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Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic activities of the combination of Curcuma longa (Zingiberaceae), Aframomum melegueta (Zingiberaceae) and Piper guineensis (Piperaceae) compared to plants alone

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Diabetes mellitus is a group of diseases characterized by chronic hyperglycemia resulting from a disturbance in insulin secretion, function, or both. It is currently one of the major public health problems. Purpose The aim of this
Blanchard M. Mayele, Clément M. Mbadiko, Armandine Mubwele, Gustave I. Nyamangombe, Nadège N. Kabamba, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Théophile F. Mbemba   +6 more
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Case Studies Enhancing Women's Dignity Project [PDF]

, 2012
For two years, between 2009 and 2011, TrustAfrica, with support from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has implemented a Millennium Development Goal 3 (MDG3) project entitled Enhancing Women's Dignity.

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The impact of COVID‐19 on public perceptions of wild meat in Central Africa

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Wild meat is a significant source of food and income generation in Central Africa. However, there is little knowledge of how the assumed link between COVID‐19 and wild meat consumption has been discussed by the media and received by the public. In this study, we conducted media content analysis of 264 articles published in 2019–2020 related to
Yuhan Li, Lude Kinzonzi, Paul Loundou, Divin Malekani, Krossy Mavakala, Christian Mikolo Yobo, Katharine Abernethy, Matilda Eve Dunn, Donald Midoko Iponga, Robert Mwinyihali, Joss Wright, Eleanor Jane Milner‐Gulland, Lauren Coad, Juliet H. Wright, Daniel W. S. Challender   +14 more
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Localization of abdominal pain in uncomplicated appendicitis: Diagnostic value of McBurney and Lanz points in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Acute appendicitis is the leading cause of abdominal surgical emergencies, occurring most frequently among adolescents and young adults.
Thomas K. Kabanga, Blaise M. Kapinga, Deogratias B. Kazadi, Herve K. Kabanga, Alice T. Kabanga, Tarcisse KILARA KAPENE, Jeamarie M. Kabongo   +6 more
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Emergency hysterectomy in a tertiary care hospital: indications, surgical outcomes and challenges: a 2-year retrospective descriptive cross-sectional study

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2020
INTRODUCTION: Emergency hysterectomy (EH) remains a life-saving procedure in cases of life-threatening obstetric hemorrhage and other gynaecological emergencies.We aim to determine the indications, surgical outcomes and challenges of EH in our tertiary ...
Ben Izizag Bepouka, Madone Mandina, Jean Robert Makulo, Murielle Longokolo, Ossam Odio, Nadine Mayasi, Tresor Pata, Godelive Nsangana, Felly Tshikangu, Donatien Mangala, Dupont Maheshe, Serge Nkarnkwin, Jonathan Muamba, Gorby Ndaie, Rodrigue Ngwizani, Yves Yanga, Aliocha Nkodila, Hervé Keke, Yamin Kokusa, Francois Lepira, Innocent Kashongwe, Marcel Mbula, Jean Marie Kayembe, Hippolyte Situakibanza   +23 more
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Accounting for recent trends in the prevalence of diarrhoea in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) : results from consecutive cross-sectional surveys [PDF]

, 2012
Objectives: To analyse trends in diarrhoea prevalence by maternal education, access to clean water and improved sanitation, household wealth index; to identify the sources of variation and assess contribution of changes in socioeconomic characteristics ...
Emina Be-Ofuriyua, Jacques, Kandala, Ngianga-Bakwin   +1 more
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Patterns of wild meat and other protein consumption in the periphery of Salonga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract In Central Africa, human activities are severely impacting terrestrial and aquatic wildlife, threatening the food security of millions of people. Accordingly, sustainable use of wildlife is crucial for the nutrition and livelihoods of many rural communities in the region.
Zolo Admettons, Mattia Bessone, Josué Ausse Baraka, Josué Engombe Botomia, Espérance Miezi, Bénédicte Nsilu, Jonathan Nkamisha Mukole, Michel Opelele Omeno, Jean Semeki Ngabinzeke, Barbara Fruth   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of mineral content of plants used in the management of sickle cell disease

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Sickle cell disease is a hereditary condition primarily identified in tropical areas. It is marked by significant anemia, vaso-occlusive seizures, and a heightened vulnerability to both viral and bacterial infections.
Jules M. Kitadi, Clément Liyongo Inkoto, Joseph Kwilu, Emmanuel M. Lengbiye, Damien S. T. Tshibangu, Dorothée D. Tshilanda, Jean-Paul Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Blaise M. Mbala, Brigitte Schmitz, Pius Tshimankinda Mpiana   +9 more
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DR Congo President’s “Revolution of Modernity” is starting to look like “business as usual” [PDF]

, 2012
As President Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of Congo starts a second term in office, Marta Iniguez de Heredia and Romuald Adili Amani analyse what course his presidency will take over the next five ...
Amani, Romuald Adili, De Heredia, Marta Iñiguez   +1 more
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Mental health of victims of sexual violence in eastern Congo: associations with daily stressors, stigma, and labeling [PDF]

, 2014
Background: The conflict-ridden context of eastern Congo has set the scene for grueling human rights violations, with sexual violence as one of the 'weapons of war'.
Broekaert, Eric, De Schryver, Maarten, Derluyn, Ilse, Verelst, An   +3 more
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