BACKGROUND: Gynecologic cancers are related of to morbidity and mortality among women globally. The trend and incidence, however, varies according to different geographical settings and demographic differences. The main aim this study was to review the profile of gynecologic cancers managed at a Saint Pa...
Introduction: The epidemiology and outcome of brain tumours varies globally. We aimed to analyze the epidemiology and postsurgical outcomes of intracranial tumours in our setting. Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study. Data were obtained from patient clinical records between 2019 and 2020. Sub-gr...
Introduction: there is a great diversity in the profile of cancers in the world. This study set out to analyze the profile of gynecological cancer in Federal University Teaching Hospital, Owerri, [FUTHO] (former Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo state, Nigeria).
Methods: this was a retrospective cross...
Background. Patient safety research is scarce in developing countries. Estimates of patient harm due to healthcare processes in resource-poor settings are thought to be greater than those in developed countries. Ideally, errors in healthcare should be seen as opportunities to improve the future quality o...
Objective: The study aimed to assess the determinants of enrolment in health insurance schemes among people living
with HIV.
Design: The study was a cross-sectional study. A pre-tested interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect information from 371 HIV clients attending the clinic. Chi-s...
Background: Type 2 Diabetes mellitus affects the quality of life of individuals and their ability to function. It affects the physical, social and mental well-being of patients with immediate and delayed complications.This study determined the quality of life of type 2 diabetic patients attending a terti...
Introduction: The global prevalence of trauma-related mortality ranges from 2% to 32%; however, In Egypt, it reaches 8%. Trauma chiefly affects people in the productive age group; seriously ill patients with multiple injuries present with various levels of polytrauma. Application of incorrect triage syst...
Introduction: there is a substantial variation in COVID-19 case fatality rates across different locations, which may be due to differences in population age structure, patient factors, or health system factors. The study evaluated the clinical features and risk of COVID-19 morbidity and mortality among c...
Neurological emergencies are life-threatening central nervous system disorders, significantly contributing to childhood morbidity and mortality. The sequelae may be irreversible and may impact negatively on the quality of life of affected children and their families. This study identifie...
Introduction
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) account for a substantial burden on healthcare systems, with surgical site infections being the
most common. Limited data exist on HAIs in low-resource settings, particularly device-associated HAIs. This study aimed to characterize the incidence and diffe...
Urinary Tract Infections,
Pneumonia,
Soft Tissue Infections,
Appendicitis,
General Surgery,
Diagnosis,
Surgical Wound Infection,
Equipment and Supplies,
Hospitals,
Health Resources,
Tertiary Care Centers
