Ensuring the Future Pool of Gastroenterologists in the United Kingdom Is Imperative.

This perspective article explores the importance of fostering interest in gastroenterology among medical students and addressing the barriers that deter them from pursuing careers in this specialty. The paper highlights the critical role of early exposure to research, specialized electives, and mentorship in encouraging students to consider gastroenterology as a career choice. Current challenges include limited access to specialized electives and research opportunities within UK medical schools, inadequate hands-on experience, and a perceived lack of stability and control over future training pathways.

A rare cause of amenorrhea: Hematocolpos in a post-cystocele repair patient.

Key Clinical Message: Secondary hematocolpos is a rare but serious complication after cystocele repair. This warrants multidisciplinary management (gynecology and urology) to optimize outcomes & minimize iatrogenic risks.

Abstract: Hematocolpos is the term used for the accumulation of menstrual blood in the vagina.

IgG4-related inflammatory pancreatic head pseudotumor mirrors pancreatic head tumor: A novel case series with a review of the literature.

Key Clinical Message: In this noteworthy case series regarding pancreatic pseudo tumors, we intend to spread knowledge among physicians for the diagnostic and therapeutic approach and eventual disease prognosis.

Abstract: Inflammatory pseudotumor of pancreatic head greatly mimics pancreatic head tumor. One of them is IgG4-related pancreatic disease, which is commonly mistaken as neoplastic disease on imaging.

Addressing hydrocephalus in Africa: Challenges and way forward.

Hydrocephalus occurs when the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) accumulates in the cerebral ventricles. This is due to either obstruction in the CSF flow, decreasing its absorption by the arachnoid villus to the Dural venous sinuses, or increasing production of the CSF. The most disproportionately and severely affected by the disease consequences are African children.

The first -induced Guillain-Barré syndrome in Sudan.

Key Clinical Message: This case report highlights the role of infection in the development of GBS. Healthcare providers should consider .  in their differential diagnosis for patients with neurological syndromes.

Delayed cerebellar ataxia induced by malaria: A rare complication.

Key Clinical Message: In endemic areas, malaria-induced cerebellar ataxia should be suspected in patients presenting with neurological disorders including slurred speech, tremors, and a sense of imbalance and dizziness while walking. Healthcare providers should be aware to properly investigate and early detect and manage infections associated with the development of cerebellar ataxia to improve the case management and clinical outcome cost-effectively.

Abstract: Here, we report the clinical manifestations, investigations, and outcomes of a patient developed delayed cerebellar ataxia following a malaria infection: an unusual complication of the disease.

Guillain-Barre syndrome associated with hepatitis E virus infection: A case report.

Key Clinical Message: Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection can be manifested with several neurological syndromes including GBS. Therefore, healthcare providers should consider HEV in their differential diagnosis for patients with neurological disorders.

Abstract: We report a case of Guillain-Barré syndrome associated with hepatitis E virus infection.

Prevalence and reasons to seek traditional healing methods among residents of two localities in North Kordofan State, Sudan 2022: A cross-sectional study.

Background And Aims: Traditional medicines are one of Africa's primary response mechanisms to medical emergencies, while, in other communities, all healthcare decisions are based on indigenous traditions and beliefs. For millions of individuals who reside in rural areas throughout low- and middle-income nations, those healers serve as their only primary healthcare practitioners. This study intends to examine the availability, preferences, and practices of traditional medicine seeking among the Sudanese of North Kordofan state.

Sudan's armed rivalry: A comment on the vulnerable healthcare system catastrophe.

The Sudan War 2023 is a military conflict that erupted in the heart of a paralyzed state system. A total of 68% of hospitals are presently closed, with the remainder operating just partially owing to a lack of staff, medical supplies, and pharmaceuticals. Furthermore, due to power outages, Sudan's vaccination and insulin stocks are under jeopardy.

Actinomycetoma distal radius mimic osteosarcoma: A case report of a rare presentation.

Key Clinical Message: Actinmomycetma is a granulomatous infection with a presentation was very similar to osteosarccoma. Multidisciplinary team and triple assessments are extremely important to prevent misdiagnosis, surgical treatment in combination with medical treatment followed by regular clinical and radiological follow-up can be a limb-saving procedure in such cases.

Abstract: Various conditions may mimic osteosarcoma.

Sympathetic crashing acute pulmonary edema following pacemaker insertion.

Key Clinical Message: Sympathetic crashing acute pulmonary edema (SCAPE) complicating pacemaker implantation is a very uncommon and dangerous occurrence. Following pacemaker implantation, patients need stringent monitoring, and compelling evidence about SCAPE treatment is required.

Abstract: Sympathetic crashing acute pulmonary edema complicating a pacemaker insertion as the case in our patient is extremely rare.

Effect of post-COVID-19 condition on sleep: A case report.

Post-COVID-19 condition affects patients on various aspects. This 41-year-old female presented to the outpatient clinic complaining of severe insomnia characterized by inconsistent 2 h of sleep per day despite taking sleep aid pills after being infected with COVID-19 and persisting for 6 months after recovery.

The outcome of COVID-19 patients in the intensive care unit in Sudan: A cross-sectional study.

Background And Aim: A major outbreak of coronavirus spread all over the world and gave rise to high mortality rate and high admission rate to intensive care unit (ICU). This cohort study aims to assess the outcome of COVID-19 patients in ICU and to investigate the factors associated with mortality.

Method: This is a multicentered retrospective cohort study that was conducted among confirmed cases of COVID-19 patients, who were admitted to ICU in Sudan during March 2021.

Guillain-Barre syndrome associated with COVID-19 infection: A case series.

In this communication, we reported a series of six patients presented with Guillain-Barré syndrome that associated with COVID-19 infection, which was confirmed with RT-PCR. Here we discuss the laboratory investigation and case management, as well as clinical presentation and outcome of each case. The current report demonstrated the first case series of COVID-19-associated GBS-cases in Sudan.

The pattern of neurological manifestations of tuberculosis among adult patients attending multineurological centres and hospitals in Sudan: A hospital-based cross-sectional study.

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) can involve almost any organ of the body. In the central nervous system (CNS), it can cause Pott's disease, meningitis, tuberculoma, abscess, or other manifestations. Tuberculosis is rampant in the developing world and has become a significant public health menace with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) dissemination.

Cerebral phaeohyphomycosis in liver transplant recipient: A case report.

Cerebral phaeohyphomycosis is a fungal brain infection with a high fatality rate. It is caused by dematiaceous fungi and is increasingly recognized as a cause of serious illness in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients. We report cerebral phaeohyphomycosis in a liver transplant recipient.

Intestinal tuberculosis-the challenging mimicker-in a young Sudanese patient: A case report.

This article reported a case of intestinal tuberculosis (ITB)in a young patient. ITB could mimic many other diseases such as inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease), abdominal lymphoma, and others which make it difficult to differentiate; hence, many ITB patients could get mis-diagnosed and suffer wrong treatment consequences.

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine: A possible risk factor for ischemic stroke and cerebral venous sagittal sinus thrombosis: A case series.

One of the most prevalent neurological impairments is cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Ischemic stroke and CVST have been linked to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Three Sudanese patients developed these diseases after receiving the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, indicating a relationship between the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and these conditions.

Yellow nail syndrome in an elderly sudanese female: A case report.

Yellow nail syndrome is a rare lymphatic abnormality without clear pathogenesis. Hereby, we report a 70-year-old Sudanese female patient who presented with recurrent cough, recurrent lower limb swelling, and yellowish nail discoloration diagnosed as yellow nail syndrome but unfortunately passed away due to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

Acute pericarditis complicated with pericardial effusion as first presentation of COVID-19 in an adult sudanese patient: A case report.

Acute pericarditis is an uncommon presentation of COVID-19. Here, we described a case of a 50-year-old male patient who presented with chest pain without fever or cough and diagnosed with acute pericarditis complicated by pericardial effusion due to COVID-19 after exclusion of other causes and received supportive treatment and improved over two weeks.

Clinical Characteristics and Risk Factors Associated with Severe Disease Progression among COVID-19 Patients In Wad Medani Isolation Centers: A Multicenter Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Since December 2019, (COVID-19) has had a significant impact on global health systems. Because little is known about the clinical characteristics and risk factors connected with COVID-19 severity in Sudanese patients, it is vital to summarize the clinical characteristics of COVID-19 patients and to investigate the risk factors linked to COVID-19 severity.

Objectives: We aimed to assess the clinical characteristics of COVID-19 patients and look into risk factors associated with COVID-19 severity.

Bilateral basal ganglia infarction and bilateral thalamic lesions in sudanese pediatric patient with COVID-19 and malaria co-infection, a case report.

COVID-19 is of uncommon diagnosis in pediatric with their presentation in much of time of a non-specific entity; here, we experienced the case of a 2-year-old female with malaria presented with fever, cough, rhinorrhea, hemoptysis, and convulsion diagnosed as COVID-19, complicated with encephalitis, received treatment, and improved over weeks.

Penetrating thorn in the heart complicated by infective endocarditis.

A 3-year-old child presented with recurrent chest pain for 3 months, echocardiography showed a thorn inside the left ventricle, the patient was diagnosed with foreign body complicated with infective endocarditis and received proper treatment, and operation was performed after inflammatory reaction subsided.