Metachronous or synchronous male breast and prostate cancers a duality to lookout for.
Alain Mwamba Mukendi,Eunice Van Den Berg,Sugeshnee Pather,Rushen Siva Padayachee
Prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of male cancer death. Male breast cancer is very rare, and comprises only about 1% of all breast cancers. Men with a family history of breast or prostate cancer have elevated prostate cancer risks, including risk of very aggressive disease. We present 2 cases of primary prostate and p....
Association between intermittent administration of parathyroid hormone 1-34 and ectopic calcification in rats
Israa Ahmed Radwan,Nahed Sedky Korany,Bassant Adel Ezzat
Ectopic calcification is pathologic deposition of minerals within soft tissues as dental pulp or periodontal ligaments (PDL). Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is a naturally occurring hormone, important for calcium homeostasisn
Publications in PubMed on Ebola and the 2014 outbreak
Andrea Ballabeni,Andrea Boggio
The Ebola outbreak that has affected West Africa for over a year has captured the attention of audiences throughout the world. Much has been said and written about this tragic event in the popular media as well as in scientific journalsn
Closing the communication gap in neonatal inter-hospital transfer: a neonatal referral form for resource-limited settings - a modified e-Delphi-consensus study
Oscar Mwizerwa,Christian Umuhoza,Mark H. Corden,Tom Lissauer,Peter Thomas Cartledge
Globally, neonatal mortality fell to 19 per 1000 live births in 2015 with the aim to reduce neonatal mortality to less than 12 per 1000 live births by 2030.. A specialised transport system for neonates can mitigate against these risks.n
Risk factors for major external structural birth defects among children in Kiambu County, Kenya: a case-control study
George N. Agot,Marshal M. Mweu,Joseph K. Wang'ombe
Worldwide, an estimated 7.9 million children are born every year with a birth defect of which approximately 3.3 million die before age five and around 3.2 million could be physically disabled for life. Organogenesis occurs in the first eight weeks of gestation; however, approximately half of pregnancies are usually unplanned/uni....
Accuracy of linear measurements obtained from stitched cone beam computed tomography images versus direct skull measurements
Doaa Ahmed Fouad Hamed,Mostafa Mohamed El Dawlatly,Sahar Hosny El Dessouky,Reham Mohamed Hamdy
The use of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) machines in dentistry started in the second half of the 1990s. In the field of orthodontics, analysis of cephalometric radiographs requires accurate identification of specific landmarks for precise measurements between these landmarks. In order to compensate for this shortcoming, s....
The efficacy of disinfectants on abattoirs’ Candida albicans isolates in Niger Delta region
Oluwayemisi A Olorode,G Chijioke Okpokwasli
is a diploid fungus that grows both as yeast and filamentous cells and a causal agent of opportunistic oral and genital infections in human. Calderone (2002) stated that. According to Sheehan n
Frequencies of gastrointestinal parasites among students of primary school in Al Kalakla Locality, Khartoum State, Sudan: a cross-sectional study
Hala Abdalazim Hassan,Ahmed Bakheet Abd Alla,Tayseer Elamin Mohamed Elfaki,Mohammed Baha Eldin Ahmed Saad
Intestinal parasites, particularly in tropical and subtropical areas, are a significant health issuen
COVID-19 Vaccine Storage, Preparation and Administration
Dr. Maureen Akolo
This course is about vaccine storage, preparation and administration
Notification and Voluntary Reporting in Sexual Health
Tom Yates, Jackie Cassell, Sophie Herbert, Daniel Trotman
This session will introduce you to the regulations for the notification and control of communicable disease in the UK; the role of the health protection services; the doctor's duty to report notifiable diseases; and what this means in practice for the genitourinary medicine clinic and other sexual health services.
Stroke Journey - Acute to Rehab
Skye Coote and Renee McMillan
Stroke care is time-based and earlier treatment leads to better patient outcomes, however in ever increasingly busy emergency departments, timely treatment for stroke continues to face challenges which can be detrimental to our patients. Learn about key strategies and ways in which acute stroke care in Australia can be im....
Study Designs in Clinical Research
Dr. Anthony Ajayi and Prof. Gunturu Revathi
Study Designs in Clinical Research
Electronic Fetal Heart Rate (EFHR) Monitoring
Justine Carla Baron, MNur, BHon
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of CTGs. Describe fetal response to hypoxia. Define the terms related to fetal heart rate monitoring. Interpret a cardiotocograph. Describe the management of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns.
The Importance of Assessment
Dr Rebecca Threatt DNP, RN, CHSE
Physical assessment is a critical element in providing quality patient care in all patients. It is important to know the baseline of the patient's condition (what is normal and what is not normal). It will help to find out what the main concerns are, what is wrong, help to locate specific pains or issues and then to make the cor....
HIV and TB prescriptions, people and problems
Dr Melanie Collins
This webinar will discuss topics on HIV and Tuberculosis – Prescriptions, People and Problems
National Clinical Guidelines on Management of Diabetes Mellitus
Ministry of Health, Kenya
This course provides a comprehensive guide for the management of diabetes mellitus, tailored to various levels of healthcare. It emphasizes patient-centered care, evidence-based interventions, and a multidisciplinary approach to screening, diagnosis, and treatment. The course covers a wide range of topics, including epidemiology....
Urinary Tract Infections
Dr Tessa Lewis
This session provides a rapid update on the diagnosis and management of urinary tract infections, reflecting NICE/PHE guidelines and includes tips that can be used in your organisation.
Symptoms and Signs of Pulmonary Embolism at Initial Presentation
David Ward
This session highlights the wide range of clinical features that pulmonary embolus (PE) may precipitate in patients.
Investigation and Management of Sarcoidosis
Kirsten Archer
This session provides an overview of how to investigate a patient with suspected sarcoidosis. It looks at how to follow up those diagnosed with the condition and it includes some information on appropriate treatment.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Breathing Pattern Disorders
David Raeside and Carolyn Bell
This session reviews the diagnosis and treatment approaches for patients with breathing pattern disorders.
Common Causes of Pulmonary Diseases
Gary Whitlock
This session is a brief overview of the possible causes of shortness of breath in an HIV+ patient.
Obstetric Fistula e-Learning Course
Charles-Henry Rochat, José Villar, Aldo Campana, Bonventure Ameyo Masakhwe, Raqibat Idris, Fariza Rahman, and Elizabeth Goodall
Worldwide, at least two million women and girls live with obstetric fistulae and 50,000 to 100,000 develop one yearly. Often a direct result of obstructed labor, obstetric fistula cases are now rare in countries where women are educated and emergency obstetric care is accessible. The case provides healthcare professionals with a....
Reversing Type 2 Diabetes with Diet
Dr Roxanne Becke
Diabetes is the second leading cause of death in South Africa, and among the top leading causes of death globally. From surgical wards to obstetric wards, you are guaranteed to encounter it. Traditionally, the role of type 2 diabetes management is to control glucose and prevent complications from developing, but recent eviden....
Quality Control in Healthcare Training
Dr. Justus Kamara Anacleth , Vanieth S. Mrashani, and Glory L. Tilya
Quality Control (QC) in healthcare is a systematic process designed to ensure that healthcare services meet established standards for accuracy, reliability, and patient safety. This course focuses on implementing QC measures across various medical disciplines, ensuring compliance with internat ional and national healthcare quali....