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Complications of Gestational or Overt Diabetes on Mothers and Newborn Babies

Fadwa A. Mansour Eldgheili, Negeia Imhamed Ali Elgaroushi, Wafa Saad Abdalrazi & Mohanad Abdulhadi Saleh Lawgali · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2021

Background: Diabetes in pragnancy is associated with increase risks of Fetal, neonatal, and lifelong complication in the offspring. In infants of diabetic Mother (IDMs) hypoglycemia is a common complication. Aim of Study: To study complication of gestation or overt Diabetes in Mo...

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Analysis of Clinical and Laboratory Characteristics in Patients with Von Willebrand Disease in a Five Year Follow Up at a Tertiary Referral Centre in Sri Lanka

D. Gunawardena, P. Herath & G. A. C. Gamakaranage · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2021

Background: Von Willebrand disease (vWD) is the commonest, inherited bleeding disorder worldwide. A retrospective cross-sectional study was done to analyze clinical and laboratory characteristics in 47 diagnosed patients with vWD and to assess the utility in basic bleeder screen...

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Self-Medication Practices in health Professionals of Hail University Saudi Arabia

Shimaa Mohammed Hasnin Aboelnaga, Abdul Salam Al-Mews, Fahmida Khatoon, Salma Ahmed Ali Babiker, Ruba Mustafa Elsaid Ahmed & Zahid Balouch · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2021

Background: Self-medication is a human behavior in which an individual uses a substance or any exogenous influence to self-administer treatment for physical or psychological ailments. The most widely self-medicated substances are over-the-counter drugs and dietary supplements, wh...

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Effect of Cigarette Smoke Inhalation on the Hippocampus of Adult Female Wistar Rat

F. O. Ovie, F. C. Akpuaka, G. U. Ndukwe, U. S. Aguwa, A. U. Aligwekwu & Agoziem T. Tobechukwu · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2021

The increasing female exposure to cigarette smoke is a public health challenge to the society as female mental health is a major prerequisite for a healthier society and future. This work was carried out to examine the effect of cigarette smoke inhalation on the hippocampus of fe...

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A Quantitative Enquiry into the Perceived Benefits, user Satisfaction and Challenges Associated with Electronic Health Records Systems

Charles Owusu-Aduomi Botchwey, Agartha Afful Boateng, Lawrencia Aggrey-Bluwey, Isaac Blay & Richmond Opoku · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2021

Background: Electronic Health Record System is considered the most important innovative application as part of the introduction of Information and Communication Technology in the healthcare industry. The EHR system is designed to alleviate the limitations associated with the pape...

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Assessment of the Role of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) In Asaba, Nigeria

Ebifa Ozegbe Joseph, Chiamaka Abiakam, Kemzi N. Elechi-Amadi, Lynda Kadi Giami & Ojoye N. Briggs · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2021

Introduction: The role of traditional birth attendants (TBAs) has been with the people for a long time. This cross-sectional study involved 200 women (11 - 46 years) meeting the inclusion criteria for the study. Methodology: Information and data for this study were obtained using...

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Prevalence of Usage of Herbal Medicine among Pregnant Women in Asaba, Delta State

Joseph Ozegbe Ebifa, Ojoye N. Briggs, Chiamaka Abiakam & Kemzi Elechi-Amadi · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2021

Introduction: In the past two decades, the use of herbal medicines has grown considerably worldwide, especially among pregnant women. Herbal medicines are plant-derived materials or preparations that have therapeutic benefits. This study was aimed at determining the proportion, p...

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Smart Phone Ownership and Usage amongst House Officers at the Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Nigeria

Nwolisa Emeka, Ikejiaku Udochikwuka, Asinobi Kingsley, Emerenini Frank & Nwigwe Uloma · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2021

Background: Smart phones are becoming increasingly available and are now  steadily  becoming  an essential tool for accessing clinical information, especially for younger health professionals and trainees. In Nigeria, House officers are first level medical practitioners who have...

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Effects of Dysmenorrhea on Academic and Social Activities of Students in Tertiary Institutions in an Urban City, South East Nigeria

E. C. Iwuoha · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2021

Background: Dysmenorrhoea is a medical condition that has physiological and psychological effects on females who suffer it. Dysmenorrhoea is still an important public health                 problem which has negative impact on female health and social relationships, school and wo...

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Research Designs and Statistical Methods in Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal: A Review of Articles Published during 2010 to 2019

Myo -Khin, Le-Le- Win, Khin-May -Oo, San -Shwe, Ye -Htut, Aung-Myo -Min & Htain -Win · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2021

Aim: Several reviews had been reported on the design and statistics of medical journals worldwide.  However, assessment on the quality of research articles in a peer-reviewed health research journal locally widely published in Myanmar has never been carried out. Study Design: Ret...

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Prevalence and Knowledge of Tuberculosis among HIV Patients Accessing Care at Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

E. C. Iwuoha · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2021

Background: TB infection is one of the leading causes of death among HIV patients because of  the burden of TB HIV co-infection on the immunity of affected persons. Estimation of the prevalence of TB among these clients will enhance screening, early diagnosis and treatment. In ad...

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Effect of Morinda Lucida Leaf Extract on Ibuprofen Induced Nephrotoxicity Albino Rats

Nkiruka Millicent Amadi, Peter Uwadiegwu Achukwu, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu & Nonyelum V. Anoh · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2021

Morinda lucida ethanol stem bark extract dilution of ((500, 1000, 1500) mg /kg) body weight were administered to B1, B2, B3 groups subjected to ibuprofen induced nephrotoxicity. Histomorphological studies on target organ; kidney were harvested, weighed and processed. Ibuprofen to...

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