General Medicine (ISSN:1311-1817)

Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) is a prevalent infectious disease in otolaryngology. It is characterized by persistent discharge for at least two weeks through a long-lasting tympanic membrane perforation. This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the literature published between 2013 and 2023 to comprehensively understand chronic suppurative otitis media and identify the prevailing research trends. All data from the study were extracted from the Scopus collection database, saved in RIS format, and then transferred to VOSviewer (version 1.6.16), NVivo 12 plus, and RStudio.

The intricate and invasive nature of cardiac surgeries predisposes patients to heightened risks of postoperative infections. The emergence of infections with gram-negative bacilli complicates therapeutic regimens, thereby elevating morbidity and mortality. This study investigates the presence of MDR gram-negative bacilli in post-surgical wound infections among cardiac surgery patients to develop targeted treatment protocols for mitigating these infections. The study encompassed ten patients exhibiting signs of wound infection post-surgery, from whom swab samples were collected at the infection

Arterial Hypertension (AH) is a major problem in the workplace, and very few studies have been carried out in the building and public works sector. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of arterial hypertension and the factors associated with it in construction workers in Franceville, Gabon. We conducted a descriptive and analytical study at Polyclinic of Haut Ogooué in the town of Franceville, between 01 February and 30 November 2023. Employees of a construction company who had undergone a periodic medical check-up were selected by systematic random sampling. An anonymous que

Food waste in hospitals is a significant global issue impacting the economy and the environment. High daily food production leads to waste from overproduction, portion sizes, and patient preferences. In Indonesia, hospitals face pressure to improve food service efficiency and reduce waste as part of sustainability efforts. However, accurately measuring food waste remains a challenge, with limited research on effective measurement methods in these settings. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of three food waste measurement methods: weighing, the Comstock method, and questionnaires in

The Coronavirus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious infectious disease caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). COVID-19 can have lasting consequences even beyond the acute phase of infection. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that about 10% to 20% of individuals experience medium- and long-term effects after initial recovery, known as 'long COVID'. To describe long-term COVID-19 symptoms and risk factors among the Tunisian population. Our study is a descriptive and analytical retrospective longitudinal study involving patients with a history o