Olayide Toyin Elegbede, Azeez Oyemomi Ibrahim, Oluwaserimi Adewumi Ajetunmobi, Olusegun Emmanuel GABRIEL-ALAYODE, Kolawole Michael Olusuyi, Adetokunbo Olujimi Elegbede, Kayode Ebenezer Ariyibi, Taiwo Amos Omolayo & Temitope Moronkeji Olanrewaju·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2026
Background: Suboptimal blood pressure control remains a major public health concern, with obesity and psychological stress acting as key modifiable contributors to poor hypertension outcomes, particularly in under-studied rural primary care populations. Objectives: The study dete...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i56136
Background: Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) is one of the leading causes of death in children Under-five years (U5), especially in developing countries like India. Despite various efforts by international and national agencies, the prevalence of ARI among children in India has...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2026/v20i51368
Burnout among healthcare practitioners is a critical issue affecting both the workforce and the quality of patient care. It is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment, leading to decreased job satisfaction and incre...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2026/v23i3556
The medical field is among the most demanding work fields, with healthcare providers being frequently exposed to traumatic injuries, heavy workloads, and intense emotional pressures. These conditions increase the risk of developing compassion fatigue, a syndrome of physical, emot...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2026/v23i3557
Background: Ectopic pregnancy remains a major contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality in the first trimester, especially in middle- and low-income settings where it poses as a major gynaecological emergency with most patients presenting late. Aim: This review highlights a...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2026/v9i1342
Background: Helicobacter pylori infection remains a major global public health concern, with disproportionately high prevalence in developing countries such as Nigeria. Aims: This study presents a narrative review of the epidemiology, transmission dynamics, risk factors, diagnost...
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Research Article10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1147
Hadiza Rabiu Ishak, Yahaya Ubah Yau, Maryam Lawan Faragai, Sakina Sani Buhari & Zainab Rabilu Dan-inna·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2026
Background: Schistosomiasis is a major public health problem in Nigeria, particularly among school-aged children in rural areas who have frequent contact with freshwater habitats. Aim: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis and associated...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2279
Neonatal malaria is an under-recognized condition in malaria-endemic regions, despite its potential contribution to neonatal morbidity. This study assessed the prevalence, parasitemia patterns, and hematological changes associated with malaria among neonates in Taraba State, Nige...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2276
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder primarily affecting the joints, leading to pain, swelling, stiffness, and eventual loss of function. Hepatitis B and C are liver infections caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) that can lead t...
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Research Article10.9734/aji/2026/v9i1190
Aim: To assess the prevalence and distribution of developmental disturbances affecting the maxilla and mandible, including micrognathia, macrognathia, dental arch abnormalities, and cleft palate, and to evaluate their association with age and gender. Study Design: Cross-sectional...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i1294
Background: In sub-Saharan Africa, gestational malaria and intestinal helminth infections are highly prevalent, and their co-infection constitutes a major public health concern. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Plasmodium and intestinal helminths co-infection among...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i31735
Background: Thrombocytopenia is a common hematological abnormality in malaria and has been increasingly recognized as a potential diagnostic and prognostic indicator. However, reported estimates of its prevalence and clinical significance vary widely across studies and settings....
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i31734
Background: Hypertension is the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality globally, with a rising burden in sub-Saharan Africa. This study assessed ten-year trends in hypertension prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control in Rivers State, Niger...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcd/2026/v8i1150
Background: Periodontal disease represents a significant public health challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa, yet baseline prevalence data for coastal regions of Sudan remain scarce, particularly amidst ongoing humanitarian crises. Objective: The study aims to determine the prevalence...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i36109
Sangeeatha Priya Devendran, Ramanandvignesh Pandiyan, A. Vasanthakumari, A. Selvabalaji, V. Ramesh & M. Nisha·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Background: An essential anatomical component that may affect gingival health, dental hygiene, and the development of dentition is the mandibular lingual frenum. Gingival recession and plaque retention may be predisposed by differences in frenal attachment. The incidence of mandi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1328