Background: Malaria in pregnancy is a public health problem in tropical countries like Nigeria where it is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Several strategies have been put in place to cont

Background: Salpingectomy, once used for sterilization or ectopic pregnancy, has been explored more and more as a preventive strategy for ovarian cancer. Its oncologic value, surgical acceptability, r

Background: Scabies, a parasitic skin infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei, remains a significant public health challenge globally, particularly in resource-limited settings and vulnerable populati

Objective: To assess how renal function influences the efficacy and safety of Apixaban and Rivaroxaban in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Design: Systematic re

Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) faced increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection. During the early pandemic, shortages of N95 respirators made their rational, risk-based use essential. The Ministry

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of a structured health education intervention on caregivers’ knowledge and home management practices regarding childhood diarrhoea in South Andaman Design: Commu

Objectives: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) remains the pathogen of major public health significance globally. This study aimed to characterize MRSA isolates at Dr George Mukhari te

Background: Malaria remains a major public health challenge in Sudan, disproportionately affecting rural and conflict-displaced populations with limited access to healthcare services. Climatic factors

Introduction: While traditional risk factors for ischemic stroke are well-established, the role of Vitamin B12 as a modifiable metabolic determinant remains debated. This study evaluated the associati

Hydatid disease, caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus species, remains an important public health problem in endemic regions. Although the liver and lungs are most commonly involved, hydatid dis

Objective: To determine GLUT-2 and plasma insulin concentrations in women with and without gestational diabetes. Design: A prospective longitudinal cohort study of Mexicans. Subjects/Patients: include

Background: Retinopathy of prematurity is a leading cause of preventable childhood blindness, primarily affecting preterm and low birth weight neonates. Aim: To determine the incidence of retinopathy

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: Pin site infection remains the most common complication following external fixation, with reported incidence rates varying widely. Understanding the microbiological profile of these infect

Background: Postpartum psychiatric illnesses, from the ubiquitous but generally self-limited baby blues to the comparatively unusual but potentially fatal postpartum psychosis, remain under-recognized