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The History and Current State of Neurosurgery in the Republic of Moldova: Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Founding of the Department of Neurosurgery.
World Neurosurg
October 2024
Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery "Diomid Gherman", Chișinău, Chișinău, Republic of Moldova.
Article Synopsis
- Five billion people globally lack access to safe surgical care, with the greatest need in low- and middle-income countries like Moldova, particularly in specialized fields like neurosurgery.
- The history of neurosurgery in Moldova dates back to Soviet times, with its integration into the national health system beginning in the 1940s and the establishment of the first department in 1999.
- The article outlines the current state of neurosurgery in Moldova, noting the presence of eleven hospitals providing services, a growing number of female residents in training, and the availability of advanced imaging technology, while offering recommendations for improving neurosurgical care in underserved areas.
Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of Vibrio cholerae isolates from cholera outbreak sites in Ethiopia.
BMC Public Health
July 2024
Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Biomedical and Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Article Synopsis
- Cholera is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae, primarily spread through contaminated food and water, posing significant public health risks.
- A study conducted in Ethiopia from May 2022 to October 2023 collected and analyzed fecal samples from three regions, employing various microbiological tests to identify V. cholerae and assess antibiotic resistance.
- The findings revealed a 30.1% prevalence of V. cholerae in the samples, with the highest rates found in Oromia, and noted that most isolates were of the O1 serogroup and Ogawa serotype, indicating a significant cholera presence in the studied areas.
Awareness about Breast Cancer and Breast Self-Examination among Undergraduate Female Students at the University of Agadir, Morocco: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study.
Epidemiologia (Basel)
July 2024
Laboratory of Biotechnologies and Natural Resources Valorisation, Faculty of Sciences, University Ibn Zohr, Ait Melloul 80000, Morocco.
Article Synopsis
- Breast cancer is a significant global health issue, especially in Morocco, with this study focusing on awareness and self-examination practices among female university students.
- A survey of 437 students revealed high awareness (95.3%) of breast cancer but only moderate knowledge (48.25%) and practical skills for self-examination (28.0%).
- There is a pressing need for targeted educational programs to improve knowledge about breast cancer risk factors and promote early detection practices among young women.
Chronic trophic disorders in cocaine and heroin injectors: A multicenter retrospective observational descriptive study.
Ann Dermatol Venereol
September 2024
Dermatology Department, Lille University Hospital, F-59000 Lille, France.
Article Synopsis
- - The study examines the demographic and clinical characteristics of 39 chronic heroin and cocaine injectors facing severe injection-related disorders, revealing a predominantly male group with an average age of 41 and significant co-addiction rates, including high hepatitis C infection.
- - It identifies serious complications among the patients, including a high prevalence of ulcers (87%) and lymphoedema (43.5%), with ulcers persisting for an average of 3 years and often leading to infections in about 91% of cases.
- - The findings highlight challenges in patient follow-up and stress the need for better collaboration between dermatology and addiction specialists to manage the care of this vulnerable population effectively.
The Use of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Among Patients With Multiple Sclerosis in Morocco.
Int J MS Care
May 2024
From the Biological Engineering Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, University Sultan Moulay Slimane, Bèni Mellal, Morocco.
Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an acquired chronic, autoimmune, and neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system. In addition to conventional MS therapy, patients are interested in traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM). Our study aims to describe the use of T&CM in a cohort of Moroccan patients with MS.
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