Khabab Abbasher Hussien Mohamed Ahmed
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View article: Postgraduate gastroenterology training and continuing medical education in africa: challenges, opportunities, and future directions
Postgraduate gastroenterology training and continuing medical education in africa: challenges, opportunities, and future directions Open
Africa faces a critical shortage of gastroenterologists amidst a growing burden of digestive diseases. Despite an alarming rise in gastrointestinal (GI) conditions—including peptic ulcers, GI cancers, and infectious colitis—postgraduate tr…
View article: The Current Landscape of Pancreatic Cancer Management in Sub‐Saharan Africa – A Perspective Review
The Current Landscape of Pancreatic Cancer Management in Sub‐Saharan Africa – A Perspective Review Open
Background and Aims Pancreatic cancer remains a significant public health challenge in Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA), with a high mortality‐to‐incidence ratio driven by late‐stage diagnoses, limited therapeutic access, and systemic healthcare d…
View article: Association between helicobacter pylori infection and abdominal aortic aneurysm: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Association between helicobacter pylori infection and abdominal aortic aneurysm: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
The meta-analysis confirms a significant association between H. pylori infection and AAA development, with an elevated risk ratio of 1.54. These findings underscore the importance of further research to elucidate underlying mechanisms and …
View article: Severe Generalized Epilepsy and Ventricular Septal Defect in a 14-Year-Old with DeSanto–Shinawi Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review Expanding the Phenotypic Spectrum of Seizures and Congenital Heart Disease
Severe Generalized Epilepsy and Ventricular Septal Defect in a 14-Year-Old with DeSanto–Shinawi Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review Expanding the Phenotypic Spectrum of Seizures and Congenital Heart Disease Open
View article: Neurological manifestations of COVID-19 and its vaccines: an updated comprehensive review with an insight into pathophysiology
Neurological manifestations of COVID-19 and its vaccines: an updated comprehensive review with an insight into pathophysiology Open
The COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has had a significant global impact on the respiratory system and multiple organ systems, including the nervous system. Neurological manifestations associated with COVID-19 infection and its vacci…
View article: Comparative outcomes of minimally invasive right anterior mini-thoracotomy vs conventional sternotomy in aortic valve replacement: a propensity matched meta-analysis
Comparative outcomes of minimally invasive right anterior mini-thoracotomy vs conventional sternotomy in aortic valve replacement: a propensity matched meta-analysis Open
Background: Aortic valve replacement (AVR) is the standard intervention for treating aortic valve pathologies like aortic stenosis, with conventional sternotomy (CS) being the standard approach. Despite its efficacy, it is associated with …
View article: Knowledge and preventive barriers towards conducting systematic review among undergraduate medical students of Arab countries: A multi country online survey
Knowledge and preventive barriers towards conducting systematic review among undergraduate medical students of Arab countries: A multi country online survey Open
Background Systematic reviews (SR) provide the highest level of evidence in research. Medical students are encouraged to learn how to conduct SR, yet barriers to engaging in these reviews need to be identified to enhance their implementati…
View article: Artificial Intelligence in UK Medical Education: A Framework for Curriculum Reform (Preprint)
Artificial Intelligence in UK Medical Education: A Framework for Curriculum Reform (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly transforming healthcare through improvements in diagnosis, predictive analytics, and workflow optimisation. However, there remains a significant gap in AI training within UK medical …
View article: Navigating the Second Victim Experience in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Colonoscopy
Navigating the Second Victim Experience in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Colonoscopy Open
View article: Clinical Presentations, Echocardiographic Findings, and Complications of Rheumatic Heart Disease in Children Admitted to Gaafar Ibnauf Hospital, Khartoum, Sudan
Clinical Presentations, Echocardiographic Findings, and Complications of Rheumatic Heart Disease in Children Admitted to Gaafar Ibnauf Hospital, Khartoum, Sudan Open
Background Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is the most common cause of acquired heart disease in children and young adults globally. Individuals with RHD are at increased risk of complications such as congestive heart failure, arrhythmia, st…
View article: Unveiling barriers to maternal mental health in Pakistan: knowledge, attitudes and stigmas toward postpartum depression in social support systems
Unveiling barriers to maternal mental health in Pakistan: knowledge, attitudes and stigmas toward postpartum depression in social support systems Open
Background Postpartum depression (PPD) poses a significant mental health concern for mothers globally. Despite a substantial prevalence, PPD often goes undetected and untreated, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) like…
View article: Knowledge, attitude, and perception of Pakistani women regarding breast cancer and mammography screening: A cross-sectional study
Knowledge, attitude, and perception of Pakistani women regarding breast cancer and mammography screening: A cross-sectional study Open
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in females. In low- and middle-income countries like Pakistan, reported incidence and prevalence remain unreliable. The aim was to evaluate Pakistani women’s knowledge, attitude, and percepti…
View article: Reproductive health crisis amidst a natural disaster in Pakistan: A call to action
Reproductive health crisis amidst a natural disaster in Pakistan: A call to action Open
In 2022, Pakistan and the South Asian region experienced unprecedented natural disasters. The country was devastated by severe floods caused by unusually high monsoon rains and river overflows. The Pakistani government reported that at lea…
View article: Disseminated Invasive Aspergillosis in a Young Alcoholic, Seemingly Immunocompetent Host: A Case Report
Disseminated Invasive Aspergillosis in a Young Alcoholic, Seemingly Immunocompetent Host: A Case Report Open
View article: Moyamoya syndrome in a 6-year-old β-thalassemia major patient: A case report
Moyamoya syndrome in a 6-year-old β-thalassemia major patient: A case report Open
View article: The 2024 monkeypox outbreak in Pakistan: assessing the nation’s public health preparedness
The 2024 monkeypox outbreak in Pakistan: assessing the nation’s public health preparedness Open
The new subclade Ib of the monkeypox virus (MPXV) is spreading rapidly across Africa and has now been reported outside the continent. Historically, clade I has been associated with more severe disease than clade II, and its newly mutated v…
View article: A familial case of VACTERL association with co-occurring sacrococcygeal teratoma: a case report
A familial case of VACTERL association with co-occurring sacrococcygeal teratoma: a case report Open
Background: VACTERL association is a rare disorder characterized by a non-random co-occurrence of multiple congenital anomalies. Reported incidences of VACTERL are usually sporadic. Case Presentation: Here we present a case of familial VAC…
View article: Cardiovascular-associated ischemic stroke and economic instability in Pakistan: emerging challenges and mitigation approaches
Cardiovascular-associated ischemic stroke and economic instability in Pakistan: emerging challenges and mitigation approaches Open
Carrying high prevalence, deaths, and disability, stroke is expanding in Pakistan with a proportion of 250:100 000 people. Cardiovascular risk factors cause ischemic stroke in 87% of cases which imposes a great burden all over the World. A…
View article: Displacement-related stressors in a Sudanese war-affected community; identifying the impact of war exposure and ongoing stressors on trauma symptom severity: a national multi-center cross-sectional study
Displacement-related stressors in a Sudanese war-affected community; identifying the impact of war exposure and ongoing stressors on trauma symptom severity: a national multi-center cross-sectional study Open
The strong association between PTSD symptoms and personal safety concerns, financial loss and hardship, and personal hardships emphasizes the urgent need for targeted mental health interventions that could mitigate the impact of PTSD in Su…
View article: Efficacy and safety of oral sulfate solution versus polyethylene glycol for colonoscopy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials
Efficacy and safety of oral sulfate solution versus polyethylene glycol for colonoscopy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials Open
Background Colonoscopy is the gold standard for early detection and monitoring of colorectal cancer. Procedural effectiveness is dependent on optimal bowel preparation. Traditional polyethylene glycol (PEG) solutions are difficult to toler…
View article: Duvyzat (givinostat): a new hope for Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients
Duvyzat (givinostat): a new hope for Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients Open
The approval of Duvyzat (givinostat) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) marks a significant milestone in the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), offering renewed hope for patients and their families. DMD is a rare geneti…
View article: How gut microbes affect Parkinson’s disease: an editorial
How gut microbes affect Parkinson’s disease: an editorial Open
View article: The current state of pediatric gastroenterology in under-resourced nations
The current state of pediatric gastroenterology in under-resourced nations Open
Background: Pediatric gastroenterology (GI) care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) faces substantial challenges due to limited healthcare infrastructure, inadequate resources, and a shortage of specialized healthcare professional…
View article: Improving Emergency Department Documentation Through SAMPLE Tool Implementation: A Clinical Audit From Sudan
Improving Emergency Department Documentation Through SAMPLE Tool Implementation: A Clinical Audit From Sudan Open
View article: Transarterial chemoembolization in hepatocellular carcinoma: exploring its role in vascular invasion and extrahepatic metastasis: A systematic review
Transarterial chemoembolization in hepatocellular carcinoma: exploring its role in vascular invasion and extrahepatic metastasis: A systematic review Open
Background and aims: Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) is a significant intervention in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) management, but controversies persist regarding its application in advanced cases with vascular invasion or extrahe…
View article: Exploring the therapeutic potential of bimodal stimulation for tinnitus
Exploring the therapeutic potential of bimodal stimulation for tinnitus Open
Background: Tinnitus is the perception of sound without any external acoustic stimuli, affecting over 10% of the population, especially older adults. Current treatments focus on symptom management rather than a complete cure, often providi…
View article: CT features with histopathological correlation in inflammatory versus benign & malignant neoplastic appendiceal mucoceles: a retrospective cross-sectional study
CT features with histopathological correlation in inflammatory versus benign & malignant neoplastic appendiceal mucoceles: a retrospective cross-sectional study Open
View article: Monocyte count as an independent predictor of high thrombus burden in ST-elevation myocardial infarction patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Monocyte count as an independent predictor of high thrombus burden in ST-elevation myocardial infarction patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background: Due to the lack of a prior comprehensive review and meta-analysis, the relationship between monocyte count and thrombus load in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (…
View article: Characteristics of abdominal herniation and its associations among patients operated in a Sudanese tertiary hospital: a retrospective review
Characteristics of abdominal herniation and its associations among patients operated in a Sudanese tertiary hospital: a retrospective review Open
View article: Therapeutic Levels of Acetaminophen Causing AKI: A Case Report and Literature Review
Therapeutic Levels of Acetaminophen Causing AKI: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
Our case highlights the importance of being aware of the potential renal complications that can occur with acetaminophen, even when used at dosages slightly above the recommended therapeutic dose.