Background: The utilization of Computed Tomographic scanners for imaging has gradually evolved in Nigeria since the installation of the first scanner at the University College Hospital, Ibadan in 1989. However, most rural and sub-urban health facilities in Sub-Saharan Africa stil...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i205190
Introduction: The odontogenic keratocyst is a common odontogenic cyst which affects mainly the posterior region of the mandible. Aims: The aim of this study was to discuss the clinical management of odontogenic keratocyst, based on a case report and an integrative literature revi...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i205186
Background: The present study evaluates the correlation between Hip Fracture Surgery and Increased Risk for Heart Failure in Older Patients. Heart failure leads to other complications in patients with hip fractures as well as post-operative ICU care, longer hospital admissions, h...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i205187
This report describes the case of a 56-year-old African American male who experienced severe hyponatremia after receiving Divalproex sodium therapy for bipolar I disorder on various occasions. Divalproex re-initiation caused a recurrence of hyponatremia, leading to discontinuatio...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i205188
Adesola Oyelese, Daniel Ogbaro, Adewumi Adediran, Tamunomieibi Wakama, Adeola Adetola, Abidoye Gbadegesin, Ibironke Awodele, Chimezie Mbah & Blessing Ogunsanwo·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2023
Background: Anaemia in women of reproductive age (WRA) is a common health problem in the developing countries and non-pregnant WRA constitute the third most affected group after preschool-aged children and pregnant women. This study was carried out to assess the knowledge, attitu...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i205183
Background: Severe sepsis combined with hypotension or the requirement for vasopressors in newborns is known as neonatal septic shock and occurs even when the body is receiving enough fluids to revive it. Hemodynamic monitoring in this condition can be through clinical assessment...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i205184
Aims: Identify the different recovery profiles of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Methodology: This study constituted a review of the literature based on the analysis of case reports published in past five years, about the profile of recovery of TBI victims on PubMed...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i205185
Malaria is one of the major public health issues in Africa as its affects human beings at different levels. However, any wrong diagnosis of malaria infection can lead to severe ill health, and death of the infected individual. This study was carried out to compare different diagn...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i205180
Purpose: The purpose of our study is to compare the rates of complications by ophthalmic residents while doing phacoemulsification surgery with supervision or without supervision of attending. Place of Study: Lahore General Hospital, Lahore. Duration of Study: one year (February...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i205181
Hydatid cyst is a parasitic disease caused by larval stage of small tape worm (Echinococcus), causing cyst formation in the liver and in the lung. It affects liver primarily and secondary mostly the lungs. Hydatidosis is endemic in many countries and it is more prevalent in India...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i205182
The COVID-19 pandemic spread to Nigeria, resulting in a nationwide lockdown from 30th March 2020. Consequently, there was enormous impact on the health and socio-economic facets of life affecting individuals, families, and communities. A key component of primary health care that...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i205178
Aims: Along with the bone loss due to aging and postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMO) is the muscle mass loss, with an increasing occurrence of poorer body composition and osteosarcopenia. The current pharmacological recommendation guidelines for PMO treatment does not include any dr...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i205179
Background: The burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing globally, and the trend has been projected to continue due to the increasing incidence of diabetes and hypertension among the population. Considering CKD is a chronic condition, it necessitates ongoing monitorin...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i205175
Gabriel R. Brito, Maria E. S. Queiroz, Lukas O. Coelho, Damila M. M. Negreiros, João P. R. Castro, Anna P. R. Almeida, Ângela C. da Trindade, Francisco S. Holanda, Anny B. F. de Jesus, Lucas N. B. Cunha, Roger A. M. Queiroz, Nycollas J. N. Martins, Guilherme S. Souza, Isadora C. Feitosa & Marianna A. P. Leal·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2023
Aims: To investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain and discomfort reported by truck drivers compared to advancing age. Study Design: This is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach. Place and Duration of Study: University of Gurupi, Campus Paraíso do Tocantins -...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i205176
Rejane Pereira Otoni, Pedro Figueiredo Pereira Andrade, Wagner de Fatima Pereira, Alice Silva Pereira, Carolina Carvalho de Oliveira Santos & Thiago Fonseca-Silva·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2023
Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the cytological and histological behavior of the condyle of rats after mandibular advancement. Materials and Methods: Thirty male Holtzman rats were randomly divided into three experimental and three control groups, with five animals...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i205177