Background: A substantial proportion of Nigeria’s urban population resides in slum settlements where structural deficiencies result in exposure to health risks. Understanding the determinants of healthcare service utili Read more

Background: Tooth loss is a worldwide public health problem, especially in developing countries. Negatively impact oral health-related quality of life, affecting chewing, swallowing, phonation, aesthetics, and social life. To Read more

The burden of mental disorders is expected to rise significantly over the next 20 years. Psychiatric symptoms are becoming increasingly evident in infected with HIV people. It is estimated up to 70% of people with HIV suffer from an acute psy Read more

Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) is a common endocrine disorder affecting women of reproductive age, characterized by hormonal imbalance, irregular menstrual cycles, and multiple ovarian cysts. It is associated with metabolic complications s Read more

Intermittent fasting is increasingly practiced by adolescents for religious, cultural, and lifestyle reasons, yet its implications for diabetes management during this critical developmental period remain insufficiently defined. Adolescents wi Read more

Patient satisfaction is a major indicator of healthcare quality and an essential outcome of patient-centered care, particularly in outpatient departments where service encounters are brief and time-sensitive. Outpatient waiting time is the be Read more

Background: There is a paucity of information on the determinants of stroke and severity among indigenous Africans, which is largely preventable. Knowledge of its determinants and severity would influence practice, prevention Read more

Maternal and perinatal mortality remain unacceptably high in South Sudan, with a maternal mortality ratio of 692 deaths per 100,000 live births, far exceeding the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target. In line with World Health Organizati Read more

This study investigates the biomechanical and clinical effects of the Goshgarian-type Transpalatal Arch (TPA) on inter-molar distances in patients with maxillary dental posterior crossbite. A sample of 100 patients was analyzed to enhance sta Read more

Chondromas are benign cartilaginous tumors most commonly arising in the small bones, while sacral involvement remains exceedingly rare. We report the case of a 53-year-old male patient presenting with pelvic pain. Imaging studies revealed a p Read more