Atherosclerosis remains a leading cause of cardiovascular diseases, with chronic inflammation playing a critical role in its pathogenesis. This review evaluates various anti-inflammatory strategies targeting the C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin-1 (IL-1) pathways. Through...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2333
Introduction: In Nigeria, the prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) has become alarmingly high, largely due to a combination of genetic, environmental, and socio-economic factors. According to the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study, CKD deaths have increased by 41.5% from...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2330
Medication errors during critical transition points in patient care—such as hospital admissions, intra-hospital transfers, and discharges—remain a significant challenge to ensuring patient safety and optimal therapeutic outcomes. Pharmacist-led medication reconciliation programs...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2331
Background: The burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is becoming more prevalent worldwide, especially in developing nations, and a variety of risk factors are contributing to this surge. In African nations, deaths from NCDs are projected to exceed the combined deaths of com...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2328
Agondo, D. I, Ngwai Y. B, Nkene I. H, Abdulmumin R. I, Tama, S. C, Bolarinwa O. F, Akpotu, M. O, Danjuma J, Galleh, R. P, Imokhe G. A, Igbawua I. N, Yakubu S & Okpalaeke N. B.·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2025
Aims: This study investigated lamivudine resistance polymorphism in HBV among pregnant women attending Secondary Healthcare facilities in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, Nasarawa State Universi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2329
Cockroaches (Periplaneta americana) are one of the important vectors that spread multidrug resistant pathogenic bacteria in environment. We screened the presence of multi-drug-resistant bacteria from cockroaches (n=150) found in homes within Abakaliki metropolis through standard...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2326
Background: Antibiotic resistance remains a critical global health challenge, fueled by widespread misuse and irrational prescription practices. University students are an influential demographic, as their health behaviors can shape broader antimicrobial stewardship efforts. Obje...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2327
The gut microbiota, which is a group of different microbes that live in the digestive system, has a new role as an important regulator of metabolic health. This study looks at the complicated link between the microbiota in our guts and insulin resistance. It looks at the processe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2325
Neuromyositis (NM) is a rare and controversial entity. We report the case of a 54-year-old female with no previous pathological history who presented with proximal myalgia. Clinical examination was remarkable for obesity, proximal muscle weakness and left axillary adenopathy. Cre...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2324
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) or Von Recklinghausen disease is an autosomal dominant genetic disease. Its clinical expression, which is extremely variable, is dominated by cutaneous, nervous and ocular manifestations. It corresponds to an abnormality in the development of ectode...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2323
Umukoro Emuesiri Kohworho, Akponah Erhiori, Elijah Oghenekparobor Blessing, Igben Onoriode Vincent-Junior, Umeaku Ugochukwu, Moke Emuesiri Goodies & Ekuerhare, Basil·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2025
Background: Myocardial infarction is becoming more prevalent in low and middle income countries (LAMICs). The presentation of MI is occasionally obfuscated by other diseases such as dyspepsia and peptic ulcer disease. Moreover, management in LAMIC is complicated by poor diagnosti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2322
Ramsay Hunt syndrome is the later sequel of the virus varicella-zoster (chicken pox) and shows geniculate ganglion involvement. The virus involved in this syndrome is Herpes Zoster and the infection is commonly called SHINGLES. It includes vesicular rash on ear and mouth, ear pai...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2320
Objective: The general objective of this study was to assess the morphological features of the ear among young adults of Delta State, Nigeria. Method: This study adopted the descriptive cross–sectional study design and consisted of 384 subjects comprising of both males and female...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2321
Introduction: Bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) can lead to ascending infection, which may result in renal failure if left undiagnosed. BOO may also occur in the complete absence of symptoms and be identified first as a case of urinary retention. Aim: To determine the relationship...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2319
Objective: To analyze the various factors affecting medical adherence in the treatment of Diabetes mellitus and techniques developed to improve adherence of the diabetic patients. Methods: We have referred research papers and review papers published in ScienceDirect and PubMed da...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2318