Surgical Practice in Resource-Limited Settings: Perspectives of Medical Students and Early Career Doctors: A Narrative Review.

Introduction: Surgical practices in low-resource countries often fail to meet established standards. Both doctors and medical students have limited exposure to surgical cases, which hinders training and the development of surgical specialization. This study highlights the current state of surgical practice from a trainee's perspective, explores existing gaps in training and capacity building, and recommends practical solutions.

The power of three: Retatrutide's role in modern obesity and diabetes therapy.

The increasing prevalence of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus has resulted in a significant challenge to public health throughout the globe. It required the development of novel therapeutic approaches. Retatrutide is a groundbreaking triple agonist that targets glucagon receptors, gastric inhibitory polypeptide, and glucagon-like peptide-1.

Unmet need for heart transplantation in Africa.

Heart transplantation is a critical treatment option for end-stage heart failure patients, offering a lifeline for those with severe cardiac conditions. However, in Africa, the unmet need for heart transplantation is a significant issue that poses challenges to the healthcare system and patient outcomes. Africa faces multiple barriers to heart transplantation, including limited infrastructure, a shortage of skilled healthcare professionals, a lack of funding, and inadequate organ donation systems.

Cardiothoracic surgery training in Africa: History and developments.

Objective: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally, responsible for 17.5 million deaths each year, 80% of which occur in low- and middle-income countries, including countries in Africa. Cardiothoracic surgery, with its heavy financial outlay, is unavailable in many African countries.