Cystadenofibroma of the rete ovarii:a case report with review of literature

Lesions in the rete ovarii (RO) are quite common in mice. However, these lesions have been described rarely in humans, with the largest series comprising less than 20 cases. Tumors of the RO proper are most unusual in humans. We report a rare cystadenofibroma of the RO in a 75 year old female with a literature review. We stress the importance of recogniton of benign lesions of the RO, so that unnecessary and morbid therapies are avoided

Biodiversity, traditional medicine and public health: where do they meet?

Given the increased use of traditional medicines, possibilities that would ensure its successful integration into a public health framework should be explored. This paper discusses some of the links between biodiversity and traditional medicine, and addresses their implications to public health. We explore the importance of biodiversity and ecosystem services to global and human health, the risks which human impacts on ecosystems and biodiversity present to human health and welfare