July 2025

La resección endoscópica del osteoma frontal es un procedimiento que ofrece ventajas con gran seguridad, fácil acceso y visualización, dando como resultados cicatrices pequeñas, no visibles, reduciendo el riesgo de hematomas, lesiones nerviosas y parestesias. Objetivo: Este estudio tiene como objetivo evaluar la factibilidad de utilizar un puerto único para extirpar los osteomas frontales asistidos por endoscopia. Método: Se reporta el caso de 4 pacientes en quienes se realizó la resección endoscópica de osteoma frontal con un único punto de acceso en el cuero cabelludo, un promedio de 30 minutos de duración del procedimiento, sin complicaciones y con cicatrices no visibles. Resultados: La edad media de los pacientes fue de 40 años, el tamaño promedio del osteoma fue de 13 mm y el tiempo operatorio promedio fue 30 minutos. No se identificaron complicaciones como hematomas, infecciones, lesiones nerviosas, dehiscencia de herida, parestesias, Conclusión: La resección de un osteoma frontal por vía endoscópica con acceso único es una alternativa segura, rápida y eficaz que permite obtener excelentes resultados estéticos sin aumentar el tiempo quirúrgico ni las morbilidades, sin provocar lesiones o sufrimiento en la piel al realizarlo con un único acceso. .

Background: Female genital mutilation (FGM), a harmful practice prevalent in some communities in Kenya has significant psychological, physical and reproductive health consequences for survivors. Prevalence of FGM in Kenya is on a downward trend, reportedly from 21% in 2014 to 15% in 2022(1). FGM can result in complications, including sexual dysfunction, chronic pain and complications during childbirth(2). The psychological impact for survivors may manifest as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression and difficulties in sexual relationships due to impaired genital function(3). One common effect of FGM is the loss of sexual sensation with the inability to achieve sexual satisfaction and orgasm, due to partial or complete removal of the clitoris. Clitoroplasty aims to restore the aesthetics and functionality of the clitoris for women who have undergone FGM(4). The procedure aims to restore nerve function and sensitivity of the clitoris, thereby improving sexual well-being of the patient. By reconstructing genital anatomy, the surgery helps to mitigate risks during childbirth, improving both reproductive health outcomes and overall quality of life for survivors.

Being proficient in a second language can present difficulties for adult immigrants (Hu, 2016; Chand, 2021; Islam, Ahmad & Islam, 2022; Amoah & Yeboah, 2021; Steber & Rossi, 2021); oral proficiency is considered the most challenging because it demands the display of multiple abilities (complexity, accuracy, and fluency, Kuiken & Vedder, 2018) that have to be used immediately and in real time to have a successful social interaction. It has been observed that many adult Mexican immigrants in the U.S. present low levels of oral proficiency in English, regardless of their geographical proximity and the number of years living in the country. This phenomenon may be the result of multiple factors (social, emotional, or cultural ones). Our purpose was to explore the reasons for the lack of oral proficiency. We conducted a qualitative phenomenological study and, by using a semi-structured interview, collected the experiences of four adult Mexican immigrants: 3 females, one age 64 and two age 54, and one male age 57. They have lived in the U.S. for more than 15 years. Findings revealed that the need for communication as well as personal experiences during social interaction of the immigrants in an English-speaking environment may favor or not the development of the oral skill in English as a second language.

Cet article pose la problématique du développement du tourisme culturel à Korhogo, capitale de la Région du Poro en Côte d’Ivoire. Bien que disposant d’énormes potentialités culturelles qui partent du folklore sénoufo (peuple autochtone de la Région) jusqu’aux héritages de la colonisation française, les foires et les festivals en passant par les savoirs et savoir-faire traditionnels (tissage, dessins sur toile, sculpture, le travail des métaux, la fabrication des produits cosmétiques traditionnels (beurre de karité), la fabrication de perles, la ville de Korhogo peine à faire décoller son tourisme culturel. La valorisation de ce riche patrimoine culturel matériel et immatériel et l’amélioration des conditions de vie des artisans se situe au cœur des préoccupations du présent article.

Contamination in drinking water affects society and the phenomenon becomes a global problem. Some contaminants are general and some depend on the geographical location. The extent of the contamination also depends on geographical location. Fluoride is such a contaminant presence of water causes Fluorosis. The maximum permissible limit of fluoride in drinking water is 1.5 mgL-1. Endeavors are going on in chemical Laboratories stored throughout the globe for defluoridation of drinking water and several such procedures have been developed and recommended. But another side of the problem is disposal of the affluent containing fluoride which would be responsible for newer pollution. One way of getting rid of fluoride-rich sludge is to use the same in manufacturing brick. Mixing sludge with clay not only removes the hazards of further pollution but also imparts special characteristics to bricks thus manufactured.

The study focused on the comparative determination of the effects of the combination of leaf extracts of Carica papaya (CP) and Vernonia amygdalina (VA) and Artemether-based combination therapy (ACTs) on Plasmodium berghei infected male wistar rats. Fifty (50) male wistar rats, weighing 100 to 150g, were allotted into 5 groups (n=7). Group 2 (negative control) was infected but not treated, groups 3-5 which were infected received 250mg/kg b.w each of CP and VA in combination and 4mg/kg b.w of the two reference ACTs. Treatment was done orally once daily for 3 consecutive days, after which the animals were sacrificed and haematological analysis carried out. Afterwards, an observatory period of 7 days commenced after which another round of sacrifice was done. Before treatment, parasitemia count of animals in groups 3-5 was substantially (p<0.05) higher when juxtaposed with group 2. AST and ALT activities were significantly (p<0.05) elevated in group 3-5 when matched with group 2. Plasmodium berghei induction meaningfully (p<0.05) lowered white blood cell (WBC) at all groups. After treatment, the extracts and drug which notably (p<0.05) lowered plasmodium count, RBC, WBC, PCV, Hb and Platelet levels, did not meaningfully(p>0.05) affect the activities of ALP, AST and ALT. After 7 days of observation, the extracts and drug efficaciously (p<0.05) reduced plasmodium count, WBC and ALP activity further at all groups. These results indicate that the leaf extracts in combination are as efficacious as the ACTs.

According to Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, history is the past events connected with the development of a particular place, subject, etc. Thus the nineteenth century was a period which impacted the history of African countries, between tradition and modernism. There was a mixing of African and European civilization; the latter through the colonization of Africa by Europe brought a lot of changes in African society on the political, economic and social levels. For Europeans, this colonization had positive results in that it allowed them to impose their languages, their cultures and to develop their economies (through the exploitation of human and natural resources). On the other hand, for Africans, this colonization had negative results and many denounced it, particularly writers who, through post-colonial theory, defended Africa during and after colonization. We can cite here Wole Soyinka who in his writings like Aké, the Years of Childhood decried this. In Aké: The Years of Childhood, Soyinka employs a narrative style to depict a childhood shaped by cultural and religious blending, where African and European traditions, traditional beliefs and Christianity, as well as local and colonial powers, coexist harmoniously.