A5005452583- Global Health and Surgery
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
- Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Organ Donation and Transplantation
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Pain Management and Treatment
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- Anatomy and Medical Technology
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- History of Medical Practice
- Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors
- Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factors
- Immune responses and vaccinations
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
University of Zimbabwe
2016-2023
University of KwaZulu-Natal
2020-2021
Hôpital Militaire Avicenne
2018
Parirenyatwa Hospital
2017
Introduction: Africa has many untreated neurosurgical cases due to limited access safe, affordable, and timely care. In this study, we surveyed young African neurosurgeons trainees identify challenges training practice. Methods: residents were online by the Young Neurosurgeons Forum from April 25th November 30th, 2018. The survey link was distributed via social media platforms through professional society mailing lists. Univariate bivariate data analyses run a P -value < 0.05...
Because nearly 23,000 more neurosurgeons are needed globally to address 5 million essential neurosurgical cases that go untreated each year, there is an increasing interest in task-shifting and task-sharing (TS/S), delegating tasks nonspecialists, particularly low- middle-income countries (LMICs). This global survey aimed provide a cross-sectional understanding of the prevalence structure current TS/S practices LMICs.
INTRODUCTION: In Zimbabwe, pediatric neurosurgery encounters distinctive hurdles, primarily due to restricted access specialized care and essential resources. Yet, within this challenging landscape, a culture of innovation perseveres, fueled by an unwavering dedication providing exemplary patient care. This commitment underscores relentless pursuit improving outcomes overall healthcare efficacy. METHODS: study employed mixed-methods approach comprehensively assess the landscape neurosurgical...
Schistosomiasis is known to affect the cognitive functions of children, however, but there paucity information on its impact early childhood development in developing countries where disease endemic. This study aimed at determining effects schistosomiasis due Schistosoma haematobium children below 5 years old from Murewa District, Zimbabwe, including benefits treatment.Preschool age (PSAC) under were screened baseline and 6 months post-treatment for S. infections diagnosed using urine...
To investigate Schistosoma haematobium morbidity in infected pre-school age children and establish their disease burden.Pre-school (1-5 years) who were lifelong residents of the study area had no other infections included study. Participants underwent a physical examination with clinicians blinded to infection status. Diagnosis S. was by urine filtration.The prevalence 35.1% (146/416). The clinical features observed patients as follows: wheezes (morbidity attributable factor (AF = 93.9%),...
Introduction Prompt diagnosis of acute schistosomiasis benefits the individual and provides opportunities for early public health intervention. In endemic areas is usually contracted during first 5 years life, thus it critical to look at how infection manifests in this age group. The aim study was describe prodromal signs symptoms infection, correlate these with disease progression risk score develop an easy use clinical algorithm identify Schistosoma haematobium cases resource limited...
Chronic subdural hematomas (CSDHs) usually occur in elderly patients following minor head trauma. Their occurrence is linked to cerebral atrophy secondary alcohol, old age, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Spontaneous CSDHs have also been documented but are rare. They caused by coagulopathies and various pathologies resulting intracranial hypotension.We observed a number of spontaneous HIV with normal platelet counts no appreciable possibly dysfunction, hence we report about...
Background Cognitive function is negatively impacted by schistosomiasis and might be caused systemic inflammation which has been hypothesized to one of the mechanisms driving cognitive decline, This study explored association inflammatory biomarkers; interleukin (IL)-10, IL-6, IL-17, transforming growth factor (TGF-β), tumor necrosis (TNF-α), C-reactive protein (CRP) hematological parameters with performance preschool-aged children (PSAC) from an Schistosoma haematobium endemic area Methods...
Gliomas are tumors of the supporting cells central nervous system. They have great heterogeneity in their clinical and pathological features as well prognosis. There is paucity glioma epidemiology data Zimbabwe. We carried out a study to determine landscape, presentation, characteristics brain gliomas Zimbabwe.A prospective cross-sectional was conducted Zimbabwe over 2 years period descriptive epidemiological with regards demographic distribution, tumor characteristics. Consecutive patients...
Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is associated with an increased prevalence of some malignancies. However, observational studies have revealed ever-decreasing HIV in glioma patients. The relationship between and brain gliomas has not been well established.A cross-sectional study was carried out sub-Sahara Africa, a high setting, to determine the among all patients over 2-year period.A markedly reduced found (8.3%) comparison general population (14.3%). presumably...
Abstract Background Individuals living in Schistosoma haematobium endemic areas are often at risk of having other communicable diseases simultaneously. This usually creates diagnostic difficulties leading to misdiagnosis and overlooking schistosomiasis infection. In this study we investigated the prevalence severity coinfections pre-school age children further associations between S. under 5 mortality. Methods A community based cross-sectional survey was conducted Shamva District, Zimbabwe....
Headaches are common in Chiari Type 1 malformation (CM-1). The prevalence of migraine headaches CM-1 is similar to that the general population. However, when occur with CM-1, they tend have an earlier age onset, more frequent and certainly severe than without association. exact role or impact has not been fully elucidated.We report a fatal case status migrainosus 7 years old review literature on possible associations.Migraines occurring association pose management challenge can be...
Low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) are disproportionately affected by neurosurgical burden of disease. This health inequity causes constraints in decision-making. Neurosurgical ethics helps us to assess the moral acceptability and effectiveness clinical decisions. We aimed ethical care its effect on patient satisfaction Cameroon.Two questionnaires hosted Google Forms were administered among inpatients staff at two Cameroonian neurosurgery centers. The covered factors influencing...
Abstract Background Africa bears >15% of the global burden neurosurgical disease. Yet to date, still has lowest workforce density globally, and efforts fill this gap by 2030 need be multiplied. Although past decade seen an increase in neurosurgery residency programs continent, it is unclear how these are similar or viable. This study aims highlight current status training as well differences within departments, countries African regions. Methods A literature search using keywords...
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is an under diagonised, chronic condition commonly described occurring in the extremities. Its occurrence trunk rarely reported and thought by some to be non existent. We report unusual case of trunkul CRPS post appendectomy which presented with debilitating review relevant literature. recommend that subsequent descriptions diagnostic criteria should include as a site not just This will help reduce diagnosis this important condition.
Tumours are generally associated with a high rate of infections. More so for craniopharyngiomas which may have cranial hardware increases the infection risk. We however observed that in reality, cystic fluid shunts craniopharyngioma patients an unusually low rate, sometimes despite significant risk factors. present 2 cases children histologically confirmed adamantinomatous type craniopharyngioma. Both had ommaya inserted aspiration as part treatment. They then presented exposed but no signs...
Introduction: Neuromodulation in its various forms is emerging as a promising method of dealing with chronic pain and movement disorders. The scale ablative vs augmentative procedures seems to be tilting towards procedures. We observed 8 patients who had failed medical treatment for muscle spasm respond the cold application.Case summary: report 2 cases complete traumatic spinal cord injury patients, developed severe, medically intractable spasms. applied cryotherapy their legs significant...