Hearing loss characteristics and cerumen management efficacy in low-income South African communities: a cross-sectional study.

Aim: To describe the prevalence and characteristics of hearing loss in a self-referred adult cohort in low-income South African communities and to evaluate the effectiveness of a cerumen management protocol within a community-based service setting.

Background: Hearing loss affects 1.5 billion people globally, with a disproportionate impact on individuals in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and the elderly, often attributed to age-related factors and cerumen impaction.

Ecosense: a revolution in urban air quality forecasting for smart cities.

The Smart City (SC) framework is popular due to its advancement in enhancing lives and public safety. However, these advancements lead to many challenges due to the dependency of Internet of Things (IoT) devices in terms of electronic waste and resource consumption. To address those challenges, the integration of a weather-smart grid (WSG) with SC becomes crucial to safeguard the environment and residents' well-being.

Role of ALT Perforator Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction.

Background: The anterolateral thigh flap is a versatile flap that offers many advantages. These include a long and reliable pedicle that enables a wide arc of rotation, the possibility to harvest a large skin area, raising the flap with underlying fascia and minimal donor site morbidity. The purpose of this study is to show better esthetics and function with the use of ALT perforator flap in head and neck region.

Review of Impact of Risk Reduction Sessions on Sexual Behaviors in HIV Prevention Trials: Insights from Africa.

Over the past two decades, numerous HIV prevention trials have targeted thousands of young African women, aiming not only to reduce transmissions through biomedical interventions but also to promote safe sexual practices through intensive risk reduction sessions. The primary objective of this study was to review the impact of risk reduction sessions in HIV prevention trials conducted in Africa. We assessed changes in sexual behaviors among women enrolled in various biomedical intervention trials across the African region using both visual and quantitative evaluations.