Background: The worldwide prevalence of obesity has reached an epidemic level and has presented a significant burden to public health infrastructure. There is a critical need for novel predictive inst

Background: Timely liberation from invasive mechanical ventilation remains a major challenge in critically ill patients. Although the Rapid Shallow Breathing Index (RSBI) is widely used to assess extu

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

Objectives: The objective of the study was to use machine learning (ML) methodology to create prediction models for hypertension based on nationally representative health and demographic surveillance

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the role of C-reactive protein (CRP) in early prediction of anastomotic leak and temporal relationship of its levels with clinical manifestation

Background: Cervical spine surgery outcomes in resource‑constrained settings are often assessed subjectively, lacking standardised objective measures that account for local realities. This study aimed

Background: Several studies have assessed liver and kidney functions in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). However, the association of liver and kidney function markers with CAD remains uncl

Objective: To evaluate first-trimester mean platelet volume as an early screening marker for predicting pre-eclampsia. Design: Prospective observational study. Subjects/Patients: 150 pregnant women wi

Background Septic shock remains a major cause of intensive care unit mortality despite advances in critical care management. Early identification of patients at high risk of adverse outcomes is essen

Background: Esophageal varices are a major complication of portal hypertension in liver cirrhosis and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Although upper gastrointestinal endoscopy

Background: Pregnancy-associated sepsis remains a significant contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Early recognition is challenging due to

Background: Sepsis is a significant global health issue and a predominant cause of death in ICU patients. Traditionally, serum lactate and albumin have been utilized as prognostic biomarkers. However,

Stroke is a leading cause of mortality and long-term disability worldwide, and a significant proportion of patients with severe acute stroke require intensive care and invasive mechanical ventilation

Background: Aim of this study is to investigate CTS-based prognostic and predictive outcomes in individuals with chest injuries following chest trauma. Methods: This prospective observational study co

Objectives: To study the epidemiological profile, clinical presentation, severity assessment using the Peradeniya Organophosphorus Poisoning (POP) score, treatment patterns, and clinical outcomes of p