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Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research

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The Prevalence of Salmonellosis in Patients with Malaria Attending an Urban Hospital in Douala, Littoral Region, Cameroon

Alice Belle Njolle, Bonaventure Tientche, Smith Asaah, David Foncha Forfuet & Henri Lucien Fouamno Kamga · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Aims: This study was carried out to determine the rate of co-infection of Malaria/typhoid fever among patients attending the hospital. Study Design: The study was a hospital based cross-sectional. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Centre Medical Camrai...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i230364

Pattern of Obstetric Clinic Attendance, Deliveries and Neonatal Outcome at a Tertiary Hospital during and after a Free Medical Care Programme

P. A. Awoyesuku, D. A. MacPepple, B. O. Altraide, D. H. John & N. J. Kwosah · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Background: Policies and programs aimed at giving access to healthcare free of charge for some segments of the population are increasingly being put in place by low and middle-income countries. The impact of such policies has so far been rather mixed. Objective: This study sought...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i230363

Antidepressant and Antiamnesic Potential of Foeniculum vulgare

Afshan Abbas, Rahila Ikram, Faiza Hasan, Abeer Adil, Uzair Nisar & Qurat ul Ain · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Aim: To evaluate the antiamnesic and antidepressant effect of Foeniculum vulgare whole crushed seeds. Study Design: Laboratory based randomized control study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pharmacology, University of Karachi between January 2018 to August 2018.  Meth...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i130360

Review of Gynaecological Diagnoses and Surgeries Performed at a Tertiary Health Facility in Niger-Delta of Nigeria from 2012-2017: Implications for Healthcare Planning and Budgeting

P. A. Awoyesuku, D. A. MacPepple, B. O. Altraide & D. H. John · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Background: Gynaecological disorders are a particularly common cause of morbidity and mortality among women of reproductive age and a common cause of hospital presentation/admission and surgery. Objective: This study sought to review gynaecological diagnoses and surgeries perform...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i230361

Effects of Direct Costs of River Blindness Illness and Perceived Benefits of Community-directed Treatment with Ivermectin in Rural Households of Benue State, Nigeria

F. O. Ogebe, Abah Daniel & P. A. Burbwa · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

The study assessed households’ direct cost of Onchocerciasis illness and the perceived benefits of community-directed treatment with ivermectin in Benue State, Nigeria. A survey method was used and primary data were collected using structured questionnaires. The survey covered a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i130359

Magnitude, Trends and Causes of Maternal Mortality: A 7-year Review at a Tertiary Hospital in Rivers State, Nigeria

P. A. Awoyesuku, D. A. MacPepple & B. O. Altraide · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Background: Maternal mortality ratios (MMR) are still unacceptably high in many low- and middle-income countries especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Background Data for the causes of maternal deaths are needed to inform policies to improve maternal healthcare and reduce maternal mo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i130357

Plasma Levels of Connective Tissue Growth Factor in Children with Congestive Heart Failure

Riham Mahmoud Wagieh, Ahmed Hamdy Shabana, Hesham Mohammed Elserogy & Amr Mohamed Zoair · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Objectives: Assessment of plasma level of connective tissue growth factor in congestive heart failure children, assessment of its diagnostic and prognostic role and correlate its level with clinical and echocardiographic assessment of congestive heart failure. Methods: Connective...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i130358

Ocular Presentations of Sickle Cell Disease Patients in a Nigerian Hospital

Chilota Chibuife Efobi, Obiora S. Ejiofor, Bernard C. Ochiogu, Chukwudi Charles Uzozie, Anthonia Udeaja & Adaora Amoge Onyiaorah · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Introduction: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is an inherited haemolytic disorder that affects virtually all body systems including the eye. Ocular complications of SCD could have dire consequences if not detected early. Objectives: We aimed at determining the prevalence of ocular comp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i130356

The Prevalence of Pituitary Dysfunction in Children Following Severe Traumatic Brain Injury in the Acute Phase

Adil Rabi, Abdelali Tali, Said Younous & Laila Chabaa · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Neuro-endocrine disorders are a frequent complication of head trauma. The exploration of these disturbances is important because it can contribute to the understanding of some symptoms presented by the patients for better management in the acute phase or during the evolution. Aim...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i130355