LGBT Communities are Emerging Across Africa in 2012. Many are Emerging in the Context of the Continents Severe HIV Epidemic. Homophobia is a Barrier to Social Acceptance and to Health and Other Social Services; But African Communities are Showing Reliance

LGBT communities are emerging across Africa in 2012. Many are emerging in the context of the continents severe HIV epidemic.Homophobia is a barrier to social acceptance and to health and …

An Evaluation of the Diagnostic Adequacy and Immunocytochemistry of Manual Liquid-Based Smears in Breast Aspirates

Inner preputial flap as tunica albuginea replacement in the management of previously untreated fracture of the penis

To assess the efficacy of an inner preputial skin flap as replacement for the tunica albuginea of the corpus cavernosum after excision of fibrous plaque. Patients and Methods In this …

Primary Renal Leiomyosarcoma: Case Report and Literature Review

Primary leimyosarcoma of the kidney is extremely rare. The management is unclear due to the limited literature on the subject. The diagnosis should be considered when imaging shows a relatively …

Etude par spectroscopie UV-visible de la denaturation thermique de l'hemoglobine S : une nouvelle approche du depistage rapide de la drepanocytose

La denaturation thermique des hemoglobines A et S dans le sang total a ete etudiee par spectrophotometrie UV-visible. Les resultats (exprimes en terme de temperature detransition =Tt) indiquent qu'a pH …

Applying the life-cycle costs approach in Uganda for improved financial planning and budgeting

The water and sanitation sector in Uganda is facing a situation of stagnating coverage, functionality and budgets. In order to increase efficiency of investments in the sector, it is necessary …

Malabsorption: Causes; Consequences; Diagnosis and Treatment

Malabsorption generally refers to the alterations of the gastrointestinal tract affecting the digestion; absorption and transport of nutrients across the bowel wall. In this article the causes; diagnostic tests and …

Probiotics; with Special Emphasis on their Role in the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Probiotics are live microorganisms; and when administered in adequate amounts; bestow beneficial effects on the host. The therapeutic and preventative application of probiotics in several disorders is receiving increasing attention; …

Return to sexual activity and modern family planning use in the extended postpartum period: an analysis of findings from seventeen countries

Unintended pregnancies can lead to poor maternal and child health outcomes. Family planning use during the first year postpartum has the potential to significantly reduce at least some of these …

Stigma of People with HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Literature Review

The aim of this literature review is to elucidate what is known about HIV/AIDS and stigma in Sub-Saharan Africa. Literature about HIV/AIDS and stigma in Sub-Saharan Africa was systematically searched …