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.
The thalamus is a part of the arousal system; its infarction can lead to varying levels of impaired consciousness (from hypersomnia to coma). It is mainly supplied by small perforating arteries arising from the posterior cerebral artery (PCA). There are several variants of this v...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i11163
Mirizzi’s syndrome is one of the rare complications of acute cholecystitis, but it is associated with significant morbidity. The diagnosis is difficult, and it is obtained preoperatively in 50% of cases, as the clinical symptoms are non-specific. The diagnosis is usually obtained...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i11164
Chiamaka Mercy Mgbemele, Daniel Ebubechi Obasi, Daniel Oyedemi, Irene Adjoa Anderson & Uchechukwu Bethel Abioke·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Background: Bell's palsy is becoming more common in women and is frequently associated with pregnancy. Charles Bell was the first to define it in the 19th century as facial muscular paralysis brought on by an unidentified cause which predisposes people to physical, social, and ps...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i11162
Enyidah Nonyenim Solomon, Eleki Beniboba Jenewari, Nonye-Enyidah Ijeoma Esther, Jumbo Awopola & Amadi Owajimam Juliet.·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Background: Depression is the commonest mental disorder associated with chronic disorders such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), cancer, hypertension and diabetes. This study is aimed at analyzing depression, focusing on prevalence, its predictors and associated factors in CKD pat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i11161
Glioblastoma is the most aggressive and common malignant brain tumor in adults, with poor prognosis despite improvements in standard treatments such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy with temozolomide. Immune checkpoint inhibitors have emerged as a promising approach to str...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i11160
Aim: The aim of this present study was to determine the prevalence of non-adherence to ART and identify the determinants of non-adherence among HIV-positive adolescents attending a tertiary hospital in north central Nigeria. Non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is a majo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i11158
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral illness caused by the dengue virus with a spectrum of presentations ranging from mild febrile illness to severe life-threatening conditions such as Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) and Dengue Shock Syndrome (DSS). Early identification of sever...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i11157
Fibrosarcoma is a neoplasm of fibroblast tissue with varying collagen production. Fibrosarcoma, an aggressive form of soft tissue cancer, is currently a major challenge in the field of oncology. Although its prevalence is relatively low compared to other cancers, fibrosarcoma's s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i11156
Background: Breast cancer is a global health issue affecting women with, early detection through breast-self-examination and Clinical-Breast Examination being crucial for increasing the rate of survival. Aim: This study aimed to ascertain the level of awareness of breast cancer,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i121159
Background: Patient satisfaction is a crucial indicator of the quality of healthcare services and plays a significant role in patient loyalty, treatment adherence, and overall healthcare outcomes. This study aims to assess patient satisfaction in the outpatient department of a he...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i121155