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Repurposing antimicrobial agents for neuroprotection: Mechanisms, clinical potential, and challenges

Neuroprotection, EarlyView.
Antimicrobial agents exert neuroprotective effects through modulation of interconnected pathways. Tetracyclines, macrolides, antimalarial agents, sulfones, and antiparasitic agents suppress neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and apoptosis while preserving mitochondrial function and neurotransmission.
Mohammad Amin Manavi, Mohammadreza Salehi, Razieh Mohammad Jafari, Ramin Goudarzi, Saman Khosravi, Ahmad Reza Dehpour   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Anatomical variations of the cecum and vermiform appendix: Basis for a new nomenclature for McBurney’s points

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Appendicitis is one of the most common surgical emergencies worldwide, resulting from inflammation of the vermiform appendix attached to the cecum.
Thomas K. Kabanga, Tarcisse KILARA KAPENE, Blaise M. Kapinga, Deogratias B. Kazadi, Alice T. Kabanga, Herve K. Kabanga , Jeamarie M. Kabongo   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

The role of community‐level institutions in smallholder land restoration

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract This review focuses on the role of community‐level institutions in the adoption of land restoration practices by smallholder farmers. Based on a systematic review of 72 peer‐reviewed articles from 33 low‐ and middle‐income countries, the review synthesizes recent empirical evidence on the various roles these institutions play in supporting ...
Daniel Wiegant, Soumya Balasubramanya
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of the periodontal health of police officers at the University of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction The profession of law enforcement involves demanding working conditions and schedules, which may lead to psychological stress, lifestyle modifications and neglect of oral hygiene.
Emilie Nguma, Patrick Disidi, Vanessa Nswele, Eden Beya, Gloire Tambwe, Tresor Kabongo, Em Kalala, Jacques Bolenge   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi Producing CTX-M-15 Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

, 2017
<p>We report a typhoid fever case with a Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi isolate showing extended spectrum &beta;-lactamase (ESBL) production in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
O. Lunguya, Jan Jacobs, J. Jacobs, Pieter-Jan Ceyssens, S. Bertrand, Deo Lulengwa, Stijn Deborggraeve, V.K. Wong, Gordon Dougan, B. Barbé, L. Masendu, P.J. Ceyssens, Vanessa K Wong, G. Dougan, S. Deborggraeve, M.F. Phoba, Marie-France Phoba, Sandra Van Puyvelde, D. Lulengwa, Octavie Lunguya, S. Van Puyvelde, Barbara Barbé, Lysette Masendu, Sophie Bertrand   +23 more
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Capsicum chinense as an African traditional vegetable: Culture, resilience, and opportunity

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Capsicum chinense is central to everyday diets, cultural identity, and smallholder livelihoods across Sub‐Saharan Africa, yet remains overlooked in agricultural research and policy. This paper reframes C. chinense as a traditional, climate‐resilient vegetable shaped by centuries of farmer stewardship and cultural selection.
Derek W. Barchenger, Herbaud P. F. Zohoungbogobo   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Seven Strategies Implemented in Response to the 16th Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Lessons Learned over a Three-Month Period

Viruses
The 2025 Ebola outbreak that ravaged the Bulape Health District (HD) in Kasai, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), was tackled using the incident management system (IMS) model.
Dieudonné K. Mwamba, Karl B. Angendu, Waly Diouf, Marie-Claire Mikobi, Olive Leonard, Danny Kalala, Nella Ntumba, Deogratias Kakule, David K. Kayembe, Emilia Sana, Bienvenu Kabasele, Jack Katya, Alice Montoyo, Béatrice Serra, Henriette Bulambo, John Otshudiema, Serge Kapanga, Olea Balayulu, Jeanpie Muya, Erick Kamangu, Richard Kitenge, Gaston Tshapenda, Cris Kasita, Mory Keita, Francis K. Kabasubabo, John Kombe, Mathias Mossoko, Christian B. Ngandu, Célestin Manianga, Gregory Moullec, Christina Zarowsky, Pierre Z. Akilimali   +31 more
doaj   +1 more source

An integrated forest‐to‐market approach to promote lesser‐known timber species (LKTS) in a domestic timber market in the Congo Basin

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
In the Congo Basin, domestic timber markets account for ~40% of timber consumption, yet demand is concentrated on a few high‐value species also sought after on international markets, raising concerns about their long‐term availability. We combine market, wood, and forest data to assess the potential of lesser‐known timber species (LKTS) to support a ...
Mbusa Wasukundi, Marie Caroline Momo Solefack, Chadrack Kafuti, Hans Beeckman, Nils Bourland, Jean‐Pierre Mate Mweru, Benoît Jourez, Kévin Liévens, Michael Monnoye, Félix Laurent, Falonne Osiveri, Robin Doucet, Paul Katembo Vikanza, Silvia Ferrari, Jean Gérard, Nestor Luambua, Joris Van Acker, Jan Van den Bulcke, Wannes Hubau, Tom De Mil   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Poor-quality medical products in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A ten-year retrospective study in Kinshasa (2012–2021)

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Substandard and falsified (SF) medical products continue to threaten public health worldwide, particularly in developing countries. Unfortunately, the available literature primarily focuses on anti-infective drugs.
Dadit Ive Kitenge, Jocelyn Mankulu Kakumba, Aristide Onoloke Onoloke, Guislain Onya Lohaka, Walter Ndjibu Kiungu, Didi Mana Kialengila, Patient Ciza Hamuli, Jérémie Mbinze Kindenge, Jean-Pierre Mufusama Koy Sita   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Homicides of pregnant female sex workers in three sub‐Saharan African countries

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Heather Thompson, Brian Willis, Regan Moss, Grace Kamau, Wendy L. Macias‐Konstantopoulos   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source