Background: Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) causes profound psychological and existential distress. Evidence for targeted psychotherapies in low-resource settings is limited. Objective: To e

Background: Infertility is major life event that brings about social and psychological problems. Infertility is a life crisis with a wide range of socio-cultural, emotional, physical and financial pro

Background: Long and irregular duty hours impair sleep quality in resident doctors, affecting their quality of life (QoL) and increasing health risks. This study explores the relationship between slee

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

Background: Malnutrition is a public health concern due to its negative impact on human performance, growth, and development, especially in children. The preschool period is the critical stage of acti

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

Background: One of nature's simplest and most powerful mechanisms to start breastfeeding is the "breast crawl"; a newborn's reflexive movement onto the breast after being placed skin-to-skin on the mo

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed widespread adoption of e-learning in medical education, yet its sustained acceptability and integration as a core pedagogical tool remain insufficiently exp

Objective: Nomophobia and social media addiction are prevalent, interrelated conditions driven by the psychological need for constant connectivity. Their impact on the mental well-being and academic p

Migraine is a prevalent and disabling neurological condition characterized by recurrent, intense headaches, often accompanied by nausea, light sensitivity, and aura. The management of migraines typica

Objective: To assess mental health knowledge, promotional practices, and associated factors among undergraduate students at Rivers State University, Port Harcourt. Design: A cross-sectional clinical e

Introduction: Thyroid is a butterfly shaped endocrine gland situated in front of the neck. It secretes the hormones T3 and T4, playing a prime role in the metabolism of our body. The prevalence of Thy

Burnout among emergency medicine (EM) staff is a critical concern, characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a diminished sense of personal accomplishment. This review explores the

Introduction: Depression among medical students is a significant public health concern in India due to the demanding nature of medical education. The study aims to determine the prevalence of depressi

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a neurological condition that is identified by headache, seizures, vomiting and nausea as well as distorted vision and in many cases blindness. I