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

Background: Fatal poisoning remains an important public health and medico-legal problem in agrarian regions of India, where highly toxic agricultural compounds are readily accessible. This study asses

Background: Social media (SM) has emerged as a dominant communication platform. It encompasses interactive tools like social networking sites, blogs, and content-sharing platforms that allow user-gene

Objective: To highlight a severe soft tissue infection and multiorgan dysfunction associated with chronic intramuscular tramadol misuse and emphasize multidisciplinary management and addiction treatme

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