Aims: To examine the differential financial impact of COVID-19 on three major private tertiary care hospitals in Sri Lanka during 2020-2021, and to identify institutional factors determining pandemic financial resilience using DuPont Return on Equity decomposition analysis. Study...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1409
This study investigated the prevalence of Klebsiella pneumoniae in Diabetic Foot Wounds in Selected Health Facilities across Three Senatorial Zones in Benue State, Nigeria. Diabetic foot wounds (DFWs) remain one of the most severe complications of diabetes mellitus, contributing...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1406
Hypertension is a major predictable contributor to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in Africa, but the long-term trend analysis frequently uses descriptive or Gaussian-based procedures, ignoring the limited and autocorrelated character of proportionate data. The study aimed...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1403
The university years are recognized as a significant era of transformation that influences students' relationships with friends, family and their broader social network. This study aimed to assess the awareness, perception and factors associated with mental illness among undergra...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1404
Background: Obesity is a major global health challenge that has driven widespread public interest in pharmacological and promotional weight-loss products. The rapid proliferation of these products, many of which are unregulated, raises significant health and safety concerns, high...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1405
Despite the growing burden, awareness of dementia and cognitive decline remains critically low and very little has been done to assess this in communities. This study aims to assess the awareness of adults in selected areas of Ogbomosho on cognitive decline and dementia, its prev...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1401
Aims: To provide an integrated review of tumor microenvironment (TME) architecture and its influence on pharmacologic response, with emphasis on mechanisms of therapeutic resistance and translational implications for precision oncology. Study Design: Narrative review of peer-revi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1402
Diabetic foot wounds (DFWs) represent one of the most serious complications of diabetes mellitus and are frequently associated with bacterial infections that complicate treatment and increase the risk of amputation. Among the bacterial pathogens implicated in these infections, Kl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1400
Oral mucocele is one of the most frequently encountered benign lesions of the minor salivary glands, most commonly caused by trauma-induced rupture or obstruction of the salivary duct. Mucoceles are defined as mucus- filled cavities, which can appear in the oral cavity, appendix,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1398
Aims: To review the pathological basis of metabolic inflammation in obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and to evaluate emerging pharmacologic interventions targeting inflammatory and metabolic pathways. Study Design: Narrative review of contemporary biomedical...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1399
Background: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) has significant links with anogenital neoplasia in both sexes. While Nigeria has implemented free HPV vaccination for girls aged 9–14, the program's sustainability and gender-specific focus remains a concern. This study assessed the knowledg...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1397
The rapid digital transformation of healthcare systems has significantly improved healthcare delivery through the adoption of technologies such as electronic health records, telemedicine platforms, artificial intelligence–supported diagnostics, and network-connected medical devic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1396
Background: Various three-dimensional (3D) technologies like computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), intraoral scanning, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), and 3D printing have revolutionized in modern dental practice. These technologies help in accur...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1395
Lichen planus is a chronic mucocutaneous disease that is caused by the immune system and affects about 1.5–2% of the world's population. It primarily impacts women, particularly those over 50 years old. Lichen planus is thought to be an immune-mediated disease, even though the ex...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1393
Alanoud K. Albanna, El Haisam M. Taha, Rajwa N. Al haddad, Fatimah H. Alsayedeash, Randa H. Alalwei, Afnan I. Alturki, Narjes M. al Sebaa, Rouz M. Ahmed, Abdulelah T. Albouq & Mohammad A. Alksibri·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being explored to support anesthesiology across perioperative monitoring, prediction of adverse events, closed-loop drug delivery, airway management, and postoperative pain control. This narrative review synthesises current evidence on...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1394