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Dermoid Cyst of the Floor of the Mouth: A Rare Case and Transoral Management in an Adult Male: A Case Report and Literature Review

Naisiri Hegde1,*, Mahesh Santharaya1, Pallavi Pavitran2, Vishwas K Pai1

2025, 2(3), 143-148, 10.71325/ajjms.v2i3.2 5.40, Nov. 22, 2025

Dermoid cysts are rare masses of the oral cavity derived from ectodermal elements. Histologically, they can be further classified as epidermoid, dermoid or teratoid. We report a case of a 23-year-old male with dermoid cyst presenting with a large submental swelling causing speech and swallowing …

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Effectiveness of Otago Exercise on Fall Risk Prevention in Elderly – A Case Study

K H Bharath1, Roshna Stylian2, Ashika 3,*

 

2025, 2(3), 138-142, 10.71325/ajjms.v2i3.2 5.79, Nov. 22, 2025

Globally falls and their consequences are significant public health challenges for the older population, caregivers and healthcare providers. The present study was undertaken to find out the effectiveness of Otago exercise on fall risk prevention in elderly. The study was performed on a 72 years…

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In vitro Antiproliferative Effects of a Bulb Lectin from Scadoxus multiflorus (SmL) on Human Prostate Cancer Cells

M Meghana1, G J Sathisha1,*, E Sarathkumar1, G T Ramya1, N Anitha1

2025, 2(3), 134-137, 10.71325/ajjms.v2i3.2 5.41, Nov. 13, 2025

Background: Prostate cancer is a major health burden, and new therapeutic agents from natural sources are urgently needed. Plant lectins, known for their selective binding to cancer cell surface glycans, show promising antiproliferative potential. This study investigates th…

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Retrospective Study of Usage and Wastage of Blood and Blood Components in Blood Centre of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Coastal Karnataka

S Katheejathul Maqsooda1, Niranjan P Khadilkar2,*, B V Mamatha3, Preeval Shreya Crasta4

2025, 2(3), 129-133, 10.71325/ajjms.v2i3.2 5.47, Nov. 22, 2025

Background: There is no substitute for human blood. Blood and its components are essential for patient care, yet wastage remains a challenge. Identifying discard patterns helps optimize resource use. Objectives: 1. To evaluate the usage and wastag…

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Role of IV Fluid Supplementation on Rate of Fall in Serum Bilirubin Levels in Icteric Term Neonates Receiving Phototherapy

Milind Ballal1, Amitha Rao Aroor1, Vandana Rao1,*

 

2025, 2(3), 123-128, 10.71325/ajjms.v2i3.2 5.38, Nov. 21, 2025

Background and Objectives: Hyperbilirubinemia or jaundice is a common condition found in neonates. If early intervention is not initiated in case of gradually increasing hyperbilirubinemia it may progress to develop a dreadful condition called kernicterus. Subclinical dehyd…

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Olea dioica Roxb.: An Underexplored Medicinal Plant with Promising Biological Activities and Health Benefits – A Comprehensive Review

P R Kavana1, G K Pratap2, K Srinivasa2, Megha L Bhat Agni3, K S Deeksha3, Sreeraj Surendran3, Manjula Shantaram1,2,3,*

 

2025, 2(3), 115-122, 10.71325/ajjms.v2i3.2 5.54, Nov. 21, 2025

The plants are a valuable source of possible assemblies for the creation of novel chemotherapeutic drugs. During ancient times, medicinal plants were used to flavor and preserve food, as well as to cure health issues and prevent epidemic diseases. Olea dioica Roxb., belongs to…

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Mechanisms of Oxidative Stress in the Human Body: A Review

Ali Faris Hassan1,*, Nada Naji Al-Shawi1, Rita Fayyadh Elia1

 

2025, 2(3), 108-114, 10.71325/ajjms.v2i3.2 5.49, Nov. 15, 2025

Oxidative stress, an imbalance between pro-oxidant agents and antioxidant agents in which the pro-oxidant agents exceed the antioxidant concentration, has become a pivotal mechanism in the onset and advancement of several human illnesses. Although physiologically cruci…

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