Local Anesthesia Versus Saddle Block for Open Hemorrhoidectomy: Cost-Analysis From a Randomized, Double Blind Controlled Trial. by Sikakulya, Franck Katembo, Ssebuufu, Robinson, Okedi, Xaviour Francis, Baluku, Moris, Lule, Herman, Kiyaka, Sonye Magugu, Muhumuza, Joshua, Selamo, Fabrice Molen, Bassara, Godefroy Nyenke, Waziri, Musa Abbas, Kithinji, Stephen Mbae, Mugisho, Munyerenkana Leocadie, Byamungu, Pahari Kagenderezo, Munihire, Jeannot Baanitse, Vahwere, Bienfait Mumbere, Kiswezi, Ahmed, Kyamanywa, Patrick

“…Background Despite the benefits attributed to the use of local anesthesia (LA) for open hemorrhoidectomy (OH) in developed countries, this technique is still not considered as the first-line technique in low-income countries such as Uganda; therefore, we aimed to compare the cost of OH under LA versus Saddle block among patients with 3rd or 4th-degree hemorrhoids. …”
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Instruments for assessing patient-reported experience measures among patients with diabetes mellitus: a scoping review by Soe Sandi Tint, Myo Zin Oo, Nida Buawangpong, Wichuda Jiraporncharoen, Nutchar Wiwatkunupakarn, Kittipan Rerkasem, Kanokwan Kulprachakarn, Hataichanok Chuljerm, Timothy E. O’Brien, Rohini Mathur, Chaisiri Angkurawaranon

“…Results Eight articles from six countries representing different healthcare settings were included, mostly from developed countries. A variety of methodologies were used to develop these PREM instruments, with unique domains and items. …”
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Characterization of food wastes from the hotel industry as a potential feedstock for energy production by Emily Machuma Muchele, Booker Osodo, Isaiah Omosa, Emmanuel Yeri Kombe

“…Therefore, there is a need for efficient ways to manage the generated waste. Developed countries have embraced Waste-to-Energy technologies, minimizing waste generation and converting generated waste into energy and other resources. …”
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A systematic review of barriers to early presentation and diagnosis with breast cancer among black women by Ruth H Jack, Jill Maben, Elizabeth A Davies, Emma Ream, Grace Lucas, Claire EL Jones, Lindsay JL Forbes

“…Objective To explore barriers to early presentation and diagnosis with breast cancer among black women.Design Systematic review.Methods We searched multiple bibliographic databases (January 1991–February 2013) for primary research, published in English, conducted in developed countries and investigating barriers to early presentation and diagnosis with symptomatic breast cancer among black women (≥18 years). …”
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Estimating avoidable burden of stillbirth attributable to greenness improvement in Iran by Yang Yuan, Fatemeh Mayvaneh, Yaqi Wang, Jixing Yang, Yunquan Zhang, Fang Shi

“…Conclusions: Our findings provided robust national evidence on beneficial effects of surrounding greenness in alleviating risk and burden of stillbirth in Iran, suggesting a greener environment could potentially serve as a promising intervention strategy for reducing stillbirth risk in less developed countries.…”
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Human Papillomavirus, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, and Oral Microbiota Interplay in Nigerian Youth (HOMINY): A Prospective Cohort Study Protocol by Jia Liu, Esosa Osagie, Paul Akhigbe, Nosakhare Idemudia, Ozoemene Obuekwe, Ruxton Adebiyi, Nicolas Schlecht, Yana Bromberg, Fidelis E Eki-Udoko, Nosayaba Osazuwa-Peters, Modupe Oluseun Coker

“…Most data on oral HR-HPV in PLWH come from developed countries or adult cohorts. This study aims to investigate oral HR-HPV susceptibility and persistence among children and adolescents living with HIV (CALHIV) and to understand the roles of perinatal HIV exposure, infection, antiretroviral treatment, and the oral microbiome.Methods and analysis This prospective cohort study is ongoing at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Nigeria, involving mother-child pairs followed at 6-month intervals for 2 years. …”
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Toxic effects of monocrotophos and glyphosate on the female reproductive organ and aromatase gene expression in climbing perch by Sujata Mohapatra, Rajesh Kumar, Jitendra Kumar Sundaray, Lakshman Sahoo, Mohd Ashraf Rather, Sangita Dixit, Vasam Manohar, Kiran Rasal, Sukanta K. Pradhan, C.S.K. Mishra, Dhananjaya Mishra, SriangaTilak Patnaik

“…Monocrotophos (MCP) and Glyphosate (GLY) are used as an insecticide and herbicide respectively in agricultural fields in India and other developed countries. Since agricultural fields are located close to water bodies, there is a high risk of water contamination by these chemicals with consequent residue accumulation in aquatic biota including fish. …”
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MECHANISMS FOR ENSURING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREAS THROUGH THE FORMATION OF THEIR ENERGY DEPENDENCE BASED ON THE INTENSIFICATION OF BIOFUEL PRODUCTION by Yuliia Okhota, Denys Titov, Svitlana Dotsiuk

“…This comprehensive approach enabled an in-depth analysis of the opportunities and limitations of bioenergy in Ukraine, in particular by comparing biomass use practices in developed countries and identifying effective strategies for the Ukrainian context. …”
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Joint Education Provision: A Relief or Challenge to Quality Education Services in Uganda. “A Study in Buganda Region”. by Sempungu, Godfrey

“…The government also needs to realize that Uganda is a developing country and education is a priority that is highly needed to achieve and sustain development. …”
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The Effects of Genocide on Tourism Industry in Bugesera District in Rwanda. by Egide, Mudaheranwa

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Olfactory mucosa-mesenchymal stem cells with overexpressed Nrf2 modulate angiogenesis and exert anti-inflammation effect in an in vitro traumatic brain injury model by Zigui Chen, Chunyuan Zhang, Yuhua Fang, He Zhang, Jiawei Luo, Changfeng Miao, Jiale Li, Jun Peng, Yingqi Qiu, Ying Xia, Qisheng Luo

“…Abstract Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of disability and mortality among children and adults in developed countries. Transcription factor nuclear factor erythroid-derived 2-like 2 (Nrf2) has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects and is closely related to TBI. …”
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Oncological outcomes following extreme oncoplastic breast conserving surgery (eOPBCS) for locally advanced breast cancer (LABC): A systematic review and meta-analysis by Megan Chua Wern Ee, Ashley Lee Shi Hui, Wong Hung Chew, Emmeline Elaine Cua-Delos Santos, Sean Li Siwei, Sng Ming Xian, Qin Xiang Ng, Serene Goh Si Ning

“…Introduction: Locally advanced breast cancer (LABC) accounts for 5 % of new breast cancer diagnoses in developed countries and 30–60 % in developing regions. Historically, treatment relied on mastectomy guided by the Halstedian theory. …”
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Diagnostics and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease: clinical guidelines of the Russian gastroenterological association by V. T. Ivashkin, I. V. Mayev, I. . A.s. Trukhmanov, Ye. K. Baranskaya, O. B. Dronova, O. V. Zayratyants, R. G. Sayfutdinov, A. A. Sheptulin, T. L. Lapina, S. S. Pirogov, Yu. A. Kucheryavy, O. A. Storonova, D. N. Andreyev

“…The heartburn that is a leading GERD symptom is present at 20-40% of the population of developed countries. The prevalence of GERD in Russia ranges 18­46%. …”
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