Background: Nigeria's public health system faces a multifaceted workforce crisis characterized by accelerating emigration of health professionals, an aging workforce approaching retirement, and chroni

Background: The post-menopausal state, as a feminine physiological aging event, may have effects on the homeostatic mechanisms of some biominerals, which can be inimical to bone health and may result

Background: Domestic violence (DV) during pregnancy is a profound public health crisis, significantly elevating the risk of perinatal depression and anxiety. Aim: This study evaluated the effectivenes

Background: The global burden of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and neurocognitive disabilities (NDDs) is significant, yet evidence from sub-Saharan Africa remains scarce. Objective: This study aimed

Background: Regular physical activity during pregnancy is a crucial component of antenatal care, offering significant maternal and fetal health benefits, including improved cardiovascular fitness and

Background: Anaesthesia practice patterns in secondary care orthopaedic surgery in Nigeria remain understudied despite the critical role these facilities play in healthcare delivery. Understanding the

Introduction: Antenatal care (ANC) refers to the care a pregnant woman receives during her pregnancy through consultations with trained healthcare workers such as midwives, nurses, and sometimes docto

Background: In many low-resource settings, neonatal surgical care is delivered without access to the specialised equipment and consumables considered standard in high-income environments. Clinicians m

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

Background: Thoracolumbar spine injuries constitute a major cause of trauma-related neurological disability worldwide, yet regional clinical data from low-resource settings remain limited. Objective:

Background: Orthopaedic surgical procedures account for a substantial part of the global surgical burden. This study evaluates the demographics, indications, types, and comorbidities in patients who u

Background: Dyslipidemia, characterized by abnormal blood lipid levels, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, contributing to an estimated 4.2 million deaths and disabilities globally. Th

Introduction: Drug utilization studies are usually aimed at promoting rational use of medicines, improving therapeutic outcomes and enhancing patients’ quality of life. Studies on anti-diabetic drugs

Background and Aim: Surgical site infections (SSIs) remain a major complication in orthopedic surgery, contributing to morbidity, prolonged hospitalization, and economic burden. This study explores th

Background: Cardiovascular complications are rare in tuberculosis. It causes severe morbidity and mortality. There is paucity of data on cor pulmonale as a complication of pulmonary tuberculosis in pe