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Mood disorders after COVID-19 infection: a single-center experience
Objectives The present study aimed to examine mood disorders in patients discharged from the hospital due to Coron...
Surgery camp for Colostomy reversals at a referral hospital in Lilongwe, Malawi
Aim An end colostomy is a potentially life-saving surgical intervention, but postoperative ostomy management is ch...
Assessing informed consent in surgical patients at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre, Malawi: a cross-sectional study
Introduction Informed consent is critical to medical practice, and a clearly outlined process that results in sign...
Evaluation of systemic immune-inflammation index and systemic inflammation response index in the differentiation of acute Ischemic stroke and transient Ischemic attack
Objective The aim of this study was to examine the levels of hematologic parameters in acute ischemic stroke (AIS)...
Hydrocephalus, healing, and disrupted daily living: exploring maternal experiences at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre, Malawi
BackgroundEach year, nearly 400,000 new cases of paediatric hydrocephalus are estimated to occur worldwide, and al...
Assessment of Left Ventricular function and Aortic blood flow in children with Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) attending two health institutions in Enugu Metropolis
BackgroundChildren with Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) usually present with right heart abnormalities, however much is ...
Quality of hypertension management and health insurance impact: an assessment of insured and uninsured patients with systemic hypertension in a teaching Hospital in Ilorin, Nigeria
Background Patient satisfaction is an important indicator used to measure quality of care and the performance of h...
Antipsychotic medication non-adherence and its determinants among out-patients with schizophrenia
IntroductionWhile antipsychotics are key requirement in acute and long-term management of schizophrenia, medicatio...
A special case of acute portal vein thrombosis
Among the risk factors and underlying etiology of acute portal vein thrombosis, viral hepatitis is an extremely ra...
Assessment of descending aortic blood flow velocities with continuous wave Doppler echocardiography among healthy Children in South East Nigeria
Background The descending aorta velocity is important predictor of aortic disease in children and can be very help...
Comparing motor development in children with hydrocephalus after treatment with ventriculoperitoneal shunt and endoscopic third ventriculostomy: a cross-sectional study
Introduction Ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion (VPSI) and endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) are the major ...
Consumption and adverse reaction reporting of herbal medicines among people living with HIV at University teaching hospitals in Blantyre, Malawi and Ibadan, Nigeria
Background Consumption of herbal medicines among people living with HIV is a common practice in Sub-Saharan Africa...
Utilisation of standardised outcomes measures by clinical Physiotherapists working in Namibia: a nationwide cross-sectional study
Introduction The utilisation of standardised outcome measures (SOMs) is crucial for evaluating patients’ health st...
Clinical features and Surgical Outcomes of Thyroid Goitre Presenting to Ear, Nose and Throat Department of Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre, Malawi
IntroductionIn Malawi there is a perception that goitre is common and causes significant public health and economi...
The Interest in Betting, Smoking, Alcohol, and Drugs in Malawi: Changing Trends between 2012-2022
BackgroundIn recent years, the online gambling market has rapidly developed, and betting has become one of the mos...
Evaluation of the relationship between Knee Osteoarthritis and Meniscus Pathologies
BackgroundKnee osteoarthritis is a common, degenerative joint disease that causes chronic pain that affects daily ...
Comparison of two different Nasal Interfaces used in Non-Invasive Respiratory support in terms of Neonate comfort
Background Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) is the first choice approach in neonates with sufficient respiratory eff...
Awareness of urinary incontinence in pregnant women as a neglected issue: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundPregnancy and labor are independent risk factors for the development of urinary incontinence (UI). Altho...
A rare case of Odontogenic Keratocyst in the Maxillary Sinus: diagnosis and management
Odontogenic keratocyst is a benign intraosseous lesion of odontogenic origin which is characterized by its aggress...
A rare dental complication caused by a rare pathogen: Preseptal Cellulitis caused by Pseudomonas Oryzihabitans: a case report
Various infective complications can be seen after a dental procedure. They are rarely resistant to standard therap...
An exceptional cause of acute respiratory failure in an infant: negative pressure pulmonary edema
Acute respiratory failure is an important reason for pediatric intensive care admissions. Lung parenchymal disease...
The diagnostic performance of Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra on Pericardial, Pleural and Ascitic cohort study fluids for diagnosis of extra-pulmonary Tuberculosis at a referral hospital in Malawi
BackgroundExtra-pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) accounts for 15% of the 1.4 million patients with TB notified in 201...
Lived experience of people living with HIV in Blantyre, Malawi: An exploratory qualitative study
Background People living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) encounter a range of complex challenges that ...
Epidemiology and trends in the uptake of refractive error services in Harare, Zimbabwe: a hospital-based retrospective study
AimThe study aimed to determine the epidemiology and evaluate the trends in the uptake of refractive error service...
Tracheobronchial variations in Pneumoconiosis cases: multidetector computed tomography diagnosis
Background Tracheobronchial variations (TBVs) are more common than previously believed due to the increasing use o...
Comparison of treatment methods in plastron appendicitis: a tertiary center experience
BackgroundIt is controversial which treatment method is superior in plastron appendicitis and the research is stil...
Burns among adults in a major Malawian burn unit: epidemiology and factors associated with prolonged hospital stay
AimThis study sought to describe the epidemiology of burns and factors associated with prolonged hospital stay amo...
The Socioeconomic consequences of femoral shaft fracture for patients in Malawi
BackgroundFemoral shaft fractures are common in Malawi, with an annual incidence of 44 per 100,000 people. Inadequ...
Examination of functional ankle instability in soccer players: a prospective study
AimThe foot area is one of the most active body parts in soccer branch. There may be various loads on the foot in ...
Three-year follow-up outcomes of adult patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome after rehabilitation
BackgroundGuillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), the most common cause of acute paralytic neuropathy, covers a number of r...
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