Background: Malnutrition affects approximately 40% of critically ill patients, yet iatrogenic underfeeding remains prevalent due to clinical barriers. This study evaluated the alignment between nutrit

Background: Electrolyte disturbances are common complications in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and may contribute to secondary brain injury and poor outcomes. However, their temporal patt

Background: Cryptococcosis is a life-threatening opportunistic fungal infection predominantly affecting individuals with advanced HIV infection. In tuberculosis (TB)-endemic countries, pulmonary and d

Background: Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) is a life-threatening obstetric complication, and increasing prevalence of this condition underscores the importance of correct and prompt diagnosis to maxi

Background: Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, with most cases diagnosed at advanced stages. In non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), inflammation plays a criti

Objective: To describe a diagnostically challenging case of metastatic non-small cell lung carcinoma presenting as chronic pulmonary infection, resulting in prolonged diagnostic delay. Design: Single

Background: Traumatic skull fractures are a common consequence of head injury and remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where road traffic a

Objectives: To describe and grade the histopathological changes observed in gastric mucosal biopsies positive for Helicobacter pylori infection. Methods: Descriptive study analyzed 78 gastric mucosal

Background: Antibiotic resistance is a major public health threat, causing high mortality and burdening healthcare systems, particularly in low-income countries. This study aimed to investigate bacter

Background: Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) is a rare cause of acute spinal cord compression that occurs without preceding trauma or medical intervention. Delayed recognition may result in

Post partum collapse is a life-threatening emergency with wide differential diagnosis including hemorrhage, embolism, sepsis, cardiomyopathy and metabolic disorders. Leptospirosis is an uncommon cause

Background: Immature platelet fraction (IPF) represents the automated measurement of reticulated platelets in peripheral blood and reflects bone marrow platelet production. It has emerged as a useful

Background: Gynecological laparoscopic surgery can be performed under spinal anesthesia (SA) or general anesthesia (GA). Evidence comparing perioperative outcomes between these techniques is limited,

Background: Prostate cancer is the second most common malignancy in men globally, with an increasing incidence in African countries. Despite the increasing incidence and mortality rates on the contine

The global healthcare system is going through a big evolution in technological innovation. These evolvements include the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the pharmaceutical sector. The