Background: Nigeria's public health system faces a multifaceted workforce crisis characterized by accelerating emigration of health professionals, an aging workforce approaching retirement, and chroni

Background: The enumeration of CD34+ hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) is a critical part of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). For this purpose, the International Society of Hematotherapy a

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

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

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

Background: Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors (PCSK9i) are highly effective lipid-lowering agents that reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) by enhancing LD

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

Introduction: Cancer of the upper aerodigestive tract (UADT) represents a significant health burden globally, particularly in South Africa. Profession delay, the interval from symptom recognition to c

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non-progressive neurological disorder affecting posture and movement, often accompanied by sensory, cognitive, and communication impairments. Rehabilitation strategies vary si

Introduction: Vulvar aesthetic alterations, such as sagging, hyperpigmentation, and loss of turgor, negatively impact the self-esteem and quality of life of many women. Fractional CO₂ laser has been p

Introduction: Hearing loss may result from myringosclerosis and chronic tubotympanic otitis media. One frequent surgical method used to treat this issue is tympanoplasty. The purpose of this research

Objective: To evaluate the progression of tricuspid regurgitation (TR) and associated echocardiographic parameters following isolated mitral valve surgery, and to identify preoperative predictors of T

Study objective: This study seeks to estimate the prevalence of anxiety and to identify its determinants among adults with epilepsy in Congolese hospital settings, with the overarching goal of enhanci

Background: Background: High-grade salivary gland carcinomas (SGCs) often lack architectural hallmarks, leading to their classification as "Adenocarcinoma, Not Otherwise Specified" (ANOS). This "waste

Background: Maxillofacial injuries remain a serious clinical problem because of the sensitivity of this anatomical region. They are linked with various factors including social, cultural and environme