Background: Distal femur fractures account for 4% to 7% of all femoral fractures. They cause considerable morbidity and mortality, especially in the elderly. Operative treatment results in early return to function and ...

Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a primary malignancy of the liver common with underlying chronic liver disease including cirrhosis. Incidence of HCC is highest in Asia and Africa, due to the endemic high ...

Researchers have a professional and ethical obligation to ensure that research findings are disseminated to research participants, as well as other stakeholders. In a climate of increasing distrust of research, dissemination ...

Background: Cardiac disease in pregnancy is an important cause of potentially life-threatening non-obstetric complications and is responsible for 10 to 15% of maternal deaths. The severity of the disease is more highly ...

Background: Respiratory failure (RF) is a major problem globally with significant morbidity and mortality. It accounts for approximately 56% of all ICU admissions in Europe with at least 40% mortality. World Health ...

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, progressive autoimmune disease of unknown cause. It is characterized by persistent inflammation that primarily affects the peripheral joints. It usually starts as an ...

Background: Development of inhibitors is one of the most serious complications in treatment of patients with hemophilia (PWH). Inhibitors render replacement therapy ineffective. Inhibitor testing is critical; however this ...

Background: Inguinal hernia is a bulge of the peritoneum through a congenital or acquired defect in the muscular and fascial structures of the anterior abdominal wall. It is at risk of incarceration, strangulation and ...

Background: Thyroid disorders are among the most common endocrine disorders seen worldwide. Among these disorders, goitre is commonest in Kenya. Thyroid disorders are manifested by derangement of thyroid hormone secretion, ...

Background: Majority of obstetric patients are usually healthy and free from co-morbidities. Most of them can be managed at the primary health care center. However, pregnancy and child birth are not free from complications, ...