Long Standing Esophageal Perforation due to Foreign Body Impaction in Children: A Therapeutic Challenge in a Resource Limited Setting by Ngo Nonga Bernadette, Jean Jacques Ze, Angele O. Pondy, Claude M. Kalla, Nelly Kamgaing, Daniel Handy Eone

“…Esophageal surgery is very difficult and challenging in Cameroon (a resource limited setting). We are reporting herein 2 cases of esophageal perforation in children seen very late (12 days and 40 days) after foreign body impaction, complicated with severe sepsis, who were successfully operated upon with very good results.…”
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Conservative Management in Congenital Bilateral Upper Eyelid Eversion by Viola Andin Dohvoma, Alice Nchifor, Aronette Nana Ngwanou, Elisabeth Attha, Faustin Ngounou, Assumpta Lucienne Bella, Côme Ebana Mvogo

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Methanolic Extract of Distemonanthus benthamianus (Caesalpiniaceae) Stem Bark Suppresses Ethanol/Indomethacin-Induced Chronic Gastric Injury in Rats by Vanessa Mba Matah Marte, Gilbert Ateufack, Marius Mbiantcha, Albert Donatien Atsamo, Carine Flore Adjouzem, Stéphanie Flore Djuichou Nguemnang, Eric Gonzal Tsafack, William Yousseu Nana, Yacine Karelle Madjo Kouam, Elvira Ngoufack Azanze

“…Distemonanthus benthamianus (Caesalpiniaceae) is a plant from the Cameroon pharmacopoeia very widely used in the treatment of many pathologies among which are gastrointestinal disorders. …”
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Urethral Duplication with a Cystic Phallic Urethra Associated with a Uterus Didelphys, Partial Agenesis of the Tibia, and an Equinovarus Foot by Edwige Kafando, Boniface Moifo, Landry Mbouche, Derek Ndangoh, Evelyn Mah, Faustin Mouafo Tambo

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Prevalence of Diabetes and Associated Risk Factors among a Group of Prisoners in the Yaoundé Central Prison by Sylvain Raoul Simeni Njonnou, Jérôme Boombhi, Martine Claude Etoa Etoga, Aimée Tiodoung Timnou, Ahmadou Musa Jingi, Kevin Nkem Efon, Esther Astrid Mbono Samba Eloumba, Marie-Josiane Ntsama Essomba, Odette Kengni Kebiwo, Alice Ninon Tsitsol Meke, Stéphane Talbit Ndjonya, Mesmin Dehayem Yefou, Eugène Sobngwi

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Bowel Resection and Ileotransverse Anastomosis as Preferred Therapy for 15 Typhoid Ileal Perforations and Severe Peritoneal Contamination in a Very Elderly Patient by Benjamin Momo Kadia, Desmond Aroke, Martin Hongieh Abanda, Tsi Njim, Christian Akem Dimala

“…We, however, discuss a unique case of an 86-year-old patient with 15 typhoid ileal perforations successfully treated with one-step surgery comprising bowel resection and ileotransverse anastomosis in a resource-constrained setting of Cameroon.…”
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Ultrasound assessment of upper limb arteriovenous fistulas in hemodialysis patients at the Yaounde University Teaching Hospital by Atanga Harvey Onana, Seme Ambroise, Mahamat Maimouna, Onana Yannick, Guegang Emilienne

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HIV-Associated Central Nervous System Disease in Patients Admitted at the Douala General Hospital between 2004 and 2009: A Retrospective Study by Henry Namme Luma, Benjamin Clet Nguenkam Tchaleu, Elvis Temfack, Marie Solange Doualla, Daniela Pamela Ntchankam Ndenga, Yacouba Njankouo Mapoure, Alfred Kinyuy Njamnshi, Vincent-de-Paul Djientcheu

“…Studies on HIV-associated central nervous system (CNS) diseases in Cameroon are rare. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical presentation, identify aetiological factors, and determine predictors of mortality in HIV patients with CNS disease. …”
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Design and implementation of a solar powered kit for measurement and logging of environmental parameters using the SEN55 sensor by J. Nchi Muhvu, M.D. Fendji, C.M. Ekengoue

“…Field tests conducted in urban (Muea) and peri-urban (Awae-Ewangkang) areas in Cameroon revealed significant differences in air quality. …”
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Diuretic Activity of the Aqueous Extract Leaves of Ficus glumosa Del. (Moraceae) in Rats by Fidèle Ntchapda, Djedouboum Abakar, Blaise Kom, Paulin Nana, Christian Bonabe, Maguirgue Kakesse, Emmanuel Talla, Théophile Dimo

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Estimating HIV Incidence during Pregnancy and Knowledge of Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission with an Ad Hoc Analysis of Potential Cofactors by Thomas Obinchemti Egbe, Rose-Mary Asong Tazinya, Gregory Edie Halle-Ekane, Eta-Nkongho Egbe, Eric Akum Achidi

“…We also studied knowledge of PMTCT among pregnant women in seven health facilities in Fako Division, South West Region, Cameroon. Method. During the period between September 12 and December 4, 2011, we recruited a cohort of 477 HIV-negative pregnant women by cluster sampling. …”
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Pseudoaneurysm of the Common Carotid Artery in an Infant due to Swallowed Fish Bone by Moulion Tapouh Jean Roger, Fokou Marcus, Fongang Emmanuel, Moifo Boniface, Juimo Alain Georges

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In Vivo Antiplasmodial Activity of Terminalia mantaly Stem Bark Aqueous Extract in Mice Infected by Plasmodium berghei by Mariscal Brice Tchatat Tali, Cedric Derick Jiatsa Mbouna, Lauve Rachel Yamthe Tchokouaha, Patrick Valere Tsouh Fokou, Jaures Marius Tsakem Nangap, Rodrigue Keumoe, Alvine Ngoutane Mfopa, Issakou Bakarnga-via, Raceline Gounoue Kamkumo, Fabrice Fekam Boyom

“…Terminalia mantaly is used in Cameroon traditional medicine to treat malaria and related symptoms. …”
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Tristemma hirtum and Five Other Cameroonian Edible Plants with Weak or No Antibacterial Effects Modulate the Activities of Antibiotics against Gram-Negative Multidrug-Resistant Phe... by Gaëlle S. Nguenang, Armelle T. Mbaveng, Aimé G. Fankam, Hermione T. Manekeng, Paul Nayim, Brice E. N. Wamba, Victor Kuete

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A review of population genetics and the prospects for crop improvement by Godswill Ntsomboh-Ntsefong, Gabriel Mahbou Somo Toukam, Benoit Constant Likeng-Li-Ngue, Kingsley Tabi Mbi, Seyum Getachew Essubalew, Mohammad Ali Shariati, Vesna Karapetkovska Hristova, Libert Brice Tonfack, Joseph Martin Bell, Emmanuel Youmbi

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Serum Uric Acid Is Associated with Poor Outcome in Black Africans in the Acute Phase of Stroke by Yacouba N. Mapoure, Chia Mark Ayeah, M. S. Doualla, H. Ba, Hugo B. Mbatchou Ngahane, Salomon Mbahe, Henry N. Luma

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Synthesis, Characterization, Cyclic Voltammetry, and Biological Studies of Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) Complexes of a Tridentate Schiff Base, 1-((E)-(2-Mercaptophenylimino) Methyl)... by Maurice Kuate, Mariam Asseng Conde, Evans Ngandung Mainsah, Awawou G. Paboudam, Francis Merlin M. Tchieno, Kevin I. Y. Ketchemen, Ignas Tonle Kenfack, Peter T. Ndifon

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Association of gross domestic product with equitable access to childhood vaccines in 195 countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Kwabena Obeng Duedu, Yakhya Dieye, Andreas Ateke Njoh, Jerome Nyhalah Dinga, Jones Soladoye Akinbobola, Funmilayo Ibitayo Deborah Afolayan, Tesfaye Kassa, David Dazhia Lazarus, Gezahegne Mamo Kassa, Nefefe Tshifhiwa, Mustapha Oumouna

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Retraction notice to “A combination of Newton-Raphson method and heuristics algorithms for parameter estimation in photovoltaic modules” [Heliyon 7 (2021) e06673] by Patrick Juvet Gnetchejo, Salomé Ndjakomo Essiane, Abdouramani Dadjé, Pierre Ele

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Influence of Urena lobata Fibre Treatment on Mechanical Performance Development in Hybrid Urena lobata: Fibre/Gypsum Plaster Composites by Jerum Biepinwoh Kengoh, Ekane Peter Etape, Beckley Victorine Namondo, Josepha Foba-Tendo, Yakum Renata Nafu, Betene Ebanda Fabien

“…The fibre was harvested from the coastal region of Cameroon and treated with 0.06 M NaOH over different periods. …”
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