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Volume 1, Issue 1, March 2026

Research Article

Risk Factors Associated with Diphtheria Outbreak Among Patients Under 5 Years Attending de Martino Hospital Mogadishu, Somalia

Saciid Abdullahi Abshir^*, Ibrahim Mahamud Mahamuud, Faduma Ahmed Mahamuud, Mohamed Gedi Sheikhow

Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, March 2026

Pages: 1-6

Received: 20 September 2025

Accepted: 2 February 2026

Published: 25 February 2026

DOI: 10.11648/j.sdmed.20260101.11

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Abstract: Background: In areas with poor vaccination rates, diphtheria, a dangerous acute infectious disease brought on by Corynebacterium diphtheria, remains a threat. Due to low vaccination uptake and undeveloped immunity, children under five are especially at risk. Objective: risk factors and describing the clinical characteristics of diphtheria in childr... Show More

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Review Article

Septocolumellar Anchorage in Secondary Rhinoplasty: A Cartilage-Sparing, Closed-Approach Strategy

Jorge Alberto Espinosa-Reyes, Juan Carlos Ochoa Alvarez^*, Roxana Cobo, Nicolas Heredia, Roberto Quijano

Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, March 2026

Pages: 7-12

Received: 15 September 2025

Accepted: 10 February 2026

Published: 25 February 2026

DOI: 10.11648/j.sdmed.20260101.12

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Abstract: Background: Secondary rhinoplasty is recognized as one of the most technically demanding procedures within the domain of facial plastic surgery. This complexity arises primarily from the presence of distorted anatomical structures, scar contracture, and compromised structural support resulting from prior surgical interventions. Such alterations fre... Show More

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Research Article

Response to COVID-19 Vaccines in Individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocol of Randomised Controlled Trials

Muna Adan^*, Ayan Hag, Hodan Hersi

Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, March 2026

Pages: 13-18

Received: 13 June 2025

Accepted: 29 January 2026

Published: 25 February 2026

DOI: 10.11648/j.sdmed.20260101.13

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Abstract: Since SARS-CoV-2 detection, the infection had spread globally resulting in insidious outcomes. The pathogenic mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 indicated that the virus does not only ignite respiratory distress, but can also adversely impact varying organs. Evidence shows patients with chronic kidney disease, particularly those on dialysis or who have receiv... Show More

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