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Western Anthelmintics in Early Twentieth‐Century China Colonial Practices and Knowledge on “Tropical Diseases” of the In/between**

Berichte zur Wissenschaftsgeschichte, Volume 47, Issue 4, Page 330-351, December 2024.
Abstract Protestant (medical) missionaries were the main proponents of Western medicine in China after the Opium Wars. Several studies have highlighted how they used spectacular surgery as a means of gaining public trust. As well as surgery, they also administered anthelmintic drugs such as santonin as a tool of persuasion and conversion.
Dominik Merdes
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The story of how cancer got its name

Cancer, Volume 130, Issue 20, Page 3401-3403, 15 October 2024.
Abstract The disease called cancer was named after the animal known as the crab. According to ancient tradition, cancer was named after the crab because of the aggressivity or obstinacy of the crab or because of the appearance of the crab’s tangled legs.
Konstantine Panegyres
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Elephantiasic Pretibial Myxedema: A Rare Manifestation in Graves’ Disease

Journal of Health Science and Medical Research (JHSMR), 2019
Elephantiasic pretibial myxedema is an extremely rare condition, affecting patients with thyroid disease. The clinical manifestation is difficult to diagnosis, and the treatment is challenging.
Apichat Kaewdech, Kumpol Aiempanakit, Siripan Sangmala, Kanokphorn Chiratikarnwong, Sauvarat Auepemkiate, Josef Symon S. Concha   +5 more
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Proceedings of a Joint Meeting held between The Norwegian Society of Infectious Diseases and the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Oslo, 20th June 2008 [PDF]

, 2009
The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) has a tradition of holding joint meetings with fellow European Societies, providing opportunities to facilitate discussion, exchange information, foster mutual interests and develop collaboration
Myrvang, Bjorn, Newport, Melanie J.
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A Phase 1, Randomized, Double‐Blind, Placebo‐Controlled, Single Ascending Dose Trial of AWZ1066S, an Anti‐Wolbachia Candidate Macrofilaricide

Clinical Pharmacology in Drug Development, Volume 13, Issue 9, Page 1071-1081, September 2024.
Abstract AWZ1066S has been developed as a potential treatment for the neglected tropical diseases lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis. AWZ1066S targets the Wolbachia bacterial endosymbiont present in the causative nematode parasites. This phase 1, first‐in‐human study aimed to assess the safety and pharmacokinetics of AWZ1066S in healthy human ...
Graham Devereux, Marcin Bula, Karen Tripp, Richard Fitzgerald, Nicola Eraut, Muhammad Salman Alam, Tomoyuki Moriyama, Raku Shinkyo, Lauren Walker, Duolao Wang, Fabian Gusovsky, Jeannette van der Velde, Joseph D. Turner, Weiqian David Hong, Paul M. O'Neill, Mark J. Taylor, Stephen A. Ward   +16 more
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Traitement chirurgical d’un lymphœdème scrotal

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2019
L’éléphantiasis scrotal se définit comme étant une augmentation du volume scrotal qui peut atteindre une taille très importante; Il s’agit du patient O.H âgé de 70 ans, marié et père de 4 enfants, originaire et résident à Agadir (sud du Maroc ...
Adil Dehhaze, Yassine Benchamkha, Ouafa Dhaidah, Mouna Ejjiyar, Mariam Quaboul, Abdelkoddous Bhihi, Mehdi Sahibi, Moulay Driss Elamrani, Saloua Ettalbi   +8 more
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Low Microfilaremia Levels in Three Districts in Coastal Ghana with at Least 16 Years of Mass Drug Administration and Persistent Transmission of Lymphatic Filariasis

Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2018
Ghana has been implementing mass drug administration (MDA) of ivermectin and albendazole for the elimination of lymphatic filariasis (LF) since the year 2000, as part of the Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GPELF).
Dziedzom K. de Souza, Joseph Otchere, Collins S. Ahorlu, Susan Adu-Amankwah, Irene A. Larbi, Edward Dumashie, Frances A. McCarthy, Sandra A. King, Samson Otoo, Dickson Osabutey, Joseph H. N. Osei, Kojo M. Sedzro, Odame Asiedu, Samuel K. Dadzie, Irene Ayi, Benjamin Marfo, Nana-Kwadwo Biritwum, Daniel A. Boakye   +17 more
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Benzo-pyrones for reducing and controlling lymphoedema of the limbs. [PDF]

, 2009
Background Lymphoedema is the accumulation of excess fluid in the body caused by obstruction of the lymphatic drainage mechanisms. Treatment with Benzo-pyrones is thought to reduce fluid forming in the subcutaneous tissues and reduce pain and discomfort ...
Badger, Caroline M. A., Mortimer, Peter S., Preston, Nancy, Seers, Kate   +3 more
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The complexities of blood‐feeding patterns in mosquitoes and sandflies and the burden of disease: A minireview

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 10, Issue 5, September 2024.
Mosquitoes and phlebotomine sandflies are infectious disease vectors through hematophagy. The development of hematophagy likely provided an evolutionary advantage, offering a rich nutrient source for reproduction. These insects exhibit diverse blood‐feeding patterns, from invertebrates to various vertebrates. Multiple sensory cues to guide host‐seeking
Fatma Bursali, Mustapha Touray
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An evaluation of Wb123 antibody elisa in individuals treated with ivermectin and albendazole, and implementation challenges in Africa

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2017
The development of antibody testing for the diagnosis of lymphatic filariasis (LF) is intended to enhance the monitoring and evaluation activities of the Global Program for the Elimination of LF.
Dziedzom Komi de Souza, Irene Offei Owusu, Joseph Otchere, Michelle Adimazoya, Kwadwo Frempong, Collins Stephen Ahorlu, Daniel Adjei Boakye, Michael David Wilson   +7 more
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