EAS Publisher | East African Scholars Journal of Medical Sciences

20 Downloads | July 31, 2025

Original Research Article

Evaluating the Economic Impact of Delayed Menstrual Period on the Family of Affected Female Students in South-South Nigeria
Gbaranor K. B, Ureh Adaeze C., Adjugah J. U., John E. E., Barinua-Gbaranor N. P., Mube-William E. C., Monday N. S., Ekeng O., Opara J. C., Etuk M. S., Okoiseh, O. S., Nmerukini C.
East African Scholars J Med Sci, 2025: 8(7):291-294
https://doi.org/10.36349/easms.2025.v08i07.007

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32 Downloads | July 28, 2025

Original Research Article

Direct Ophthalmoscopic Findings in Headache Patients Presented in Headache Clinic of a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study
Mostafa T, Islam MK, Akhter M, Sayem M, Podder S, Tabassum C, Tasnim Mahmud
East African Scholars J Med Sci, 2025: 8(7): 295-299
https://doi.org/10.36349/easms.2025.v08i07.008

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32 Downloads | July 28, 2025

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Bacteriological Investigation of Children with Otitis Media in Al-Diwaniyah Governorate
Khadija Mousa Abd Al-Jabar, Zainab Falih Dakhil, Haneen Saad Jabbar
East African Scholars J Med Sci, 2025: 8(7): 287-290
https://doi.org/10.36349/easms.2025.v08i07.006

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56 Downloads | July 19, 2025

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Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase is a Predictor of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Rahaman MQ, Paul D, Sultana T, Islam MS, Ferdousi S, Ahmed ANNU
East African Scholars J Med Sci, 2025: 8(7): 281-286
https://doi.org/10.36349/easms.2025.v08i07.005

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59 Downloads | July 17, 2025

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Background: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a complex metabolic condition that has a detrimental effect on both maternal and foetal outcomes. Oxidative stress contributes to the pathogenesis of GDM by causing insulin resistance in peripheral tissues and affecting insulin production from pancreatic β cells. Oxidative stress is defined as an increase in free radical activity and lipid oxidation levels. GGT could be utilised as an indicator of the GDM. Objective: To measure serum gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) in first, second and third trimester of pregnancy. Materials and Methods: This study was a cross sectional study was conducted the department of Clinical Pathology in collaboration with the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, BSMMU, Dhaka from July 2015 to June 2016. Total 149 pregnant women at 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy. The WHO criteria for diagnosing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in 2015 include fasting plasma glucose 5.1-6.9 mmol/L and a 2-hour plasma glucose level of 8.5-11.0 mmol/L after a 75g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). These criteria are used to identify women at risk of adverse neonatal outcomes due to gestational diabetes were included in this study. Women with previous diagnosis of DM, systemic disease (HTN, Collagen tissue disease, Heart disease. Renal disease, Chronic liver disease) and history taking Alcohol and some drugs that affects GGT (Phenytoin, Phenobarbital, Acetaminophen, HMG CO reeducates inhibitor, OCP) were excluded in this study. Results: The mean OGTT was found 4.43±0.50 mmol/L in first trimester and 5.17±12.9 mmol/L in second trimester and 6.60±1.26 mmol/L in third trimester respectively. That were statistically significant between each group. Mean blood glucose after 2 hours was 5.59±1.11 mmol/L and 7.25±1.87 mmol/L in first and second trimester and 6.60±1.26 mmol/L in third trimester respectively. That were statistically significant between each group. Mean GGT was 23.36±6.89 IU/L in 1st trim

Original Research Article

Assessment of Risk Factors in Age Related Macular Degeneration in Tertiary Care Hospital
Dr. Ananta Raina, Dr. Ashok K Sharma
East African Scholars J Med Sci, 2025: 8(7): 275-280
https://doi.org/10.36349/easms.2025.v08i07.004

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57 Downloads | July 16, 2025

Review Article

Current Status and Prospects for Development of a Vaccine against African Trypanosoma: A Review
Williams Walana, Muntaka Tahiru, Julius Tieroyaare Dongdem
East African Scholars J Med Sci, 2025: 8(7): 260-265
https://doi.org/10.36349/easms.2025.v08i07.002

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