Background: Blood transfusion is essential in healthcare, yet Nigeria faces chronic blood shortages, transfusion-transmissible infections, and reliance on replacement/commercial donors. Autologous blood donation (ABD) reduces donor-related risks but remains underutilised.…
Clinical skills remain the bedrock of medical and health professions education. Developing these skills and competencies requires a systematic approach grounded in various theories, principles, and models. This article outlines…
Brunner’s gland, primarily located in the submucosa of the duodenum, between the pyloric ring and the papilla of Vater, are tubuloacinar glands whose mucin product serves to protect the duodenal…
Background: While skin-lightening remains prevalent globally, pregnant and nursing mothers represent a distinct group with unique motives, increased physiological vulnerability and additional risk of potential harm to their infants. Despite…
Background Prompt and efficient pre-hospital care enhances the survival and recovery of road traffic crash (RTC) victims. Often provided by individuals with basic medical skills, such as Federal Road Safety…
Background Armed robbery attacks are the commonest cause of civilian gunshot injuries (GSI) in published data in Nigeria. This study was done to determine the pattern and outcome of the…
Background Lassa fever is a highly infectious viral illness transmitted through fluids and secretions infected rodent, Mastomys natalensis. The study aimed to explore the awareness, knowledge, and preventive practices related…
Background Although progress has been made recently in reducing maternal mortality in Sierra Leone, maternal mortality remains an important public health problem in the country that needs further reduction to…
BackgroundMelanoma refers to the malignant transformation of melanocytes. There has been a steady rise in the incidence and mortality from malignant melanoma. Malignant melanoma accounts for about 4% of all…
Background Health insurance is a risk-pooling mechanism to mitigate catastrophic healthcare costs and reduce out-of-pocket spending, which correlates with poverty. In Nigeria, the informal sector constitutes about 58.2% of the…
