Prevalence and Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer in Africa: A Scoping Review
Background: Prostate cancer is the second most common malignancy in men globally, with an increasing incidence in African countries. Despite the increasing inci…
Background: Prostate cancer is the second most common malignancy in men globally, with an increasing incidence in African countries. Despite the increasing inci…
Objectives: To study the epidemiological profile, clinical presentation, severity assessment using the Peradeniya Organophosphorus Poisoning (POP) score, treatm…
Introduction: Antenatal care (ANC) refers to the care a pregnant woman receives during her pregnancy through consultations with trained healthcare workers such…
Background: Pregnancy-associated hypertensive disorders (HDP) are important predictors of maternal and neonatal health outcomes, particularly for rurality-based…
Hypertension is the most common medical condition during pregnancy and is classified into four types: chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, pre-eclamp…
Background: Obstetric hysterectomy (OH) is a life-saving procedure for antepartum, peripartum, and postpartum hemorrhage, but its high incidence in developing c…
Objective: To assess the prevalence and patterns of menstrual disorders and their impact on school attendance and daily activities among rural adolescent school…
Background:Opportunistic infections are the most common cause of death among children living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndro…
Background: Photodermatoses are skin conditions caused by electromagnetic radiation, which can come from artificial or solar sources including UV, visible light…
Background: Despite recent improvements, acute diarrhea remains a public health issue. This study investigated the epidemiological and clinical characteristics…
Background: Hookworm infestation adversely affect humans especially in developing countries. Agricultural workers are predisposed to acquiring hookworm infectio…
Giant Inguino-Scrotal Hernia (GISH) results and is aggravated by undue delay in seeking surgical care when an inguinal hernia develops. This poses special chall…