Background Achieving patient safety within the context of providing high-quality care is the lodestar of our health care system.[1] Although there are logical antecedents to optimizing patient... Read More

Venous thromboembolism encompasses both deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. The development of a deep vein thrombosis is a significant health condition that affects an estimated 49 000... Read More

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder of gut–brain interaction, characterized by abdominal pain and altered bowel habits.[1] Approximately 4.1% of adults globally are affected by the... Read More

Eumycetoma is a rare, chronic disease in which fungal entities implant into various body tissues, causing granulation and inflammation.[1] It is endemic in countries along the tropics and affects... Read More

Background Traditionally, stool culture and microscopy for ova and parasites are the diagnostic methods of choice to detect intestinal pathogens. In 2022, diagnostic laboratories in British... Read More