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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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
Development of rice farming: a cause of the emergence of multiple insecticide resistance in populations of Anopheles gambiae s.l and its impact on human health in Malanville, Bénin
AimThe rise in rice production in the district of Malanville, Northen Benin, is a present concern, as it has resul...
Is it possible to predict Surgical Site Infection?
IntroductionSurgical site infection (SSI) is a widely seen postoperative complication that causes a decrease in li...
Ferritin/lymphocyte percentage ratio to predict the severity and mortality of COVID-19
ObjectiveIn this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between ferritin/lymphocyte percentage ratio (FLP...
Five cases of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy in Malawi
AimThis report of five cases of peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) treated at Daeyang Luke Hospital in Lilongwe, Mal...
A survey of ORF8 sequence and immunoinformatics features during alpha, delta, and wild type peaks of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in Iran
BackgroundThe Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic influences all around the world. The SARS-CoV-2 ORF8 ac...
Perceptions of Physiotherapy students about their teaching environment at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences in Malawi
IntroductionThe learning environment is defined as an environment where teaching is taking place, as perceived by ...
Fatigue has a prominent impact on health lasting 12-weeks after COVID-19 infection
BackgroundWhile the amount of information on many issues related to COVID-19 has increased, the long-term conseque...
Anopheles funestus sensu stricto Giles (Diptera:Culicidae) bites after sunrise at two rural villages in northern Malawi and its implications for malaria vector control
Introduction Malawi has scaled up distribution and use of LLINs but their effectiveness depends on vector behaviou...
The Self-efficacy of Malawian Nursing Educators towards the use of Case Study Teaching Method
Introduction The case study teaching method is important in imparting critical thinking and clinical reasoning ski...
Association of menopausal symptoms and menopausal quality of life with premenstrual syndrome
BackgroundPremenstrual symptoms at reproductive age resemble menopausal symptoms and have symptomatic commonalitie...
Adequacy of completion of radiology request forms at St. Francis’ Hospital of Katete District: A clinical audit in Zambia
BackgroundMost imaging examinations use ionising radiation which causes biological effects on the body. For this r...
Predictors of Students’ Performance in Nursing and Midwifery Technician Licensure Examination in Southern Malawi
IntroductionSuccess in the nursing and midwifery licensure examination is the only legal prerequisite to practice ...
Malawi: What are the implications that aspartame is now a “possible carcinogen”?
Aspartame is an artificial non-saccharide sweetener 200 times sweeter than sucrose. It is commonly used as a sugar...
The paradox of Malawi’s health workforce shortage: pragmatic and unpopular decisions are needed
Adamson S. Muula Professor and Head of Department, Community a...
The paradox of Malawi’s health workforce shortage: pragmatic and unpopular decision are needed
Adamson S. Muula Professor and Head of Department, Community a...
Investigating the association between various platelet indices and different clinical sub-groups of severe malaria
Abdullah Algın Department of Emergency Medicine, Health of Sci...
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