Surgery, Anesthesia, Ob-Gyn Update Jan 2026

Barriers and facilitators to implementing the living guideline development framework in oncology: a mixed methods study 

Prevalence and determinants of late time to treatment initiation among colorectal cancer patients in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia

The development of the H3 Package: a Package of High-Priority Health Services for Humanitarian Response 

5 minutes of daily exercise could cut premature deaths by 10%, study says

Surgical management of complex congenital heart diseases in the context of South-South cooperation: case series

Interpersonal and socio-demographic factors associated with divorce among women of reproductive age in Tanzania: evidence from the 2015-16 Tanzania demographic and health survey data

Predictors of postpartum modern contraceptive use intentions among pregnant women in urban Ghana: a cross-sectional study

Does Your Patient Really Need That Peripheral IV “Just in Case”?

Correlation between upper gastrointestinal endoscopic findings and Helicobacter pyloridetection in gastric biopsy specimens: a retrospective study

Seroprevalences and factors associated with HBV, HCV and HIV infections in haemodialysis patients in rural areas of Gabon

Clinical efficacy of gasless trans-subclavian approach and trans-axillary approach endoscopic thyroidectomy for papillary thyroid carcinoma: a prospective randomized study

Surgical treatment for neurofibromatosis type 1-related dystrophic scoliosis in children aged 8 to 11: traditional growing rod or posterior spinal fusion?

Omphalocele: Conservative Management Using a Natural Approach in a Resource-Limited Setting—Series of Three Cases Observed at the La Bavière Specialised Paediatric Medical Centre, Haut-Uélé, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Surgical treatment for neurofibromatosis type 1-related dystrophic scoliosis in children aged 8 to 11: traditional growing rod or posterior spinal fusion?

Effect of time to surgical intervention on mortality in patients with abdominal gunshot wounds presenting to the emergency department

Post–Intensive Care Syndrome

Risk of Suicide in Patients With Traumatic Injuries

Lymph Node Dissection Guidelines and Survival in Lung Adenocarcinoma

Vulvodynia (chronic vulval pain)

Pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib in recurrent gynaecological clear cell carcinoma (LARA): a multicentre, single-arm, phase 2 trial

Breaking ground: insights from a WHO-approved surgical mission amid Sudan’s healthcare collapse

Breast and cervical cancer care in Ghana: a qualitative exploratory study of stakeholder perspectives on National Health Insurance Scheme coverage


The impact of skin tone on performance of pulse oximeters used by NHS England COVID Oximetry @home scheme

Determinants of caesarean delivery and its relationship with breastfeeding initiation in South Africa: Evidence from the 2016 Demographic and Health Survey

Impact of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Triage on Diagnosis and Treatment of Trauma Patients in a Resource-Limited Setting in East Africa

Pain Coping Strategies and their Associated Factors among Adult Oncology Patients Admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital

Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Athletes

Preempting the Trough of Disillusionment in Surgical AI

Severe fecal incontinence predicts higher recurrence risk in complete rectal prolapse: a retrospective cohort study

The Belem climate change conference: A turning point for reproductive health in Africa


Cast immobilisation versus surgery for unstable lateral malleolus fractures

Availability and readiness to provide postabortion care in refugee settlements in Uganda: a signal functions analysis  

Essential standards for perinatal care of women and children living in prison

Menopause and inflammatory bowel disease: more questions than answers

An introductory course to improve surgical core competencies of young hepatobiliary surgeon

Feasibility and impact of emotional intelligence training in preclinical medical education

Clinicopathologic features and overall survival of patients with early-onset colorectal cancer in a South African cohort study.

Coping outcomes among women living with infertility in Kumasi, Ghana: a qualitative study

Genetic Predisposition to Excess Body Weight and Breast Cancer Survival

Pregnancy Outcomes and Risk of Adult-Onset Multiple Sclerosis

Ultraprocessed Food and Colorectal Cancer Risk in Women


Doctors should check for hidden spine fractures in routine bone scans, says NICE

Maternal antibodies shape infant immune response development in an epitope-specific manner

Attitudes of maternity care providers toward regional centralisation of vaginal breech birth: a qualitative study

Mapping Global Health Education and Training: An Analysis of International Surgical Initiatives

Evaluation of fluorometholone as adjunctive medical therapy for trachomatous trichiasis surgery (FLAME): a parallel, double-blind, randomised controlled field trial in the Jimma Zone, Ethiopia

The Impact of a Self‐Directed, Low‐Cost Laparoscopic Simulation‐Based Training Model Among Surgical Trainees in Cameroon

Medical student learning in the operating room: a qualitative study from the perspectives of students and the OR team

“Difficult Patients,” Persistent Symptoms, and the Biopsychosocial Model

Evaluating Single Agent Indocyanine Green as an Alternative to Dual Dye‐Tracer Mapping in Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Breast Cancer: A Two‐Arm Open‐Label Randomized Controlled Trial.     

Prevalence and risk factors associated with adverse birth outcome in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis

Managing antimicrobial resistance in a changing climate: Insights from a workshop

Safety of Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose and Gelatin Sponge Application in Thyroidectomy

 International perspective on healthcare provider gender bias in musculoskeletal pain management: a scoping review 

When a fall leads to a hospital emergency department visit: a focus group study on factors influencing the adoption of falls prevention measures

Age at menopause and the prevalence of menopausal symptoms among postmenopausal women in Kabale Municipality in South-Western Uganda

Current use of modern contraceptives among young people 10 – 24 years in Central and Western Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Genetic Testing for All Breast Cancer Patients

Prospective Audit and Feedback to Reduce Antibiotic Overuse at Hospital Discharge

The Unseen Complication: Relationship Strain in Surgical Practice

Gender-Based Salary Differences Among Academic Surgeons From 2014-2024

Clinical Profile and Surgical Outcomes of Appendicitis in Children in Togo: A Six-Year Retrospective-Prospective Analysis

Prevalence, Etiologies, and Prognosis of Haemorrhagic Shock in a Polyvalent ICU of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

Factors contributing to the reduction of global maternal mortality rate

Effect of maternity care improvement, fertility decline, and contraceptive use on global maternal mortality reduction between 2000 and 2023: results from a decomposition analysis

Performance of an artificial intelligence-based tool for cervical precancer screening in five countries in Africa: a prospective, observational, diagnostic accuracy study

WHO guideline on infertility: an opportunity to reduce global health inequalities

Enhanced patient counselling and SMS reminder messages to improve access to community-based eye care services in Meru, Kenya: an embedded, pragmatic, individual-level, randomised, controlled, adaptive platform trial

The Proverbial Glass Ceiling: You might need a new tool when it’s seemingly made of concrete.

What adjustments can I ask for as a pregnant doctor?

Determinants of Medical Follow-Up Until 40 Weeks in Preterm Infants on Kangaroo Mother Care in Cameroon: A Cohort Study

Health professions education and unprofessional behaviour in the global south: a scoping review of conceptions, theoretical frameworks, and prevalence

Blood-cleansing method faces its first test as cancer vaccine

Enhancing the antenatal care quality through incentivized routine health information system in Northwestern Ethiopia: a quasi-experimental study (2020–2021)

Epidemiological Profile and Management of Abdominal Emergencies in a Gabonese Trauma Center: An Observational Study

Clinical Profile, Management, and Outcomes of Chest Injury Patients in Level III Hospitals in the Southwest Region of Cameroon

The role of postoperative ketamine infusion in ERAS protocols following elective open abdominal surgeries, a systematic review and meta-analysis

Comparative analysis of the therapeutic effects of cosmetic tension-reducing suturing technique and traditional suturing technique in 120 patients with maxillofacial trauma

Informed consent practices among emergency staff for patients undergoing emergency surgery in the emergency surgical units of two tertiary teaching hospitals in Uganda: a qualitative study

Total hip arthroplasty results in better functional outcomes compared to hip hemiarthroplasty for displaced femoral neck fractures

Clinical effects of prolonged preoperative fasting in breast cancer surgery: a prospective cohort study

Exploring doctors experiences of transitioning to full time research and back to clinical practice: a qualitative study

Guidelines on reporting and assessing dynamic mathematical models of infectious diseases: a scoping review.

Knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and practices toward antiretroviral therapy among people living with HIV in secondary healthcare facilities in Lagos State, Nigeria: a multicenter cross-sectional study.

Comparison of automated and manual mRNA enrichment to automated rRNA depletion for whole-blood RNA-sequencing.

Longitudinal changes in processed food intake and their daily caloric contribution among Ghanaian populations living in Ghana and Europe: findings from the prospective Research on Obesity and Diabetes among African Migrants (RODAM) cohort study

Influence of marital pressures and cultural constructs on females (IMPACT-F): a global study of female medical students and doctors

Perceived impact of advanced clinical skill Building program for women’s health: a retrospective review of a public-private partnership model

Efficiency of remote videoconference-assisted ultrasound education: comparison with standard classroom training

Wastewater and environmental surveillance as an early warning system and public health tool for mpox outbreak detection and management: a scoping review.

A scoping review of mobile health for ART adherence in pregnant and breastfeeding women with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: preferences, acceptability, and privacy concerns.

Prognostic factors and survival outcomes in colorectal cancer: insights from a Ghanaian cohort.

Challenges and prospects in integrating abortion care with HIV/family planning services as a one-stop maternal health service in Ethiopia.

Sociodemographic, lifestyle, and educational environment factors associated with academic performance among Tunisian medical students: a cross-sectional study

Structural and dynamic insights into F13L variations in monkeypox virus and their impact on tecovirimat resistance.

Perceptions of integrating cervical cancer screening with HIV and sexual and reproductive health services: results from serial multiple methods studies among health workers and women in Zimbabwe.

Regional variations in prevalence and factors associated with maternal healthcare services utilisation in Nigeria.

Diagnostic criteria for postpartum haemorrhage treatment: a cost-effectiveness study

Menopause hormone therapy and risk of mild cognitive impairment or dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The impact of the framing effect on performance in a simulated emergency anaesthetic scenario in medical officers: A prospective, randomised, double-blinded study

Retrospective review of traumatic bladder injuries in a trauma unit in Johannesburg, South Africa

Experiences of pregnancy and motherhood among women with disabilities in the district of Nkangala, Mpumalanga province

Health systems solutions to prosthetic service delivery obstacles in a low-resource setting

Benzodiazepine Use in Pregnancy and the Risk of Pregnancy Outcomes

Benzodiazepine Use in Pregnancy—Understanding Risks for Informed Decision-Making

Single-Operator Multi-Port cholecystectomy (SOMP) – technique, safety, and efficacy

Hill anti reflux procedure for gastro esophageal reflux disease after sleeve gastrectomy – a single center experience

Adjuvant carboplatin for high risk triple negative breast cancer

Effect of adjuvant carboplatin intensified chemotherapy versus standard chemotherapy on survival in women with high risk, early stage, triple negative breast cancer (CITRINE): randomised, open label phase 3 trial

Medical education departments should receive direct funding

The association between the albumin-bilirubin score and postoperative delirium and prognosis in cardiac surgery patients: a retrospective dual-center cohort study using MIMIC-IV and eICU databases

Exploring the perceived impact and influence of women leaders across sub-Saharan Africa on health policy and gender equity 

Ensuring equitable engagement in global health education: Rwandan perspectives and observations about learner exchange with high-income countries 

Comparison of 162 mg and 81 mg Aspirin for Prevention of Preeclampsia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Maternal and neonatal outcomes after infection with monkeypox virus clade I during pregnancy in DR Congo: a pooled, prospective cohort study

Fetal and maternal outcomes following mpox infection in pregnancy

Evaluation and Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain

The neuropsychiatric toll of rising temperatures on women’s health in low-income and middle-income countries: a scoping review 

Maternal and child healthcare-seeking among victims of violence in armed conflict: a quasi-experimental study in Northeast Nigeria

Forced vaginal sex and genital immune correlates of HIV risk: a prospective study of female sex workers in Kenya

PEDICLE TRAM FLAP REVISITED IN BREAST RECONSTRUCTION 

Comparison of Cervical Spine Injury Prediction Rules for Children With Trauma

Serological evidence of concurrent Lassa virus and SARS-CoV-2 exposure in Ghana- a cross-sectional study.

Molecular surveillance of antimalarial drug resistance genes in Nigeria: a systematic review and roadmap to malaria elimination.

Total hip arthroplasty results in better functional outcomes compared to hip hemiarthroplasty for displaced femoral neck fractures

Efficacy and safety of tranexamic acid during bariatric surgery: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 comparative studies

Developing emergency care systems in low-income and middle-income countries: a scoping review to examine the role of leadership and governance 

The carbon footprints of single-use and reusable medical devices: a systematic review 

Incidence and predictors of intraoperative hypoxaemia and bradycardia in different paediatric age groups in teaching and comprehensive specialised tertiary hospital in resource-constrained setting: a prospective observational cohort study 

Cultural clashes in maternity care: midwifery students’ struggles with communication and cultural differences — a qualitative study from Turkey

Medication reconciliation in clinical practice: a survey of knowledge, attitude, and practices among Egyptian healthcare providers

Progress and future prospects for the surgical treatment of permanent hypoparathyroidism after thyroid surgery: a narrative review

Delivery models to improve adherence to medicines for chronic diseases in primary care

Aspirin as a viable alternative to oral anticoagulants for VTE prevention after hip arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

Vascularite cérébrale à Mycobactérium tuberculosis: à propos d´un cas pédiatrique 

Locoregional recurrence of triple-negative breast cancer with low tumor-infiltrating ymphocytes: a case report

Breast carcinoma: atypical presentation

Radiotherapy and Smell Function in Head and Neck Cancer

Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine and High-Grade Vulvovaginal Lesions

Managing Nonfinancial Conflicts of Interest in Oncology Research

Thyroid Lobectomy and Neck Dissection for N1b Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma

Voices from the ICU: a qualitative study of healthcare providers’ decision-making experiences during the provision of life-sustaining treatment in intensive care units of public and private referral hospitals in Uganda

Treatment limitation decision in delirium: a secondary analysis of a prospective observational study

Factors Contributing to Late Breast Cancer Diagnosis: A Qualitative Study on the Patient’s Perspective in Tanzania.

Associations between maternal overweight and obesity with cesarean section delivery in Middle East and North Africa region: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and attributable risk.

Impact of analytical treatment interruptions on sexual behaviors: a mixed-methods longitudinal study of women enrolled in an HIV cure-related trial in Durban, South Africa.

Litigation meets evidence: a novel approach to understanding preventable complications in breast reconstruction

Ethical dilemmas in continuing pregnancy after a prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart defects: a systematic review and narrative synthesis

 Effectiveness of fresh frozen plasma in the resolution of coagulopathy in human patients following hemotoxic snakebites: a systematic review and meta-analysis 

Liberal versus restrictive red blood cell transfusion thresholds in acute acquired brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis (

Women’s health-related functioning and its association with non-severe maternal morbidities during the perinatal period: an observational longitudinal study