Background: Prostate cancer is the second most common malignancy in men globally, with an increasing incidence in African countries. Despite the increasing incidence and mortality rates on the contine

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

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: Pregnancy-associated hypertensive disorders (HDP) are important predictors of maternal and neonatal health outcomes, particularly for rurality-based as well as under-represented groups. Al

Hypertension is the most common medical condition during pregnancy and is classified into four types: chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, pre-eclampsia, and pre-eclampsia superimposed on c

Background: Obstetric hysterectomy (OH) is a life-saving procedure for antepartum, peripartum, and postpartum hemorrhage, but its high incidence in developing countries, like India, suggests a need fo

Objective: To assess the prevalence and patterns of menstrual disorders and their impact on school attendance and daily activities among rural adolescent schoolgirls in South Andaman. Design: Communit

Background:Opportunistic infections are the most common cause of death among children living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. They take advantage of the weakened

Background: Photodermatoses are skin conditions caused by electromagnetic radiation, which can come from artificial or solar sources including UV, visible light, and infrared (IR) radiation. Methods:

Background: Despite recent improvements, acute diarrhea remains a public health issue. This study investigated the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of acute diarrhea in young patients at t

Background: Hookworm infestation adversely affect humans especially in developing countries. Agricultural workers are predisposed to acquiring hookworm infection due to direct exposure to soil or wate

Giant Inguino-Scrotal Hernia (GISH) results and is aggravated by undue delay in seeking surgical care when an inguinal hernia develops. This poses special challenges to surgeons in rural settings. The