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Background: Prostate cancer is the second most common malignancy in men globally, with an increasing incidence in African countries. Despite the increasing inci…

Introduction: Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) remains a major public health problem and an important cause of morbidity and mortality among children in resource…

Background: Urosepsis occurs in uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (DM) with a high morbidity because of changing beta-lactam resistance, which may become a problem…

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a growing global health concern, with increasing prevalence linked to rising obesity rates. Early identificat…

Background: Malnutrition is a public health concern due to its negative impact on human performance, growth, and development, especially in children. The presch…

Context:  Reproductive tract infections (RTIs) are common health problems among women of reproductive age and contribute significantly to morbidity, particularl…

Background: Dyslipidemia, characterized by abnormal blood lipid levels, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, contributing to an estimated 4.2 mill…

Background: Childhood obesity and metabolic syndrome are fast becoming major health challenges worldwide, although the estimates of prevalence rates vary largel…

Background: Nutritional status and feeding practices are crucial for infant growth and development. It is worthy of note that various factors influence feeding…

Background: Thyroid dysfunction is a significant comorbidity in type 2 diabetes mellitus, disrupting the metabolic balance and increasing the disease burden. Th…

Background: Anemia is a frequent comorbidity in women with gynecological malignancies, adversely affecting tolerance to surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy…

Background: Focal thyroid incidentalomas (FTIs) found on 18F-FDG PET/CT (Fluorine-18-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positoin Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography) examin…

Background: Retrospective comparisons between imaging modalities commonly are confounded by systematic differences between groups between the characteristics of…

Objective: Nomophobia and social media addiction are prevalent, interrelated conditions driven by the psychological need for constant connectivity. Their impact…

Objective: To review recent advancements in the understanding, diagnosis, and management of keratoconus, emphasizing the role of Scheimpflug imaging and the Bel…

Objectives: The study evaluates revision dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) outcomes with intra-operative mitomycin-C, addressing the need for intubation in unsuccessf…

Background: Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) is a life-threatening obstetric complication, and increasing prevalence of this condition underscores the importance…

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: The worldwide prevalence of obesity has reached an epidemic level and has presented a significant burden to public health infrastructure. There is a…

Objective: To assess the prevalence and patterns of menstrual disorders and their impact on school attendance and daily activities among rural adolescent school…

Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) represents an unusual complication of pregnancy, often identified as molar pregnancy or hydatidiform mole. GTD is define…

Background: Cardiovascular diseases are one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide, with being the leading cause of death globally, taking a…

Background: Sarcopenia is a progressive loss of muscle strength and mass, highly prevalent among postmenopausal women. Early identification is critical, yet cha…

Background: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is increasingly prevalent in Kashmir, with significant metabolic and endocrine complications. Hypogonadism and vitam…

Background: Childhood visual impairment and blindness continue to be ongoing challenges in worldwide eye care, especially in low-resource environments. In spite…

Background: Papilledema is a condition characterized by optic disc swelling due to increased intracranial pressure (ICP), pose significant risks to vision and o…

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 metab…

Background: Scabies, a parasitic skin infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei, remains a significant public health challenge globally, particularly in resource-…

Background: Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis that is defined by recurrent facial erythema, papules, pustules, and telangiectasia. Even with growing…

Background: Depressive symptoms in medical students are a recent public health issue, and academic pressure, emotional exhaustion, and disturbances in lifestyle…

Background: The current real-world study aims to understand demographic details, clinical profiles, comorbidities and management in schizophrenia. Methods: This…

Background:Opportunistic infections are the most common cause of death among children living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndro…

Background: Hypertension is a significant global health concern due to its high prevalence and its association with increased morbidity and mortality. Methods…

Burnout among emergency medicine (EM) staff is a critical concern, characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a diminished sense of personal…

Aims: Current screening paradigms for RA-associated lung disease lack validated serologic thresholds, while treatment remains guideline-agnostic with limited co…

Objective: To evaluate CD4 count and viral load response post-antiretroviral therapy (ART), determine discordance incidence, and identify associated factors. De…

Background: Photodermatoses are skin conditions caused by electromagnetic radiation, which can come from artificial or solar sources including UV, visible light…

Background: Pityriasis alba (PA) is a benign and common dermatosis predominantly occurring in children in association with atopy. Although it is very common, th…

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

Background: Malaria in pregnancy is a public health problem in tropical countries like Nigeria where it is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Several s…

Background: Gender-based discrimination (GBD) in medical education can significantly impact students' academic performance, mental well-being, and career progre…

Globally, type 2 diabetes (T2D) has almost quadrupled (from one hundred and eight million persons in 1980 to four hundred and twenty-two million persons in 2014…

Introduction: Renal calculi present a substantial healthcare burden globally, necessitating effective management strategies. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)…

Introduction: Aplastic anemia is a potentially life-threatening failure of hematopoiesis, characterized by pancytopenia and hypocellular bone marrow. Aplastic a…

Background: Despite recent improvements, acute diarrhea remains a public health issue. This study investigated the epidemiological and clinical characteristics…

This study focused on comparing the occupational stress levels of Oil & Gas workers with those of civil servants while also exploring potential risk factors…

Background: Open Lichtenstein and laparoscopic (TAPP/TEP) mesh repairs are standard for inguinal hernia, yet real-world patient allocation frequently deviates f…

Background: Hookworm infestation adversely affect humans especially in developing countries. Agricultural workers are predisposed to acquiring hookworm infectio…

Background: The prevalence of iron deficiency with or without anemia is still remains the common clinical problem worldwide. Iron deficiency with and without an…