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Factors associated with urinary lithiasis detected by ultrasound and radiography at the Cinquantenaire Hospital of Kisangani

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Urinary lithiasis is an increasingly significant public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa. However, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), epidemiological data and factors associated with this condition remain limited ...
Jean-Paul BAMBALE LIMENGO, Lambert AHUKA LONGOMBE, Tacite MAZOBA KPANYA, Lwanga KAKULE LWANGA, Angèle MBONGO TANZIA, Dadi FALAY SADIKI, Alliance TAGOTO TEPUNGIPAME, Serge BISUTA FUEZA, Charles KAYEMBE TSHILUMBA, Antoine MOLUA AUNDU   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

A multiplex interactome of Ebola virus proteins reveals TM9SF2 as a cell‐surface attachment factor that promotes viral entry

iMetaOmics, EarlyView.
This study generates a comprehensive Ebola virus (EBOV)‐human protein–protein interactome, comprising 1728 core high‐confidence interactions. Further interactome analysis revealed the potential association of EBOV glycoprotein (GP) with the host factor TM9SF2. Subsequent mechanistic investigations confirmed that TM9SF2 functions as an attachment factor
Limin Shang, Shouwen Du, Yuchen Liu, Letian Li, Xi Wu, Yanzhi Yuan, Chaozhi Jin, Qingkun Mi, Yuhang Wang, Xiaoshuang Shi, Jiamin Wang, Guoqing Zhang, Yidan Ma, Weijin Huang, Jigang Wang, Jian Wang, Chang Li   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ethnobotanical survey of anti-infective plants used by traditional healers in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Infectious diseases are a real public health problem. Faced with the problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in their treatments, it is essential to find alternative solutions. Purpose The present study aimed to gather more information
Claude-Josué K. Muanga, Miryam M. Luzala, Arland Landamambou, Joseph Kyana, Merveille K. Mayuwu, Espoir K. Kambale, Patrick B. Memvanga   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation and treatment of mental health symptoms among unaccompanied migrant children and adolescents in the United States: A systematic review

JCPP Advances, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Unaccompanied migrant youths are at elevated risk for exposure to trauma and related mental health challenges, but there is minimal evidence guiding best practices. We conducted a systematic review of quantitative studies that examined mental health evaluation and treatment services for unaccompanied migrant youths resettled in the ...
Natan J. Vega Potler, Sebastian Villegas, Dorice Vieira, Sarah M. Horwitz   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Surgical endoscopic management of sinonasal diseases in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) is considered the gold standard for the surgical management of sinonasal diseases but remains relatively less well known in our region.
Alain NTUMBA MALEMBA, Sympho Mpiana Junior, Yasmin Tshingamb Kamin, Elisabeth NGIMBI NTUMBA , Emile Kayembe Kabutakapua, Hilaire Kalala Kabala, Elisée KEMBIA TSHIKOLU , Claudine MPANZU KIASI , Augustin TSHIMBADI NKONGOLO , Patrick LEVIE , Dieudonné Nyembue Tshipukane   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

From Empire to Aid: Analysing Persistence of Colonial Legacies in Foreign Aid to Africa

Journal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT For decades now, Western development agencies and donors have been castigated for their colonial biases in providing aid to Africa. It is well established that donors provide considerably more foreign aid to their former colonies relative to other countries.
Swetha Ramachandran
wiley   +1 more source

Physicochemical Characterization of Wastewater From the Masina Public Slaughterhouse (Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Slaughterhouse effluent is a major source of organic pollution that can impair surface water quality, particularly in developing countries where wastewater treatment infrastructure remains inadequate.
PETRO KASOGO BANISUNGU, Willy LUSASI SWANA , Credo MESONGOLO LIALIA, Crispin MULAJI KYELA , Dieudonné MUSIBONO EYUL’ANKI , Emmanuel BIEY MAKALY   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Beyond Skin and Eyes: The Medical and Social Burden of Oculocutaneous Albinism in Africa: A Narrative Review

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a genetic disorder found worldwide, but its impact is particularly pronounced in the African continent. This results from both a higher prevalence and the persistent myths and superstitions surrounding the condition in many African communities.
Rebecca Donadoni, Niccolò Capurro, Alessandro Svizzero, Valeria Brazzelli   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Polymetallic Contamination Along an Urbanization Gradient in the Funa River (Kinshasa, DRC): Structural Reordering of Cultivable Bacterial Communities

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Urban rivers in sub-Saharan Africa are increasingly affected by untreated domestic, industrial, and artisanal effluents, leading to polymetallic contamination that may alter microbial community structure and ecosystem functioning. However,
Jonathan Otshudi Aoya, Gurvitch Nsiala Oyangala, Alain Lanassa Matoto, Athanase Kusonika Ndamba, Dieudonné Musibono Eyul'anki, Emmanuel Biey Makaly   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Urban wild meat and pangolin consumption across southern forested Cameroon: The limited influence of COVID‐19

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Overexploitation of wildlife is pervasive in many tropical regions, and in addition to being a significant conservation and sustainability concern, it has received global attention given discussions over the origins of zoonotic disease outbreaks.
Franklin T. Simo, Ghislain F. Difouo, Christian N. Tchana, Alain Christel Wandji, Alfiery Laurel Djomnang‐Nkwala, Marcelle Mbadjoun Nziké, Sévilor Kekeunou, Markéta Swiacká, Daniel J. Ingram   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source