Publications by authors named "Wechuli P Nafula"

Introduction: Acute pancreatitis is a significant and potentially life-threatening gastrointestinal disorder that requires prompt and accurate diagnosis for effective treatment. Current diagnostic methods often involve expensive and inaccessible imaging studies, such as CT scans, limiting their utility in emergency settings and underserved areas.

Aim: This correspondence discusses an innovative and cost-effective approach to assessing the severity of acute pancreatitis, focusing on the C-Reactive Protein-Albumin Ratio (CAR).

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Periodontal diseases are prevalent and have significant implications for oral health and overall well-being. Current diagnostic methods have limitations in accuracy and standardization. The recent Food and Drug Administration approval of Videa Perio Assist (VPA), an AI model for diagnosing periodontal diseases, presents a breakthrough in dental diagnostics.

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