Perspectives in Medical Research

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Introduction: Candida species are yeast-like fungi that normally inhabit humans as harmless commensals but can become opportunistic pathogens when host resistance is compromised. Among the Candida species, Candida albicans…

Background: Insomnia is defined as a persistent difficulty with sleep initiation, duration, or consolidation that occurs despite adequate opportunity and circumstances for sleep and results in concern, dissatisfaction, or perceived daytime impairment, such as fatigue, decre…

Introduction: Typical anaesthetic agents used during Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT) have anticonvulsant effect which can impact the generalized seizure induced during the ECT procedure. As per the recent literature, Anaesthesia to ECT time interval (AETI) has significant …

Introduction: Iodine plays a vital role in human growth and development. Iodine deficiency remains a significant public health issue worldwide. Although India has implemented universal salt iodization, inadequate iodine intake may still occur due to poor storage and handlin…

Introduction : Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of the thyroid gland is a first-line diagnostic test for the preoperative diagnosis of a solitary thyroid nodule. It is cost effective and minimally invasive technique. The 2023 Bethesda system for …

Introduction: Hansen’s disease is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae bacilli, primarily affecting the skin and peripheral nerves. Despite treatment with multidrug therapy (MDT), it remains a public health concern in many countries, particularl…

Background: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a major cause of infant mortality, with an incidence of 9.41 per 1,000 live births. In Africa, limited healthcare infrastructure makes CHD management particularly challenging. Over the past 15 years, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospit…

Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common malignancy encountered in the head and neck region. Traditionally it has been graded into well, moderate and poorly differentiated based on the morphological features. Staging plays an important role in the prognosis and thereby survival. The lymph node…

Background: Umbilical cord blood (UCB) is the blood remaining in the placenta and umbilical cord after birth. It contains a high concentration of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells and was once discarded as medical waste. Despite its therapeutic potential, awareness and pra…

Introduction: Tuberculosis is significant public health issue in India. Proper medical education, training of medical graduates, resident doctors are crucial for effective management and control of disease. This study can provide valuable insights where young …

Background: Cryoprecipitate remains a vital blood component in managing bleeding disorders, given its rich content of fibrinogen, factor VIII, von Willebrand factor, and fibronectin. Rational and timely use is critical in tertiary care hospitals to optimize patient outcomes and …

Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health threat, with India contributing significantly to the burden. The National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) aims to eliminate TB by 2025. A key factor in achieving this goal is the level of awareness and knowledge a…

Introduction: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections encountered in clinical practice. The emergence of fluoroquinolone resistance poses a significant challenge to their management, given their frequent use as first-line therapy. …

Acute pancreatitis during pregnancy is uncommon but potentially life-threatening for both mother and foetus. Acute exacerbation of pre-existing chronic pancreatitis during pregnancy is rarely reported and poses additional diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. A 30-year-old multiparous woman at …