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Background: Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) is a rare cause of acute spinal cord compression that occurs without preceding trauma or medical interve…

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…

Background: Prostate cancer is the second most common malignancy in men globally, with an increasing incidence in African countries. Despite the increasing inci…

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: Intertrochanteric hip fractures in elderly patients are associated with significant morbidity, functional decline, and reduced quality of life. Whil…

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: The management of HF has evolved significantly with the introduction of novel therapeutic agents and biomarker-guided strategies. NT-proBNP (N-ter…

Background: Regular physical activity during pregnancy is a crucial component of antenatal care, offering significant maternal and fetal health benefits, includ…

Background: Medical educators and clinical trainers are increasingly expected to demonstrate competencies beyond clinical expertise, including in curriculum des…

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a growing global health concern, with increasing prevalence linked to rising obesity rates. Early identificat…

Background: Malnutrition is a public health concern due to its negative impact on human performance, growth, and development, especially in children. The presch…

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…

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed widespread adoption of e-learning in medical education, yet its sustained acceptability and integration as a core pe…

Background: Dyslipidemia, characterized by abnormal blood lipid levels, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, contributing to an estimated 4.2 mill…

Background: Bioinformatics is a scientific sub-discipline that covers the area of biology at multi-disciplinary levels of microbiology, immunology, molecular bi…

Background: Inappropriately prescribed antibiotics in pediatric outpatient care remain one of the most significant global drivers of antimicrobial resistance. D…

Background: Childhood obesity and metabolic syndrome are fast becoming major health challenges worldwide, although the estimates of prevalence rates vary largel…

Background: Nutritional status and feeding practices are crucial for infant growth and development. It is worthy of note that various factors influence feeding…

Background: Ectopic pregnancy (EP) is a primary cause of maternal health issues and fatalities during the first trimester. With advancements in treatments such…

Patient recruitment and retention remain persistent challenges in oncology clinical trials, often leading to delays, increased costs and compromised data validi…

Background: Thyroid dysfunction is a significant comorbidity in type 2 diabetes mellitus, disrupting the metabolic balance and increasing the disease burden. Th…

Background: Anaesthesia practice patterns in secondary care orthopaedic surgery in Nigeria remain understudied despite the critical role these facilities play i…

Objective: The aim of this study is to identify the rate of major and minor disagreements with diagnoses from external institutions for patients with head and n…

Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major global health challenge, with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Rapid and accurate prognostication in t…

Introduction: Antenatal care (ANC) refers to the care a pregnant woman receives during her pregnancy through consultations with trained healthcare workers such…

Background: Among all the strokes the intracerebral haemorrhage comprises of about 8-13% and carries a significant morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to…

Background: Pregnancy-associated hypertensive disorders (HDP) are important predictors of maternal and neonatal health outcomes, particularly for rurality-based…

Background: Oestrogen and oestrogen-modulating therapies remain central to women’s health, yet their associations with cancer, cardiovascular outcomes, and fibr…

Pharmacovigilance is considered to be an essential part in ensuring drug safety across healthcare disciplines, despite that, its integration into dental practic…

Introduction: Drug utilization studies are usually aimed at promoting rational use of medicines, improving therapeutic outcomes and enhancing patients’ quality…

Background: Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis (IHPS) is the leading etiology of gastric outlet obstruction in infancy, with progressive pyloric musculatur…

Background: The worldwide prevalence of obesity has reached an epidemic level and has presented a significant burden to public health infrastructure. There is a…

Background: Obstetric hysterectomy (OH) is a life-saving procedure for antepartum, peripartum, and postpartum hemorrhage, but its high incidence in developing c…

Introduction: Vaccines are one of the pillars of the current medical care worldwide. COVID19 pandemic and the subsequent vaccinations campaigns had a complex im…

Objective: To assess the prevalence and patterns of menstrual disorders and their impact on school attendance and daily activities among rural adolescent school…

Background: Cardiovascular diseases are one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide, with being the leading cause of death globally, taking a…

Clostridioides difficile infection remains a leading cause of healthcare-associated diarrhea, linked primarily to broad-spectrum antibiotic use and gut microbio…

Objective: To examine the correlation between serum Immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels and the clinical spectrum and severity of Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions (CA…

Objective: In the literature, the mortality rates have been reported to be higher in elderly patients admitted for medical reasons. We aimed to investigate the…

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of vitamin D₃ supplementation in vitamin D-deficient Indian adults. Design: Retrospective, multi-center, observat…

As an internal medicine specialist with a dedicated interest in insulin resistance, I have been engaged in ongoing clinical studies investigating various aspect…

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a major global health concern, often leading to infection, hospitalization, and in severe cases, limb amputation. This case seri…

Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was declared as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) in March 20201. COVID-19 severity is linked…

Background: Platelet volume indices (PVI) such as mean platelet volume (MPV), platelet distribution width (PDW), and plateletcrit (PCT) have been implicated in…

Intramuscular hemangiomas (IMHs) are rare, benign vascular tumours accounting for less than 1% of all hemangiomas. Chest wall IMHs are even rarer. Here, we repo…