According to WHO (2018), almost 15 million babies are born every year before 37 weeks of pregnancy, the majority taking place in Sub Saharan Africa and in south Asia. Preterm birth is a common complication of pregnancy and usually bore heavy short- and long-term medical, socio-ec...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i234834
High blood pressure is a common medical problem faced during pregnancy. Hypertensive diseases in pregnancy are one of the major causes of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. The compendious update of the various literature related to hypertension in pregnancy is presented...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i234835
Purpose: This study aims to identify chest CT findings among asymptomatic and symptomatic COVID-19-positive patients in Al Dhafra Hospitals and review the common CT findings in relation to the different age groups of the patients and the duration of their symptoms. Methods: Data...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i234836
Olugbenga Morebise, Shakeel Ahmed Khan, Silvanus Ifeoluwa Abiodun, Bolaji Ayinde, Enoch Adewara, Emeka Ike, Derma Dupuis, Sabeth Meyof, Oyinkansola Arogundade & Chizoba Aneke·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2022
This study utilized a quantitative approach to investigate the impact of nutritional choices, quality of sleep and physical activity on the general health of staff and students at the All Saints University School of Medicine, Dominica. Seventy-seven people (14 staff members and 6...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i224832
Pneumonia is the leading cause of childhood illness and mortality worldwide. The number of children under five with pneumonia in Kisii County, Kenya, was 10% compared to the national average of 9% despite the integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) roll out. In order to ident...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i224833
Objective: To evaluate the incidence, clinical and angiographic predictors of no reflow phenomenon in patient undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods: This prospective observational cross-sectional study was carried out on 748 patients who underwent p...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i224831
Introduction: Fasting is a practice of abstaining from certain or all kinds of food and beverages depending on the cultural and religious values of the individual. The objective of this study was to observe the effects of intermittent fasting on the weight of Muslim university s...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i224829
Background: Maternal health indicators vary with the dynamics of care delivery and utilization. Active paternal support remains a key driving force towards efficient management of maternal health Objective: To assess male partners involvement in maternal health in Anambra State N...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i224830
Background: Phase contrast (PC) cine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a valuable imaging method in estimating cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dynamics that concerns several disease processes. The aim of this work was to estimate the usefulness of cine- PC MRI CSF flowmetry in patien...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i224825
Background: Presbyopic Spectacles Correction Coverage (PSCC) is a measure of presbyopic spectacle utilization in a defined area. Previous studies in Africa and Asia have shown low Met Presbyopic Need and high Unmet Presbyopia Needs with different barriers responsible for these. ...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i224826
Amalachukwu Amanda Chime, Ugochukwu Anthony Eze, Stella Ngozi Onwubiko, Nnenma Ndidiamaka Udeh, Michael Okwudili Chime, Michael O. Olaolu, Onochie Ike Okoye, Ernest Nnaemeka Onwasigwe & Rich Enujioke Umeh·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2022
HIV/AIDS is associated with systemic immune dysfunction which makes the body susceptible to certain opportunistic infections and tumours. The advent of HAART his know to provide some desired improvement leading to altered patterns of clinical finding which includes the ocular man...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i224827
Background: Calprotectin is an essential proinflammatory component of the innate immune system. Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) was shown to be a relevant and accurate evaluation method for people with chronic inflammatory arthropathies. Therefore, it has been deemed promising...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i224828
Background: Natural progression of CHD often results in the development of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), which is a leading cause of death and disability. Aim: The goal of this work is to clarify the prognostic and diagnostic usefulness of OPN in children with PAH-CHD, a...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i224824
Background: The pituitary gland is a small bean-shaped gland situated at the base of the brain. Pituitary-based tumors are neuroendocrine tumours affecting the pituitary gland. Imaging of the pituitary gland involves the use of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging....
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i224823
John Omotola Ogunkoya, Adesola Temitope Oyelese, Taiwo Olufemi Solaja, Abiola Makanjuola, Nta Opeoluwa Boco, Akinwale Folarin Ogunlade & Sixtus Chinedu Ekenyem·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2022
Deep vein thrombosis is the most frequent Venous thromboembolic event seen among individuals with hematological diseases which is associated with high morbidity and mortality. It is associated with various risk factors. It mainly affects the deep veins of the lower extremities a...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i224822