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Dec 08, 2025Open Access
The morbidity and mortality from neurological conditions is constantly increasing around the world. They are responsible for 6.8 million deaths per year and represent the leading cause of non-traumatic acquired disability in adults. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the interest of CT in the diagnosis of cerebrovascular and traumatic pathologies encountered at the CHU-RN of Ndjamena-Chad. Materials and methods: We conducted a cross-sectional and retrospective study over a period o...
Oct 31, 2025Open Access
Mucoceles are benign sinus tumors that are caused by an obstruction in the sinus ostium. We report 3cases managed at the University Hospital of Kamenge, where treatment was surgical via an endoscopic approach. This surgery was performed for the first time at this center.
Oct 31, 2025Open Access
Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, and decision-support systems, are increasingly explored in primary care to improve diagnostic accuracy, reduce clinician workload, and enhance patient access. While specialty care has seen more rapid adoption, primary care in Canada and the United States presents unique challenges and opportunities for AI integration due to structural, regulatory, and operational diffe...
Oct 28, 2025Open Access
Understanding why a machine learning model makes a certain prediction is just as critical as how accurately it predicts, especially when it comes to diagnosing and treating cardiovascular disease. In this study, we applied explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) techniques to improve both the predictive power and interpretability of heart disease detection models. A dataset of 1,025 patient records was thoroughly preprocessed, including the handling of missing values, the ...
Sep 15, 2025Open Access
Introduction: Peripheral facial paralysis (PFP) is a deficit in facial nerve function. The objective of this study was to evaluate the management of PFP in the neurology department of Ignace Deen National Hospital. Patients and Methods: This was a descriptive and analytical prospective study, lasting six (06) months from April 1st to September 30th, 2021, carried out in the neurology department of Ignace Deen National Hospital. Patients with paralysis of one or ...
Sep 08, 2025Open Access
Background: The surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars is a routine oral and maxillofacial surgery frequently associated with a range of post-operative complications. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced significant disruptions to dental care, including delays in treatment and changes in clinical protocols. This study aimed to compare third molar surgeries conducted before and during the pandemic, focusing on patient characteristics, surgical factors, and post-operativ...
Aug 13, 2025Open Access
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a structured hand hygiene intervention in improving infection control practices among healthcare workers (HCWs) in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Elmhurst Hospital. Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) remain a significant threat to critically ill patients, particularly in ICUs, where immunocompromised conditions increase vulnerability. Guided by the Health Belief Model (HBM), the intervention incorporated education on hand washing and antiseptic use, e...
Jul 24, 2025Open Access
Background: The prevalence of comorbid pain and anxiety in clinical observations is high, and the number of publications on the elderly has increased in recent years. Nevertheless, few studies have evaluated comorbid pain and anxiety in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The aim of this study was to evaluate pain and anxiety and their behavioural consequences in elderly patients followed at Saint Joseph Hospital (SJH) of Limete. Methods: This is a descripti...
May 27, 2025Open Access
An oroantral communication (OAC) is a pathological connection between the oral cavity and the maxillary sinus. When it fails to close spontaneously, it remains open and epithelializes, leading to the development of an oroantral fistula. It is a common complication following the extraction of maxillary premolars and molars due to the anatomical proximity of the root apices of these teeth to the maxillary sinus. Several surgical options exist for its management, particularly the use of Bichat’s fa...
Apr 30, 2025Open Access
Background: Meckel’s diverticulum is the most prevalent congenital small bowel abnormality, which occurs when the omphalomesenteric duct fails to completely obliterate during the eighth week of pregnancy. Only 4% - 16% of individuals exhibit symptoms, while most patients are asymptomatic. Gastrointestinal bleeding is the most frequent occurrence in children; in contrast, intestinal obstruction is the most common complication in adulthood. The majority of Meckel’s diverticula are discovered incid...
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