Omdurman Islamic University

Artificial intelligence ethical awareness and academic integrity among medical students at the University of Khartoum: a cross-sectional study

Integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare and medical education implies significant opportunities along with significant ethical challenges. Despite the substantial medical student uptake of artificial intelligence globally, little comprehensive assessments of ethical...

Prevalence of malaria in the United Villages region, Northern Khartoum State, during armed conflict

Malaria remains a major public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa, where under-resourced health systems and environmental conditions continue to facilitate transmission. In Sudan, the situation has been further aggravated by the ongoing armed conflict that began in April 2023,...

Association of metformin use with vitamin B12 deficiency and peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Metformin is the first-line pharmacological therapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, long-term use has been associated with reduced serum vitamin B12 levels, which may contribute to peripheral neuropathy — a common and debilitating complication of...

Immunohistochemical detection of high-risk human papillomavirus E6/E7 oncoproteins is associated with aggressive clinicopathological features in prostate cancer: a Sudanese cohort study

Abstract Background The role of human papillomavirus (HPV) in prostate cancer development remains uncertain, despite accumulating evidence of a potential link in certain populations. While HPV is a known cause of several epithelial cancers, its connection to prostate cancer (PCa)...

Spatiotemporal Variations in Aerosol Optical Depth and Their Relationships with Cloud Properties and Precipitation over Sudan: Insights from Satellite Observations and CMIP6 Model Projections

This study investigates how dust and sulfate aerosols modulate cloud properties and rainfall over Sudan, a key part of the Sahara–Sahel dust belt. Satellite and reanalysis products (MODIS, CHIRPS, MERRA 2, EAC4) are combined with four CMIP6 models to analyze rainy season (JJAS) a...

Congenital central hypoventilation syndrome in a neonate presenting as nonketotic hyperglycinemia; a case report and literature review

Introduction Congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS) is a neurogenetic disorder of the central nervous system characterized by failure of central control of breathing, leading to apnea. It's caused by a mutation in the PHOX2B gene. Patients with this condition can be v...

Growth Parameters in Sudanese Children and Adolescents Living with HIV/AIDS: Findings from a Retrospective Cohort Study

Abstract Background Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a major global public health problem. Globally, about 39.9 million people are living with HIV (LWHIV), with two-thirds in Africa. HIV infection adversely affects growth in children and adolescents LWHIV. Highly active...

Seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, and syphilis infections among pregnant women and infants in Malaysia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background Toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, and syphilis (TORCH) infections in infants and pregnant women are a cause for concern. However, the true prevalence of the infections among these populations in Malaysia is unknown. Methodology This study represe...

Ileal duplication cyst linked to type 3A ileal atresia: a rare case report and review of the literature

Background: Jejuno-ileal atresias represent a significant cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction, occurring in approximately 1 in 3000–5000 live births. Terminal ileal atresia, classified as type 3A according to the Louw and Barnard system, specifically involves a mesenteric de...