Gallbladder cancer in Africa: A higher than expected rate in a "low-risk" population.

Background: Gallbladder cancer is the most common biliary tract malignancy. Reports from Africa suggest a low incidence of gallbladder cancer. Gallbladder cancer is most often diagnosed incidentally on pathology after cholecystectomy.

Increases in cholecystectomy for gallstone related disease in South Africa.

Studies suggest that the rate gallstone disease in Africa is low. Previous studies suggested an increase in gallstone rates and cholecystectomies related to urbanization and the adoption of Western lifestyle habits. This study examined cholecystectomy rates for gallstone disease in South Africa (SA).

Asthma knowledge, care, and outcome during pregnancy: The QAKCOP study.

Asthma is the most common chronic medical condition affecting pregnancy. Optimizing asthma management in pregnancy is paramount for the well-being of both the mother and the baby. The primary objectives of this study were to assess patient's knowledge about asthma, the level of asthma care, and fetal and maternal outcomes among pregnant asthmatic women in this wealthy country with tremendous improvement in maternal and fetal health care.