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Mechanisms of Inflammation Associated with Chronic Diseases: A Brief Review

Vaishnavi V. Gaikwad, Sameeksha R. Gitaje, Saurabh D. Joshi, Shrirang V. Kharmate, Dipak R. Phalle, Mrudula P. More, Mrunal A. Mali & Pratibha P. Shingade · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2025

Inflammation is a vital immune response that protects the body from infections, damaged cells, and harmful stimuli. It can be acute (rapid and short-term, aiding tissue repair) or chronic (persistent, causing tissue damage and contributing to diseases like cancer and autoimmune d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i35745

Healthcare Heroes and COVID-19: Understanding Vaccine Perception and Practice in a Nigerian Tertiary Care Centre

Chukwuemeka Chibuzo Umenweke, Gabriel Chidera Edeh, Chidimma Praise Onwuaghamba, Chisom Amara Umenweke, Cynthia Eze, Chisom Christine Emetu, Chimdalu Obialunamma Chukwujekwu & Chizoba Jessica Diogu · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2025

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the critical role of vaccination in mitigating transmission and severe outcomes, particularly among high-risk groups like healthcare workers (HCWs). Healthcare workers have an important role to play in the success of COVID-19 vaccinat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i35746

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on SUS (Universal Health System) Primary Preventive Dental Care in Brazil during the First Two Years of the Pandemic

Ana Carolina CAPRIGLIONE, Tiago Fialho, Eduardo Terumi Blatt OHIRA, Ana Luisa PONCE, Alex Luis Pozzobon PEREIRA, Célia Regina Maio Pinzan-Vercelino, Fabricio Pinelli Valarelli, Karina Maria Salvatore Freitas & Paula Cotrin · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2025

Objective: Public health in Brazil has witnessed substantial transformations over the past four years due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to quantify and compare the dental preventive procedures performed within the Brazilian Public Health System (SUS) du...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i35744

Use of Interpositional Arthroplasty with Temporal Muscle Flap in a Patient with Post-traumatic Bilateral TMJ Ankylosis

Raphaela Zanin Rodrigues, Andressa Bolognesi Bachesk, Giovana Felipe Hara, Harysson Costa Melo & Ângelo José Pavan · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2025

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis is a severe condition that leads to joint destruction, resulting in mandibular hypomobility and impairments in speech, mastication, and oral hygiene. The most common causes of TMJ ankylosis include local infections and facial trauma. Post-t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i35743

Intense Physical Exercise Reduces Complications, Hospitalizations and Potential Mortality from Covid-19

Romeu Paulo Martins Silva, Fabio Nascimento Da Silva, Carlos Soares Pernambuco, Marcelo Hubner Moreira, Estélio Henrique Martin Dantas, Anita Höekelmann, Gianluca Bianco, Cesar Rodrigo Vargas Vitoria, Pablo Jorge Marcos Pardo, Silvânia Matheus de Oliveira Leal, Tomires Campos Lopes, Artur Bessa, Estevão Scudese, Hossein Mohammadi, Bem Hur Soares, Fabiana Rodrigues Scartoni, Andrea Carmen Guimarães, Brisa D’Louar Costa Maia, Odelio Joaquim Costa, Jani Cleria Pereira Bezerra, Cesar Augusto de Souza Santos, Domingos Edno Castro Ribeiro, Eliane Gomes Silva Borges, Daniel Tobelém Maués Ferreira, Maria de Nazaré Dias Bello, Allan Carlos da Silva Tiago, Vernon Furtado-da-Silva, Divaldo Martins de Souza, Mauro Cesar Gurgel de Alencar Carvalho & João Rafael Valentim-Silva · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2025

Aims: The present study investigate the relationship between pre-COVID-19 exercise levels and intensity and disease outcome. Methodologically we used an online survey comprising 20 questions was sent to participants to determine their exercise history, including type, intensity,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i25738

Donor Site Morbidity in Skin Grafting: A Comparative Study of Cobbett Knife and Zimmer Electric Dermatome

Famous Dickson Ukpebor, Emmanuel E. Esezobor, Oluwafemi O. Awe & Friday Emeakpor Ogbetere · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2025

Introduction: Skin grafting in many low resource centres is mostly harvested with Humby Knife and its various modifications. However, there is a gradual paradigm shift to the use of the electric dermatome. This study aimed to compare the rate of re-epithelialization of donor site...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i25739

Impact of Ginger-containing Dentifrice for Use during Pregnancy on the Teeth Enamel Surface

Melissa Ballier, Felipe Weidenbach Degrazia, Tainá Maria Xavier, Fernando Zurlo Dellazzana, Melissa Camassola, Rayssa Ferreira Zanatta, Leandro Augusto Hilgert & Bruna Genari · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2025

Aim: Dental hygiene practices themselves can predispose pregnant women to nausea and vomiting, as changes in olfaction and taste may lead to intolerance to the taste and smell of oral hygiene products, potentially increasing the risk of oral diseases. Ginger has demonstrated an a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i35740

The Prevalence of 5 Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Adverse Events in Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Jamaica

Gaynelle Menzies, Belinda Morrison-Blidgen & Marvin Reid · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2025

Aim: To determine the prevalence of adverse effects (sexual dysfunction, depression and gynaecomastia) of 5-ARIs in patients with BPH in Jamaica. Study Design: A Prospective Cohort Study. Place and Duration of Study: Genitourinary Outpatient Departments at the University Hospital...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i35741

Effects of Hypothyroidism Associated with Dental Trauma on Induced Tooth Movement of Female Rat Molars

Ana Carolina Rodrigues da Rosa, Hellen Cristina Budel Brandão, Marlon Rosin, Elaine Manoela Porto & João Paulo de Arruda Amorim · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2025

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of hypothyroidism associated with dentoalveolar trauma on the induced tooth movement of female rats molars. Study Design: Experimental research. Methodology: Forty-eight female Wistar rats were randomly divided into eight...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i35742

Genetic Insights into Pediatric Achalasia Cardia: A Pilot Study on Family Pedigrees and Risk Assessment in Highly Consanguineous and Closely Related Populations

Mohammed Aboud & Manal Kadhim · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2025

Background: Congenital achalasia cardia, a rare esophageal motility disorder, presents with dysphagia and progressive esophageal dysfunction. The interplay of genetic predispositions and familial structures remains underexplored, particularly in high-consanguinity populations. Th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i25736

Photobiomodulation Mitigates Oxidative Stress Induced by Bothrops jararacussu Venom in C2C12 Myoblast Cells

Maíra de Souza Aranha Brauner, Luciana Miato Gonçalves Silva, Sara Cristina Ferreira Freitas, Katia de Angelis, Rodrigo Labat Marcos, Ana Paula Ligeiro Oliveira, Jose Antonio Silva Junior & Stella Regina Zamuner · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2025

Myonecrosis is a significant complication of Bothropic envenoming, and standard antivenom treatment is ineffective in mitigating local tissue damage. Photobiomodulation has demonstrated potential in reducing the local effects induced by Bothrops snakebite envenoming, though the u...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i25737

Clinical Reasoning and Self-confidence Assessment Tool (CRESCAT): A Preliminary Validation Study

Abrão José Melhem Junior, Felipe Dunin dos Santos, Celso Nilo Didoné Filho, Gustavo Bianchini Porfirio, Danielle Soraya da Silva Figueiredo, Leandro Arthur Diehl, Pedro Alejandro Gordan & David Livingstone Alves Figueiredo · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2025

Background: Case-based learning, a clinical reasoning inductive methodology, can be a pedagogical strategy for preclinical medical students. Self-confidence is also an essential issue in this phase of the medical course. Specific tools, such as questionnaires specially designed f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i25734

A Comparative Study between Clear Aligners and Conventional Braces in Orthosurgical Patients: A Systematic Review

Ana Cláudia Rocha Protásio, Edwin Cardoso Neves, Rafael Santiago de Almeida, Valéria Medeiros Claudino, Vitória Pereira Alves, Letícia Morena Carvalho de Almeida, Maria Nazaré Lopes Baracho, Brender Leonan da Silva & Olga Dumont Flecha · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2025

Introduction: Orthodontic clear aligners have gained significant popularity due to their aesthetic appeal and efficiency. Although their use as an alternative to traditional braces is well established, their application in orthosurgical patients remains underexplored. This review...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i25735

Evaluation of Physico-chemical Parameters of Selected Clotrimazole Pessaries from Pharmaceutical Importers and Accredited Drug Dispensing Outlets in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Benedict Brashi, Eulambius M. Mlugu & Eliangiringa A. Kaale · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2025

Introduction: Quality assured medicines make an important contribution to a global reduction in morbidity and mortality. Tanzania imports approximately 70% of its medicines, some of which are manufactured in countries with different climatic conditions that may affect their stabi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i25730

Hormonal Links between Lipedema and Gynecological Disorders: Therapeutic Roles of Gestrinone and Drospirenone

Diogo Pinto da Costa Viana & Lucas Caseri Câmara · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2025

Aims: This study aimed to investigate the pathophysiological mechanisms related to lipedema, starting from the common genetic alteration observed in all cases, which is associated with estradiol receptors (ERα > ERβ). The study explored its connection with normal hormonal fluc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i25731