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Correlation of Glasgow Coma Scale with Head Computed Tomographic Findings in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury in a Tertiary Hospital in Nnewi

Obieje KG, Aronu ME, Nwosu CS, Obasikene CN, Udobi SI & Eze KC · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2024

Background: Traumatic brain injury is an injury that causes anatomical or functional damage to the cranium, meninges and the brain. It is a major health challenge that causes increased mortality among trauma patients. This creates the serious need to find ways of elucidating the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i5687

Human Amniotic Membrane Graft Plug for Sclerotomy Closure of 23-Gauge Pars Plana Vitrectomy in Eyes with Silicone Oil Tamponade

Hussain Ahmad Khaqan, Laraib Hassan, Hafiz Ateeq ur Rehman, Aamna Jabran, Nabeel Akram & Ahmad Fauzan · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2024

The aim of this single-center, comparative, interventional case study is to elaborate a method to plug the 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy sclerotomy using a human amniotic membrane in the eyes having internal tamponade of silicone oil. This study was conducted on 75 eyes of 75 pa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i5685

Exploring Reproductive Health Knowledge and Practices of Female Students under 24 Years: A Study at the University of Dschang Main Campus

DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, Michaela Josée Meli, Evrard Kepgang, Gile Loïc Kongne Choupo, Bobby Stéphane Siewe Ngandjui & Roddy Yvain Saha · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2024

Context: Reproductive health encompasses people’s freedom and ability to procreate and have a sexual life that is not only safe but also satisfying. Identifying factors related to the under-utilization of reproductive health services among young girls could help reduce the incide...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i5686

Aesthetic Surgery & the Indications at A Sub-Urban Tertiary Hospital in Edo State, Nigeria

Offiong A. A., Nzomiwu D. C., Onyima S. C., Bassey B. O., Udemba T. J., Nsodukwa C. O. & Iheonu U. C. · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2024

Background: Aesthetic surgery though growing at an exponential rate in developed countries is still not well developed in Nigeria. Though lately, there has been an increasing demand for cosmetic procedures in Nigeria but still, the practice is still slow growing. Objective: Few r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i5684

Pharmacological and Therapeutic Features of COVID - 19 Infection in Hodeidah, Yemen

Mohammed Amood Al-Kamarany, Hussien Omer Alkadi, Mohammed Yahia Almadani, Zainulbedeen Ali Alsharma, Rashad Mohammed Al-Salehy & Nabil Ahmed Albaser · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2024

Background: The symptoms and signs of coronavirus diseases 2019 (COVID-19) present at illness onset vary, but over the course of the disease, most persons with COVID-19 will experience the following: fever, cough, fatigue, anorexia, shortness of breath, hypoxia, sputum production...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i5683

Evaluation of Hepatoprotective Activity and Acute Toxicity of Guiera Senegalensis Leaf Extract on Wistar Rats

Mas’-ûd Hayatou, Estella Achick Tembe, Bayaga Herve, Njinkio Nono Borgia & Charles N. Fokunang · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2024

A liver is an essential organ that performs several metabolic activities in body. Various chemicals as well as pathologies which affecting it result in harmful consequences. Management of liver pathologies involves expensive and even toxic therapeutic strategies. 80 % by populati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i5682

COVID-19 Infection in Pregnancy: A Case Series from Derna, Libya

Soad Ajroud & Raga A. Elzahaf · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2024

Introduction: Pregnant women are potentially a high-risk population during infectious disease outbreaks such as COVID-19, because of physiologic immune suppression in pregnancy. However, data on the morbidity and mortality of COVID-19 among pregnant women, compared to nonpregnant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i4681

Treatment Outcomes of Retinoblastoma in Children Less than 6 Months of Age

Hussain Ahmad Khaqan, Hafiz Ateeq ur Rehman, Laraib Hassan, Aamna Jabran, Ahmad Fauzan, Nabeel Akram & Asad Mahmood Khan · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2024

Objective: To assess the results of children who have been diagnosed with retinoblastoma in less than 6 months of age in terms of globe saving and the need for chemoreduction (CRD). Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study from 2018 to 2021 that includes 8 eyes of 4 i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i4680

Blood Pressure Control and Its Determinants Among Outpatient Hypertensive Subjects in Port Harcourt: A Survey of Two Teaching Hospitals

Boma Oyan, Sarah Abere, Ernest O Nwazor, Aisha O Ajala, Florence K Briggs & Linda Iroegbu-Emeruem · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2024

Background: Elevated blood pressure (BP) is associated with increased cardiovascular disease mortality and all-cause mortality. Despite availability of medication for treatment of hypertension and prevention of complications, the goal of universal optimal BP control has remained...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i4679

Evaluating the Therapeutic Efficacy of L-Lysine Aescinat Supplementation on Neurological Outcomes in Patients with Spinal Fractures and Traumatic Spine Injuries: A Prospective Cohort Study from Tbilisi, Georgia

Koka Gogichashvili, Zviad Malazonia, Tornike Kldiashvili & Ciara Francesca Maxwell · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2024

This prospective study aimed to comprehensively investigate the impact of L-Lysine aescinat supplementation on the neurological outcomes of patients recovering from spinal fractures and traumatic spine injuries. A total of 32 patients were recruited and categorised into two group...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i4678

Vitamin C Supplementation Lowered Atherogenic Lipid Parameters among Oil and Gas Workers Occupationally Exposed to Petroleum Fumes in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

George-Opuda, I. M, Etuk, E.J, Elechi-Amadi, K. N, Okolonkwo, B. N, Adegoke, O. A., Ohaka, T. P. & Elekima, I. · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2024

Aim: To evaluate the effect of vitamin C supplementation on lipid profile parameters among oil and gas workers occupationally exposed to petroleum fumes through inhalation over a period of 12 months. Study Design: A total of 150 subjects between the age ranges of 18 to 45 years o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i3676

Antiangiogenic Effects of Infliximab in Chick Chorioallantoic Membrane Model

Reşat Duman & Ayhan Vurmaz · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2024

Introduction: TNF-α plays a key role in initiating pathologic angiogenesis, however, literature on the effects of infliximab on angiogenesis is limited. Objective: The study aimed to investigate the effects of infliximab on angiogenesis in an in vivo chick chorioallantoic membran...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i4677

Incidence, Risk Factors and Microbiological Profile of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Patients in ICU in Tertiary Care Hospital

Anil Kumar Behera, H. Guruprasad, Shivram, Navoday, Divya, Madhusudhan Reddy, Bharadwaj, Manswini & Atahullah · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2024

Background: VAP, or ventilator-associated pneumonia, is one of the most common ICU-acquired diseases and a significant cause of mortality among Intensive Care Unit patients. Infectious illnesses are currently underestimated in the South Asian Region, which has limited health reso...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i3675

Phytochemical and In-vitro Antioxidant Activity of Guiera senegalensis (Combretaceae) Leaf Extracts

Mas’-ûd Hayatou, Bayaga Herve, Lem Edith Abongwa, Estella Achick Tembe, Njinkio Nono Borgia & Charles Ntungwen. Fokunang · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2024

Guiera senegalensis is a plant of the Combretaceae family, found in West Africa and Central Africa. It has many properties such as antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer, antioxidants, which are the subject of this study. The objective of this study was to realize a qualitative an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i3674

Phytochemical Screening and In vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Four Cameroonian Medicinal Plant Extracts against Bacterial and Fungal Strains Involved in Skin Lesion Infections

Bayaga Herve, Tembe Fokunang Estella, Njinkio Borgia Nono Legrand, Ngameni Bathelemy & Fokunang Ntungwen Charles · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2024

Background: Infections are recurrent in the presence of external skin lesions and significantly complicate the healing process. Plant extracts are used in the management of these complications. Objective: This study was aimed to evaluate the phytochemical composition and the in v...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i3673