Surgical Practice in Resource-Limited Settings: Perspectives of Medical Students and Early Career Doctors: A Narrative Review.

Introduction: Surgical practices in low-resource countries often fail to meet established standards. Both doctors and medical students have limited exposure to surgical cases, which hinders training and the development of surgical specialization. This study highlights the current state of surgical practice from a trainee's perspective, explores existing gaps in training and capacity building, and recommends practical solutions.

The African Initiative for Bioinformatics Online Training in Neurodegenerative Diseases (AI-BOND): Investing in the next generation of African neuroscientists.

Unlabelled: Neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease and AD-related dementias (AD/ADRD), pose significant challenges to health care systems globally, particularly in Africa. With the advances in medical technology and research capabilities, especially in next-generation sequencing and imaging, vast amounts of data have been generated from AD/ADRD research. Given that the greatest increase in AD/ADRD prevalence is expected to occur in Africa, it is critical to establish comprehensive bioinformatics training programs to help African scientists leverage existing data and collect additional information to untangle AD/ADRD heterogeneity in African populations.

Effect of different reheating processes and conditions on the nutritional, functional, and microbiological properties of cow meat.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of different reheating methods and conditions on the proximate composition, mineral content, oil quality, and functional and microbiological properties of cow meat. For this, a survey was carried out to identify the reheating methods used in the community. For this study, 8.

Exploring the molecular mechanisms of increased intensity of pyrethroid resistance in Central African population of a major malaria vector .

Molecular mechanisms driving the escalation of pyrethroid resistance in the major malaria mosquitoes of Central Africa remain largely uncharacterized, hindering effective management strategies. Here, resistance intensity and the molecular mechanisms driving it were investigated in a population of from northern Cameroon. High levels of pyrethroid and organochloride resistance were observed in population, with no mortality for 1× permethrin; only 11% and 33% mortalities for 5× and 10× permethrin diagnostic concentrations, and <2% mortalities for deltamethrin and DDT, respectively.

Challenges in natural product-based drug discovery assisted with -based methods.

The application of traditional medicine by humans for the treatment of ailments as well as improving the quality of life far outdates recorded history. To date, a significant percentage of humans, especially those living in developing/underprivileged communities still rely on traditional medicine for primary healthcare needs. -based methods have been shown to play a pivotal role in modern pharmaceutical drug discovery processes.

A new species of Zoraptera, sp. nov. from Cameroon and a redescription of Paulian, 1951 (Polyneoptera, Zoraptera).

A new species of the order Zoraptera, Matsumura, Maruyama, Ntonifor & Beutel, , is described from Cameroon. The female and male morphology of another species, , is re-described, and its new distribution in Madagascar is recorded. A particular focus is on the male postabdominal morphology.

Initiating the first rheumatic heart disease clinic in Cameroon: A descriptive study.

Background And Aim: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a significant cause of heart failure in sub-Saharan Africa. The causes of death from RHD are multiple, many of which can be prevented with appropriate follow-up of patients and effective secondary prophylaxis. An RHD Clinic was initiated to attempt a solution in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

The effect of soursop-flower-enriched fried palm olein on some biochemical and hematological parameters of rats.

This work set out to, first, assess the role of soursop flower extracts (SFE) in limiting palm olein oxidation during the production of plantain chips, before ascertaining the effect of these soursop-flower-enriched fried palm olein on some biochemical and hematological parameters of rats. The extracts were added to 1.5 kg of oil at 1000, 1400, and 1800 ppm, while BHT at 200 ppm served as a positive control (PO+BHT), and the oil without additives was the negative control (PO).

Computational design and molecular modeling of the interaction of nicotinic acid hydrazide nickel-based complexes with HS gas.

The application of nickel complexes of nicotinic acid hydrazide ligand as a potential gas-sensor and adsorbent material for HS gas was examined using appropriate density functional theory (DFT) calculations with the ωB97XD/Gen/6-311++G(d,p)/LanL2DZ method. The FT-IR spectrum of the synthesized ligand exhibited a medium band at 3178 cm attributed to (NH) stretching vibrations and strong bands at 1657 and 1600 cm corresponding to the presence of (C[double bond, length as m-dash]O) and (C[double bond, length as m-dash]N) vibration modes. In the spectrum of the nickel(ii) complex, the (C[double bond, length as m-dash]O) and (C[double bond, length as m-dash]N) vibration bands experience negative shifts to 1605 cm and 1580 cm, respectively, compared to the ligand.

SARS-CoV-2, HIV, and triple co-infection.

Tuberculosis (TB)-related death has increased for the first time in a decade due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), globally. People living with HIV (PLWHIV) might be at a higher risk of developing COVID-19-related complications. Herein, we describe the first case of a patient surviving from SARS-CoV-2-TB-HIV triple co-infection in Cameroon.

Effect of boiling and oven roasting on some physicochemical properties of sunflower seeds produced in Far North, Cameroon.

The effects of different processing methods on proximate composition, total phenolic content, antioxidant activity, lipid oxidation, and mineral contents of sunflower seeds produced in Far North Region of Cameroon were evaluated. Mean moisture, ash, lipid, protein, fiber, and carbohydrate contents of raw sunflower seeds were 6.60%, 2.

Bart's syndrome associated with a disorder of sexual differentiation: An atypical presentation in a Cameroonian newborn.

Bart's syndrome consists of congenital aplasia of the skin affecting only the lower limbs, associated with bullae over the skin and/or mucous membranes, as well as a nail anomaly. It is an extremely rare genetic disorder, which can be associated with other birth defects. We report the case of a newborn baby admitted at day 0 of life in the neonatal department, for multifocal skin detachment predominantly at the lower limbs.

Effect of oven and sun drying on the chemical properties, lipid profile of soursop () seed oil, and the functional properties of the defatted flour.

Soursop seeds present a potential source of edible oil production. This work was aimed at determining the effect of oven and sun drying on the chemical properties and lipid profile of soursop seed oil as well as the functional properties of the defatted seed flour. The chemical properties, lipid profiles, and functional properties of soursop seeds dried for 0, 6, 12, 18, 24, and 30 hr, and 0, 1, 3, and 5 days, respectively, in the oven and on the sun using time T0 as the control sample were determined using oil quality indices, gas phase chromatography, and functionality tests for flours, respectively, with a view of highlighting the potentials of the defatted seed.

A case of obstructive jaundice without biliary stones in a low resource setting.

Although not common, Mirizzi's syndrome (type 1) is a differential diagnosis in a patient with cholecystitis and obstructive jaundice, after a thorough clinical assessment. The jaundice would be resolved by cholecystectomy.

Otitis media with effusion in Africa-prevalence and associated factors: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: To estimate the overall and subgroup prevalence of otitis media with effusion (OME) in Africa, and identify setting-specific predictors in children and adults.

Methods: PubMed, African Journals Online, African Index Medicus, Afrolib, SciELO, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library, GreyLit and OpenGray were searched to identify relevant articles on OME in Africa, from inception to December 31st 2019. A random-effects model was used to pool outcome estimates.

Morphological and molecular characterization of freshwater prawn of genus in the coastal area of Cameroon.

(Bate, 1868) is a large and cosmopolitan crustacean genus of high economic importance worldwide. We investigated the morphological and molecular identification of freshwater prawns of the genus in South, South West, and Littoral regions of Cameroon. A total of 1,566 specimens were examined morphologically using a key described by Konan (Diversité morphologique et génétique des crevettes des genres Atya Leach, 1816 et Macrobrachium Bate, 1868 de Côte d'Ivoire, 2009, Université d'Abobo Adjamé, Côte d'Ivoire), leading to the identification of seven species of : (Herklots, 1857); (Herklots, 1851); (De Man, 1912); (Lenz, 1910); (Roux, 1935); (Holthuis, 1949); and an undescribed species .

Alteration of the lipid of red carp () during frozen storage.

The aim of this study was to determine the oxidative stability of oil extracted from red carp fish frozen up to 9 months at -18°C. To assess oil stability of red carp fish, the analytical indexes and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy were used. These methodologies used provided similar conclusions.

Effects of Oxalis barrelieri L. (Oxalidaceae) aqueous extract on diarrhea induced by type 1 in rats.

Aim: Oxalis barrelieri is a medicinal plant commonly used in Cameroon, for the treatment of many diarrheal diseases. The antibacterial properties of O barrelieri aqueous extract (WOb) against Shigella dysenteriae type 1 were investigated in vitro and in vivo.

Methods: ntibacterial activity was evaluated in vitro by disc diffusion method and by macrodilution method.

Flying between raindrops: Strong seasonal turnover of several Lepidoptera groups in lowland rainforests of Mount Cameroon.

Although seasonality in the tropics is often less pronounced than in temperate areas, tropical ecosystems show seasonal dynamics as well. Nevertheless, individual tropical insects' phenological patterns are still poorly understood, especially in the Afrotropics. To fill this gap, we investigated biodiversity patterns of Lepidoptera communities at three rainforest localities in the foothills of Mount Cameroon, West Africa, one of the wettest places in the world.

Effect of smoking and refrigeration on lipid oxidation of : A fish commonly consumed in Cameroon.

Changes in lipids of herring () muscle during different smoking methods and 9 days of refrigeration at 4°C were investigated. The proximate analysis of raw herring revealed that the total lipid, the total protein content and the crude ash were 10.20%, 69.

Effect of Boiling and roasting on lipid quality, proximate composition, and mineral content of walnut seeds produced and commercialized in Kumba, South-West Region Cameroon.

The effect of boiling and roasting on the lipid quality, proximate composition, and mineral content of African walnut seeds () was assessed. Results indicated that the quality of walnut oil significantly ( < .05) reduces with the treatments.