Assessment of the financial gaps in cardiothoracic surgery in africa.

Objectives: This study accessed the challenges with financing cardiothoracic surgical care in Africa, highlighting the present state of funding, and proffering probable solutions to adequate and effective funding in the region.

Methods: Through a literature review, the authors elaborate on key points such as; areas of financial funding in cardiothoracic surgery, barriers to appropriate allocation of financial resources for cardiothoracic surgery in Africa, and the needs and available resources for cardiothoracic surgery in Africa. Multiple search engines and databases were used, like: PubMed, Medline, Cochrane, Scopus, and Google Scholar.

Cross-sectional study exploring the prevalence and clinical manifestations of acute diarrhea among under-5 children in primary care hospital in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Background: Acute diarrhea (AD), which is defined as frequent passing of liquid stools compared to normal, is a serious and worrying problem and remains a concern for healthcare systems because of its high mortality cause in children under 5 years old. The authors' study aimed to present the prevalence and to describe the clinical manifestation of AD among under-5 children.

Methods: From June 2022 to May 2023, the authors conducted a retrospective, descriptive and cross-sectional study including all patients aged 0-5 years hospitalized for AD.

A rare case of primary signet-ring adenocarcinoma of anorectal region in a young patient: Diagnostic challenges and therapeutic outcomes.

Key Clinical Message: Primary signet-ring cell carcinoma of the anal canal and rectum is an extremely rare and aggressive malignancy. The present case underscores the importance of considering primary signet-ring cell carcinoma in differential diagnoses for young patients with chronic anorectal symptoms. It highlights the need for a multidisciplinary treatment approach (including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy) and comprehensive follow-up for managing this challenging condition and improving long-term patient outcomes.

Epidemiology and clinical characteristics of acute malnutrition among under-5 children attending a rural hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Malnutrition, a public health problem in a low-income country such as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), is a major killer among children under 5 who are most at risk of acute malnutrition. This study aims to describe the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of acute malnutrition in children under 5 years old.

Methods: The authors conducted a retrospective and descriptive cross-sectional study on children under 5 with acute malnutrition from April 2022 to April 2023.

A call for action to stop sexual violence against women in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A brief report.

Sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo is also described as a weapon of war.

The silent threat: investigating the incidence and clinical characteristics of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in women from tertiary care hospitals of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Background: Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia are medical conditions that can cause severe complications, such as maternal and foetal morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to assess the incidence and characteristics of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia.

Methods: From July 2021 to July 2022, the authors conducted a retrospective, cross-sectional, descriptive study in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of a tertiary care hospital in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo).

The recommendations and the way forward to fight human infections caused by influenza A (H1N1) in Brazil.

Many recent outbreaks of influenza A (H1N1) in the world, especially in Brazil, it has become clear that the severity of the disease is not known in the same form. On Wednesday, June 7, 2023, Brazil notified the WHO of a fatal case of human infection with a variant of the influenza A(H1N1) virus of swine origin, this case was confirmed in a laboratory in the region of the interior state of Paraná. This is the first human infection caused by an influenza A (H1N1) virus reported in 2023 nationwide in Brazil.

Adams-Oliver syndrome: About a case.

We report the case of a newborn with aplasia cutis congenita characterized by the absence of skin in the left parietal region, superficial dilatation of the scalp veins, facial dysmorphia, limb anomalies, and severe intrauterine growth retardation. Maternal milk enabled the baby to gain weight, and dermatological treatment was performed for scarring of the vertex. Psychomotor development and stature were spectacular.

Nutrition-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and Anemia Status of Lactating Mothers in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo-A Cross-Sectional Analysis.

Maternal nutrition is impacted by personal and environmental factors including dietary intake, knowledge, food availability, and affordability. This cross-sectional analysis aimed to evaluate nutrition-related knowledge, attitudes, practices, and associations with hemoglobin concentration among lactating mothers in the Bukavu region, Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 444 lactating mothers, nutrition-related knowledge and practice were assessed by questionnaires and translated into knowledge and practice scores ranging from 0 to 1, attitudes and drivers of food choice were assessed, the Dietary Diversity Score (DDS) was assessed with 24 h dietary recalls in a potential range from 0 to 10, and hemoglobin (Hb) was measured in mothers and their infants.

Bone tumors in children: Round cell sarcoma of the thigh: A case report.

Introduction And Importance: Bone tumor in children is a very large pathology and represents about 5% of pediatric cancers located mainly in the limbs. This is a case of a rare form of bone tumor of the round cell sarcoma type of the right femur in an 18-month-old female infant whose diagnosis and therapeutic decision are specific.

Case Presentation: We present an 18-month-old girl, admitted to the panzi general reference hospital and presenting a painful swelling of the right thigh evolving for more than a month and which gradually increased in size in a febrile context with ipso-lateral inguinal adenopathy; Bone biopsy revealed round cell sarcoma and immunohistochemistry was not available.

A cross-sectional study exploring the characteristics of female survivors of sexual violence living with HIV/AIDS in the eastern region of Democratic Republic of Congo.

Background: Sexual violence remains a persistent and devastating issue in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Aim: To elucidate the sociodemographic, sexual, and obstetrical characteristics associated with the experiences of victims of sexual violence (VSV) among women in the region.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 625 women from eastern DRC.

Community perceptions of a biopsychosocial model of integrated care in the health center: the case of 4 health districts in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Background: Biopsychosocial care is one of the approaches recommended in the health system by the WHO. Although efforts are being made on the provider side to implement it and integrate it into the health system, the community dynamic also remains to be taken into account for its support. The objective of this study is to understand the community's perceptions of the concept of integrated health care management according to the biopsychosocial approach (BPS) at the Health Center of a Health District and its evaluation in its implementation.

Revolutionary breakthrough: FDA approves Vyjuvek, the first topical gene therapy for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.

This article provides an updated overview of Vyjuvek, a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medication and its potential in managing dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB). DEB is a rare genetic disorder characterized by skin fragility, blistering, wounds, and scarring. The underlying cause of DEB is the impaired production of type VII collagen (COL7), leading to weakened anchoring fibrils in the skin.

Class 1 and 2 integrons and antibiotic resistance profile in spp. from San Cristobal River, Laguna, Philippines.

Infection with multidrug resistant bacteria is a significant public health concern. Bacteria culture of water samples (n=120) collected in San Cristobal River, Philippines, showed that half (n=60) were positive for Salmonella spp. Screening of all isolates (n=179) for susceptibility to antibiotics showed that most (76.

A premature newborn born to an adolescent girl with acute Ebola virus disease and malaria survives in a resource-limited setting in an Ebola treatment unit in DR Congo: "A case report".

Key Clinical Message: In the acute phase of Ebola virus disease (EVD) premature neonatal survival is extremely rare. High mortality is related to prematurity, neonatal complications of Ebola, and precarious conditions of neonatal care in underresourced ETUs. This is a case of preterm neonatal survival in the setting of acute maternal EVD infection.

Disparities in health and nutrition between semi-urban and rural mothers and birth outcomes of their newborns in Bukavu, DR Congo: a baseline assessment.

Aim: This research aimed to evaluate health and nutritional practices of mothers during pregnancy and birth outcomes of their newborns in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), comparing semi-urban and rural areas.

Background: Health and nutrition during pregnancy are crucial for adequate development of the fetus. Health care plays an important role but is often poor in rural areas of developing countries.

Gastric cancer for young adults: Case series of three cases.

Introduction And Importance: Gastric cancer is the fifth most common malignant tumor in the world. It is considered to be the second most common cause of cancer-related death. It is still described as the preserve of people aged over 50.

Surgical characteristics of appendectomy in the eastern region of the democratic republic of congo: a cross-sectional study.

Unlabelled: Appendectomy is a surgical procedure performed on a patient with acute appendicitis and is often performed by surgery and performed in an emergency. The authors have carried out this study, which aims to describe the surgical characteristics of appendectomies.

Methods: This retrospective, descriptive, and documentary cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2021 to October 2022.