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Oral implants have become a viable option for the replacement of missing teeth. The success of oral implantation depends on the biocompatibility of the material with the surrounding bone, and on the effective osseointegr…
Dental Fluorosis is a disease most commonly attributed to excessive fluoride in drinking water. The primary source of drinking water in Bama, Borno State, is groundwater tapped from the major aquifer used in the study ar…
Gouty arthritis (GA) is characterized by acute joint inflammation and an intense pain syndrome. The following anti-inflammatory drugs (AIDs) are used to reduce pain and inflammation: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs…
Prostate cancer is the most common solid organ cancer in men in the United States, and is the third-leading cause of cancer-related death in men.…
Apocrine adenoma is a rare benign adnexal tumor arising from apocrine sweat glands and usually presents as a solitary slow-growing nodular lesion.…
Facial swelling in young individuals presents a diagnostic challenge due to a wide spectrum of etiologies ranging from allergic reactions to systemic disorders. …
Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a common endocrine disorder characterized by excessive parathyroid hormone secretion resulting in hypercalcemia. Accurate preoperative localization of hyperfunctioning parathyroid gl…
Ectopic teeth located within the maxillary sinus are rare and are most commonly associated with odontogenic cysts, trauma, or supernumerary dentition. …
Background: Tympanoplasty is a commonly performed surgical procedure for the repair of tympanic membrane perforations in chronic otitis media. With the growing adoption of minimally invasive techniques, endoscopic tympan…
Background and Objective: Over the past decade, advancements in telehealth allowed for more accessible and tailored hearing care. As a result, an increasing number of home-based, self-guided auditory training programs em…
Osseointegration is a dynamic biological process described as the direct contact of bone tissue with the implant surface and depends on factors related to the implant, the surgical site, the type of bone, and the patient…
Delays in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases are a major public health challenge in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). …
The non-therapeutic use of oral steroids, particularly dexamethasone and cyproheptadine, for cosmetic purposes is increasing at an alarming rate among adolescent girls in Kinshasa, especially in nursing schools.…
The rising prevalence of obesity, associated with metabolic disorders and organ dysfunction, necessitates the exploration of natural, plant-based interventions. …
This study was designed to evaluate the effect of tea produced from Citrus sinensis rind and Persea americana seed on high--fat diet-induced obese male rats. Five groups of 6 male Wistar rats each were fed with a high-fa…
Introduction: Bone metastases are a frequent manifestation of advanced cancers. They cause major skeletal-related complications and significantly impair patients� quality of life. Materials and Methods: A retrospective,…
Background: Multidisciplinary Tumor Board (MTB) meetings are a key step in cancer management. They foster collegial decision-making and promote the harmonization of medical practices. In C�te d�Ivoire, although MTBs have…
Introduction: Cancer represents a major public health issue worldwide and particularly in low-resource countries. The paucity of national data, including at the Treichville University Hospital, is one of the challenges …
Abstract Introduction: Low skeletal muscle strength (SMS) in individuals with obesity is a key component of sarcopenic obesity, contributing to functional decline and adverse metabolic outcomes. This study aimed to iden…
Cervical cancer is a public health problem and the commonest gynaecological cancer in west Africa, hence there is need for cervical cancer screening for women in the reproductive age group .It is the second most common …
This study comprehensively investigated the impact of ultrasound treatment, thermal processing, and pH modulation on the physicochemical, emulsifying, and gel-forming properties of soy protein isolate (SPI), aiming to…
The continuous upscaling of online pharmacies have progressed immensely, this growth is catalysed by a series of both re gional and global health crises and gross changes in consumer�s mode of operation. However, this …
Introduction: Bladder cancer treatment strategies depend on the depth of tumor invasion and the presence of metastases. Most of these therapeutic modalities are currently available and routinely utilized in C�te d'Ivo…
Physiatrists may be able to utilize Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) for autonomic rehabilitation to manually to reset the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The impact of specific OMT techniques on ANS can be mea…
Background: Docetaxel combined with prednisone is a standard first-line treatment for metastatic castration-resistant pros tate cancer (mCRPC). However, data on its use in real-world African settings remain limited. O…
Green vegetables have been recognized as a reliable source of nutrients due to their ability to provide adequate amounts of vitamins, proteins and minerals. They also served as traditional medicines for alleviating inf…
Fluorite, a primary fluorine mineral, plays a crucial role in various chemical and manufacturing processes. In this study fo cuses on the structural and optical characteristics of four natural fluorite crystals from the…
In order to assess how anchote (Desta 01) responded to different dosages of NPSB fertilizer and farmyard manure (FYM), a field experiment was carried out in Jimma, southwest Ethiopia. A randomized complete block desig…
This study investigates the feasibility of using plastic waste as a partial or full replacement for cement in the production of paver blocks. e primary objective is to reduce both the cost and environmental impact asso…
Heavy metals contamination in the environment is a great concern in environmental studies. This is based on the fact that heavy metals can mobilize from the environment to the human body system, bioaccumulate and pose…
