https://journalajmpcp.com/index.php/AJMPCP/issue/feed 2023-05-18T08:12:01+00:00 Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice contact@journalajmpcp.com Open Journal Systems <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice</strong>&nbsp;aims to publish high quality papers (<a href="/index.php/AJMPCP/general-guideline-for-authors">Click here for Types of paper</a>) in all areas of Medical Science and Clinical Practice.&nbsp;AJMPCP will not only publish traditional full research reports, including short communications, but also this journal will publish reports/articles on all stages of the research process like study protocols, pilot studies and pre-protocols. AJMPCP&nbsp;is novelty attracting, open minded, peer-reviewed medical periodical, designed to serve as a perfectly new platform for both mainstream and new ground shaking works as long as they are technically correct and scientifically motivated. By not excluding papers based on novelty, this journal facilitates the research and wishes to publish papers as long as they are technically correct and scientifically motivated. The journal also encourages the submission of useful reports of negative results. This is a quality controlled, OPEN peer-reviewed, open-access INTERNATIONAL journal.</p> https://journalajmpcp.com/index.php/AJMPCP/article/view/165 2023-05-09T07:21:38+00:00 Malvika Gaur Amod Saroj Tushar Sehgal doctusharsehgal@yahoo.co.in

<p>Infectious diseases have the potential to produce an increase in the number of plasma cells in the blood. It may raise the possibility of a plasma cell neoplasm being present. We present the case of an elderly male patient with an infection-related plasmacytosis that mimicked a neoplastic process.</p>

2023-05-09T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2023 Gaur et al.; This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. https://journalajmpcp.com/index.php/AJMPCP/article/view/164 2023-04-27T07:13:49+00:00 Abubakar Ndaliman Salihu Musa Danjuma musakaus78@gmail.com Abubakar Rahimat Umar Hajara Kode Sunday M. B. Alhassan

<p>A study on awareness of non-clinical staff on the use of protective devices for prevention of covid-19 transmission in NEC Kaduna. A non-experimental design used. Out of the targeted 176 respondents the study sampled 146 comprises of; 10 Gardeners, 12&nbsp; Drivers, 66 Attendants and 80 respondents. Using a multi-stage sampling technique of stratified convenient and simple random sampling. The instrument used an adapted (W.H.O) Covid-19 awareness guideline. Findings revealed that; the whole respondents absolutely agreed that they have heard about corona virus (COVID-19) before with 146 (100%). On the respondent’s sources of information Majority 80 (54.8%) of the respondents got their information about COVID-19 through radio and television news, furthermore; findings also revealed that 79 (54.1%) respondents opined that (COVID-19) is viral disease, Majority;109 (74.7%) of the respondents stated that Corona Virus (COVID-19) was discovered from Wuhan China. Majority 26 (17.8%) stated that Corona Virus (COVID-19) spread via touching, 41 (28.1%) stated that (COVID-19) spread via coughing, 45 (30.8%) stated via sneezing, majority 78 (53.4%) stated that (COVID-19) is airborne disease; Majority 77 (52.7%) stated sore throat is a symptom of (COVID-19), Majority 66 (45.3%) stated wearing face mask as the protocol against (COVID-19), Majority 111 (76.0%) stated that hand washing frequently is easy. Majority 59 (40.4%) of the respondents that they disagreed that traditional medicine cannot cure Coronavirus (COVID-19). Majority; 99 (67.8%) stated that government is doing enough to stop the global pandemic in Nigeria, Majority 102 (69.9%) stated that they can accept&nbsp; COVID-19 vaccine conclusively respondents are aware of the Sources of information on the Use of Protective Devices against Transmission of COVID-19 in NEC via Radio and Television news. Hence the researcher recommended Community-based health campaigns are necessary to hold optimistic attitudes and practice appropriate intervention measures devoid of misconceptions.</p>

2023-04-27T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2023 Salihu et al.; This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. https://journalajmpcp.com/index.php/AJMPCP/article/view/166 2023-05-12T09:11:33+00:00 Din Islam Sharmin Akter Md. Shariful Islam Sazin Islam sazin.fiverr@gmail.com Nipun Islam Md. Mehedi Hasan Md. Jewel Rana

<p><strong>Aim and Objective:</strong> Nutritional Anaemia is a condition resulting from inadequate intake of essential hematopoietic nutrients required for hemoglobin and red blood cell synthesis. It is often acquired through a diet lacking a sufficient quantity of bioavailable nutrients. In addition, exposure to environmental factors such as hookworm, schistosomiasis, and other parasites can cause excessive loss or competition for hematopoietic nutrients. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of nutritional Anaemia among patients receiving care at Chuadanga Sadar Hospital.</p> <p><strong>Materials and Methods:</strong> This study was conducted at the laboratory of Chuadanga Sadar Hospital in Bangladesh. A retrospective and cross-sectional study design was used, and the study population consisted of 96 non-hospitalized patients with suspected nutritional Anaemia. Blood samples were collected from eligible patients, and the Sysmex 500i automated machine was used to analyze the samples. Data on factors associated with nutritional Anaemia were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. The study found a high prevalence of nutritional Anaemia, with factors such as malnutrition and intestinal worm infection being significantly associated with the condition.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> This study found that iron deficiency Anaemia was prevalent among 68.0% of children and 77.2% of women, with MCV and MCH serving as useful indicators. The study also identified risk factors for nutritional Anaemia, including intestinal and blood parasites (27.6% and 12.9%, respectively), pregnancy (6.4%), prolonged menstruation (7.7%), and taking food supplements (22.9%). The sample size included 96 individuals.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion and Recommendation:</strong> This study found that iron deficiency Anaemia was prevalent among both children and women attending Chuadanga Sadar Hospital, with MCV and MCH serving as useful indicators. Risk factors for Anaemia included environmental factors such as parasitic infections, physiological status such as prolonged menstruation and pregnancy, and nutritional factors such as taking food supplements. The study highlights the need for targeted interventions to improve nutrition, access to healthcare, and prevent parasitic infections to reduce the burden of Anaemia. Limitations of the study include a small sample size and investigation of only two types of Anaemia.</p>

2023-05-12T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2023 Islam et al.; This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. https://journalajmpcp.com/index.php/AJMPCP/article/view/167 2023-05-15T10:36:00+00:00 Md. Nayeem Shahriar Khan Sharmin Akter Sazin Islam sazin.fiverr@gmail.com Md. Shariful Islam Sarmin Siraj Sormy Mst. Sharmin Sultana Soby Farjana Akter Konika

<p><strong>Aim and Objective: </strong>Interstitial lung abnormalities (ILAs) are a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by inflammation and fibrosis of lung tissue. The study aimed to investigate the relationship between environmental factors, including air pollution and occupational exposures, and the development of ILAs to better understand their etiology and inform preventative strategies.</p> <p><strong>Methods: </strong>A prospective cohort study was conducted, enrolling 1,000 participants aged 40-70 years without a prior history of ILAs. Participants were monitored for five years, with clinical, radiological, and environmental data collected at regular intervals. Ambient air pollution data were obtained from monitoring stations, and participants completed questionnaires regarding their occupational and domestic inhalational exposures. The association between these factors and the development of ILAs was evaluated using multivariate logistic regression analyses.</p> <p><strong>Results: </strong>Over the study period, 125 participants (12.5%) developed ILAs. The analysis revealed a significant association between higher levels of ambient air pollution and an increased risk of developing ILAs (OR=1.25, 95% CI: 1.09-1.44). Occupational exposures, particularly to dust and mold, were also found to be significant risk factors (OR=2.03, 95% CI: 1.40-2.94). Participants with a history of both air pollution exposure and occupational hazards exhibited the highest risk of developing ILAs (OR=3.12, 95% CI: 1.98-4.90).</p> <p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study demonstrated a strong association between environmental factors, such as air pollution and occupational exposures, and the development of ILAs. These findings highlight the need for stricter environmental and workplace regulations to mitigate the risk of ILAs, as well as the importance of early detection and intervention strategies to prevent disease progression.</p>

2023-05-15T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2023 Khan et al.; This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. https://journalajmpcp.com/index.php/AJMPCP/article/view/168 2023-05-18T08:12:01+00:00 Onitsha, Enebrayi Nelson brayi4life@gmail.com Solomon, Ederi Aginaye Ofor, Igri Bassey Fubara Inema Faith

<p><strong>Background:</strong> Glucose is an important metabolic substrate in the mammalian cells, used as the body’s primary source of energy. High level of plasma glucose may present with deleterious effects on several cells/tissues of the body.</p> <p><strong>Aim:</strong> The study investigated the effect of different anticoagulants and plain container in the rate of glucose uptake by cells.</p> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> Sixty-two diabetes, comprising of twenty-six males and thirty-six females attending clinic in the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State were recruited, and their blood samples were collected and analyzed using glucose oxidase peroxidase method, three hours thirteen minutes (3hrs:13minutes) after collection of the samples; and subsequently, repeat assays were done periodically at an interval of one hour (60minutes) for six hours (6hrs) consecutively. The data was analysed statistically and expressed as mean and standard deviation.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> The results demonstrated that the rate at which the blood glucose level decreased with time varied with different anticoagulants. It was observed that blood glucose in sodium fluoride oxalate, Lithium heparin, Tri-potassium ethylene Diamine-tetraacetic acid and plain containers decreased at a mean value of 0.07mmol/l, 0.12mmol/l, 0.18mmol/l and 0.35mmol/l every 60 minutes respectively. The study also showed that irrespective of the anticoagulants used, blood glucose significantly (<em>P</em>&lt;0.05) decreased steadily showing that the concentration of blood glucose remained unstable in-vitro. Nevertheless, the rate of decrease in blood glucose in-vitro appeared to be independent in the gender (males/female).</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> From the results obtained from this study, sodium fluoride oxalate is the most appropriate anticoagulant for blood glucose estimation.</p>

2023-05-18T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2023 Nelson et al.; This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.