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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 8, Issue 2 - 2021 (February 2021 Issue 2)

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Volume 8 Issue 2
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Editorial: February 2021 Issue 2

Welcome to the 2021 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: BJMHR0802001

PROTEIN C AND S DEFICIENCY PRESENTING AS RIGHT SIGMOID SINUS THROMBOSIS IN YOUNG FEMALE: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW.

Archie Nitin Shah, rooppreet kaur gill, sajani deepakkumar kapadia, jitendra lakhani

Cerebral sinus venous thrombosis represents 0.5-3% of all type of stroke affecting predominantly young people mainly female of reproductive age group. We are reporting a case of 32 year old female patient with no risk factors who presented to us with newly detected diabetes mellitus, left upper limb monoparesis which on investigating patient had right sigmoid sinus thrombosis due to protein c and protein s deficiency. The reporting and discussion is highly important as it adds to already existing knowledge and helps in making wise decision regarding evaluation of such patients. Long term anticoagulants and prevention of mentioned risk factors is main goal of treatment in these patients.

young femalecerebral sinus thrombosisprotein Cprotein S
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DOI:
10.46624/bjmhr.2021.v8.i2.001

Contributors:

 Archie Nitin Shah
,
 rooppreet kaur gill
,
 sajani deepakkumar kapadia
,
 jitendra lakhani
Research PaperID: BJMHR0802002

Pyrexia of Unknown Origin and Skeletal Tuberculosis

Sajani Deepakkumar Kapadia, Mrugal Vipul Doshi, Manish R Shah, Jitendra D Lakhani

Skeletal tuberculosis is one of the common forms of extra pulmonary tuberculosis of which 50% of the cases are of spinal tuberculosis and the rest are tubercular arthritis or tendinitis or osteomyelitis (3-5). We report a case of “caries sicca” type of osteoarticular tuberculosis of the shoulder joint, who presented to us primarily for pyrexia. She was investigated at outpatient department as well at the time of previous indoor admissions. She presented to us as her fever persisted despite her admissions twice in multi-speciality hospital. Apart from fever, her relatives noticed right frozen shoulder for which Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) was done which showed changes of arthropathy and synovial effusion. Arthrocentesis was positive for Mycobacterium tuberculosis by Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test. The patient was started on anti-tubercular drugs and physical rehabilitation, upon which she improved. Diagnosis can be missed in such a patient presenting as pyrexia of unknown origin without obvious swelling or sinus at the joint. Extra pulmonary tuberculosis can be one of the common causes of patient presenting with pyrexia of unknown origin; tuberculosis of the shoulder joint is even rarer.

Feverextra pulmonary tuberculosisshoulder jointtuberculous arthropathy
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DOI:
10.46624/bjmhr.2021.v8.i2.002

Contributors:

 Sajani Deepakkumar Kapadia
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 Mrugal Vipul Doshi
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 Manish R Shah
,
 Jitendra D Lakhani
Research PaperID: BJMHR0802003

Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of 217 Kidney Transplantation Recipients Hospitalized with COVID-19: A Systematic Review

Yongyi Shi, Shoufu Tian

ABSTRACT Immunosuppressed kidney transplant recipients may have increased risk of causing severe disease during hospitalization of COVID-19. We conducted this review for better understanding the clinical characteristics and outcomes of this population. A literature search was undertaken to identify the studies which reported outcomes of kidney transplant recipients hospitalized with COVID-19 by searching MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science and Google Scholar from January 1, 2019 to July 1, 2020. 38 studies reporting 217 KTR hospitalized with COVID-19 were included in the current study. All patients experienced fever, cough or dyspnea before hospitalization. 52.6% of recipients were classified as severe patients. The mortality of overall patients and discharged patients including those discharged alive and dead was 20.3% and 30.8%, respectively. Among discharged patients, 53.3% of those admitted to ICU, 73.3% requiring invasive ventilation and 38.5% receiving non-invasive ventilation died. 47.3% of in-hospital KTR developed AKI. Among the severe patients who developed AKI, 32.1% requiring renal replacement therapy during hospitalization. In conclusion, immunosuppressed kidney transplant recipients hospitalized with COVID-19 are at higher risk of developing severe disease (53.3%) at a relatively young age and have higher mortality (30.8%) and higher prevalence of acute kidney injury (47.3%) compared to the general population with COVDI-19. Keywords: Acute kidney injury; COVID-19; mortality; SARS-CoV-2; systematic review; transplantation

Acute kidney injuryCOVID-19mortalitySARS-CoV-2systematic reviewtransplantation
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DOI:
10.46624/bjmhr.2021.v8.i2.003

Contributors:

 Yongyi Shi
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 Shoufu Tian
Research PaperID: BJMHR0802004

The Relationship Of Glycaemic Exposure (HbA1C) As Risk Factor For Development Of Diabetic Retinopathy

Smita K. Kadu, Kishor P Kadu, Vishakha T Vatkar, Sharayu A Bhore

ABSTRACT Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is emerging fastly as one of the commonest causes of blindness. Globally in developed countries over 2.5 million people are blind due to diabetes. The risk of developing diabetic retinopathy or other micro-vascular complications of diabetes depends on both the duration and severity of hyperglycaemia. Present study is done to determine the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in association with raise in HbA1c and also to correlate the severity of Diabetic retinopathy with the levels of HbA1c. A cross sectional study was conducted among 200 patients with diabetes mellitus attending the institute. All patients were subjected to relevant investigations, detailed slit lamp and dilated retinal examination. Diabetic Retinopathy was graded as per ETDRS categories. Among 200 patients, male: female ratio was 1.17. Majority of the patients were in the age group of 41 to 60 years. Present study shows that 52 had mild NPDR, 15 had moderate to severe NPDR and 13 had PDR. Present study showed as the HbA1c level increases severity of the diabetic retinopathy also increases and that Hba1c is an important and an independent factor responsible for development of diabetic retinopathy in patients with diabetes mellitus. Keywords: HbA1c, Diabetic retinopathy.

HbA1cDiabetic retinopathy.
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DOI:
10.46624/bjmhr.2021.v8.i2.004

Contributors:

 Smita K. Kadu
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 Kishor P Kadu
,
 Vishakha T Vatkar
,
 Sharayu A Bhore
Research PaperID: BJMHR0802005

Gender differences in electrocardiographic findings in the elderly; A Nigerian aging and health study.

Nelson Ifeanyi Oguanobi, Charles U Odenigbo, Ogonna C Oguejiofor, Ezechukwu Ezechukwu Aniekwensi, Uchenna C Okonkwo, Ukamaka M Odenigbo, Tobenna Agogbua

Background It is postulated that age-related physiologic changes in the elderly would affect the gender variation in electrocardiogram. Objectives This study was aimed at comparing electrocardiographic indices and findings apparently healthy male and female elderly individuals. Methods A total of 66 healthy elderly subjects were recruited for the study. These were drawn from the attendees to the quarterly medical lecture series of the Ebreime Foundation for the Elderly, a Non Governmental Organization. The study was conducted in the medical outpatient clinics of Federal Medical Center, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria. All subjects had resting 12-lead electrocardiography, background medical history assessment and clinical examination to evaluate their cardiovascular status at rest. Results The participants were composed of 46 males and 20 females with mean ages ±(standard deviation) of 69.82(8.1) and 66.05(6.83) respectively. The female participants had significantly higher body mass index and waist and hip circumferences. The overall prevalence of electrocardiographic abnormality was greater in males than females, (89.23% vs 70.0%). Significant gender variations were noted in QRS duration and QTc measurements which were all significantly increased in men and women respectively, Among the female participants, significant correlations were noted between QRS duration, PR interval and waist hip ratio and hip circumference respectively, (r= -.446;P=.044 and r=-.427;P=.046). There were significant gender differences in the occurrence of ST-segment elevation and long QTc > 0.440ms, which were higher in men and women respectively. Conclusion. High obesity indices correlate with electrocardiographic markers of increased cardiovascular risk in elderly women.

GenderdifferencesElectrocardiographyelderly
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DOI:
10.46624/bjmhr.2021.v8.i2.005

Contributors:

 Nelson Ifeanyi Oguanobi
,
 Charles U Odenigbo
,
 Ogonna C Oguejiofor
,
 Ezechukwu Ezechukwu Aniekwensi
,
 Uchenna C Okonkwo
,
 Ukamaka M Odenigbo
,
 Tobenna Agogbua

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