Kelechi Uzodinma Imediegwu

Has Artificial Intelligence Improved Management Outcomes of Hand Fractures in the Tropics? A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis

Kelechi Uzodinma Imediegwu, Ebuka L. Anyamene, Makata C. Amarachi, Chika A. Nmaju, Chukwuemeka V. Mokwe, Iloabuchi C. Collins, Kenechukwu D. Nwafor, Chidiogo I. Nwafor, Chukwuemeka P. Ikemsinachi, Kosisochukwu E. Udeogu, Chioma F. Idu, Chimbuchi E. Ozoemena, Joanne C. Akwaeke, Grace N. Kaluokoro, Sylvester S. Eze & Ndoh E. Eunice · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2025

Introduction: The application of Artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine learning (ML) in hand surgery has rapidly become a powerful and emerging field with a promising patient-care reputation. This study aims to compare the diagnostic performance of AI with that of an experienc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i91684

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Malaria Diagnosis and Treatment Among Alternative Healthcare Providers in Enugu North Local Government Area, Nigeria

Odera Onyinye Nwoye, Chukwuemeka Prince Ikemsinachi, Stanley Somadina Ezulike, Lynda Adaora Nwodo, Uche Cajetan Nwokeforo, Uzoamaka Flora Nwokeforo, Kamsy Netochukwu Nwoye, Makuachukwu Ruth Nnaji, Chiamaka Shirley Nwankwo & Kelechi Uzodinma Imediegwu · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2025

Background: Malaria is one of the most serious global health problems and it is a major cause of suffering, death, and many socioeconomic problems. Malaria has proven to be the most fatal parasitic disease known to man.  Malaria causes over 207 million clinical cases and approxim...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i71671

Prevalence, Patterns and Factors Associated with Substance Use among Secondary School Students in Enugu South Local Government Area, Nigeria

Ronald I. Ndupu, Chinero Cordelia Mmamel, Chinemerem Gift Ndubuisi, Neboh Otito Jennifer, Lynda Adaora Nwodo, Seima Victor Godoz, Albert Olisaeloka Ugwoke, Chidera Obinna Okolie, Odera Onyinye Nwoye, Zimuzo Onyinye Onah & Kelechi Uzodinma Imediegwu · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2025

Background: Adolescents make up a significant proportion of the Nigerian population. They are especially vulnerable to the exposure and usage of illicit substances/ drugs due to various socio-economic factors. Objective: This study evaluated the prevalence, patterns and factors a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i71673

Knowledge, Attitude and Utilization of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare among Medical Doctors at a State University Teaching Hospital in Enugu State, Nigeria

Chimdiogo Lydia Mgbachi, Elochukwu Priscilla Ngene, Ugochukwu Collins Nnaji, Chidera Oscar Okoye, Grace Uche Kaka, Chiamaka Blessing Ugwuja, Chika Anyauba Nmaju, Obinna Chidindu Agbo, Stanley Somadina Ezulike, Chukwuebuka Caleb Okolo, Felix Chigozie Olikagu, Chukwunonso Emmanuel Chukwumaeze, Okechukwu Sydney Ogbonnaya & Kelechi Uzodinma Imediegwu · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2025

Background: The role of artificial intelligence in healthcare is rapidly increasing. Since medical doctors play a key role in AI implementation, barriers to its effective utilization are particularly evident in teaching hospitals especially among developing countries, where futur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i81680