Okelue Edwards Okobi, Mujeeb Adedeji Salawu, Elham Nikravesh, Ifunanya Vera Umeozor, Ibilola Akorede Sanusi, Soji A. Ojo, Ijeoma Oaikhena, Esther Ifeoma Ezeani, Precious Anastasia Uzoh, Chioma Celestina Umeh, Eyitope Olaide Awoyemi, Emeka Kenneth Okobi, Endurance O. Evbayekha, Tobechukwu J. Okobi, Victor Ameh Odoma & Ijeoma C. Izundu·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2023
Smoking cessation is a critical public health issue. Smoking cessation techniques are essential in reducing the burden of tobacco-related diseases and deaths. Medical practitioners have the potential to assist patients in quitting smoking, but deficits exist in the amount and typ...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i135047
This study examines the effect of participation in leisure and recreational activities on quality of life among parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in Jaipur, India. The study focuses on the challenges faced by parents of children with ASD and their impact on...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i135044
Introduction: Vaginal atresia is a component of Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Hauser syndrome (MRKHS), which includes variable Mullerian duct abnormalities with normal secondary sexual characteristics. Associated renal anomalies are present in about 30% of cases(1) Objective: To presen...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i135041
Aims: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterised by hyperglycaemia caused by either deficiency in insulin production or insulin action, or both. HbA1c is a commonly accessible test indicated by most doctors to assess the long term glycaemic control in diabetes patien...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i135042
Aims: In sarcoidosis patients, fatigue in (is) one of the most frequent symptoms.It represents an integral part of the clinical picture. Many factors have been discussed in previous reviews. The aim of this study was to assess the degree of fatigue in sarcoidosis patients along w...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i135043
Background: The malfunctioning of the meibomian glands (MGD) is one of the most important causes of dry eye. MGD refers to a set of disorders characterised by functional abnormalities of the Meibomian gland. This study's objective was to assess meibomian gland dysfunction before...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i135040
Natasha Cristina Oliveira Andrade, Karina Faine Da Silva Freitas, Yasmin Martins de Sousa, Suziane do Socorro dos Santos, Perla Katheleen Valente Corrêa, Maria de Lourdes Maia de Moraes de Carvalho, Danielle Etienne de Oliveira Bezerra Lima, Tamires De Nazaré Soares, Camila Carvalho do Vale, Jully Greyce Freitas de Paula Ramalho, Bruna Rafaela da Silva Sousa, Mayara Annanda Oliveira Neves Kimura, Joyce Dos Santos Freitas & Daniele Melo Sardinha·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2023
Introduction: Deaths show the epidemiological scenario of the community and allow the planning of effective strategies for the prevention of deaths, mainly by immunopreventable and preventable causes, but for this the surveillance of death must have quality. Epidemiological studi...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i125037
Aims: To investigate the effect of perioperative fluid management on postoperative renal functions in patients who underwent cytoreductive surgery (CRS) with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). Study Design: Retrospective observational study Place and Duration of...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i135038
Aim: Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is widely used in the treatment of early- stage lung cancer. There are several SBRT techniques. We aimed to compare three planning techniques: CyberKnife (CK), Helical Tomotherapy (HT), and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT). Materi...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i135039
Aims: The objectives of the study were: to determine suicide and substance abuse rate among college students within KMTC colleges in zone six; to establish psychosocial factors that influence mental and suicide distress among KMTC students in the mentioned zone; and to analyze th...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i125035
Aims: Cancer in children can adversely affect their quality of life. Evaluation of health related quality of life (HRQoL) during the process of treatments is important for recognition of acute dysfunction related to therapy and disease. The aims of this study was to assess the HR...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i125036
Introduction: Breastmilk jaundice is a benign often undiagnosed condition, occurring in healthy, term exclusively breastfed neonates. It is characterized by unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia usually appearing from the second week of life, but sometimes within the first week of lif...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i125034
The truth is always one: no matter the interpretations, versions, perceptions or perspectives. Supported by the majority of scientific or historical evidence the science of medicine existed an eon back and was trusted to heal and revert illnesses in addition to saving lives. The...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i125032
The leading cause of mortality among women has been identified as breast and cervical cancer in Nigeria. The objective of the study identified the symptoms and predisposing factors associated with breast and cervical cancer among the participants. A cross-sectional design and con...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i125033
Background: Serum ferritin(SF), an indicator of body iron stores may be elevated for reasons such as inflammation, chronic haemolysis, and multiple transfusions which all occur frequently in sickle cell anaemia (SCA) patients. Serum ferritin values above 30 µg/dl(300ng/ml) have b...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i125031