Background: One of the most common otorhinolaryngologic emergencies in children is the presence of foreign bodies in the ear and nose which may cause severe morbidity in case of unobserved and untreated presence. Small c Read more

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South Sudan faces a maternal and newborn health crisis, with one of the world’s highest maternal and neonatal mortality rates. Adolescent pregnancies exacerbate risks of complications, poor birth outcomes, and social disregarding. Low c Read more

Background: Rhesus (Rh) factor incompatibility is a significant cause of hemolytic disease of the newborn, leading to fetal morbidity and mortality if not identified and prevented. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attit Read more

Objective: To assess the burden and factors associated with abnormal cervical cytology in women attending an outpatient clinic for gynecology in the southern region of Iraq, and to identify Pap smear awareness, education Read more

Osteoporosis is a disease caused by decrease in bone density and deterioration of bone structure, that have different causes. the current study showed the interaction between osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases by testing patient sa Read more

Background: Accurate and timely diagnosis of appendicitis in children remains difficult and challenging for pediatric surgeons and other medical care specialists. Pediatric Appendicitis Score (PAS) is a scoring system wh Read more

Background: The 2014–2016 Ebola epidemic exposed profound health security vulnerabilities across West Africa, yet nearly a decade later, the region’s preparedness capacities remain inadequately characterized. This study provides a Read more

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