Spontaneous Spinal Epidural Hematoma: A Literature Review with African Context
Background: Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) is a rare cause of acute spinal cord compression that occurs without preceding trauma or medical interve…
Background: Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) is a rare cause of acute spinal cord compression that occurs without preceding trauma or medical interve…
Background: Emotional intelligence plays a vital role in medical education by influencing academic performance, stress management, and professional behavior. Ai…
Post partum collapse is a life-threatening emergency with wide differential diagnosis including hemorrhage, embolism, sepsis, cardiomyopathy and metabolic disor…
Background: Immature platelet fraction (IPF) represents the automated measurement of reticulated platelets in peripheral blood and reflects bone marrow platelet…
Background: Thoracolumbar spine injuries constitute a major cause of trauma-related neurological disability worldwide, yet regional clinical data from low-resou…
Introduction: The management of HF has evolved significantly with the introduction of novel therapeutic agents and biomarker-guided strategies. NT-proBNP (N-ter…
Background: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a multifaceted autoimmune disease marked by chronic immune complex formation, leading to diverse clinical mani…
Objective: To compare the efficacy, induction–abortion interval, and safety of ethacridine lactate, Foley catheter with misoprostol, and mifepristone–misoprosto…
Objective: To determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its individual components among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and to asse…
Background: Gynecological laparoscopic surgery can be performed under spinal anesthesia (SA) or general anesthesia (GA). Evidence comparing perioperative outcom…
Aim: The aim of this study is to present and reflect on the methodology of research that employed a convergent explanatory mixed-methods design which involves a…
Background: Prostate cancer is the second most common malignancy in men globally, with an increasing incidence in African countries. Despite the increasing inci…
Background: Cryptococcosis is a life-threatening opportunistic fungal infection predominantly affecting individuals with advanced HIV infection. In tuberculosis…
Introduction: Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) remains a major public health problem and an important cause of morbidity and mortality among children in resource…
Objectives: The objective of the study was to use machine learning (ML) methodology to create prediction models for hypertension based on nationally representat…
The global healthcare system is going through a big evolution in technological innovation. These evolvements include the integration of artificial intelligence…
Background: Minimally displaced proximal humerus fractures, particularly Neer type 2 involving the surgical neck, are common in the elderly. Conservative manage…
Background: Intertrochanteric hip fractures in elderly patients are associated with significant morbidity, functional decline, and reduced quality of life. Whil…
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy, safety, and clinical impact of blinatumomab across the treatment continuum of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Design…
Chlorhexidine is widely used in restorative dentistry because of its broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, substantivity, and low cost. Beyond its antiseptic p…
Background: Cardiovascular disease is one of the major public health problems that causes restricted quality of life, disability, and mortality, with high costs…
Introduction: Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is regarded as an intermediate state between the normal cognitive decline associated with aging and more severe de…
Objective: Emergency endotracheal intubation (ETI), a critical life-saving intervention in the emergency department (ED) is associated with significant complica…
Introduction: The management of HF has evolved significantly with the introduction of novel therapeutic agents and biomarker-guided strategies. NT-proBNP (N-ter…
Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the prognostic value of pretreatment hematological and biochemical markers, including serum albumin, globulin, and alkal…
Background: Regular physical activity during pregnancy is a crucial component of antenatal care, offering significant maternal and fetal health benefits, includ…
Ovarian ectopic pregnancy (OEP) is a rare condition with a potentially fatal outcome and is notoriously difficult to diagnose. We present a case of a 21-year-ol…
Objective: To evaluate the effect of a structured awareness training program on the knowledge, attitude, and practices of Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) students…
Background: Simulation-based learning (SBL) has emerged as an effective pedagogical approach in medical education, offering opportunities to integrate theoretic…
Background: Urosepsis occurs in uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (DM) with a high morbidity because of changing beta-lactam resistance, which may become a problem…
Background: Aim of this study is to investigate CTS-based prognostic and predictive outcomes in individuals with chest injuries following chest trauma. Methods…
Background: Medical educators and clinical trainers are increasingly expected to demonstrate competencies beyond clinical expertise, including in curriculum des…
Objectives: To study the epidemiological profile, clinical presentation, severity assessment using the Peradeniya Organophosphorus Poisoning (POP) score, treatm…
Objective:To evaluate radiological union, functional outcomes, and complications following lateral distal femoral locking compression plate (DF-LCP) fixation in…
Objective: To evaluate and correlate computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging findings with neurological status in patients with traumatic cervical sp…
Objective: To describe an exceptionally rare occurrence of chronic myeloid leukemia developing in the setting of relapsed refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma…
Objective: To evaluate endometrial histopathological patterns and observe their frequency in elderly women presenting with abnormal uterine bleeding. Design: Re…
Introduction: Laparoscopic intracorporeal suturing is technically challenging with a much steeper proficiency gaining curve. Although barbed self-retaining sutu…
Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a growing global health concern, with increasing prevalence linked to rising obesity rates. Early identificat…
Objective: Hypoxic–ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) neonates suffer early breastfeeding failure due to neurological compromise and maternal anxiety. Predictive val…
Background: Orthopaedic surgical procedures account for a substantial part of the global surgical burden. This study evaluates the demographics, indications, ty…
Background: Malnutrition is a public health concern due to its negative impact on human performance, growth, and development, especially in children. The presch…
Objective: To evaluate efficacy, durability, and safety of next-generation chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapies in relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblas…
Background: Intrathecal adjuvants are commonly used to prolong postoperative analgesia following spinal anesthesia for caesarean section. Morphine is effective…
Objective: To determine GLUT-2 and plasma insulin concentrations in women with and without gestational diabetes. Design: A prospective longitudinal cohort study…
Background: Retinopathy of prematurity is a leading cause of preventable childhood blindness, primarily affecting preterm and low birth weight neonates. Aim: To…
Background: Early-onset neonatal septicemia remains a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Its rapid progression, nonspecifi…
Background: Xanthogranulomatous Cholecystitis (XGC) is a benign inflammatory condition whose features often closely mimic Gallbladder Carcinoma (GBC). In GBC-en…
Intussusception in adults usually occurs secondary to a lead point which can be both benign and malignant in nature. Diagnosis of adult intussusception is rare…
Context: Reproductive tract infections (RTIs) are common health problems among women of reproductive age and contribute significantly to morbidity, particularl…