Mahboob Jan, Raja Taha Yaseen Khan, Hina Ismail, Saleem Shahzad, Abbas Ali Tasneem, Muhammad Qaiser Panezai, Danish Kumar, Nasir Mehmood, Muhammad Adeel, Muhammad Ali Khalid, Ghulamullah Lail, Abdullah Nasir & Nasir Hasan Luck·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2023
Introduction: Endoscopy for the screening of esophageal varices (EVs) is costly and cannot be performed in remote areas with limited resources. Recently, certain non-invasive cost effective models have been proposed for the prediction of EVs but have failed recommendation on a la...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i145061
Stella Nwosu, Norense Ehimwenma, Victor N. Oboli, Faiza Arslan, Khizar Scheeraz Khan, Akata Abung, Aqsa Latif, Daniel Nwabueze, Chiugo Okoye, Anusha Thalla, Farzana Rahman, Devdat, Franca Erhiawarie, Sampada Tiwari & Salman Yousaf·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2023
Colorectal polyps and adenomas are a significant health concern that can lead to colorectal cancer. Detecting polyps and adenomas early is important to remove them in a timely manner, reducing the risk of cancer. Artificial intelligence (AI) could assist in identifying polyps and...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i145060
Background: Neonatal brain injury (NBI) is a serious adverse outcome in premature neonates. The most common form of neonatal brain injury (NBI) are intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) and periventricular leukomalacia (PVL). Improved survival of preterm infants leads to short- and l...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i145059
Background: A home exercise program is an important part of recovery from musculoskeletal injuries and can improve pain, quality of life, and self-efficacy. However, there are often challenges with patient adherence and measuring compliance. Mood and pain can have a positive and...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i145057
Introduction: Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease or Kikuchi disease (KD) or histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis is an uncommon disease more frequent in Asia. It is diagnosed with lymph node histopathological findings. Objective: To perform a systematic review of Kikuchi’s disease (KD) ca...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i145058
Background: Plantar fasciitis causes heel pain in active as well as sedentary adults of all ages. The condition is more likely to occur in persons who are obese or in those who are on their feet most of the day. The muscles that help to invert and evert the ankle are much weaker...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i145054
Obi-Nwosu Amaka Lovelyn, Ubajaka Chika Florence, Madu Melford Chima, Nwosu Betrand Obi, Ezemenahi Silvia Isioma, Azudialu Bede Chinedu, Ulochukwu Chinyere Maryann, Nwosu Chinekwu Skye, Ofiaeli Chika Ifeoma & Izuchukwu Emeka Callistus·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2023
Background: Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited condition. Due to recent advances in medical care for patients with sickle cell anaemia, more women with SCD are able to survive up to the reproductive age group. This has given rise to a higher number of pregnant women...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i145056
Felipe Lemos Esteves do Amaral, Rafael Rodrigues Leite, Sara Maria Gomes Bié, Sandriny Maria de Almeida Oliveira, Guilherme Vieira Lima, Alanderson Alves Ramalho & Sávio Benvindo Ferreira·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2023
Aims: The present study aims to evaluate the use of antibiotics in the management of bacterial pneumonia in the pediatric sector of a teaching hospital. Study Design: A retrospective and descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The pediatrics sector of the...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i145053
Aims: The aim of the study was to determine the antimicrobial susceptibility of Klebsiella species, prevalence of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamases (ESBLs) and the gene coding ESBL production in Klebsiella Species obtained from clinical specimens of patients attending Plateau Sta...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i135049
Aim: In HIV patients with CD4+count<50cells/µL, after initiating HAART, close ophthalmological monitoring is mandatory, in order to watch for the development of IRU. Case Presentation: A 39-year-old patient with unknown medical history consulted for blurred vision and myodesop...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i145050
Background and Aim: The availability of hepatitis C virus (HCV) direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) has led to a paradigm change in the care of HCV related decompensated cirrhosis. Achieving a stained virologic response (SVR) is associated with considerable improvements in both Child...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i145051
Background: Gastric cancer (GC) is among the five most frequent cancer worldwide, following lung, breast, colorectal, and prostate cancer. It is the 12th most prevalent cancer in both sexes in Egypt, accounting for 1.6% of all malignancies. Distinct molecular subtypes of gastric...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i145052
This study was conducted to assess the amount of dose received by patients undergoing routine x-ray examinations at Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe in Gombe State, Nigeria. Entrance skin doses (ESDs) for different kinds of x-ray procedures, include Posterior Anterior (PA) and La...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i135048
Alice Gertrude Atai, Kwikiriza Andrew, Okelue Edwards Okobi, Queen Lutina-Oloom Ekpa, Oghenekevwe Ekrebe, Mercy Oyeinbrakemi Koroyin, Anthony I. Dick, Kafayat Oluwatoyin Bolaji, Enoobong Aderonke Adedoye, Aisha M. T. Abubakar, Emeka Kenneth Okobi & Endurance O. Evbayekha·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2023
Background: Oral morphine has been widely used to manage children’s pain during burn wound dressing. Rectal ketamine may also be safely administered to children. Objective: To evaluate and compare the efficacy of oral morphine vs. rectal racemic ketamine in management of pain dur...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i135045
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is the second most common non-melanoma skin cancer, and it accounts for 20% of all skin cancers. It occurs typically on parts of the skin exposed to sunlight and begins as firm erythematous papules or nodules that enlarge over a period of...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i135046