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.
Background: The problem posed by the substandard and falsified (SF) medicines is a rising global challenge. WHO estimates that sales of SF medical products in low- and middle-income countries is around US$ 30 billion whereby 1 in 10 medical is substandard or falsified. Objectives...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i121144
Background and Objective: Inguinal hernia is a common medical condition, with potential serious complications such as incarcerated or strangulated hernias. Keluarga Sehat Hospital Pati, a Type C hospital, reports a significant number of patient visits. This study aims to determin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i121142
Child growth and well-being are critically dependent on proper nutrition, particularly during the developmental phase between the ages of 6 and 59 months. Poor nutritional status is associated with an increased prevalence of mortality and morbidity in Kenya and globally. This stu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i121143
Aim: Cerebrospinal fluid analysis is an investigation routinely carried out in patients to make a diagnosis, exclude a diagnosis or treat infectious and non -infectious diseases of the nervous system. Analysis of cerebrospinal fluid could be biochemical, microbiological or hemato...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i121141
Background: ITP is a disease which develops as a result of increased activity of the reticuloendothelial system (mainly the liver and spleen). The role of high-dose short- acting corticosteroids in the treatment of immune thrombocytopenic purpura in adults is controversial. We as...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i121140
Colonic volvulus is a rare cause of large bowel obstruction, and it is commonly seen in older patients. The clinical presentation is abdominal pain and abdominal distension which is followed by absolute constipation. The diagnosis is usually obtained by performing abdominal Xray...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i121138
Objective and Background: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is steadily increasing globally. A significant complication of T2DM is diabetic kidney disease, which contributes to increased morbidity and mortality. Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i121139
Background: The Pitt Bacteremia Score (PBS) is used to predict 14-day inpatient mortality in bloodstream infections. This study evaluates whether PBS can also predict mortality in ICU patients colonized or infected with Carbapenem -resistant Enterobacterales (CRE). Methods: ICU p...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i121135
Background and Objective: Obesity is a complex health condition with a steadily increasing global prevalence, posing significant challenges to public health. It is estimated that approximately 1 in 8 individuals worldwide are affected by obesity, with the prevalence among adults...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i121136
Introduction: Healthcare-Acquired Infections occur within 72 hours of hospitalization, surgical-related infections, and surgical site infections that develop 30 to 90 days after the procedure. They particularly impact critically ill patients due to their weakened immune systems,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i121137