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 compare the diagnostic performance of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) and Berlin Questionnaire (BQ) for screening obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Design: Cross-sectional observational

Background: Anesthesia for bariatric surgery carries an increased perioperative risk owing to the complex physiology of obesity. This study aimed to describe the incidence and characteristics of anest

Background: Obesity and hypertension are emerging public health concerns among young adults and contribute substantially to future cardiovascular morbidity. Medical and nursing students are particular

Dengue fever is an arboviral illness spread by mosquitoes and is now a major public health issue on a global scale. Unfortunately, only a few studies have documented unusual clinical characteristics o

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

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

Introduction: Mental disorders represent a major global public health issue, particularly in low-resource countries. They are often associated with the use of psychoactive substances, notably cannabis

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

Despite growing concerns regarding insufficient sleep among adolescents, emerging evidence suggests that sleep duration alone may not adequately reflect sleep-related impairments in learning and acade

Background: Brought-in-dead (BID) cases represent a crucial yet often neglected component of medico-legal practice. These cases frequently lack prior medical evaluation and thus rely entirely on foren

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

Introduction: Umbilical hernias (UMHs) are common abdominal wall defects in adults. They can cause serious complications such as strangulation and impingement. Computed tomography (CT) is a reliable i