Abstract Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) can lead to thyroid function disorders. The extent to which this relationship exists among Cameroonian CKD patients is not known. The aim of this study, was to determine the spectrum of thyroid dysfunction (TD) and their associated factors among CKD patients in Cameroon. Methods: A…

Abstract The corona viruses are members of a family of enveloped viruses that replicate in the cytoplasm of animal host cells. They are distinguished by the presence of a single-stranded plus-sense RNA genome about 30 kb in length that has a 5′ cap structure and 3′ polyadenylation tract. Upon infection of…

Abstract — Bing-Neel syndrome is a rare complication of Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia defined by the infiltration of malignant lymphoplasmacytic cells into the central nervous system. We present the results of a retrospective study aimed at describing real life data of 12 patients with Bing-Neel syndrome. Our findings are compared with data in the…

Introduction — Symptomatic Ankyloglossia (a.k.a. tongue-tie) is defined as a short or anterior lingual frenulum that interferes with normal tongue mobility. Recently, there has been a renewed interest amongst healthcare providers regarding the importance of ankyloglossia in clinical practice and its role in breastfeeding difficulties. Despite the attempts of prior studies, there…

Abstract One of the important alternative water source of water is treated effluent from wastewater treatment plant that may be used in the agricultural sectors. Reused wastewater depending on the treatment method may contain various contaminants, including microbial contaminants. In most countries, fecal coliforms are used as a good indicator of…

Abstract The aim of the study was to show not only a possible visual replacement in patients with loss of sight, but also to discuss its efficiency. The study is focused on the issue of transmission of electrical voltage changes in the visual pathway under physiological and pathological conditions. In particular…

Abstract The euthanasia is one of the most studied, debated and controversial topics in the laboratory animal science area. All over the world, the ideal way to perform euthanasia in laboratory animals is sought, seeking, in summary, three main points, animal welfare during the procedure; minimal influence on the animals biological…

Mini Review — Extremity injuries cost an estimated $80 billion a year [1] and exsanguination is a key factor in fatalities following both civilian and military trauma [2,3]. Tourniquets, the primary prevention against extremity exsanguination, and an often used tool in emergent and elective surgeries, are not benign [4]-skeletal muscle apoptosis and necrosis…

Abstract The second foremost cause of mortality around the world is cancer; therefore correct therapy for its treatment is important. A number of therapies are in practice for the treatment of cancer, but the highly effective and less toxic treatments for cancer are natural products (NPs). These NPs cure the cancer…