Lived Experiences and Fear of Cancer Recurrence Among Survivors of Localized Cutaneous Melanoma.

Importance: Most of the rapid increase in cutaneous melanoma incidence in the US has been localized disease that is treated surgically and is associated with high survival rates. However, little is known about the psychological well-being of survivors in the US.

Objective: To explore the lived experiences and fear of cancer recurrence among survivors of localized cutaneous melanoma.

Psychosocial considerations in the management of vitiligo.

Vitiligo is a depigmenting skin disease that can carry significant psychosocial impact. Health care providers play a crucial role in shaping patients' understanding of their condition, approach to treatment, and coping mechanisms. In this contribution, we review the psychosocial aspects of vitiligo management, including the debate over the "disease-ification" of vitiligo, its effects on quality of life and mental health, and methods to holistically assist affected individuals beyond just treatment of the vitiligo itself.

Assessment of toxicity and anti-plasmodial activities of chloroform fractions of and in murine models.

Plant as a source of medicine has gained international popularity in recent times because of its natural origin, availability in local communities, cheaper to purchase, ease of administration, and its usefulness as an alternative treatment in case of numerous side effects and drug resistance. However, the use of herbal formulations can also result in short-term and long-term organ damage or dysfunction to the host. In this study, chloroform fractions of the leaves of two medicinal plants, (ACL) and (CPL), were investigated for their toxicological and anti-malarial effects in murine models.

Reactive infectious mucocutaneous eruption following COVID-19 in an adolescent boy: Case report and review of the literature.

Reactive infectious mucocutaneous eruption (RIME) is a mucosal-predominant eruption that usually affects two or more mucosal sites. We present a case of RIME secondary to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and provide a brief review of the literature with a focus on the natural history and response to treatment. This entity may require inpatient management and systemic corticosteroids for symptom control in the pediatric population.

Factors influencing householders' access to improved water in low-income urban areas of Accra, Ghana.

We analysed householders' access to improved water for drinking and other domestic uses in five selected low-income urban areas of Accra, Ghana using a survey of 1,500 households. Our definitions of improved water were different from those suggested by the World Health Organization (WHO). The results revealed that only 4.