Most medicines are currently prescribed empirically. Some work for almost all relevant patients, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain relief, the proton-pump inhibitors ...

Bob Damms and Hakim Yadi discuss the potential of stratified medicine, which is where researchers look, in detail, at the cells of cancer patients in order to find ways to improve treatments. This is ...

The survey, conducted by Yiaga Africa, also revealed that 76 per cent of Nigerians are unaware of recent electoral reforms, despite the efforts by the National Assembly and INEC on the reforms.

Background Multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) are common among individuals with heart failure (HF); however, the influence ...

The demand for MGNREGA work depends on level of industrialisation, local corruption, besides a State’s income level ...

Introduction Adolescents in Kenya face a high burden of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) challenges, including early pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections and limited access to accurate ...

Introduction Like many countries globally, childhood immunisation coverage is below government targets in the Philippines and ...

Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the leading cause of cardioembolic stroke and is associated with increased stroke severity and fatality. Early identification of AF is essential for adequate ...

Alumni Engagement (Beta = 0.482) has a stronger relative influence on Administrative Effectiveness compared to Faculty Development (Beta = 0.397). This suggests that increasing alumni engagement is ...

Introduction The global evidence base on intimate partner violence (IPV) prevalence and risk factors is predominantly cross-sectional, limiting clarity in changes over time. Prospective cohort data ...