Objectives: This study aim to investigate the histopathological effects of binge consumed Gordon’s dry gin moringa citrus blend on the uterus of adult female dawley Sprague rats. Materials: Fifty female rats (weighing range; 120±2.6 g - 250±3.5 g) were divided into four groups (A...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v31i130276
Aim: To study the anti-hyperlipidemic activity of Terminalia chebula in rats. Study Design: Hyperlipidemia was induced by administering doxorubicin and the effect of Terminalia chebula was studied in male and female rats. Methodology: Three doses of hydroalcoholic extract of Term...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i1130275
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is among the top ten leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, and studies have shown that adherence to a six Month course of Isoniazid Preventive Therapy (IPT) reduces the incidence of TB disease in HIV-negative/positive populations at ri...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i1130274
Taha Hussein Musa, Hassan Hussein Musa, Layla Ahmed Mohammed, Abdelkareem Abdallah Ahmed, Rehab Ibrahim Kambo, Idriss Hussein Musa, Tauseef Ahmad, Joseph Kawuki, Upama Ghimire, Nathan Obore, Shireen Salome Papabathini, Alieu Tommy & Lovel Fornah·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2019
Few epidemiological studies have been undertaken of measles disease among Sudanese, although measles is the third leading cause of death since 1995 among childhood diseases that can be prevented by immunization. The measles vaccine was introduced into the EPI program in 1985. In...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i1130273
Zika virus (ZIKV) that was less known for decades suddenly became a global health emergency at the beginning of 2016. The virus was first discovered in the Zika forest of Uganda in 1947, and the first confirmed human infection was reported in Uganda between1962-1963. From its ori...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i1130271
Aims: This study is an effort towards comparing the efficacy of the Harmonic Focus and Electrosurgical technique with regard to nerve injury especially spinal accessory nerve and its morbidity postoperatively after neck dissection. Sample: Ninety patients of oral carcinoma who re...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i1130272
Objective: The Emergency Department is a complex environment in which healthcare providers are confronted with uncontrolled and unpredictable critical patient workload. This necessitates multitasking, organization, critical thinking and clear communication. Safe practices during...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i1230252
Objective: To determine the incidence of depression among the chronic disease patients attending the Campbellville chronic disease clinic. Methods: Data were collected at the Campbellville Health Centre, during the chronic disease clinic hours from the 8th–18th April, 2019. Infor...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i1230253
Objectives: To understand emergency response in primary health care, to investigate the frequency and status of emergency preparedness at seven healthcare centres in Guyana with Family Residents. To enquire if the seven centres are equipped with human and other resources to respo...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i1230254
Objective: Hand washing compliance amongst emergency healthcare providers is complicated by limited supplies, patient volume, mal-positioning of hygiene materials, and lack of education on the importance of hand hygiene. Design and Methods: A survey was distributed to A&E hea...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i1230255
Objective: Previous studies done in the hospital setting in Guyana have shown that the frequency of isolation of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates far exceeds the worldwide estimate of 50%. These past studies have been based on the use of the Kirby-Bauer disk d...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i1230256
Objective: To investigative the prevalence of herbal products used among Diabetic patients of Enmore Polyclinic and correlate with socio - demographic data and to find out the various types of herbal medicines used. Methods: A cross sectional study conducted at Enmore Polyclinic...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i1230257
Objectives: To observe the method of pain assessment and pain management intervention performed by nurses in the PACU. Methods and Design: A QI prospective observational study was conducted to observe nurse’s pain assessment and management of thirty (30) patients from the time of...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i1230258
Objectives: To review the outcomes of oestrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR) and Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) in breast cancer patients at GPHC over a 2 year period from December 2016-December 2018. Hypothesis: There is a higher incidence triple ne...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i1230259
Objective: To determine the incidence of non-traumatic perforated gastro-duodenal ulcers in the surgical population at GPHC. To identify/ discuss mortality associated with perforated hallow viscus at GPHC and its related outcomes. Study Design and Methods: This study involves a r...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i1230260