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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Background: Regular physical activity during pregnancy is a crucial component of antenatal care, offering significant maternal and fetal health benefits, includ…
Background: Urosepsis occurs in uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (DM) with a high morbidity because of changing beta-lactam resistance, which may become a problem…
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 evaluate endometrial histopathological patterns and observe their frequency in elderly women presenting with abnormal uterine bleeding. Design: Re…
Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a growing global health concern, with increasing prevalence linked to rising obesity rates. Early identificat…
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…
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…
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…
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: Capecitabine–oxaliplatin (CAPOX) is a commonly used chemotherapy regimen in gastric and colorectal malignancies. Although its efficacy has been well…
Background: The rapid integration of AI into workplaces highlights the need to understand employee attitudes influencing acceptance and use, yet multidimensiona…
Background: Acute appendicitis remains the most common surgical emergency, yet its diagnosis can be challenging due to atypical presentations. The Alvarado and…
Background: Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) remains a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries, including India. Hos…
Objective: To study correlation between umbilical cord blood albumin (CBA) and neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. Methods: From January 2023 to December 2023, a prosp…
Background: The study compares the post-operative restoration of hearing in patients undergoing Tympanoplasty for chronic otitis media, specifically between the…
Background: Root canal treatment failure that causes re-infection can occur due to various causes, one of which is by Candida albicans fungus in the root canal…
Background: Bioinformatics is a scientific sub-discipline that covers the area of biology at multi-disciplinary levels of microbiology, immunology, molecular bi…
Background and study aim: Disinfectants play a crucial role in infection control in hospitals, but some bacteria can resist these disinfectants or contaminate t…
Background: Inappropriately prescribed antibiotics in pediatric outpatient care remain one of the most significant global drivers of antimicrobial resistance. D…
Background: One of nature's simplest and most powerful mechanisms to start breastfeeding is the "breast crawl"; a newborn's reflexive movement onto the breast a…
Background: Anesthesiologists frequently utilize various local anesthetics for intrathecal administration, including isobaric or hyperbaric formulations of ropi…
Background: Nutritional status and feeding practices are crucial for infant growth and development. It is worthy of note that various factors influence feeding…
Background: Abdominal wound dehiscence is defined as the postoperative separation of layers of a wound, with or without eventration. AWD is one of the most fear…
Background: Ectopic pregnancy (EP) is a primary cause of maternal health issues and fatalities during the first trimester. With advancements in treatments such…
Background: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection by inflammation and demyelination in the pudendal nerve causes urinary and bowel incontinence. The aim…
Patient recruitment and retention remain persistent challenges in oncology clinical trials, often leading to delays, increased costs and compromised data validi…