Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research

Pretreatment Predictors Associated with Improvement in Hepatitis C Virus Related Decompensated Cirrhosis after Direct-Acting Antiviral Therapy

Ebtesam Shady, Gamal Kassem, Mohammed Akl, Gihan Farouk & Samah Soliman · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2023

Background and Aim: The availability of hepatitis C virus (HCV) direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) has led to a paradigm change in the care of HCV related decompensated cirrhosis. Achieving a stained virologic response (SVR) is associated with considerable improvements in both Child...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i145051

Microsatellite Instability and P53 Aberrant Expression in Gastric Adenocarcinoma: Immunohistochemical Assessment and Correlation with Clinico-pathological Characteristics

Hend A. Elrefaey, Dareen A. Mohamed, Mona Abd Al-Haq Abd Al-Azim, Safinaz H. El-Shorbagy & Duaa S. Helal · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2023

Background: Gastric cancer (GC) is among the five most frequent cancer worldwide, following lung, breast, colorectal, and prostate cancer. It is the 12th most prevalent cancer in both sexes in Egypt, accounting for 1.6% of all malignancies. Distinct molecular subtypes of gastric...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i145052

Correlation of Entrance Skin Dose with Body Mass Index of Patients Undergoing Routing X-Ray Examination at Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe, North-Eastern Nigeria

J. A. Rabiu, I. O. Raheem, A. A. Kolawole & Y. Yushau · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2023

This study was conducted to assess the amount of dose received by patients undergoing routine x-ray examinations at Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe in Gombe State, Nigeria. Entrance skin doses (ESDs) for different kinds of x-ray procedures, include Posterior Anterior (PA) and La...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i135048

Oral Morphine versus Rectal Ketamine in Pain Management during Burn Wound Dressing: An Open Label Randomized Clinical Trial

Alice Gertrude Atai, Kwikiriza Andrew, Okelue Edwards Okobi, Queen Lutina-Oloom Ekpa, Oghenekevwe Ekrebe, Mercy Oyeinbrakemi Koroyin, Anthony I. Dick, Kafayat Oluwatoyin Bolaji, Enoobong Aderonke Adedoye, Aisha M. T. Abubakar, Emeka Kenneth Okobi & Endurance O. Evbayekha · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2023

Background: Oral morphine has been widely used to manage children’s pain during burn wound dressing. Rectal ketamine may also be safely administered to children. Objective: To evaluate and compare the efficacy of oral morphine vs. rectal racemic ketamine in management of pain dur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i135045

Unusual Clinical Presentation of Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: a Retrospective Study in Al Baha Region, Southern Saudi Arabia

Mohammad A. Alghamdi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2023

Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is the second most common non-melanoma skin cancer, and it accounts for 20% of all skin cancers. It occurs typically on parts of the skin exposed to sunlight and begins as firm erythematous papules or nodules that enlarge over a period of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i135046

Approaches to Smoking Cessation

Okelue Edwards Okobi, Mujeeb Adedeji Salawu, Elham Nikravesh, Ifunanya Vera Umeozor, Ibilola Akorede Sanusi, Soji A. Ojo, Ijeoma Oaikhena, Esther Ifeoma Ezeani, Precious Anastasia Uzoh, Chioma Celestina Umeh, Eyitope Olaide Awoyemi, Emeka Kenneth Okobi, Endurance O. Evbayekha, Tobechukwu J. Okobi, Victor Ameh Odoma & Ijeoma C. Izundu · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2023

Smoking cessation is a critical public health issue. Smoking cessation techniques are essential in reducing the burden of tobacco-related diseases and deaths. Medical practitioners have the potential to assist patients in quitting smoking, but deficits exist in the amount and typ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i135047

Impact of Recreational and Leisure Activities on the Quality of Life of Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Ojaswita Sharma, Neha Jain & S. K. Meena · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2023

This study examines the effect of participation in leisure and recreational activities on quality of life among parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in Jaipur, India. The study focuses on the challenges faced by parents of children with ASD and their impact on...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i135044

Vaginal Atresia, Left Unicornuate Unicollis Uterus, Left Pelvic Ectopic Single Kidney with Right Inguinal Hernia Containing Ovary in a 14 y Old Female: A Rare MRKHS Variant

Wael Alaa Eldeen, Khalid Elshimy, Akram Elbatarny, Amel Hashsih & Nagy Eldessouky · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2023

Introduction: Vaginal atresia is a component of Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Hauser syndrome (MRKHS), which includes variable Mullerian duct abnormalities with normal secondary sexual characteristics. Associated renal anomalies are present in about 30% of cases(1) Objective: To presen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i135041

An Observational Analytical Study on Correlation of Serum Uric Acid and HbA1C in Prediabetic and Diabetic Patients

Prashanth B. Mohan, Rekha S. Patil, B. C. Pavan Kumar & Abhishek L. Kabara · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2023

Aims: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterised by hyperglycaemia caused by either deficiency in insulin production or insulin action, or both. HbA1c is a commonly accessible test indicated by most doctors to assess the long term glycaemic control in diabetes patien...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i135042

Fatigue, Anxiety and Depression in Tunisian Sarcoidosis Patients

Wafa Baya, Imen Ben Hassine, Jihed Anoun, Anis Mzabi, Fatma Ben Fredj, Monia Karmani, Imen Gargouri, Sana Aissa, Amel Rezgui & Chedia Laouani Kechrid · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2023

Aims: In sarcoidosis patients, fatigue in (is) one of the most frequent symptoms.It represents an integral part of the clinical picture. Many factors have been discussed in previous reviews. The aim of this study was to assess the degree of fatigue in sarcoidosis patients along w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i135043