Background. Recovery after total knee arthroplasty depends on analgesia that spares the quadriceps. Continuous adductor canal block does this, but it requires a catheter. Whether a fentanyl patch can

Background: Buprenorphine–naloxone maintenance treatment is widely used for opioid dependence; however, sexual dysfunction may adversely affect quality of life and treatment adherence. Evidence from I

Background: Chemotherapy remains an important treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), but it is associated with hematological and non-hematological toxicities and may affect antitum

Background: Chemotherapy may induce immunosuppression and systemic inflammation in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Curcumin and Channa striata have immunomodulatory and anti-inflamma

Background: On October 6, 2018, a collision between a trailer truck and a tanker truck carrying fuel on National Road No. 1 at the Mbuba marketplace resulted in an explosion and fire that killed 75 pe

Introduction: Pelvic ectopic kidney is a relatively uncommon congenital renal malformation with an estimated incidence of 1 in 2,200–3,000. Abnormal orientation creates altered spatial relations with

Background: Chest drainage is a potentially life-threatening procedure for pleural emergencies, yet limited data exists on its management in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This study described clin

Background: Transport of critically ill patients is associated with potentially serious clinical and technical adverse events. However, limited data exists on transport safety in the Democratic Republ

Background: Hemoperitoneum is a life-threatening surgical emergency requiring prompt anesthetic resuscitation and definitive hemorrhage control. However, evidence on perioperative anesthetic managemen

Background: Sepsis is a leading cause of ICU mortality worldwide, with higher burden in low- and middle-income countries. Comparative data between resource-rich and resource-limited settings remain li

Background: Anesthesia for bariatric surgery carries an increased perioperative risk owing to the complex physiology of obesity. This study aimed to describe the incidence and characteristics of anest

Dengue fever is an arboviral illness spread by mosquitoes and is now a major public health issue on a global scale. Unfortunately, only a few studies have documented unusual clinical characteristics o

Background: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common inflammatory condition with variable severity, ranging from mild self-limiting disease to severe forms with significant morbidity and mortality. Early p

Background: Brought-in-dead (BID) cases represent a crucial yet often neglected component of medico-legal practice. These cases frequently lack prior medical evaluation and thus rely entirely on foren

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non-progressive neurological disorder affecting posture and movement, often accompanied by sensory, cognitive, and communication impairments. Rehabilitation strategies vary si