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Asian Journal of Medicine and Health

Published by SCIENCEDOMAIN international · ISSN (electronic) 2456-8414

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.

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Evaluating the Impact of the GeneXpert Technique on Case Detection and Management of Tuberculosis in Ghana

Felix Kodzo Besah Sorvor & Ebenezer Ato Ewusie · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: Rapid and more sensitive diagnostic assays have seen substantial investment globally intending to improve Tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis towards treatment. This study evaluated the impact of the GeneXpert intervention on TB case detection and management in Ghana. Methods...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10899

Detection of Elements of Transmission of Zoonotic Diseases in Kolwezi

I. E. Kasamba, Kasongo Aimé, Nathalie Kaj Kayomb, Delly Ngoy Kabwe & Malangu Mposhy · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

The purpose of this study was to detect in the communes of the city of Kolwezi, the elements of transmission of zoonotic diseases, it is appropriate to note the low supply of veterinary services and the poor management of animals, their excrement, and their corpse and misuse of a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10900

Compliance Test of Percentage Depth Dose (PDD) Using LINAC Machine Brand Electa Precise against American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) PDD with Electron Beam Energy Variation at Radiotherapy Installation RSUP Prof. Ngoerah in Denpasar

Naumi Paramita Putri Monicasari, Ni Nyoman Ratini, I. Wayan Balik Sudarsana, Ida Bagus Made Suryatika, Ir. Putu Suardana, I. Gusti Agung Widagda, Anak Agung Ngurah Gunawan & Rozi Irhas · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

The purpose of the study was to determine the value of PDD against energy variations in the electron beam using the Elekta Precise Brand LINAC aircraft, and to determine the suitability of the PDD value against energy variations in the electron beam with the standards set by AAPM...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10897

Radioadapted Response Early Effects and Late Effects on Survival of White Blood Cells in Mice (Mus musculus L) Post C0-60 Gamma Radiation

Gusti Ngurah Sutapa, I. Nengah Sandi, Ni Kadek Nova Anggarani & I. Gde Antha Kasmawan · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Aims: Determine the radioadapted response to the early and late effects of white blood cells in mice after Co-60 gamma radiation. Furthermore, the effect of the radioadapted early and late effects of the radioresponse with the interval dose adaptation (DA) with the challenge dose...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10895

Reasons Patients Seek Ophthalmic Medical Certificates/ Reports at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital Amaku, Awka, Nigeria

Bernard Chukwunonyerem Ochiogu, Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna & Akunne Ijeoma Apakama · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: Medical certificates or medical reports are often requested by patients for varying reasons which include permission to absent from work, school or certain duties or as evidence of ill health or ocular injury. Aim: To explore the reasons patients seek medical certific...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10896

Knowledge and Practice of Menstrual Hygiene among Female Students of Government Day Senior Secondary School (GDSSS) Tal, Billiri Local Government Area, Gombe State, Nigeria

Rose Mela Danjin, Haruna M. Moda, Mela Danjin, Pauline J. S. Doka, Vivian Kelechi-Ebisike & J. Ebisike Kelechi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

This objective of this study was to assess the knowledge and common Menstrual Hygiene (MH) practices among female students at Government Day Secondary School (GDSS) Tal, Billiri Local Govt Area of Gombe State, Nigeria. A cross sectional descriptive study design was adopted for th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10890

Evaluation of the Phytochemical Composition of Some Commonly Sold Male Herbal Fertility Supplements in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Arit Okechukwu Nwogu, Davies G. Tamuno-Emine, Adline E. Ben-Chioma & Ebirien-Agana Samuel Bartimaeus · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Plants are major sources used in the production of pharmaceutically active drugs and they contain diverse phytochemicals which give these herbal supplements their biological and pharmacological effects. This study evaluated the phytochemical constituents of some commonly sold mal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10891

The Administration of Spinal or Local Anesthesia in Anal Fissure and Hemorrhoidectomy: A Comparative Literature Review

Ahmed Mohamed Ibrahim Ismail Ashry · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

The purpose of this review is to consider the risks, benefits, and prospective benefits of spinal and local anesthetic. Comparing the safest and most suitable anesthetic to utilize with each surgical technique also helps. An extremely sensitive area of the human body is the anore...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10892

Evaluation of Socio-Demographic Factors and Morbidity Pattern among Elderly Patients in a Teaching Hospital in South-South Nigeria

G. U. Ndukwu, S. S. Uriah & P. O. Dienye · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Aim: This study was to evaluate the sociodemographic factors and morbidity pattern among elderly patients in order to support the equitable distribution of the few healthcare resources. Study Design: A hospital-based cross-sectional analytical descriptive study. Place and duratio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10893

Fast Food Consumption and Dental Caries among Teenagers

Md. Suman Hossain, Ruhul Amin Tuhin, Md. Wahiduzzaman, Hosne Ara Begum & Anam Ahmed · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: Dental caries in teenagers is a significant public health concern. Fast food consumption among teenagers in Bangladesh is steadily increasing. The objectives of the study were to determine the association between fast food consumption and dental caries among teenagers...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10894