Sickle cell disease (SCD) results in alteration of both hematological and biochemical parameters of the affected individuals. In Kenya, it is estimated that 4,000 children are born with SCD annually; about 21% of children in Kisumu are born with Sickle cell trait. Study objective...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i245325
Aims: The incidence of cholera has increased steadily since the year 2000. The persistent presence of this disease in this community is probably due to poor socio-economic status, poor knowledge, on cholera prevention and control measures. The aim of this study was to evaluate th...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i245321
Background: Pubertal abnormalities can occur in HIV-infected boys and have negative effects on reproductive health, final adult height as well as psychosocial health and quality of life. This study was aimed at comparing the pubertal development in HIV-infected and non-HIV-infec...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i245322
Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection affects multiple organs, including the kidneys. One of the earliest signs of kidney disease related to HIV is the presence of proteinuria, which is preceded by microalbuminuria (MA). Detecting MA in its early stages and pro...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i245320
Aim: Assess alterations in circulating endocannabinoid levels and their potential correlation with the progression of chronic kidney disease. Additionally, the study aims to consider potential implications for the clinical use of these compounds. Study Design: Descriptive, qualit...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i245319
Objectives: The aims of this study were to identify the students’ preferred choices of learning style, to determine their preferred teaching pedagogies and assessment methods in the Ophthalmology module of undergraduate medical course. Materials and Methods: This prospective stud...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i235316
Maria Elvira Ribeiro Cordeiro, Luana Rodrigues Vasconcelos, Heron Bittencourt, Flávio Klinpovous Kerppers, Andressa Panegalli Hosni, Ivo Ilvan Kerppers, Rubiana Mara Mainardes, Christiane Schineider Machado Kolc, Ana Carolina Dorigoni Bini, Patricia Pacheco Tyski Suckow, Eliane Gonçalves de Jesus Fonseca & Angela Dubiela Julik·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2023
The aim was to analyze the effects of α-humulene in experimental models of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). A sample composed of 33 rats, divided into the NC group: 3 animals, for analysis of normal tissue and behavior, PC: 10 animals submitted to induction of AD by application of β-amy...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i245318
Background: Low back pain is currently an important health problem that represents a significant socioeconomic cost in Western societies and is associated with higher rates of disability than any other disorder. Although most cases are treated successfully at the first level of c...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i235314
Objectives: Although the glucose oxidase (GOx) enzyme is produced by a variety of different organisms. The most commonly enzyme originates from the fungus Aspergillus Niger is widely implicated in glucose estimation. A. niger GOx enzyme should be highly sensitive and selective fo...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i235315
Background: Diabetic dyslipidemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus is defined by elevated TG levels and decreased HDL-C levels, as well as elevated or normal LDL-C levels. In diabetic dyslipidemia, the addition of saroglitazar to statins may provide comprehensive control of lipid para...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i235312