Adeola E. Idowu, Isaac O. Amole, Adewumi O. Durodola, Stephen A. Adesina, Adepeju O. Adegoke, Akinsola I. Akinwumi, Olatayo A. Idowu, Olufemi T. Awotunde & Akintayo D. OlaOlorun·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2022
Aims: To determine the prevalence of hypertension among the diabetic patients and the associated risk factors. Study Design: The study was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso and...
Introduction: In the year 2021, about 537 million adults between the age group of 20-79 years are living with diabetes. The expected number of individuals living with diabetes will be 643 million by 2030 and 783 million by 2045 [1]. The diagnosis of diabetes and prediabetes with...
Welimahara Sarukkali Patabendige Thejan Mithsara, Ashrinpreet Kaur A/P Harbans Singh, Marcus Lee Tzexun, Kethesvani Jaya Kumar, Htoo Htoo Kyaw Soe, Soe Moe, Htay Lwin & Mila Nu Nu Htay·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2022
Introduction: In the 21st century, the use of digital devices has become a daily affair. This has led to excessive daytime sleepiness, which is also prevalent among medical students. However, there is a gap in awareness regarding the association between the use of digital devices...
The discovery of penicillin in 1940 by Alexandra Fleming brought a major breakthrough in the management of infectious diseases and further sparked special interest in the research and development of antimicrobial agents. However, in a matter of time, penicillin like the sulphonam...
SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has created havoc globally and negatively influenced the lives of children, particularly. Lockdowns and social distancing have brought down the closure of the institutions providing educational facilities. However, technological advances have been utilized ext...
Emmanuel Ebuka Abonyi, Patrick Ifechukwu Oliorah, Shadrach Chinemerem Eze, Valencia Chiamaka, Okonkwo, Christiana Chinwe Nnadi, Blessing Chisom Onyemelukwe, Benjamin Mari Aya, Dalhatu, Muhammad Ahmad, Dinfa Tyem Dombin, Emmanuel Chinaza Okpalauzuegbu & Jude Onyebuchi Attah·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2022
Background: Substance use among the adolescent and young adult population in society is a phenomenon that has been widely studied but remains of interest due to its potential consequences. In Nigeria, recent graduates from both government and private universities are mobilized to...
Peptic ulcer disease, defined as the breakdown of the stomach and/or duodenum's epithelial mucosal barrier, is still a leading source of morbidity and mortality. One of the main etiological factors is H. pylori. using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines while infected with H...
Plants have played significant roles in production of drugs for Orthodox and traditional medicines. The practice of herbal medicines even with a particular plant in treatment of the same disease differs and their discovery for pharmaceutical uses is for eternity. This research ai...
Genetic testing of newly diagnosed patients with rare hereditary disorders is said to improve early family detection, allow patients to receive disease-specific treatment when available. A deficiency in knowledge of genetic testing has been reported among populations as well as h...
Benjamin Yong Kai Wen, Wee Shin Hui, Kavita A/P Sinnaiah, Joyce Thanusihree A/P Wasudevan, Easvaran A/L Navaratnam, Khatijah Taharah Mohamed Shan, Mila Nu Nu Htay, Soe Moe & Htoo Htoo Kyaw Soe·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2022
Medical school is a stressful environment to cope in without peers’ supports. The ability to show care for others is crucial among those in the healthcare profession. While stress motivates students in their journey of pursuing a medical degree, it could negatively impact their m...
Aim: The aim of the study was to check the validity and reliability of revised impact of family scale (RIOFS) in Indian setting among Bengali population in parents or primary care giver of cleft lip and cleft palate children who were hospitalised for their treatment in comprehens...
Shelly Salmah, Itzar Chaidir Islam, Nurul Magfirah Rusli Sumara, Nur Irma Safitri, Lidia Jamal, Wali Khoirunnisa, Hijriatun Nisa, Ismail Masyhuri Tanri, Zahra Aulia Magistriana Kasrum & Sitti Rafiah·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2022
Aims: Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a versatile multipurpose evaluative tool that can be used to evaluate health care professionals or soon to be in a clinical setting. Students’ performance in facing an exam consisted of their skills, knowledge, their condi...
Introduction: Caffeine is one of the most common brain stimulants used by people nowadays to stay awake. This is especially seen in youngsters including medical students around the world. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the association between caffeine intake and sleep quali...
Introduction: Medical students are the future health educators of the public; hence it becomes essential for us to be empowered with accurate and sufficient knowledge on safe sex and sexual consent as the sparsity of the knowledge among the population leads to detrimental implica...
The “Type of Article” of this paper is “Letter to the Editor”. This paper discuses about: “Competency Based Medical Education: Notion Put To Play”. No formal abstract is available. Readers are requested to read the full article.