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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 Tobacco Science and Technology Zhenkong Kexue yu Jishu Xuebao/Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology Kongzhi yu Juece/Control and Decision Changjiang Liuyu Ziyuan Yu Huanjing/Resources and Environment in the Yangtze Valley

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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) Teikyo Medical Journal 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

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Azerbaijan Medical Journal

Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America International Medical Journal Technology Reports of Kansai University Asia Life Sciences Open Access Journals Tagliche Praxis Bulletin of National Institute of Health Sciences Journal of the Austrian Society of Agricultural Economics
Prenatal Stress Exposure Alters Key Maternal and Offspring Reproductive Hormonal Profile: Nature of Stress Reversal Responses
Journal ID : AMJ-05-05-2022-10197; Author : NWOGUEZE Bartholomew Chukwuebuka, OFILI Mary Isioma, OVUAKPORAYE Simon Irikefe, WILSON Iju Josiah, EBUWA Emmanuel Ikemefune, ALOAMAKA Chukwuemeka Peter,
Abstract : This study examined maternal and offspring reproductive hormone levels following prenatal stress exposure and the chances of nature of stress reversal responses in female Wistar rats. 72 Wistar rats weighing between 160-200g and aged between 12-14weeks was used for the phase I of the study while 18 offspring from stressed parents were utilized for phase II respectively. Three (3) stress models were used to induce stress in the animals. Serum LH, FSH, estrogen and progesterone was assayed using ELISA analyzer. Data collected were analyzed for Mean±SEM and one way ANOVA statistic while Fisher’s LSD was used for post hoc test at p-value <0.05 level of significant. Exposure to the stressors had variable effects on serum levels of the reproductive hormones. Findings from the study revealed that variations in the level of the hormones examined depended on the nature of stressor used and the specific hormone concerned. For LH, exposure to the restraint and mirror stressors significantly increased (p<0.05) the level beyond the control level but the intruder stressor caused a decrease (p<0.05). For FSH, the only significant (p<0.05) alteration in the level of the hormone was observed when mirror stressor was used to induce stress in the rats. It caused an increase in the level of FSH beyond the control level. With respect to estrogen and progesterone, exposure of the female Wistar rats to the respective stressors studied could not produce significant alteration in serum levels of the hormones. Serum LH and FSH levels of the offspring of intruder stressor stressed-parents were significantly (p<0.05) higher than the level in the control rats. The level of serum estrogen and progesterone of the offspring was significantly (p<0.05) decreased. Withdrawal of stressor from stressed rats caused the reversal of serum levels of LH and FSH towards their respective levels in the unstressed (control) rats. In conclusion, exposure to different stressors induces stress of different intensity in the Wistar rats and this may explains the variable responses of the pregnant Wistar rats to different stressors. In all, continued exposure of the rats to stressful condition has the tendency of compromising the integrity of reproductive hormones and chances of fertility.
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Effect of types of surgery on Quality of life of breast cancer patients, a study from eastern India
Journal ID : AMJ-01-05-2022-10196; Author : Sanjukta Padhi, Associate Professor, Radiation Oncology, AHPGIC, Cuttack, Lincoln Pujari, Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology, HBCH & MPMMCC, Varanasi, Subrat Kumar Samantara, Associate Professor, Surgical Oncology, AHPGIC, Cuttack, Abinash Chandra Patra, Senior Resident, Radiation Oncology, AHPGIC, Cuttack, Pranabandhu Das, Associate Professor, Radiation Oncology, SVIMS, Tirupati, Susovan Banerjee, Senior Consultant, Radiation Oncology, Medanta - The Medicity, Delhi, Sanjoy kumar Mahapatra,surgeon,Health and FW Department Odisha,
Abstract : Breast cancer has become the most common cancer in India. [GLOBCAN 2020]. These patients have either modified radical mastectomy (MRM) or breast conservation surgery as a curative surgical option as per the stage, suitability and preference of the patient. The aim of the study was to find out the difference in QOL of the patients who had completed their treatment with respect to type of surgery. Fifty-two patients who had completed their treatment with surgery (either MRM or BCS) followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy for breast cancer were enrolled into the study after informed consent. After 1 year of completion of the treatment, the response to the QOL questionnaires from city of hope were obtained. The QOL scores were tabulated and mean of the QOL outcomes were compared with independent T test or mann-whitney U test and analysed with SPSS V21. The mean age group of the patients undergoing MRM was 46.7 ± 10.2 years and BCS was 41.7 ± 7.2 years. There was no difference in Patients undergoing MRM or BCS according to age group (P = 0.234), education level. (P= 0.399), socio-economic status (0.345). Patients in both groups had coped well with physical, psychological, social and spiritual wellbeing related issues and there was no difference on these QOL parameters after 1-year of completion of treatment as per the type of surgery. Our patient population seems to be maintaining a good quality of life and in control of their different aspects in life and there seems no difference in gross QOL in terms of type of surgery in patients of eastern India. As QOL is not much different in both the groups clinical decision and patient preference may guide the decision about type of surgery in patients.
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Post-operative Complications in Post-Covid-19 Positive Cancer Patients: An Experience from a Tertiary Care Cancer Centre, Odisha.
Journal ID : AMJ-01-05-2022-10195; Author : SUBRAT KUMAR SAMANTARA,Department of Surgical Oncology, Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer, Cuttack-753007, Odisha, India., SANJUKTA PADHI,2.Department of Radiation Oncology,Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer, Cuttack-753007, Odisha, India., JYOTSNA GOYAL,Department of Surgical Oncology, Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer, Cuttack-753007, Odisha, India., PADMALAYA DEVI,Department of Surgical Oncology, Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer, Cuttack-753007, Odisha, India., SASHIBHUSAN DASH,Department of Oncopathology, Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer, Cuttack-753007, Odisha, India., JANMEJAYA MOHAPATRA,Department of Gynaecology Oncology, Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer, Cuttack-753007, Odisha, India.,
Abstract : The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the highly contagious infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has led to many devastating consequences and a significant decrease in the access and search for diagnosis and treatment of other diseases that also have a historically major impact on public health, such as cancer. So we aimed to study the postoperative complications in post COVID-19 positive cancer patients. This retrospective observational, cross-sectional, non-comparative study, carried out in the department of surgical oncology, Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer for a duration of one year from 1st July 2020 till 30th June 2021. Results: Out of 760 patients, 60 (7.9%) patients tested positive for COVID-19 during this study period. Fourteen patients out of 60 were operated on after being COVID-19 negative and after 4 weeks of the initial positive test. Out of these 14 patients, (six carcinoma breast, three carcinoma stomach, two carcinoma rectosigmoid, one carcinoma jejunum, one carcinoma colon, and one head and neck cancer), seven patients were female and seven were male. The post-operative course was uneventful in all 14 patients apart from minor postoperative complications. In this study, no COVID-19 related morbidity or mortality was observed in electively operated patients. So, based on this data, the beneficial role of mandatory testing for COVID-19 before elective cancer surgery can be concluded.
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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,
Abstract :

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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