Uncovering Risks Associated with Smoking Types and Intensities in Esophageal Cancer within High-Prevalence Regions in Africa: A Comprehensive Meta-analysis.

Tobacco is usually cited among the well-known risk factors of esophageal cancer; nevertheless, the extent of the contribution of the type of smoking and its intensity to the disease has not been comprehensively elucidated in Africa. We searched MEDLINE/PubMed, Excerpta Medica Database, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and African Journals Online studies published before September 2023. The quality of the studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale, and the funnel plot was used for assessing potential publication bias.

HIV infection and esophageal cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa: a comprehensive meta-analysis.

Africa hosts the highest burden of esophageal cancer (49%) and HIV (60%) worldwide. It is imperative to investigate the synergistic impact of these two diseases on African populations. This study conducted an exhaustive computerized search of databases, including Medline/PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane library, and African Journals Online, to identify eligible studies up to October 2023.

Drinking patterns, alcoholic beverage types, and esophageal cancer risk in Africa: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.

Africa is the continent most affected by esophageal cancer in the world. Alcoholic beverages are controversially blamed, as esophageal cancer is a rare disease in several other countries ranked in the top 10 for consumption of alcoholic beverages. This study aims to conduct a comprehensive systematic review of published literature, statistically summarizing the strength of the association between drinking patterns and types, and the risk of esophageal cancer in Africa.

Exploring the use of p53 protein expression as an indicator of oesophageal cancer severity from a high incidence rural area of Africa.

Background: The expression of p53 has been associated with the severity of other types of cancer. There is scanty information when it comes to oesophageal cancer.

Objective: This study aimed to explore the use of p53 protein expression as an indicator of oesophageal cancer severity from a high-risk incidence in the African rural population.

Exploring the use of p53 protein expression as an indicator of oesophageal cancer severity from a high incidence rural area of Africa.

Background: The expression of p53 has been associated with the severity of other types of cancer. There is scanty information when it comes to oesophageal cancer.

Objective: This study aimed to explore the use of p53 protein expression as an indicator of oesophageal cancer severity from a high-risk incidence in the African rural population.

Assessment of Vulnerability to the Covid-19 Pandemic in the Central African Sub-region.

Objective: This study was aimed at examining the vulnerability of Central Africa to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: Demographic, health, and socio-economic indicators were used to describe the vulnerability. The study period was from December 31st, 2019 to May 31st, 2020 (i.

24-Hour Measurement of Gastric pH in Rural South Africa.

Background. Previous studies have established norms of 24-hour gastric pH profiles for western countries. This study was designed to establish the pattern for a rural African population with a high incidence of oesophageal cancer.

Anti-inflammatory and membrane-stabilizing properties of two semisynthetic derivatives of oleanolic acid.

Acetylation and methylation semisynthesis of oleanolic acid (OA) isolated from Syzygium aromaticum L. yielded two compounds: 3-acetoxyoleanolic acid (3-AOA) and 3-acetoxy, 28-methylester oleanolic acid (3-A,28-MOA). Anti-inflammatory properties of these compounds were assessed using the serotonin and fresh egg albumin-induced inflammatory test models in male Wistar rats weighing 250-300 g.

Investigation of the antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory properties of Heteromorpha arborescens (Apiaceae).

Heteromorpha arborescens belongs to the family Apiaceae. It is commonly known as the parsley tree. One of its uses in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa is for the treatment of abdominal pains.