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

Introduction: Sepsis-3 remains a leading cause of ICU mortality. In resource-limited settings, there is a critical need for inexpensive, rapid biomarkers for risk stratification. This study evaluated

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

Background: Thyroid nodules are common clinical findings, with a small but significant proportion harboring malignancy. Fine- Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) plays a pivotal role in the initial eval

Background: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is the standard surgical treatment for multi-vessel coronary artery disease (CAD). Although EuroSCORE remains the principal perioperative risk strati

Background: Peripheral neuropathy is a prominent neurologic complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD), yet it often remains subclinical and underdiagnosed in routine clinical practice. This study a

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 & Objectives: Early risk stratification is crucial in acute pancreatitis (AP) to improve clinical outcomes. This study evaluates the predictive accuracy of the PANC 3 score-a simple bedside

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,

Background: Focal thyroid incidentalomas (FTIs) found on 18F-FDG PET/CT (Fluorine-18-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positoin Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography) examinations are becoming commonplace in routi

Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major global health challenge, with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Rapid and accurate prognostication in the emergency department is crucial for t

Acute pancreatitis is a leading emergency admission worldwide and is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Early risk stratification is critical to guiding therapeutic interventions. Th

Background: Inguinal hernias are among the most frequent conditions encountered surgically worldwide. It is hypothesized that body mass index (BMI) is involved in the occurrence and distribution patte

Objective: To assess the prognostic value of the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score in predicting maternal and neonatal outcomes among women with pregnancy-associated sepsis. Design: A prospect

Objective: To examine the correlation between serum Immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels and the clinical spectrum and severity of Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions (CADRs) in patients attending a tertiary ca