Background: Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is a major cause of mortality and long-term disability worldwide, with a rapidly increasing burden in developing countries including India. Inflammation and stress-induced hyperglycemia play a crucial role in determining stroke severity and...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i46118
Background: The geometry of the proximal femur, particularly the neck-shaft angle (NSA), femoral neck width (FNW), and femoral neck axis length (FNAL), plays an essential role in orthopedic diagnosis, prosthetic design, and forensic identification. However, morphometric data for...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i46116
Background: The interspace between the popliteal artery and the capsule of the knee (IPACK) block is useful for analgesia after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in the posterior compartment of the knee without compromising foot strength. Aims: This study was conducted to determine w...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i46117
Background: Normal pregnancy is characterized by a physiological shift towards hypercoagulability that increases maternal venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk, yet detailed, integrated characterization of platelet and coagulation changes across gestation is lacking in Nigerian women...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i46115
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major cause of renal complications globally, including diabetic nephropathy (DN), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). In Kenya, data on the prevalence and risk factors of renal complications among diabetic pati...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i46114
Background: Tooth germ osteomyelitis is a rare inflammatory condition involving the developing tooth follicle and surrounding alveolar bone in paediatric patients. Due to its uncommon occurrence and nonspecific clinical presentation, the condition is often overlooked, leading to...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i36111
Maria Eduarda Cunha-Silva, Laura Otto Walter, Heloísa Zorzi Costa, Íris Mattos Santos Pirath, Chandra Chiappin Cardoso, Lisandra de Oliveira Silva, João Vitor Steimbach, Ana Carolina Rabello de Moraes & Maria Claudia Santos-Silva·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2026
Extracellular vesicles (EV) are particles enclosed by a lipid bilayer and secreted by various cell types under both normal and pathological conditions. EV secretion plays a key role in maintaining normal physiological functions, while aberrant EV-mediated signaling has been assoc...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i46112
Background: The recent introduction of the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine in October 2023, represents a landmark achievement in malaria prevention strategies. However, the success of this vaccine depends not only on its efficacy but also on the knowledge, attitudes, and preparedness...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i46113
Aim: The aim was to determine the clinical presentation, indications, type of operation, complications and outcome of open nephrectomy performed over a 10-year period in a Teaching Hospital in Nigeria. Study Design: This was a retrospective study of thirty- nine patients who had...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i36108
Background: Periodontal disease represents a significant public health challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa, yet baseline prevalence data for coastal regions of Sudan remain scarce, particularly amidst ongoing humanitarian crises. Objective: The study aims to determine the prevalence...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i36109