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Azerbaijan Medical Journal

(ISSN: 0005-2523)

Azerbaijan medical journal (ISSN: 0005-2523) - is a scopus indexed journal since 1961. The publisher of the journal is Izdatel'stvo Elm by WHO Office in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan medical journal (AMJ) is also UGC approved. The journal publishes general medicine, health science, psychological, pharmaceutical journals and so on. Gongcheng Kexue Yu Jishu/Advanced Engineering Science Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery Interventional Pulmonology Zhenkong Kexue yu Jishu Xuebao/Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology

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Azerbaijan Medical Journal

Azerbaijan Medical Journal (ISSN: 0005-2523) - is a peer-reviewed journal. The journal seeks to publish original research articles that are hypothetical and theoretical in its nature and that provide exploratory insights in the following fields but not limited to. Zhongguo Shiyou Daxue Xuebao (Ziran Kexue Ban)/Journal of China University of Petroleum (Edition of Natural Science) Tobacco Science and Technology Teikyo Medical Journal Connected Health Wuhan Ligong Daxue Xuebao (Jiaotong Kexue Yu Gongcheng Ban)/Journal of Wuhan University of Technology (Transportation Science and Engineering) Zhonghua yi shi za zhi (Beijing, China : 1980) Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America International Medical Journal Technology Reports of Kansai University Asia Life Sciences Open Access Journals Tagliche Praxis

Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry Pharmacology Pathology Forensic medicine Microbiology Community Medicine Otorhinolaryngology Internal Medicine General Surgery Obstetrics and Gynecology Radiology Pulmonary Medicine Dermatology and Venereal diseases Infectious Diseases Anaesthesia Cancer research Neurosurgery Orthopedics Gastroenterology Neurology Nephrology Medical education Orthopaedics Paediatrics Reproduction Cardiology Diabetes Surgery Nursing Otolaryngology Dental Psychology Anesthesiology Dermatology Endocrinology Hepatology Urology Venereology Psychiatry Biotechnology Pharmacy ENT Pharmaceutical Chemistry Pharmaceutical Analysis Pharmaceutics Pulmonology Pharmacognosy Pharmaceutical Phatmaceutical Technology Biopharmaceutics Pharmacokinetics Pharmacodynamics Industrial Pharmacy Drug Design Quality Assurance Drug Regulatory Affairs Phytochemistry Drug Delivery Systems Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Pharmaceutical Microbiology Hospital Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacy Pharmacy Practice Drug Discovery Drug Metabolism Toxicology Clinical Research Pharmacogenomics Phrmacoinformatics Pharmacovigilance< Life Sciences like Chemistry Biomedical Sciences Microbiology Immunology Forensic Epidemiology Oncology Biomedicine Dentistry Physiotherapy Gynaecology Dermatoepidemiology Neuroscience Ophthalmology Sexology Osteology Kinesiology Angiology/Vascular Medicine Critical care Medicine Haematology Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology Bariatrics Pharmacy and Nursing Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry Radiobiology Clinical immunology Clinical and Hospital Pharmacy Cell Biology Genomics and Proteomics Healthcare Services Healthcare Management Bioinformatics and Biotechnology Geriatric Medicine Bulletin of National Institute of Health Sciences Journal of the Austrian Society of Agricultural Economics Gongcheng Kexue Yu Jishu/Advanced Engineering Science Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery Interventional Pulmonology Zhenkong Kexue yu Jishu Xuebao/Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology Wuhan Ligong Daxue Xuebao (Jiaotong Kexue Yu Gongcheng Ban)/Journal of Wuhan University of Technology (Transportation Science and Engineering) Zhonghua yi shi za zhi (Beijing, China : 1980) Zhongguo Shiyou Daxue Xuebao (Ziran Kexue Ban)/Journal of China University of Petroleum (Edition of Natural Science) Tobacco Science and Technology Teikyo Medical Journal Connected Health

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Azerbaijan Medical Journal

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TORCH in Repeated Miscarriage in Mosul City
Journal ID : AMJ-29-04-2022-10194; Author : Karam A Aldabbagh, Khalid W. Almola, Nadia M. Mahmood,
Abstract : TORCH (Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, and Herpes Simplex) infections are diagnosed by examining the blood for the presence of antibodies of the IgM, and IgG classes to the pathogens of toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, and herpes. Determine the concentration of antibodies to the listed pathogens. If there are antibodies, this does not mean that the person is necessarily sick. This may mean that he once had this infection and is immune to it. However, if the number of antibodies to a particular infection is very high or increases over time, this already indicates the activity of the process. Moreover, clinically, the disease may not manifest itself or manifest itself in dim, erased forms. The severity of the external manifestations of the disease is in no way connected with the danger of its impact on the fetus. With a pronounced disease, the fetus can remain healthy, and, conversely, in the absence of clinical manifestations, the fetus may or may not be severely affected. Antibodies of Class IgM in the blood appear 2-4 weeks after infection and disappear after 3-9 months. By 3-4 weeks, antibodies of the IgG class appear, and their concentration gradually increases and reaches a peak by 2-5 months from infection. Antibodies of the IgG class remain in the blood for a long time, sometimes for life. If a woman planning a pregnancy, as well as a pregnant woman up to 12 weeks of gestation, is found to have negative.
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Amoebiasis
Journal ID : AMJ-29-04-2022-10193; Author : Israa Mohammad Abd AL-Khaliq,
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Amoebiasis is a disease caused by Entamoeba histolytica parasite, which considered one of the first three parasites of causing death worldwide. Infection rate became more common in non-endemic regions. Despite the majority of persons infected with this parasite, but they keep asymptomatic, some patients show amoebic colitis. This review outlines the current knowledge related to Entamoeba histolytica.

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Perception and acceptance of Problem Based Learning as a Teaching-Learning method among Undergraduate Medical students and Faculty.
Journal ID : AMJ-24-04-2022-10192; Author : Suman Gadicherla, Ashwin Kulkarni, Chandrika Rao, Medha.Y.Rao,
Abstract : Problem based learning (PBL) is a teaching learning methodology that promotes self-directed learning, critical thinking, sharing information and working in a team. PBL was introduced to second year MBBS students to study the perception and acceptance among students and facilitators as a teaching learning method. This is an observational study conducted in Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore in South India. The study was conducted over 3 months. PBL sessions were conducted for second year Medical students. Topics selected were systemic hypertension and foot ulcer, as these were must know topics for medical students and required longitudinal integration. Three triggers were framed for each topic which was validated by the senior members of medical education unit. To sustain the interests and continuation of discussions, PBL sessions were modified to be conducted every day for two weeks. Perception and acceptance of PBL among students and facilitators was studied using a validated questionnaire. 76.6 % of the students opined that PBL was interesting. 84.2% opined that PBL is more focussed on real medical problems. 64.1% of students felt that PBL aided in assessing their weaknesses which helps them in improving them as well as enables them to establish a concrete action plan to achieve their goals. PBL also helps in improving their decision making skills in addition to developing competence. 60.9% students felt that the information gained is more thorough than it would be by conventional teaching. The facilitators opined that PBL promotes comprehensive learning and helps to develop skill of self-directed learning among students. Most of the students felt that PBL was interesting, promoted self-directed learning and was more close to real life medical problems. However students and facilitators felt that PBL cannot replace didactic lectures and cannot be applied to all the topics.
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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BODY ANTHROPOMETRY AND SELECTED COMPONENTS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS IN YOUNG ADULTS – A SINGLE INSTITUTIONAL STUDY
Journal ID : AMJ-21-04-2022-10190; Author : Rita Nkechi Ativie, Joshua Promise Okorie,
Abstract : Anthropometry and physical fitness characteristics provide relevant information about ones health condition. A reduced risk of chronic diseases has been associated with high fitness level often measured by cardio – respiratory fitness parameters leaving out the other measures of physical fitness. Our study therefore investigated the relationship between anthropometric indices and other selected health-related components of fitness. A cross-sectional survey design was used to recruite 400 undergraduate university students (192 males and 208 females) within 18-35 years. The selected anthropometric indices [height (HT), waist-height ratio (WHtR), forearm girth (FAG)] and health-related components of fitness [handgrip strength (HGS), spinal flexibility (SF) and lean body mass (LBM)] were measured using standard procedures. Pearson‘s product correlation shows a significant relationship between HT and HGS (p = 0.001), HT and LBM (p = 0.001), HT and SF (p = 0.012), WHtR and LBM (p = 0.001), FAG and HGS (p = 0.001); and FAG and LBM (p = 0.001). Regression analysis shows that every one unit rise in HT causes 0.056 unit increase in HGS; every one unit rise in FAG causes 0.120 unit increase in HGS. There is a relationship between selected anthropometric indices and health-related fitness indices. Hence, one can be inferred from the other.
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OPTINIZATION OF DIAGNOSTICS AND SURGICAL TREATMENT OF THE ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES OF THE SHOULDER
Journal ID : AMJ-19-04-2022-10188; Author : Murodjon Ergashevich Irismetov, Sukhrob Muratjanovich Saliev, Farrukh Mahamadovich Usmonov, Sanjar Sardarovich Kadirov, Gennadiy Vitalevich Ni,
Abstract : Rotator cuff injury can cause a pain and permanent trauma of the head of the humerus, which ultimately leads to arthritis and a decrease of quality of life of patients. Shoulder arthroscopy is the "gold standard" of orthopedics in the treatment of articular pathologies. At the same time, the issues of tactics of surgical treatment, the choice of methods of operations, have not been fully resolved. They require the development of a technique for plastic surgery of the rotator cuff and bone structures of the shoulder joint. Improving the results of treatment of patients with pathologies of the rotator cuff of the shoulder joint by developing new methods of surgical treatment. Investigation was conducted at the Republican Specialized Scientific and Practical Center for Traumatology and Orthopedics, Uzbekistan from 01/01/2015 to 12/30/2021. 82 patients diagnosed with a full-thickness RCT were selected for study. To evaluate the effectiveness and monitor treatment, subjective methods were used: UCLA, Constant Shoulder Score and Simple Shoulder Test. The results before surgery and after 18 months were analyzed. The operation technique arthroscopic subacromial decompression, installation of an autograft from the tendon m. tensor fascia latae of the thigh and fixation of the autograft into the subacromial space. Medium term results of mini-invasive surgical treatment were analyzed. In 38 patients of main group (n=42), positive results were obtained (good result - 32 patients, satisfactory - 6). The complication rate was 8% and included 4 cases of persistent pain during rotational movements above the head afterwards. The diagnostic method and surgical treatment of RCT of the shoulder is convenient and simple, affordable. Allows for painless rotational movements of the shoulder joint, reduces re-traumatization of the RC with a minimally invasive and highly effective way.
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Acute Gastrointestinal Toxicities in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Patients Treated with Preoperative Concurrent Chemo-Radiotherapy by 3DCRT vs. IMRT Technique.
Journal ID : AMJ-14-04-2022-10187; Author : Lucy Pattanayak, Associate Professor, Radiation Oncology ,AHPGIC,CUTTACK, Sanjukta Padhi, Associate Professor, Radiation Oncology ,AHPGIC,CUTTACK, Swodeep Mohanty, Professor, Surgical Oncology ,AHPGIC,CUTTACK, Rajesh Sai Patel, Senior Resident, Radiation Oncology,AHPGIC,CUTTACK, SASHIBHUSAN DASH,SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW,DEPARTMENT OF ONCOPATHOLOGY,AHPGIC,CUTTACK,
Abstract : Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a serious health condition. surgery is the cornerstone of curative therapy for early-stage rectal cancer, neoadjuvant chemoradiation (NCRT) has emerged as a standard treatment option for locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC). The acute toxicity from NCRT remains a limiting factor for treatment compliance and quality of life in patients with LARC. To evaluate the acute GI toxicity profiles of locally advanced carcinoma rectum patients receiving 3DCRT versus IMRT. During this hospital-based prospective randomised observational study, patients with carcinoma rectum were enrolled between September 2018 and December 2020 at Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer, Cuttack. A total of 54 patients with locally advanced carcinoma rectum were included, among whom 30 patients were treated by 3DCRT (Arm A) and another 24 patients were treated by IMRT (Arm B) with daily concurrent Capecitabine. Out of 15 patients in the 3DCRT arm, eight had grade 2 diarrhea. Six patients had grade 3 diarrhoea during the 5th week of radiation and had to be admitted to the hospital for supportive care. In the IMRT arm, 2 out of 12 patients had grade 2 diarrhea. There was a significant difference between the various groups in terms of the distribution of diarrhoea grade 2 (χ2 = 0.127, p = 0.043). Greater conformity can be achieved with IMRT by optimally modulating the intensity of individual beams, reducing doses to organs at risk and thus decreasing the rate of gastrointestinal toxicity. The use of IMRT for rectal cancer may also potentially prevent surgery delays, improve postoperative healing, and allow for better adjuvant chemotherapy tolerability.
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Comparative Appraisal of Granulocytes, C - Reactive Proteins of Cord blood and Body Weight Changes between Septicemic and Non-Septicemic Neonates and their mothers.
Journal ID : AMJ-11-04-2022-10186; Author : Gbagbeke Kelvin Obakore, Rita Nkechi Ativie, B. C. Okonkwo, Osagie Mike Odigie, Alexander Obidike Naiho, John Chukwuka Igweh,
Abstract : Neonatal septicemia is of clinical importance due to its characterized signs of associated infection in the first month of life. This study comparatively examined serum granulocytes, C - reactive protein (CRP) and body weight changes (BWC) in pregnant mothers and their septicemic and non-septicemic neonates at birth. A total of 492 apparently healthy pregnant women and their newborns were ethically recruited and assessed for sepsis at gestational weeks 37, 38 and 39. Umbilical cord serum samples of neonates was obtained during delivery and assayed for CRP levels, polymorphs (basophil, neutrophil and eosinophils) and BWC. Neonates were monitored for 28 days to identify those who will come up septicemic. Mothers of septisemic and non-septicemic neonates, as well as their new-borns formed the experimental and control groups respectively. At 37th week of gestation, study found no significant increase (p = 0.9808) in maternal CRP relative to 38th and 39th weeks. For mothers of non-septicemic neonates, a significant decrease (p = 0.0000) was observed in CRP at weeks 2, 3 and 4 compared to week 1 post birth. ANOVA returned a insignificant increase for assessed granulocytes but eosinophil which increased significantly (p = 0.0450) with increasing pregnancy age. Mothers of septicemic neonates showed no significant change in polymorphs during pregnancy. Sepsis has effect on CRP during pregnancy and should be used with polymorph granulocytes during pregnancy as a routine diagnostic marker in the event of suspicion of septicemia.
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Management of Lipoprotein (a): A Mini Review
Journal ID : AMJ-11-04-2022-10184; Author : Sidhi Laksono, Pepi Nurapipah, Melisa Aziz, I Nyoman Wiryawan,
Abstract : Lipoprotein (a) [Lp[a]] is a particle containing apolipoprotein bind to LDL cholesterol. Lp(a) encoded by LPA gene. Independent from LDL-C level, raised Lpa level by genetic studies shows increasing risk of cardiovascular disease. Prior study shows most of patient with LDL-C controlled by statin still have raised Lp(a) level. Current therapy to lowering LDL-C, could not achieve expected lowered Lp(a) level. Genetic therapy as a novel treatment for lowering Lp(a) is still under investigation. We review several study about Lp(a) correlation with LDL-C, coronary disease, and novel treatment. Most of genetic therapy give promising effect although still under early clinical trial. Prior lipid lowering treatment did not achieve as high as genetic therapy to lowering Lp(a) level.
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Spiritual Distraction Therapy on Chronic Joint Pain Among Elderly in Coastal Area
Journal ID : AMJ-01-04-2022-10183; Author : Syaifurrahman Hidayat, Yuni Sufyanti Arief, Mujib Hannan, Elyk Dwi Mumpuningtias, Ratna Indriyani,
Abstract : This aim research was to determine the effect of spiritual distraction therapy in reducing chronic joint pain among elderly living in coastal area. This study was quantitative with quasi-experiment and pre-post-test control group design. The number of respondents was 70. Spiritual distraction therapy was given during seven days. The data collection used observation sheet which contain PQRST pain assessment and the VAS pain scale. Statistical test using the Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney tests. The study results of the Wilcoxon rank test showed that there was a significance difference in pain area (p-value<0.000) and the time of pain (p-value <0.000) in the treatment group. The Mann Whitney test results showed that there was a significance difference between control and treatment group in pain area (p-value=0.038) and the time of pain (p-value=0.45). The spiritual distraction therapy was effective in reducing the pain area and time of pain occurrence of joint pain in the elderly who live in coastal area. Further study needs to explore the effect of spiritual distraction on pain in other population.
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Evaluation of Neonatal Cardiopulmonary and Anthropometric Indices: A Key Predictive Clinical Biomarker for Neonatal Health Status
Journal ID : AMJ-31-03-2022-10182; Author : Olowe G.T, Ovuakporaye S.I, Oyovwi O. M, Nwogueze B. C, Odokuma E. I4, Emojevwe V,
Abstract : Neonatal mortality has been reported as a major societal health menace across the globe. Hence, this study, which adopted a hospital-based cross-sectional type of experimental research design, aimed at examining the clinical indication of some selected cardiopulmonary and anthropometric indices as key predictive clinical biomarkers for neonatal survival. The subjects were divided into three groups; experimental Group 1 consisted of 80 pre-term neonates within 28 weeks; experimental Group 2 consisted of 80 pre-term neonates within 33 weeks; and the control group, which consisted of 80 apparently healthy, term neonates. For each subject selected, cardio-pulmonary parameters and anthropometric variables were obtained daily and compared. ANOVA, correlation coefficients, and linear regression were used to compare statistical measures. A discrimination accuracy test of previous records using cut points available from previous models was conducted for ease of estimating the possibility of neonatal survival from assayed variables. Following data collection, sorting, and analysis, the study found a statistically significant decrease (p < 0.05) in average systolic blood pressure (SBP) values of preterm neonates when compared with term neonates. This, however, was the reverse for DBP, which was proved to have increased in preterm neonates compared to term neonates. The study also observed a statistically significant decrease (p < 0.05) in RR and OSL levels of preterm neonates compared to term neonates. In conclusion, cardiopulmonary and anthropometric status could be useful predictive biomarkers in clinical trials to provide insight into the extent of compromise in newborn health. This will help to minimize the death of neonates by ensuring a better treatment protocol/regimen is given. A corroborative study with an event-driven approach that assays more molecular or other non-physiological variables is recommended.
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