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📢 Latest Update: Call for Papers: Special Issue on Medical and Health Research – Submit to British Journal (BJMHR) by March 31, 2026

📢 Latest Update: Call for Papers: Special Issue on Medical and Health Research – Submit to British Journal (BJMHR) by March 31, 2026

Volume 10, Issue 3 - 2023 (March 2023 Issue 3)

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Volume 10 Issue 3
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Editorial: March 2023 Issue 3

Welcome to the 2023 issue of British Journal of Medical and Health Research. This issue showcases the remarkable breadth and depth of contemporary research across multiple disciplines. From cutting-edge applications of machine learning in climate science to the revolutionary potential of quantum computing in drug discovery, our featured articles demonstrate the power of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing global challenges.

We are particularly excited to present research that bridges traditional academic boundaries, reflecting our journal's commitment to fostering innovation through cross-disciplinary dialogue. The integration of artificial intelligence with environmental science, the application of blockchain technology to supply chain management, and the convergence of urban planning with smart city technologies exemplify the transformative potential of collaborative research.

As we continue to navigate an era of rapid technological advancement and global challenges, the research presented in this issue offers both insights and solutions that will shape our future. We thank our authors, reviewers, and editorial board members for their continued dedication to advancing knowledge and promoting scientific excellence.

Dr Hemangi J Patel
Editor-in-Chief
British Journal of Medical and Health Research

Articles in This Issue

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Research PaperID: BJMHR1003001

CLINICAL PRESENTATION OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS IN A TERTIARY HEALTH CARE CENTRE, ABUJA

Gerald Awele Onwuegbuzie, Peter - Alabi

Background: Multiple sclerosis is one of the most important immune mediated inflammatory diseases which affect young adults in their productive years and contributes to disability and mortality. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated inflammatory disease of unknown definite aetiology which result from abnormal activity of the body's immune system characterized by attacks of the myelinated axons in the central nervous system. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the clinic presentation of multiple sclerosis among Nigerian patients. Methods: The study which is a descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out at a tertiary health centre, from January 2011 and December 2020. Results: A total of thirty-six patient had structured questionnaire administered in the Neurology Clinic and patients admitted into the medical wards. However, twenty-four patients were analyzed. The mean age of onset was 31.8 ± 8.8 with a female preponderance (91.7%). The clinical presentation of patients with multiple sclerosis showed that 95.8% had limb weakness and 87.5% had limb paraesthesia. Limb ataxia and fatigue was seen in 79.2% and 75% of the patients respectively, while 66.7% had limb spasticity and 54.4% had incoordination. The Clinical course of the disease showed that relapsing-remitting disease was seen in about 79.2% and secondary progressive is about 16.7%. Conclusion: This study though hospital based, suggest that MS is not uncommon among Nigerian. The 10-year period needed to get the study number may be a result of most patients being lost at the secondary health facilities due to non-recognition of the early symptoms and signs and poor diagnostics facilities.

Multiple sclerosisClinical presentationNigeria
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DOI:
10.5281/zenodo.7804984

Contributors:

 Gerald Awele Onwuegbuzie
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 Peter - Alabi
Research PaperID: BJMHR1003002

FACTORS INFLUENCING THE CHOICE OF CARDIAC SURGERY AS A CAREER AFTER GRADUATED IN SAUDI ARABIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Osama Abdullah Abdulrahman, Naif Fahad Alotaibi, Rahaf Ghassan Baaqeel, Reem Faisal Bahakeem, Omniyyah Abdulsamad Tukruni, Eman Faisal Bahakeem, Abdulhalim Salim Serafi

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: Cardiac surgery is one of the least popular specialties among medical graduates in Saudi Arabia. We sought to explore this further by estimating medical students’ and interns’ interest in the field at Umm Al-Qura University in Saudi Arabia. Further, we aimed to determine the factors that influence medical interns and students in Saudi Arabia to pursue a career in cardiac surgery. METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among third- to sixth-year medical students and medical interns at Umm Al-Qura University through a self-administered electronic questionnaire. In addition to evaluating various factors that may influence a student’s choice to pursue cardiac surgery as a future career choice, the questionnaire evaluated previous participation and experience in cardiothoracic surgery and current career preferences. RESULTS: A total of 428 medical students and interns completed the questionnaire. Only 17% reported that they were serious about pursuing a career in cardiac surgery, while 71% had no idea about the current training pathway for cardiac surgery, and 83% had not spent any time in a cardiac surgery placement. The majority (81%) of the participants perceive that they need more exposure to cardiac surgery in their medical curriculum, while 90% have never scrubbed into a cardiac operation, which is a significant percentage. CONCLUSION: The main determinant factor of whether to pursue cardiac surgery as a future career was job satisfaction, and the main deterrent factor was the perceived high work intensity of cardiac surgery as a specialty. Increased exposure and close mentoring are required to encourage more students to pursue a career in cardiac surgery.

Cardiac SurgeryMedical StudentInfluencing FactorsMedical Careers.
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DOI:
10.5281/zenodo.7804992

Contributors:

 Osama Abdullah Abdulrahman
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 Naif Fahad Alotaibi
,
 Rahaf Ghassan Baaqeel
,
 Reem Faisal Bahakeem
,
 Omniyyah Abdulsamad Tukruni
,
 Eman Faisal Bahakeem
,
 Abdulhalim Salim Serafi
Research PaperID: BJMHR1003003

AIRWAY MANAGEMENT IN PATIENTS WITH TRAUMATIC CERVICAL SPINE INJURY FOR EMERGENCY SURGERY: A CASE SERIES

DR. DEEPAK CHANDRAKANT KOLI, DR. SANDIP SHANTARAM KATKADE, DR.PRAJAKTA DHANANJAY LATKAR, DR HEMANT H MEHTA

Patients with traumatic cervical spine injuries who require surgical intervention pose a significant challenge to anaesthesiologists. Airway management inherently involves cervical spine movements that may aggravate pre-existing injury. There is currently no agreement on the technique for intubating these patients. We present three patients with cervical spine traumatic injuries and neurological symptoms posted for emergency cervical spine fixation surgery. All intubations were done by direct laryngoscopy with video laryngoscope and endotracheal tube then railroaded over Boogie with manual in-line Immobilization. We can conclude that the video laryngoscope assisted intubation has several advantages in the care of patients posted for emergency cervical spine fracture fixation.

traumatic cervical spine injury videolaryngoscope difficult intubation
54,532 views
16,287 downloads
DOI:
10.5281/zenodo.7805004

Contributors:

 DR. DEEPAK CHANDRAKANT KOLI
,
 DR. SANDIP SHANTARAM KATKADE
,
 DR.PRAJAKTA DHANANJAY LATKAR
,
 DR HEMANT H MEHTA
Research PaperID: BJMHR1003004

SACCULAR CYST OF THE LARYNX: A CASE REPORT

Dr. Apoorva P, Dr. Basavraj P Belaldavar, Dr. Prashant H Patil, Dr. Neema K, Dr. Suprita Shivarai Teli, Dr. Shilpa D Mallapur

Background:A saccular cyst of the larynx is a mucous filled dilatation of the laryngeal saccule.It is an uncommon laryngeal anomaly that needs early diagnosis and timely management as they can mimic or be associated with other more serious laryngeal pathology including carcinoma of the larynx. Case report:A 45 year old female presented to ENT OPD with throat pain and change in voice since 3 months. Indirect laryngoscopy revealed a smooth bulge over right false vocal cord, obliterating the visualisation of the right true vocal cord,with normal mobility. CECT scan showed well defined soft tissue lesion involving right false vocal cord. USG guided FNAC was done revealed features suggestive of benign cystic lesion.Patient was started on IV antibiotics and oral steroid.Patient showed drastic improvement symptomatically and clinically which was confirmed with regular Indirect laryngoscopy. Conclusion:Saccular cyst although uncommon should be included in the differential of any laryngeal mass. Once recognized early, they can be effectively and safely treated.

Saccular cyst of larynx70 degree laryngoscope
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DOI:
10.5281/zenodo.7805015

Contributors:

 Dr. Apoorva P
,
 Dr. Basavraj P Belaldavar
,
 Dr. Prashant H Patil
,
 Dr. Neema K
,
 Dr. Suprita Shivarai Teli
,
 Dr. Shilpa D Mallapur
Research PaperID: BJMHR1003005

Male Partner Involvement In Prevention Of Mother-To-Child Transmission Of HIV Among Women Attending State Specialist Hospital, Osogbo, Nigeria

Taofik O. Afolabi, Adebayo Victor, Olowookere Samuel A, Owolabi Eunice Modupe, Babatola Samuel Olusegun

ABSTRACT The study assessed the level of knowledge of HIV positive women on mother to child transmission of HIV (MTCT) and the prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV and the role of male partners in PMTCT of HIV; and identified the factors influencing male partner involvement in PMTCT of HIV among women of reproductive age group receiving care at State Specialist Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State. The study was a descriptive cross sectional survey that employed both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. The study population for the quantitative survey was HIV positive pregnant and non-pregnant women receiving care at the ART centre while those for the qualitative survey were male partners of HIV positive women receiving care at the centre and selected health workers. For the quantitative survey, 270 HIV positive pregnant and non-pregnant women were recruited using Systematic sampling technique. Data was collected using pre-tested interviewer administered semi- structured questionnaire and analyzed in stages using SPSS version 20.0. Participants in the qualitative survey were purposely selected based on their involvement in PMTCT and PMTCT services and qualitative data was collected through a focus guide applied on male partners of the HIV positive women and key informant guide applied on the selected health workers. Data collected from the qualitative survey was analyzed using content analysis and reported verbatim based on subthemes. The study showed that 85.9% of the respondents have heard of Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV, 68.5% had poor knowledge of PMTCT while 31.5% had good knowledge. Sixty one percent of male partners were not counseled and tested for HIV the last time their spouse were pregnant while 52.6% of the male partners had never visited the PMTCT clinic. The proportion of HIV positive women who had higher education (66.9%) with inadequate partner involvement in PMTCT of HIV was significantly higher than the proportion of those with lower education (45.2%) and inadequate partner involvement (x2=12.375, p=0.001). Also, the proportion of HIV positive women who were married (61.2%) with inadequate partner involvement in PMTCT of HIV was significantly higher than the proportion of those who were not married (45.7%) (x2=3.781, p=0.052). More so, the proportion of HIV positive women who had poor knowledge (66.5%) with inadequate partner involvement was significantly higher than those with good knowledge (41.2%) (x2=15.37, p=0.001). This shows that the HIV positive women’s Educational status and knowledge of PMTCT are both statistically significantly associated with male partner involvement in PMTCT. The HIV positive women with lower education were more than twice likely to have their male partners involved in PMTCT than those with higher education (OR=2.27, 95% CI=1.35-3.81, p=0.002). Also the HIV positive women with good knowledge of PMTCT were more than twice likely to have their male partners involved in PMTCT than those with poor knowledge of PMTCT (OR=2.65, 95% CI=1.54-4.56, p=0.001). For the qualitative survey, most of the respondents had heard about PMTCT and PMTCT services, knew that men had significant roles to play when their wives were pregnant; including emotional and financial support but majority of them said the major barriers to male partner involvement in PMTCT included stigmatization, tight job schedule, financial constraints and cultural beliefs. This study concluded that majority of the respondents had a poor knowledge of PMTCT of HIV; and the level of male involvement in PMTCT was low. Fear of stigmatization, tight job schedule, financial constraints and cultural beliefs were noted as factors that significantly influenced the level of male partners in PMTCT of HIV. Keywords: Prevention of mother to child transmission, HIV

Prevention of mother to child transmissionHIV
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DOI:
10.5281/zenodo.7805106

Contributors:

 Taofik O. Afolabi
,
 Adebayo Victor
,
 Olowookere Samuel A
,
 Owolabi Eunice Modupe
,
 Babatola Samuel Olusegun

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