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…
Background: Immature platelet fraction (IPF) represents the automated measurement of reticulated platelets in peripheral blood and reflects bone marrow platelet…
Introduction: The management of HF has evolved significantly with the introduction of novel therapeutic agents and biomarker-guided strategies. NT-proBNP (N-ter…
Objective: To determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its individual components among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and to asse…
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…
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: Aim of this study is to investigate CTS-based prognostic and predictive outcomes in individuals with chest injuries following chest trauma. Methods…
Objectives: To study the epidemiological profile, clinical presentation, severity assessment using the Peradeniya Organophosphorus Poisoning (POP) score, treatm…
Objective: To describe an exceptionally rare occurrence of chronic myeloid leukemia developing in the setting of relapsed refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma…
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…
Background: Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) remains a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries, including India. Hos…
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…
Background: Thyroid dysfunction is a significant comorbidity in type 2 diabetes mellitus, disrupting the metabolic balance and increasing the disease burden. Th…
Background: Endometrial carcinoma is the most common gynecologic malignancy in developed nations. Accurate preoperative assessment of myometrial invasion is cri…
Background: Anemia is a frequent comorbidity in women with gynecological malignancies, adversely affecting tolerance to surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy…
Background: Non-invasive imaging modalities such as ultrasonography (USG), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are critical for detec…
Background: Abdominal pathologies such as appendicitis, hepatobiliary disease, renal calculi, and bowel obstruction are major causes of acute abdominal pain wor…
Background: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) represent one of the most severe complications of diabetes mellitus and are caused by neuropathy, vascular insufficiency…
Objective: To review recent advancements in the understanding, diagnosis, and management of keratoconus, emphasizing the role of Scheimpflug imaging and the Bel…
Objectives: 1. To assess the knowledge and attitude among parents regarding fever in under five years children. 2. To assess the practice among parents in manag…
Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major global health challenge, with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Rapid and accurate prognostication in t…
Background: Ophthalmic lesions comprise a wide range of disorders ranging from benign and precancerous to malignant lesions. The rarity of orbito-ocular lesion…
Acute pancreatitis is a leading emergency admission worldwide and is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Early risk stratification is critical…
Objective: To analyze the 10-year impact of carbetocin and oxytocin on trend of blood transfusion needs during Caesarean, in University of Port Harcourt Teachin…
Background: Pregnancy-associated hypertensive disorders (HDP) are important predictors of maternal and neonatal health outcomes, particularly for rurality-based…
Background: Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis (IHPS) is the leading etiology of gastric outlet obstruction in infancy, with progressive pyloric musculatur…
Objective: To assess the prevalence and patterns of menstrual disorders and their impact on school attendance and daily activities among rural adolescent school…
Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) represents an unusual complication of pregnancy, often identified as molar pregnancy or hydatidiform mole. GTD is define…
Background: Pituitary gigantism is a rare endocrine disorder that can present with various orthopaedic complications. Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) i…
Background: Ectopic pregnancy is a life-threatening condition and a substantial contributor to maternal morbidity. Advancement in ultrasonographic and biochemic…
The use of injectable fillers in the facial region has grown significantly in recent decades, primarily for aesthetic rejuvenation and for the treatment of faci…
Clostridioides difficile infection remains a leading cause of healthcare-associated diarrhea, linked primarily to broad-spectrum antibiotic use and gut microbio…
Background: Non-epithelial gastrointestinal (GI) tumors are rare, heterogeneous neoplasms of mesenchymal, lymphoid/hematopoietic, or neuroendocrine origin. Limi…
Background: Global trends in cesarean section (CS) have been rising consistently. In India, the rates in tertiary hospitals are particularly high due to referra…
Background: Ketamine abuse has been documented as early as the 1970s. Effects of Ketamine intoxication include, but are not limited to, sedation; dream-like sta…
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a major global health concern, often leading to infection, hospitalization, and in severe cases, limb amputation. This case seri…
Hydatid disease, a parasitic zoonosis caused predominantly by Echinococcus granulosus, typically affects the liver and lungs. Primary omental involvement is rar…
Introduction: Nimesulide-Paracetamol fixed-dose combination is widely used for managing acute painful conditions, yet real-world evidence remains limited. This…
Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is a severe complication of pulmonary tuberculosis, particularly prevalent in high TB incidence regions like Indonesia. We managed…
This case report outlines the effective management and outcome of a 26 years old male patient with lumbar scoliosis and multiple large left ureteric calculi wit…
Sjogren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder primarily affecting exocrine glands, but it can also present with extra-glandular manifestations, including…
Background: Postpartum psychiatric illnesses, from the ubiquitous but generally self-limited baby blues to the comparatively unusual but potentially fatal postp…
Migraine is a prevalent and disabling neurological condition characterized by recurrent, intense headaches, often accompanied by nausea, light sensitivity, and…