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Physical Pain and Psychosocial Predictors of Sexual Activity among Multicultural Older Women

Luciana Laganá, Shayna Greenberg & Ovsanna Balian · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2021

Aims: To investigate the relationships between facets of sexual activity among ethnically diverse older women and indicators of their physical pain as well as their psychosocial wellbeing. Physical pain intensity, intimate relationships quality, non-medical psychological distress...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i1931098

Prospective Study: Optic Nerve Sheath ‎Diameter in Prediction of Fluid ‎Responsiveness in Sepsis Patients

Hadeel Ibraheim Elsagheir, Abd Elaziz Hamed El badawy, Reda Sobhi Salama Abd Alrahman & Mohamed Samir Abd El Ghafar · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2021

Background: Sepsis is a life-threatening disease caused by the body's reaction to infection, which results in tissue destruction, organ failure, and death. Sepsis affects at least 30 million people worldwide each year, with 6 million people dying as a result. The goal of the rese...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i1931083

Solcoseryl versus Low Molecular Weighte Heparin for Intrauterine Fetal Growth Restriction

Samar M. Abd El-Razek, Mohammed M. Elnamory, Mona K. Omar & Hesham M. Eltokhy · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2021

Background: FETAL Growth Restriction (FGR) is a problem where the fetus fails to attain its normal growth potential and this affects nearly about 8% of all pregnancies Solcoseryl is a protein-free and antigen-free haemodialysate derived from calf blood. It is thought to activate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i1931097

An Analysis between Patient Demographics and Non-attendances in General Surgery Clinics at an NHS Trust: An Audit

A. W. Y. Ng, G. H. C. Lim, A. Winarski, E. Ross, E. J. Nevins & A. Gilliam · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2021

Background: Missed clinic appointments can have bearing on a multitude of factors including patient care, hospital management and resources. Aim: To assess the non-attendance rates to surgical clinics within our trust. Secondary outcomes will be to assess the correlation between...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i1931096

The Value of Serum Adiponectin in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Hagar Abd Elrahman Deghaidy, Mona Khalid Omar Amira Youssef Ahmed & Elsayed Fetouh Rakha · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2021

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition in women at reproductive age associated with reproductive and metabolic dysfunction. It may be the most common cause of anovulation, early pregnancy loss, and later pregnancy complications. Adiponectin is the most...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i1931094

Morphometric Evaluation of Frontal and Maxillary Sinuses and Bizygomatic Distance of Igbos In South-East and Ogonis in South-South Nigeria Using Computerized Tomography Scan

Godson Emeka Anyanwu, Salome Nwaelom Ezeofor, Emmanuel Nebuwa Obikili & Ekene Valentine Ugbor · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2021

Background: Radiological identification is important in clinical, surgical and forensic medicine particularly in the absence of comparative deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) samples and fingerprints. Aim is to establish the morphometry of frontal sinus (FS), maxillary sinus (MS) and bi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i1931095

What about the Antibacterial Activity of Fresh Ginger Juice (Zingiber officinale)?

E. Günaydın, Gülşen Goncagül, Çiğdem Güceyü & Ö. Kardoğan · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2021

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the antibacterial activity of the juice obtained by squeezing fresh ginger roots (Zingiber officinale) against the standard strains Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC® 25923) and Escherichia coli (ATCC® 25922), as well as Acinetobacter...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i1931092

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Mothers towards Fever and Its Home Management among Under Five Children in Kom Hamada City, Behira Governorate, Egypt

Manal Mohamed Alnaser Hassona, Salwa Abd El-Mageed Atlam & Safinaz El-Said Shalaby · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2021

Background: Fever is one of the most common presenting complaint in pediatric age and is the cause of nearly 70% of all pediatric clinic visits. Fever isn’t a disease but a symptom of disease, so we need to do more to communicate the message to parents. Aim: To assess knowledge,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i1931093

Evaluation of Serum Level of Vitamin D in Patients with Female Pattern Hair Loss Thesis

Manar Elsayed Taha Sadoma, Ghada Fawzy Rezk Hassan, Manal Mohamed ALI Elbatsh & Zeinab AbdElsamd Ibrahim · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2021

Background: Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is the most common cause of alopecia in women, characterized by diffuse non-scarring hair loss in frontal, central, and parietal areas of the scalp. Vitamin D is a factor that has recently been considered in dealing with these patients....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i1931091

Nifedipine or Labetalol: Hypertension Management during Pregnancy

Zoobia Z Khan, Ahmed Sohail, Atif Yusufzai, Hassan Imtiaz, Neelam Asghar, Hassan Mumtaz, Shahzaib Ahmad, Syed Abdul Ahad & Mohammad Hasan · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2021

Introduction: Hypertension complicates 10% of pregnancies causing significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is considered severe hypertension if Systolic >160 and Diastolic >110 lasting more than 15 minutes. It is an Obstetric emergency and needs prompt appropriate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i1931090

Urethral Prolapse in Prepubertal Girls in Port Harcourt, Nigeria: A Multicentre Study

Isesoma Gbobo & Goddy Bassey · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2021

Background: Urethral mucosa prolapse is a rare condition mainly seen in prepubertal girl with racial predilection for black girls. Methodology: This was a multicenter 7-year retrospective analysis of 27 cases of urethral mucosa prolapse treated at the university of Port Harcourt...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i1931086

Assessment of Myocardial Salvage Index after Primary Percutaneous Intervention of ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients Using Myocardial Magnetic Resonance Imaging Techniques

Asmaa Ramadan Abd El Naby, Magdy Mohamed Elmasry, Mai M. Abd Elmoneim Salama, Mohamed El Sayed El Setiha & Raghda Ghonimy Elsheikh · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2021

Objectives: The aim of this work was assessment of myocardial salvage using various magnetic resonance imaging techniques immediately after primary percutaneous coronary intervention of ST elevation myocardial infarction patients and at midterm follow up. Methods: The current stu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i1931087

Functional Brain Alterations in Individuals with Motor Conversion Disorder

Mai Ahmed Salem, Mohammad Abdel Hakeem, Rasha Ahmed El Shafey, Gamal Ibrahim Taha shamma & Ahmed Abdel Rahman Mubarak · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2021

Background: Conversion disorder (CD) is characterized by neurological symptoms affecting voluntary motor control and incompatible with organic damage to the nervous system. Since novel insights have been gained with the advent of functional magnetic resonance imaging, we aimed to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i1931088

Unifocal Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Presenting as Spontaneous Pneumothorax

Muhammad Khurram, Saima Ambreen, Muhammad A. Shafiq, Muhammad Naveed Shahzad, Faiqa Zikria, Sarah Yousaf Shah & Hassan Mumtaz · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2021

Langerhans cell is a rare disease affecting the lungs which has a 10 years survival chance having a prognosis of 85%. It is often linked with smoking. We discuss here the correct stepwise approach towards its diagnosis Presenting a 28-year-old male smoker with a history of shortn...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i1931084

Does Galectin3 Immunohistochemical Marker Help in Diagnosing the Nature of Benign or Malignant Thyroid Tumor?

Umm-e -Farwa, Rehana Ramzan, Mahwish Niaz, Hassan Salim, Rabiya Fawad, Nadia Tasawer, Kashif Bangash, Hassan Mumtaz & Shahzaib Ahmad · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2021

Introduction: Galectin-3 has been reported quite accurate to detect or exclude malignancy in nodules with prior indeterminate Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology and per operative findings. Keeping this fact in mind, Galectin-3 can have a pivotal role in separating benign from the ma...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i1931085