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Amrita Journal of Medicine
ISSN 2772-2805 · Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications · 170 articles in the index
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Efficacy of Aloe Vera Gel vs. 1% Silver Sulfadiazine in First- and Second-Degree Burn Wound Healing: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Taking into account the availability of numerous clinical trials on the effects of Aloe vera gel on the prevention and healing of skin wounds, as well as its popularity among people and widespread use in the cosmetic industry, the current study compares the healing efficacy of Aloe vera gel vs. 1%…
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Lymph Node Metastasis and Its Diagnostic Implications Among Women Possessing Ductal Carcinoma of the Breast
Background: Lymph node metastasis is a significant prognostic marker in breast cancer treatment and it is associated with poor prognosis. Periodic acid Schiff’s reagent positive complex in metastatic lymph nodes is an indicator of poor prognosis. The metastatic lymph node variables were evaluated…
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Management strategy for high inguinal testis in a 9-year-old child: A case report
The high inguinal undescended testis is a unique clinical entity necessitating additional surgical procedures. Since the testis cannot be implanted in the scrotal sac due to the short testicular artery, transection of the artery (Fowler and Stephens procedure) is a viable alternative. The Fowler…
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Perception and Practice of Sub-Himalayan Region Mothers for Breastfeeding: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Background: Breast milk is an ideal food for neonates, which is also beneficial for mothers. Nowadays, modern mothers choose not to breastfeed their babies. The World Health Organization also recommends continuous breastfeeding of babies for up to 2 years. The present study focuses on assessing the…
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Late presentation of bladder extrophy with fungating mass: A case report
Introduction: Exstrophy of the bladder is a rare congenital anomaly usually treated in neonatal or childhood period. Patient presenting for the first time in the adulthood with fungating mass is an extreme rarity. Case Report: A 65-year-old man presented with unreconstructed ectopia vesicae with…
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Achieving A Balance between Ethical and Legal Obligations with Regard to Confidentiality and Patient Privacy
Patient privacy and confidentiality are crucial components in healthcare that help to uphold patients’ rights and dignity. To protect these, healthcare workers have to frequently strike a balance between their moral and legal responsibilities. With this in mind, this review article seeks to give an…
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Testosterone, Digit Ratio, and Aggression Among Youth in Conflict with the Law in Kano, Nigeria
Introduction: Studies have associated testosterone with aggression, although with a weak and sometimes equivocal one. This study aimed to determine the correlation between testosterone and digit ratio (r2D:4D) using measures of aggression in youth in conflict with the law in Kano, Nigeria…
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A retrospective study about cancellation of elective surgeries in a tertiary care hospital
Introduction: Operation theaters (OTs) are one among the core functionalities in a health care institution that require a considerable amount of 5 Ms—man, machine, money, material, and management. Any idle time or underutilization in the OT creates a huge loss of these resources and is also…
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A dumbbell-shaped peripheral obturator nerve sheath tumor
Peripheral nerve sheath tumors are very rare to arise from the obturator nerve. As such, they are usually not considered one of the imaging diagnostic possibilities for a cystic-solid pelvic mass. The present case involves a 32-year-old man with a known pelvic mass who complained of increasing…
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An Interesting Case of Emergency Coronary Artery Bypass Graft and Challenging Postoperative Course in a Patient With Failed Angioplasty
It is still challenging to safeguard the myocardium during cardiac surgery in patients who have acute ischemia following a failed percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). The procedure, which is referred to as PTCA is constantly evolving. Since its introduction, the population…
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Neonatal Gastric Perforation: A Report of Two Cases
Gastric perforation in neonates is a rare and serious issue. The condition usually occurs within the first week of life. Due to the high fatality rate, early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention are required. Here, we describe two newborns who underwent emergency laparotomies for gastric…
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Aprocitentan (TRYVIO)
Aprocitentan (TRYVIO), is the first and only endothelin receptor antagonist for the treatment of high blood pressure not adequately controlled in combination with 3 combined antihypertensive class drugs. Aprocitentan is a dual endothelin receptor antagonist that inhibits the binding of ET-1 to both…
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Assessment of disaster awareness and attitudes toward disasters among emergency and disaster management students at the Somali faculty of health sciences
Background: Disasters cause significant material and spiritual destruction within communities, resulting in significant damage to societal structures. Objective: This study aims to assess disaster awareness and attitudes toward disasters among emergency and disaster management students. Materials…
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The impact of implementing barrier curtain placement in reducing nosocomial COVID-19 clusters at a tertiary care facility
Objective: This study aimed to asses the impact of a physical barrier-based infection prevention and control (IPC) intervention in patient wards at a tertiary care center on patient-to-patient coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) transmission and cluster formation. Materials and Methods: A…