Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4512/1710101

Prevalence of Caesarean Section amongst Women Attending Antenatal and Immunization Clinics at Madonna University Teaching Hospital, Elele, Rivers State

Anthony Okeoghene Eguvbe, John Esiso Egbagba, Nkencho Osegi and Kellybest Ibasimama Davids

Article Type: Original Research | Publication Updated: 2024/11/03

A Caesarean section (CS) is a major obstetric life-saving surgical procedure that is carried out to improve delivery outcomes and reduce maternal mortality. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that the prevalence of cesarean sections not exceed 15%. Even though this advice is offered, statistics show that cesarean section rates are high in underdeveloped countries, with national and regional variations within the same country.Promoting vaginal delivery after a CS, avoiding CS bec...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4474/1710164

Hidden Hazard of Remote Cerebellar Hemorrhage after Cervical Spine Surgery

Barnabas Obeng-Gyasi, BS, Emma Stephens Love, BA, MS, Mugtaba Swar-Eldahab, MS, Matthew Blackwell, MS and Gordon Mao, MD

Article Type: Case Report | Publication Updated: 2024/10/30

Remote cerebellar hemorrhage (RCH) is a rare but potentially serious complication of spinal surgery, particularly after decompressive procedures and instrumented fusion. The complex interplay between cerebrospinal fluid leaks and hemorrhage risk necessitates a high index of suspicion and prompt management to optimize patient outcomes....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2377-9004/1410263

From Mystery Mass to Menacing Marrow: Uterine Myeloid Sarcoma Preceding the Diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia - Case Report and Literature Review

Josip Valetić, Danijel Bursać, Ana Marija Kovačić, Lucija Kralj, Diana Culej Bošnjak, Josip Valetić and Željko Duić

Article Type: Case Report and Literature Review | Publication Updated: 2024/10/27

Uterine myeloid sarcoma (MS) is an extramedullary solid tumor composed of leukemic myeloid cells. It is an uncommon tumour usually accompanied by acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). We report a case of a 64-year-old woman with a cervical-uterine mass followed by vaginal postmenopausal bleeding. Initially she was treated with supracervical hysterectomy, bilateral adnexectomy and partial omentectomy and ...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4512/1710100

Gender Inequality and Public Health: Exploring the Negative Impacts

Temitope Kayode, MD, Mallika Singh, Mohammed Sidi-Ali, PhD, Edima Ottoho, Rosa Rodrique and Omowunmi Afolabi

Article Type: Review Article | Publication Updated: 2024/10/28

Gender inequality significantly impacts public health, including adolescent sexual and reproductive health. Despite extensive research, gaps remain in understanding the intersectionality of gender with other social determinants, the long-term impacts of inequality on public health, and the effectiveness of interventions. Therefore, this literature review aims to investigate the consequences of gen...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-3966/1710066

Closure of (PDA) Patent Ductus Arteriosus by Pericardial Patch through Pulmonary Artery Incision, Heart Beating with Stand-By Cannulated Heart: A Case Report

Abu-Zaid Alkanedi, Nabeel Al-Mudhwahi, Wadhah Al-Fakih, Hisham Al-Fakih and Abdull-Albasat Al-Tanobi

Article Type: Case Report | Publication Updated: 2024/10/28

13-years-old female patient with congenital heart disease in form of large PDA with shortness of breath, atypical chest pain, fatigability, and no cyanosis. There was no change of school performance. Amal underwent PDA closure through pulmonary artery incision following median sternotomy, heart beating....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5718/1510267

Investigating the Impact of Football Boots on Acute Lower Limb Injuries in Football Players

Andrew Omojoefodun and Victor Henry, PhD, DPT, MSPT, PT

Article Type: Research Article | Publication Updated: 2024/10/26

This study explores the connection between football boots and lower limb injuries among football players, investigating the impact of football boot design and type on player well-being and performance. The research reviews the historical evolution of football boots, identifying their transformation into modern footwear with advanced technologies. It also examines sports injury prevalence, especially in football, while shedding light on multifaceted risk factors related to injuries....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3235.1510127

Role of Ultrasound in Predicting Diafragma and Quadriceps Involvement in COPD Patients

Meridj Amine, R. Belaala and Y. Djeghri

Article Type: Review Article | Publication Updated: 2024/10/26

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with numerous comorbidities, including muscle involvement which consists of changes in the structure and function of peripheral and respiratory muscles. Ultrasound can provide a non-invasive assessment of muscle damage. Ultrasound assessment of the quadriceps contractility index (Qci) is feasible, rapid, simple and reliable. Numerous studies have demonstrated that Qci is linked to the severity of COPD, clinical symptoms and respiratory m...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3235.1510126

Lateral Abdominal Wall Muscles Injection with Botulinum Toxin for Easier Repair of Complex Abdominal Wall Hernia

Abdulaziz Almat'hami, MD, Abdulrahman Almutairi, MD, Faisal Al Ahmari, MD, Hatim Al Obaidi, MD, Sultan Al Ammari, MD, Abdulwahed Al Ruhaimi, MD, Othman AlShehre, MD, Hassan AlShehri, MD, Mohammed Alshulayyil, MD, Mohammed Alqahtani, MD, Abdullah AlMalki, BSc, Ali Alshehri, BSc, Taghreed Al-Ajaji, MD, Feras Alsannaa, MD and Talal Alkuhaimi, MD

Article Type: Retrospective Study | Publication Updated: 2024/10/26

Complex abdominal wall hernias pose a difficult problem due to their higher rates of morbidity and recurrence. Using botulinum toxin injections as a potential treatment to stretch the patients' muscles and promote primary fascial closure has been suggested. This study focuses on the effectiveness of preoperative botulinum toxin injections for patients with complicated abdominal wall hernias....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5769/1510132

Long-Term Follow-Up of Neonatal Hydronephrosis: Elucidation of Causes and Clinical Outcome

Saima Zeb Shaikh, Vina Tresa and Hafsa Shaikh

Article Type: Original Article | Publication Updated: 2024/10/25

Hydronephrosis is a common condition in infants that can be caused by a variety of factors. The majority of infants with hydronephrosis have a good outcome, with resolved hydronephrosis. However, a significant number of infants have persistent hydronephrosis. To determine the clinical characteristics and outcomes of infants with hydronephrosis....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3001/1410127

The Utility of IVIG in the Management of Autoimmune Encephalitis: A Retrospective Case Series

Katherine Frustaci, BS, Natasha Qutab, MD and Svetlana Eckert, MD

Article Type: Case Series | Publication Updated: 2024/10/26

Autoimmune encephalitis (AE) involves inflammation of the brain parenchyma due to autoantibodies targeting neuronal cell surfaces or synaptic proteins [1]. It is a rapidly progressive disorder and can lead to significant morbidity, prolonged hospital stays, and possible mortality. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is a treatment for AE that may be used when other acute treatments are ineffective o...