AJ Journal of Medical Sciences

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  • Short communications/brief reports

Pediatric Purpura: A Diagnostic Challenge of Sweet Indulgence with Bitter Consequence

Kathijathul Shirin1*, Myfanwy Joanne D’Souza2

2026, 3(3), 139-140, 10.71325/ajjms.v3i3.26.48, Oct. 10, 2026

Suction purpura is an uncommon cause of localized facial purpura in children and may be overlooked when a history of suction is not initially elicited1. We report a 7-year-old girl who presented with sudden-onset reddish discoloration over the upper lip. She…

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  • Case Series

Strange Lodgers: Sixteen Curious Cases of Foreign Bodies in the Aerodigestive Tracts

Deepalakshmi Tanthry1, Gururaj Tanthry2, Vishwas K Pai3, C S Chethana4, R Apoorva4*

2026, 3(3), 134-138, 10.71325/ajjms.v3i3.26.45, Oct. 10, 2026

Foreign body ingestion and aspiration remain significant clinical challenges in otorhinolaryngology practice, with varied presentations requiring diverse management approaches. Objective of the study is to analyze the clinical characteristics, management strategies, an…

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  • Original Article

A Descriptive Study to Assess the Attitude of School Teachers Regarding Imparting of Sex Education to School Children in Selected Schools at Mangalore

Rajesh Shetty1*, Nikku Achamma Thomas2

2026, 3(3), 126-133, 10.71325/ajjms.v3i3.26.4, Oct. 10, 2026

Background: Puberty brings out dramatic physical and mental change to an unprepared child. Sex education should be mandatory in school. Sex Education or sexual education is all about educating people about sex, its related problems, and how to get over…

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Patient Preferences for Continuation of Post-Hospitalisation Rehabilitation Through Inpatient Rehabilitation Centres, Home Healthcare and Telehealth: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Bangalore

Samuel Paul Isaac 1*, Manish Kumar1

2026, 3(3), 115-125, 10.71325/ajjms.v3i3.26.47, Sept. 30, 2026

Background and objective: The growing need for post-hospitalisation rehabilitation in India highlights the importance of understanding patients’ preferences for continuing care. This study described patient-reported preferences and views regardin…

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Correlation Between Infection Severity and Immunological Biomarkers in Patients with Entamoeba histolytica

Ali Mohammed Abed 1 *, Mohammed Abbas Saab 2, Al-Shaima M Jasim 1, Haneen Khalid Naji Al-Samarrai 3

2026, 3(3), 108-114, 10.71325/ajjms.v3i3.26.33, Sept. 5, 2026

Introduction: Amoebiasis is the third most prevalent parasite cause of morbidity and death, especially in nations with unsanitary conditions in Africa, India, and Central and South America. The current study was conducted to evaluate values of imm…

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Biogenic Synthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles from Adhatoda vasica: Their Phytochemical and Antibacterial Potential

S M Pruthvi 1, N Manuprasad 1, R Soundarya 1, G S Shwetha 1, V Shyam Kumar 2, Devaraja Gayathri 1 *

2026, 3(3), 97-107, 10.71325/ajjms.v3i3.26.37, Sept. 5, 2026

Background: Adhatoda vasica Nees, (syn. Justicia adhatoda), is a most pertinent medicinal plant, a member of the Acanthaceae family, used since generations to overcome a variety of disease and disabilitie…

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  • Review Article

Gut Microbiota-Derived Metabolites and 2-Amino-3-Oxobutanoate: Emerging Links in the Pathophysiology of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Praveen Jacob 1, Manjula Shantaram 2 *, N Suchetha Kumari 3, Manoj Johnson 1

2026, 3(3), 87-96, 10.71325/ajjms.v3i3.26.34, Sept. 5, 2026

Gut Microbiota (GM) contributes in different ways to the development and/or progression of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Alterations in GM composition are found in PCOS (i.e., reduced levels of beneficial bacteria and increased production of inflammatory agents) al…

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Virtual Reality Rehabilitation-Related Complications in Neurological Disorders: A Scoping Review

Ismail Hazim1, K B Riyas Basheer 2*, P G Krishnendu 1, K R Athul Krishna 1, Subhashchandra Rai 3, V A Femina Hameed 4, Nishka S Bolar 4, Mohammed Sanabin 4

2026, 3(3), 74-86, 10.71325/ajjms.v3i3.26.38, Sept. 5, 2026

Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as an innovative tool in neurorehabilitation, providing immersive and interactive environments that enhance motor, cognitive, and functional recovery in individuals with neurological disorders. Despite its therapeutic benefits, VR may i…

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