PAHMC Journal Vol 3 Number 2 (July 2026)
Volume 3, Number 2 — July 2026
Open access
Biannual medical journal
Intestinal obstruction following inappropriate anthelmintic use
Excessive or poorly timed administration of anthelmintic medications in patients with a heavy burden of Ascaris lumbricoides may precipitate or aggravate acute mechanical intestinal obstruction. This editorial discusses clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management, emphasizing cautious anthelmintic use and the importance of deworming programs paired with clinical assessment.
Occupational health conditions, healthcare utilization and access barriers among Bangladeshi migrant workers in Malaysia: a cross-sectional study
Background: Bangladeshi migrant workers in Malaysia often face occupational exposure, crowded accommodation, and restricted healthcare access. Results: Among 400 workers, 62.5% reported at least one strict occupational condition — infection was commonest (36.3%), followed by musculoskeletal pain (27.5%). Language and cost barriers were reported by 49.0% and 30.0% respectively.
Morphometric study of occipital condyles in fully ossified dry human occipital bone in a Bangladeshi population
A cross-sectional study of 100 dry human occipital bones found the mean length of the occipital condyle was 22.29 mm (right) and 22.21 mm (left), with mean width and height also measured — findings relevant to the surgical safety of the transcondylar approach.
Postoperative analgesic outcomes with epidural analgesia following major abdominal laparotomy: a prospective study
Background: Uncontrolled postoperative pain after major abdominal laparotomy delays recovery. Results: Among 106 patients, VAS pain scores declined progressively from 3.72 at 6 hours to 0.95 at 72 hours (p<0.001), with complications in only 3.77% of patients.
Staged bilateral uncemented total hip arthroplasty for steroid-induced avascular necrosis of the femoral head in a young woman
A 19-year-old woman with bilateral femoral head avascular necrosis after prolonged unsupervised corticosteroid use was successfully treated with staged uncemented total hip arthroplasty, achieving satisfactory functional recovery in both hips.
Role of Color Doppler in intrauterine growth restriction: a comprehensive review
This narrative review synthesises evidence on Color Doppler and Doppler velocimetry in fetal growth restriction, concluding that umbilical artery Doppler remains the cornerstone of surveillance, with MCA, cerebroplacental ratio, and ductus venosus Doppler offering complementary information in selected cases.
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