Present and potential uses of Moringa oleifera as a multipurpose plant in Guinea-Bissau

A field survey in Guinea-Bissau revealed the present uses of Moringa and the knowledge of rural populations about its properties in thisWest African country. Also, a market survey in Bissau assessed the moringa products traded there. The species is planted all over the country,mainly as a living fence in homegardens. The leaves are the most commonly used part of the plant, primarily as food and in traditional medicine. The seeds are used to treat a few ailments. Only in recent years began the seeds and ground dried leaves to be traded in the markets and the local knowledge on the medicinal and dietary properties of moringa to increase. However, many of the uses reported in other parts of Africa remain unknown or undocumented in Guinea-Bissau.Much further potential use and dissemination of the qualities of this plant seem possible in the country.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

The impact of writing about gratitude on the intention to engage in prosocial behaviors during the COVID-19 outbreak

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has quickly swept the globe leaving a devastating trail of lost human lives and leading to a public health and economic crisis. With this in mind, prosociality has been heralded as potential important factor to overcome the negative effects of the pandemic. As such, in this study, we examined the effectiveness of a brief reflexive writing exercise about recent experiences of gratitude on individuals' intentions to engage in prosocial behaviors using a sample of 253 participants living in Portugal and 280 participants living in Brazil. Participants were randomly assigned to either a condition in which they were asked to write about recent experiences of gratitude, or a control group in which they were asked to write about daily tasks. We predicted that the gratitude intervention would increase state gratitude, and consequently, increase positive affect and empathic concern, and decrease negative affect, leading to increased intentions to engage in prosocial behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. A moderated serial-parallel mediation analysis, in which we controlled for gender, age, and level of religiosity, indicated that our manipulation led to increases in state gratitude, which in turn increased positive emotions and empathic concern, leading to increased prosocial intentions in both countries. A content analysis of participants’ responses in the gratitude group revealed that relationships with others and health and well-being were the central themes of their gratitude experiences during the COVID-19 global pandemic.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Assessing the presence of Wuchereria bancrofti in vector and human populations from urban communities in Conakry, Guinea

The Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis was launched in 2000 with the goal of interrupting transmission of lymphatic filariasis (LF) through multiple rounds of mass drug administration (MDA). In Guinea, there is evidence of ongoing LF transmission, but little is known about the most densely populated parts of the country, including the capital Conakry. In order to guide the LF control and elimination efforts, serological and entomological surveys were carried out to determine whether or not LF transmission occurs in Conakry.; The prevalence of circulating filarial antigen (CFA) of Wuchereria bancrofti was assessed by an immuno-chromatography test (ICT) in people recruited from all five districts of Conakry. Mosquitoes were collected over a 1-year period, in 195 households in 15 communities. A proportion of mosquitoes were analysed for W. bancrofti, using dissection, loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay and conventional polymerase chain reaction (PCR).; CFA test revealed no infection in the 611 individuals examined. A total of 14,334 mosquitoes were collected; 14,135 Culex (98.6 %), 161 Anopheles (1.1 %) and a few other species. Out of 1,312 Culex spp. (9.3 %) and 51 An. gambiae (31.7 %) dissected, none was infected with any stage of the W. bancrofti parasite. However, the LAMP assay revealed that 1.8 % of An. gambiae and 0.31 % of Culex spp. were positive, while PCR determined respective prevalences of 0 % and 0.19 %.; This study revealed the presence of W. bancrofti DNA in mosquitoes, despite the apparent absence of infection in the human population. Although MDA interventions are not recommended where the prevalence of ICT is below 1 %, the entomological results are suggestive of the circulation of the parasite in the population of Conakry. Therefore, rigorous surveillance is still warranted so that LF transmission in Conakry would be identified rapidly and adequate responses being implemented

Effect of Deep-Fat Frying on Chemical Properties of Edible Vegetable Oils Used By Senegalese Households

Deep-fat frying performed at high temperatures under atmospheric pressure is a common method of preparing dishes in Senegalese culinary practices. This operation can lead to deterioration of physical, chemical, nutritional and sensory properties of oil, which affects its frying performance. It also results in the production of volatile products such as aldehydes and non volatile fraction which remains in the frying medium. Some of these remaining products have been implicated in producing adverse health effects. Highly oxidized oils may also produce polyaromatic hydrocarbons, which have carcinogenic effect. This work was intended to evaluate the effect of frying on chemical properties of edible vegetable oils. Frying process was applied to meat, fish and potatoes in Senegalese culinary conditions. Ten (10) oil samples, each of three different brands, were purchased from wholesalers and retailers in different neighborhoods of Dakar. The samples were subjected to frying at 220°C for 40 min and then oils were withdrawn in amber bottles samples of which were taken for analysis. Acid value, peroxide value and total polar components were used to evaluate the quality of these oils after initial determination of the iodine value and the moisture and volatile matter content. Acid value increased after 40 min of frying and values ranged from 0.62 to 1.08 mg/kg after frying fish, while those for meat and potatoes ranged from 0.39 to 0.73 and 0.37 to 0.51 mg/kg, respectively. Peroxide value increased slightly for peanut oil (A) and sharply for peanut oil (B) and sunflower oil (C). Frying fish led to high values of total polar components whereas those obtained after frying meat and potatoes during 40 min did not exceed 15.27% except for peanut oil (A). Therefore, frying affects chemical parameter values of edible vegetable oils, which increase at a level depending on the product to be fried. A sharp Total Polar components increase was obtained after frying fish using the three types of oil with values exceeding, sometimes, the maximum level set by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. This latter chemical parameter is considered a good indicator of overall quality of frying oil. Thus in Senegalese culinary practices where frying oil is often reused in families with low-income, such a situation may lead to significant sanitary risks. In view of these results, investigations need to be extended to other types of oil marketed in Senegal.Keywords: edible-oils, quality, frying, fish, mea

Spin-Crossover and the LIESST Effect in [FexCo1–x(bpp)2][BF4]2 (1.00 ⩽ x ⩽ 0.77). Comparison with Bifunctional Solid Solutions of Iron and Cobalt Spin-Crossover Centers

Co-crystallization of [Fe(bpp)2][BF4]2 and [Co(bpp)2][BF4]2 (bpp = 2,6-di{pyrazol-1-yl}pyridine) from nitromethane-diethyl ether yields homogeneous polycrystalline materials analysing as [FexCo1–x(bpp)2][BF4]2 (1.00 ⩽ x ⩽ 0.77). Thermal spin-crossover in these materials only involves the iron centers, and increasing the cobalt dopant concentration leads to a reduction in T½ and a loss of cooperativity. The materials exhibit the LIESST effect, with all three samples presenting the same T(LIESST) value. LIESST relaxation kinetics have a clear multistep character, which has not been detected before in samples derived from [Fe(bpp)2][BF4]2. Magnetic susceptibility and low-temperature crystallographic data are also presented for the pure precursor complex [Co(bpp)2][BF4]2

Aspects Epidémiologiques, Cliniques et Prise en Charge Chirurgicale des Fibromyomes Utérins au Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique de l’Hôpital National Ignace Deen-CHU de Conakry 2022

Introduction: L’objectif était d’étudier les aspects épidémiologiques, cliniques et prise en charge chirurgicale des fibromyomes utérins au service de gynécologie-obstétrique de l’hôpital national Ignace Deen du CHU de Conakry en 2022. Méthodologie : Il s’agissait d’une étude descriptive transversale, allant du 1er Mai au 30 octobre 2022 soit une période de six (6) mois. Ont été étudié les variables épidémiologiques, cliniques et prise en charge, les données ont été collectées à l’aide de la fiche d’enquête préétablie et prétestée, le logiciel SPSS version 21 a été utilisé pour l’analyse des données. Résultats : les interventions chirurgicales pour fibromyome utérin ont occupé 48,90% des activités chirurgicales pour pathologie gynécologique. L’âge moyen de nos patientes était de 38,38 ±9 ans avec les extrêmes 22 et 70 ans, les nullipares étaient les plus représentées (48,70%), il s’agissait des femmes non scolarisées (42,10%), en foyer (73,30%), exerçant une profession libérale (40,80%), cliniquement, l’indice de masse corporelle (IMC) de nos malades se situait entre 18,5-24,99 soit 52,6%, la ménorragie était le motif de consultation le plus fréquent (28,53%),  le volume utérin simulant une grossesse de 12- 20 SA (72,40%) était plus représenté, la classification de FIGO  à l’échographie a été utilisée (9,20%), utérus polymyomateux était l’indication opératoire la  plus rependue (65,79%), le traitement était conservateur (myomectomie) dans 64,50% des cas, toutes nos pièces opératoires ont été examinées avec une confirmation de léiomyome utérin. La complication post opératoire immédiate la plus fréquemment rencontrée était l’anémie (5,26%). Nous avons utilisé le logiciel SPSS version 21 pour l’analyse des données. Conclusion : le traitement conservateur pour la prise en charge du fibromyome utérin constitue une option salutaire pour les femmes en âge de procréer.   Introduction: The aim was to study the epidemiological, clinical aspects and surgical management of uterine fibromyomas in the gynecology-obstetrics department of the Ignace Deen National Hospital of Conakry University Hospital in 2022. Methodology : This was a descriptive cross-sectional study, running from May 1 to October 30, 2022, a period of six (6) months. Epidemiological, clinical and management variables were studied. Data were collected using a pre-established and pre-tested survey form, and SPSS version 21 software was used for data analysis. Results : Uterine fibromyoma surgery accounted for 55.64% of surgical activity for gynaecological pathology. The mean age of our patients was 38.38 ±9 years, with extremes of 22 and 70 years; nulliparous women were the most common (48.70%), with no schooling (42.10%), living at home (73.30%) and self-employed (40.80%); clinically, the body mass index (BMI) of our patients ranged from 18.5-24.99 (52.6%); menorrhagia was the most frequent reason for consultation (28, 53%), uterine volume simulating a pregnancy of 12-20 SA (72.40%) was the most common, FIGO ultrasound classification was used (9.20%), polymyomatous uterus was the most common operative indication (65.79%), treatment was conservative (myomectomy) in 64.50% of cases, all our surgical specimens were examined with confirmation of uterine leiomyoma. The most frequent immediate postoperative complication was anemia (5.26%).  Conclusion : conservative treatment for uterine fibromyoma is a beneficial option for women of childbearing age

Aspects Epidémiologiques, Cliniques et Prise en Charge Chirurgicale des Fibromyomes Utérins au Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique de l’Hôpital National Ignace Deen-CHU de Conakry 2022

Introduction: L’objectif était d’étudier les aspects épidémiologiques, cliniques et prise en charge chirurgicale des fibromyomes utérins au service de gynécologie-obstétrique de l’hôpital national Ignace Deen du CHU de Conakry en 2022. Méthodologie : Il s’agissait d’une étude descriptive transversale, allant du 1er Mai au 30 octobre 2022 soit une période de six (6) mois. Ont été étudié les variables épidémiologiques, cliniques et prise en charge, les données ont été collectées à l’aide de la fiche d’enquête préétablie et prétestée, le logiciel SPSS version 21 a été utilisé pour l’analyse des données. Résultats : les interventions chirurgicales pour fibromyome utérin ont occupé 48,90% des activités chirurgicales pour pathologie gynécologique. L’âge moyen de nos patientes était de 38,38 ±9 ans avec les extrêmes 22 et 70 ans, les nullipares étaient les plus représentées (48,70%), il s’agissait des femmes non scolarisées (42,10%), en foyer (73,30%), exerçant une profession libérale (40,80%), cliniquement, l’indice de masse corporelle (IMC) de nos malades se situait entre 18,5-24,99 soit 52,6%, la ménorragie était le motif de consultation le plus fréquent (28,53%),  le volume utérin simulant une grossesse de 12- 20 SA (72,40%) était plus représenté, la classification de FIGO  à l’échographie a été utilisée (9,20%), utérus polymyomateux était l’indication opératoire la  plus rependue (65,79%), le traitement était conservateur (myomectomie) dans 64,50% des cas, toutes nos pièces opératoires ont été examinées avec une confirmation de léiomyome utérin. La complication post opératoire immédiate la plus fréquemment rencontrée était l’anémie (5,26%). Nous avons utilisé le logiciel SPSS version 21 pour l’analyse des données. Conclusion : le traitement conservateur pour la prise en charge du fibromyome utérin constitue une option salutaire pour les femmes en âge de procréer.   Introduction: The aim was to study the epidemiological, clinical aspects and surgical management of uterine fibromyomas in the gynecology-obstetrics department of the Ignace Deen National Hospital of Conakry University Hospital in 2022. Methodology : This was a descriptive cross-sectional study, running from May 1 to October 30, 2022, a period of six (6) months. Epidemiological, clinical and management variables were studied. Data were collected using a pre-established and pre-tested survey form, and SPSS version 21 software was used for data analysis. Results : Uterine fibromyoma surgery accounted for 55.64% of surgical activity for gynaecological pathology. The mean age of our patients was 38.38 ±9 years, with extremes of 22 and 70 years; nulliparous women were the most common (48.70%), with no schooling (42.10%), living at home (73.30%) and self-employed (40.80%); clinically, the body mass index (BMI) of our patients ranged from 18.5-24.99 (52.6%); menorrhagia was the most frequent reason for consultation (28, 53%), uterine volume simulating a pregnancy of 12-20 SA (72.40%) was the most common, FIGO ultrasound classification was used (9.20%), polymyomatous uterus was the most common operative indication (65.79%), treatment was conservative (myomectomy) in 64.50% of cases, all our surgical specimens were examined with confirmation of uterine leiomyoma. The most frequent immediate postoperative complication was anemia (5.26%).  Conclusion : conservative treatment for uterine fibromyoma is a beneficial option for women of childbearing age

Molecular assessment of cashew diversity unravels distinctive differentiation routes in CPLP countries

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