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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

Getting the balance right? Sexual violence response in the DRC: a comparison between 2011 and 2014 [PDF]

, 2016
Conflict-related sexual violence has scarred the lives of a very large number of victims in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Foulds, Wendy
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Cesarean section rates and indications in sub-Saharan Africa: a multi-country study from Medecins sans Frontieres. [PDF]

, 2012
The World Health Organization considers Cesarean section rates of 5-15% to be the optimal range for targeted provision of this life saving intervention. However, access to safe Cesarean section in resource-limited settings is much lower, estimated at 1-2%
Fernando Maldonado, Hamid Reza Baradaran, Hilde Cortier, Kathryn Chu, Miguel Trelles, Nathan Ford, Tshiteng Mashant   +6 more
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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

Cognitive impairment and academic performance in students with sensorineural hearing loss in Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Several studies in the literature have highlighted the impact of cognitive impairment and academic performance (AP) in students with sensorineural hearing loss in specialised schools for the deaf. However, few studies have been conducted
Jean Paul Pholo Manzimbala , Tarcisse Kilara , Gabriel Lema, Hilaire Kalala , Bienvenue Kandala, Richard Matanda, Jérôme Sokolo, Eddy Mampuya Mbambu   +7 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

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

DDR and return in the DRC - a foolish investment or necessary risk? [PDF]

, 2018
Tatiana Carayannis and Aaron Pangburn argue that it is time to rethink Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration programs in the Democratic Republic of ...
Carayannis, Tatiana, Pangburn, Aaron
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Do Aid Agencies Have an Ethical Duty to Comply with Researchers? A Response to Rennie. [PDF]

, 2006
Medical AID organisations such as Médecins Sans Frontières receive several requests from individuals and international academic institutions to conduct research at their implementation sites in Africa.
Ford, N, Janssens, V, Zachariah, R
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Comparing the Last Interglacial (MIS 5e) with the present interglacial period (MIS 1) using a multidimensional functional diversity analysis: The marine molluscs from Santa Maria Island (Azores Archipelago, central Atlantic) as a case study

Journal of Quaternary Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Marine fossil records hold outstanding importance for ecological, evolutionary and biogeographical studies. Santa Maria Island in the Azores Archipelago (central Atlantic) features a remarkable marine fossil record spanning from the Pliocene to recent times.
Sérgio P. Ávila, Samuel Arruda, Luís Silva, Ana Hipólito, Rui Quartau, Ricardo S. Ramalho, Patrícia Madeira, Carlos S. Melo, Lara Baptista, Ana Cristina Rebelo, Gustavo M. Martins, Gonçalo Castela Ávila, Mohamed Amine Doukani, Esther Martín‐González, Daniele Scarponi, Alfred Uchman, Markes Johnson   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source