Know it find it
Browse through our previous published articles
Reader's Guideline
We encourage readers to sign up for the publishing notification service for this journal. Use the Register link at the top of the home page for the journal. This registration will result in the reader receiving the Table of Contents by email for each new issue of the journal. This list also allows the journal to claim a certain level of support or readership. See the journal’s Privacy Statement, which assures readers that their name and email address will not be used for other purposes.
- Reverse Posterior Interosseous Artery Flap: Early Experience in a Tertiary Hospital in Sub-Saharan Africa
Introduction The reverse posterior interosseous artery (rPIA) perforator flap is a well-established option for the reconstruction of hand defects proximal to and involving the metacarpophalangeal joints (MCPJs). Its ease of dissection, reliability, single-stage reconstruction, versatility, and facilitation of early functional rehabilitation have made it an attractive reconstructive option. We report our early experience with the rPIA perforator flap in the reconstruction of hand defects in a tertiary hospital in sub-Saharan Africa. Methods Demographic and relevant clinical data were retrieved retrospectively from the case records of patients who underwent reconstruction using the rPIA flap […]
- Awareness, Knowledge, and Attitude Towards Corneal Donation Among Adults in a Rural Community in Enugu State, Nigeria
Introduction: Corneal blindness remains a major cause of visual impairment in developing countries. Corneal transplantation is an effective treatment for many corneal diseases; however, the shortage of donor corneas remains a major challenge. This study determines the awareness, knowledge, and attitude towards corneal donation among adults in a rural community in Enugu State, Nigeria. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among adults aged 18 years and above who attended a medical outreach programme in a rural community in Enugu State. Data were collected using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire assessing socio-demographic characteristics, […]
- Clinical characteristics and predictors of mortality among patients with severe COVID-19 admitted to an Intensive Care Unit in Lagos, Nigeria
Introduction:Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) remains an important cause of severe illness and mortality worldwide. Patients requiring intensive care frequently have underlying comorbidities and multiple organ dysfunction, which adversely influence clinical outcomes. This study evaluated the clinical characteristics, laboratory findings, and predictors of mortality among patients with severe COVID-19 admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) in Lagos, Nigeria. Methods:This retrospective descriptive study reviewed the medical records of adult patients with confirmed COVID-19 admitted into the ICU of First Cardiology Consultants Hospital, Lagos. Demographic characteristics, clinical […]
Call for Paper
Are you an Author, do you have a research to publish, then take action by submitting your article to one of the leading Journal Website today…