Plasmodium falciparum malaria is one of the most devastating diseases and causes an estimated one million deaths, mostly children living in sub-Saharan Africa. There is evidence that higher glucose level increases the attractiveness for Anopheles feeding. This study was initiated...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2017/34184
Aim: The purpose of our research was to investigate the effect of different body positions on lungs volume by conducting pulmonary function test (PFT) values of the asthmatic patients. The objectives were (1) to assess the correlation between pulmonary function and posture in adu...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2017/33901
Aims: The increasing microbial drug resistance in recent times has necessitated the search for an alternative antimicrobial agents derived from natural sources. Chromolaena odorata L. (Asteraceae) is one of such natural sources that has been reported to possess healing properties...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2017/33523
Aims: The aim of the study was to determine the occurrence of carbapenem resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in clinical samples from some selected hospitals in Zaria, Kaduna state. Study Design: Hospital based cross sectional study. The study was carried out over a period of 6 month...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2017/30388
ELISA-Based detection of HBV infection in correctional facilities in Sokoto metropolis, Sokoto state Nigeria was carried out using a questionnaire survey to determine the associated risk factors of the disease and serological method using [Enzyme link immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)]...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2017/32199
A stability indicating Ultra-Fast Liquid Chromatography (UFLC) method has been developed to estimate valethamate bromide (V&B) in tablet dosage forms and to separate analyte from other degradants and to carryout forced degradation studies. The chromatographic separation was a...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2017/26825
Background: The fundamental concept of health insurance is risk sharing and burden bearing. The scheme is undermined by limitations ranging from very frequent use of the services more than necessary by enrollees, to cost escalation, poor management, and skimming. Assessment of se...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2017/32767
Breast diseases to most patients are sources of uncertainty and apprehension. The diseases of the breast are a heterogeneous group of lesions consisting of both benign and malignant. This study from North Central Nigeria is aimed at examining these diverse lesions. 249 breast bio...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2017/32384
Introduction: Hypospadia was an abnormal growth of the penis where the uretral fold failed to grow led to the meatus urethra located on the proximal ventral penis with or without chorde. The incidence of hypospadias was 1 per 250-300 of male children. The treatment is urethroplas...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2017/33265
Introduction: Nosocomial surgical site infections remain a key drawback in health care facilities, resulting in extended length of stay, significant morbidity and mortality, elevated excess of cost, and less regular basis of death in the surgical patient. Aim: The objective of th...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2017/31291
Aim: To assess effectiveness of using cupping therapy simulation for the training of undergraduate medical students. Study Design: This study assessed the experience of the cupping simulation for undergraduate medical students as a part of cupping training course. The place of th...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2017/32800
This study highlighted the 12-months prevalence of elder abuse in rural and urban communities in Imo State and also compared the pattern of elder abuse in both communities. A cross-sectional study of 371 rural and 314 urban participants aged 60 years and above was conducted betwe...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2017/33089
Abstract: The occipito-cervical junction may be affected during the course of spondyloarthritis (SpA). However it is not usual be an inaugural manifestation of SpA. We report herein a case of axial SA in a young patient discovered by O-C1 arthritis. Case Report: A 29 years-old ma...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2017/32668
Aim: This study wastoevaluate extracts of Euphorbia abyssinicaa cactus-like plant of the family Euphorbiaceae commonly called desert candle or Kechiehbih by the kendem people of south-West Cameroon, for anti-fungal activity. Study Design: The Randomized Complete Block Design was...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2017/31914
Aim: To investigate the biochemical effect of Loranthus bengwensis ethanolic leaf extract in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji Arakeji Osun State, Nige...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2017/24878