present study was aimed to assess the knowledge gaps in healthcare professionals on antibiotic resistance and determine the predictors of antibiotic prescription in Benue State, Nigeria Study Design: Using a facility-based cross-sectional study, Place and Duration of th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i21171
Teddy Habiragi Matega, Mike-Antoine Alongo Maindo, Amos Sivulyamwenge Kaghoma, Jean-Didier Nguma Bosenge, Noël Otuli Labama, Antoine O’yandjo Modia, Jean-Jeannot Syhalikyolo Juakali, Pascal Okenge Manga & Gédéon Bosunga Katenga·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Background: Labor induction is one of the most common practices in obstetrics in developed countries. But, in developing countries, its prevalence is low. This study seeks to compare the efficacy and safety of oral versus vaginal Misoprostol in an area with limited resource. Pati...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i11168
Background: Paget’s disease (osteitis deformans) of bone is a localized skeletal disorder characterized by either mono or polyostotic manifestations. Paget's disease might be asymptomatic as with normal biomarkers or it can be symptomatic such as bony enlargement or deformity. C...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i21169
Ida Ayu Gede Vidya Pratiwi, Gusti Ngurah Sutapa, Ida Bagus Alit Paramarta, Ida Bagus Made Suryatika, Nyoman Wendri, I Putu Tedy Indrayana & Anak Agung Ngurah Gunawan·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Aim: This study aims to evaluate the effect of echo time (TE) variation on MRI image quality, which is measured using Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) and Contrast to Noise Ratio (CNR). The focus of the study was on lumbar MRI examinations at RSUD Bali Mandara using a Philips 1.5 Tesl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i21170
Aims: To determine the patient radiation dose using Size-Specific Dose Estimates (SSDEs) for chest CT in adult patients performed with 128-slice CT technology. Study Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted as a retrospective analysis. Place and Duration of Study...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i11167
Chinomnso Stella MARCEL-ONWUDIWE, Odidika Ugochukwu Joannes UMEORA, Joshua Adeniyi ADEBAYO, Darlington-Peter Chibuzor Ugoji, Ifeoma Cecilia UCHE-OMOVOH, Emmanuel Chijioke Uwakwe, Paschal Chijioke OKOYE & Enemma Christian ENEMMA·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Background: Caesarean section is a common surgical procedure in Obstetrics. Despite the safety in carrying out caesarean section, it is still associated with blood loss and need for blood transfusion when compared to women who had vaginal delivery. Despite the use of uterotonic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i11165
Md. Aminul Islam, Md. Rownak Khurshid, Mahfooj Rahman, Shuvro Saha, Md. Niaz Anam Nilave & Shoaeb Imtiaz Alam·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Background: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious complication in stroke patients and may lead to the devastating consequences of a pulmonary embolism. The risk factors for DVT in acute stroke are advanced age, high National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score, hemip...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i11166