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Combining Thyroglobulin Levels in Lymph Node Wash-out Fluid with TI-RADS to Predict Lymph Node Metastasis in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
Objective This study was aimed at investigating if the lymph node aspirated wash-out liquid thyroglobulin level an...
Experimental comparative study of Two-dimensional and Three-dimensional CT reconstruction in detecting maxillofacial fractures at Mzuzu Central Hospital, Malawi
ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to compare the diagnostic value of two-dimensional (2D) CT and three-dimensional...
Enhancement of abdominal Low-Dose CT image quality utilizing Clear View reconstruction technique at Mzuzu Central Hospital, Malawi
Objective This study aimed to investigate the impact of Clear View dual-domain iterative reconstruction (IR) techn...
Hydranencephaly: exploring the role of CT features in the diagnosis of 22 cases
ObjectiveTo delve into the clinical and CT imaging manifestations of hydranencephaly, a rare congenital post-neuru...
The Value of Low-dose Multi-slice Computed Tomography protocol of the Chest at Mzuzu Central Hospital, Malawi
ObjectiveTo evaluate low-dose Computed Tomography (LDCT) chest vs. routine CT chest for image quality and diagnosi...
Impact of reconstruction techniques on low dose chest CT image quality: comparison of FBP, Clear View at Mzuzu Central Hospital, Malawi
ObjectiveTo investigate the impact of two reconstruction techniques, Filtered Back Projection (FBP) and Clear View...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
The validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Brief Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale – straight forwardly in patients with systemic sclerosis
ObjectiveThis study aimed to examine the validity and reliability of Turkish version of Brief Fear of Negative Eva...
Five-times sit-to-stand test following anterior cruciate ligament surgery: a cross-sectional reliability study
AimsPatients who have had anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL-R) should periodically have their muscle ...
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