Background: Maternal and neonatal mortality remains high in arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya, with Isiolo County reporting maternal mortality of 790 per 100,000 live births. Weak community referral systems and health system constraints limit timely access to skilled care. Fron...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i46126
Introduction: Peripheral arterial disease is implicated in the pathogenesis of foot ulcers amongst diabetics, and also has a strong predictive value for cardiovascular mortality. Ankle brachial index (ABI), which is the commonest and standard clinical screening tool requires elab...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i46127
Tshodi Bulanda Arsène, Likilo Osundja Jéremie, Lufuluabu Mpemba Alphonse, Lemalema Litanga Benjamin, Ngalula Tshanda Micrette, Komanda Likwekwe Isaac, Cibangu Kashala Jean Paul, Komanda Likwekwe Emmanuel & Katenga Bosunga Gédéon·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2026
Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are a major cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality in low-resource settings. Aims: This study aimed to describe the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and management of HDP in Kisangani, Democratic Republ...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i46128
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is a highly aggressive malignancy characterized by late diagnosis, rapid progression, and poor survival outcomes. Despite its higher incidence in older men, typically between the ages of 60 and 85, rising rates among younger populations and an inc...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i46125
Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are increasingly being used to extract signals from chemical data and high-dimensional biomedical, and to support data-driven prioritisation throughout the process of taking a discovery to the clinic. Objective: The st...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i46124
Blood donation-related adverse reactions (BDRARs) remain a key concern in transfusion medicine due to their potential impact on donor safety and retention. This study assessed the effects of donors’ education level, ABO/Rhesus blood groups, and time of donation on the occurrence...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i46123
Sarah Fatima, Raja Avinash Potula, Abhinav Pegallapati, Poojitha Surgi, Srija Dammannagari, Venkat Ramana Sangam, Sreshta Reddy Nomula & Lasya Snkp Duggirala·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly transforming dental health informatics by integrating advanced computational techniques into clinical decision-making and healthcare management. In dentistry, where diagnosis and treatment planning rely heavily on the interpretation of...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i46122
Stélia Macome, Inocêncio Muchanga, Agrácio Cumbe, Emidio Dique, Samuel Muchanga, Alfredo Muchanga, Mariza Manguele, Egas Muchanga, Hilário Massango, Osvaldo Muchanga, Benilda Mondlane, Soares Michal & Izaidino Muchanga·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2026
Introduction: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most prevalent bacterial complications during pregnancy, affecting approximately 25% of pregnant women. In Sub-Saharan Africa, prevalence may reach 32.12%, increasing the risk of maternal morbidity and adverse neonatal o...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i46120
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic, relapsing, inflammatory disorder of the follicular unit that produces painful nodules, abscesses, draining tunnels and permanent scarring in intertriginous skin. Despite substantial therapeutic progress, disease control remains difficult bec...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i46121
Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV), Hepatitis C virus (HCV), and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are major blood-borne pathogens posing significant occupational risks to dental professionals. These infections share common routes of transmission, including exposure to blood, s...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i46119
Background: Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is a major cause of mortality and long-term disability worldwide, with a rapidly increasing burden in developing countries including India. Inflammation and stress-induced hyperglycemia play a crucial role in determining stroke severity and...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i46118
Background: The geometry of the proximal femur, particularly the neck-shaft angle (NSA), femoral neck width (FNW), and femoral neck axis length (FNAL), plays an essential role in orthopedic diagnosis, prosthetic design, and forensic identification. However, morphometric data for...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i46116
Background: The interspace between the popliteal artery and the capsule of the knee (IPACK) block is useful for analgesia after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in the posterior compartment of the knee without compromising foot strength. Aims: This study was conducted to determine w...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i46117
Background: Normal pregnancy is characterized by a physiological shift towards hypercoagulability that increases maternal venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk, yet detailed, integrated characterization of platelet and coagulation changes across gestation is lacking in Nigerian women...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i46115
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major cause of renal complications globally, including diabetic nephropathy (DN), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). In Kenya, data on the prevalence and risk factors of renal complications among diabetic pati...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i46114