Background: The facial angle, originally introduced by Petrus Camper as a descriptive index in comparative anatomy and art, was historically misappropriated by early evolutionists and anthropologists as a pseudo-scientific tool for racial classification and intellectual stratific...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2345
Mgbeosuru Benson, Nwanjo Harrison U., Nwadike Constance N., Nwachukwu Uchenna C., Gilbert Ifechukwu P., Oko Oluebube M., Mbarah Ifunanya E., Arinzechi Ekpereamaka G., Ogbuokiri Arnold C. & Imakwu Icha Innocent·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2025
Background: Prostate cancer stands as one of the most prevalent and clinically significant malignancies affecting aging males worldwide, with mounting evidence linking its onset and progression to profound molecular alterations characterized by chronic systemic multifactorial met...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2346
Background: Gag reflex is a common clinical challenge encountered during prosthodontic procedures. Its frequency and severity may vary with the type of prosthodontic modality and patient-related factors. The gag reflex is a protective neuromuscular response that prevents foreign...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2347
Joshua C. Ezema, Blessing T. Nwafor, John E. Udensi, Blessing C. Chiagorom, Chisom I. Obasi, Christiana I. Daniel, Winnie D. Olu, Ruth A. Francis, Vivian O. Ibekwe, Sunday C. Chukwudoruo, Kizito M.E. Iheanacho, Cosmas O. Ujowundu, Favour N. Ujowundu, Linus O. Agwu & Viola A. Onwuliri.·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2025
Heavy metal exposure and toxicity pose significant risks to human health, resulting in endocrine dysruption, oxidative stress, neurodegeneration and breakdown of the immune system. This study investigated the in vitro antioxidant and metal chelating capacity of combined extracts...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2343
Chioma Juliet Ejiofor, Adamma Angela Emejulu, Chieme Sunday Chukwudoruo, Chibuike Valentine Edom, Muhammad Tasi'u Uba, Okechukwu Franklyn Ohiagu, Chioma Irene Mbadugha & Hauwa Musa Hudu·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2025
Background: Scientific research in support of the use of various African plant species for the management of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) is currently ongoing. Most of the approved drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease have adverse effec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2344
Herbal therapies with antimalarial activities are increasingly studied not just for efficacy but also for safety. Methanol root extract of Newbouldia laevis has shown antimalarial potential in mice, however, the lipid-modulating effects remain unclear. This study investigated the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2342
Oral lichen planus is a commonly encountered chronic inflammatory cell mediated immune disease of the oral mucosa, commonly presenting as bilateral white striations known as Wickham's striae, which are often located primarily in atrophic or erosive lesions. Both specific immune r...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2341
Aims: To investigate the prevalent foot shapes and to explore the correlation between the predominant foot shape and cultural or gender factors within the Ijebu-Ode community thereby filling this gap and contributing valuable insights to the field of anthropometry and podiatric m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2340
Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common auto-immune inflammatory disease. Atypical extra-articular manifestations may obscure the diagnosis when they present as the initial symptoms. Case Presentation: A 58-year-old male patient, with dyslipidemia and coronary...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2339
Chibuike Valentine Edom, Chukwuma Stanley Okereke, Chidi Ijeoma Nosiri, Friday Chinomso Aaron, Chieme Sunday Chukwudoruo, Moshood Abiola Haruna, Chijioke Onyinyechi Njoku, Abdulganiyu Mohammed Galadima, Udochukwu Stanley Alugbuo, Amarachi Chidinma Chikezie, Finian Uchenna Okore & Iwuchukwu Bruno Obinna·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2025
Dacryodes edulis, a member of Burseraceae generally common for its fruit has been widely studied for its nutritional composition and phytochemical constituents responsible for its pharmacological benefits as well as its nutritional and ethnomedicinal uses. The leaves have been un...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2338
Jacques Forwah Ndeh, Abdel Jélil Njouendou, Eleonore Ngounou, Paul-Alex Chukwuma Ifeagwazi, Eric Akum Achidi, Ukam Ekup Edadi, Edeani Bobby David, Arinze Joseph Edochie, Otti Chidiebere Joel, Eyam Sunday Eyam, Ekpe Okpata Aribo, Emekwue Chukwudi Alex, Anagbado Perpetual Ifunanya, Ugwujah Chikwesiri Peace, Enosakhare Aiyudubie Asemota, Idiege Idiege Omang, Edung, Emem Samuel, Akaba Kingsley Onoride, Ajugwe Uchechi Priscilla, Ofor Joshua Obase-Otumoyi, Anne Londoh Njunda, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba, Obi Sandra Nneoma & Abeshi Sylvester Etenikang·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2025
Background: Blood donors’ eligibility assessment is crucial for ensuring the safety and quality of donated blood, recipients and donor protection. Novel parameters, such as reference values and numerical ratios of total plasma proteins and hemoglobin concentration, may enhance th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2335
Background: The management of diabetes goes beyond biomedical care as patients’ ability to adhere to treatment and maintain quality of life is greatly influenced by their level of emotional distress and self-efficacy. Aim: This study investigated the emotional distress and self-e...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2336
This comparative study aimed to evaluate the demographic characteristics and health effects associated with short-term and long-term exposure to an unspecified environmental or occupational factor among two groups, each comprising 100 individuals aged between 29 and 59 years. The...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2337
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into medical imaging to support rapid diagnosis, particularly in emergency care and pandemic contexts, while also alleviating radiologists’ workload and improving workflow efficiency. While promising, its generalizability an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2334
Introduction: The rising prevalence of diet-related metabolic disorders such as diabetes mellitus has intensified interest in how meal combinations influence postprandial glycemic responses. This study investigated the effect of after meal consumption of soft drink on the glycemi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2332