Sudan Medical Specialization Board

Exploring global trends in basic life support (BLS) proficiency

Basic Life Support (BLS) is integral to emergency medical procedures. Proficiency in BLS is essential for healthcare providers to respond to life-threatening situations effectively. This study aimed to explore the proficiency of BLS practice among medical students and practicing...

Guillain-Barré syndrome following oral cholera vaccination: a case report in an elderly patient

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is an acute immune-mediated polyradiculoneuropathy often triggered by infections and, more rarely, vaccinations. Although the oral cholera vaccine is considered safe, reports of neurological complications remain extremely rare. This case highlights a...

Balancing needs and resources in mental health care through the lens of public and provider perspectives

Abstract Background Telemental health care (TMHC) may offer convenient and private pathways to mental health support, but its feasibility and acceptability depend on the cultural, structural, and operational context in which it is delivered. This qualitative study examined how me...

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...

Impact of sudanese chewing tobacco toombak on oral bacteria – a culture-based pilot study

Abstract Objective This study investigated the impact of the Sudanese smokeless tobacco Toombak on cultivable oral bacteria, its potential antibacterial properties, and its own microbial composition. Materials and methods Oral swabs from 20 adult male participants, including ten...

Antibiotic susceptibility of genital tract isolates in pregnant women with premature pre-labour rupture of membranes (PPROM) in a low-resource setting

Premature pre - labour rupture of membranes (PPROM) is a significant obstetric complication that contributes to preterm births, maternal infections, and neonatal morbidity. The role of genital tract infections in the etiology of PPROM is well established, yet data on microbial is...