Sustainable intensification of rainfed rice systems in sub-Saharan Africa is constrained by low soil fertility and limited access to mineral fertilizers. Integrated nutrient management that combines organic and mineral sources offers a promising pathway to enhance productivity and soil health. A field experiment was conducted in Nkolbisson, Cameroon, to evaluate the effects of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.) biomass and mineral fertilizers on the growth, yield, and soil properties of rainfed…

We report a 4‑year‑old girl with recurrent respiratory tract infections and multiple episodes of pneumonia. Despite repeated hospital admissions, the underlying cause remained elusive until severe fecal retention was identified as a contributing factor. Further evaluation revealed previously unrecognized hypoganglionosis. Imaging demonstrated massive fecal loading with diaphragmatic elevation. Rectal biopsies confirmed reduced ganglion cell density consistent with hypoganglionosis. The…

Ectopia cordis is a rare congenital malformation in which the heart is partially or completely located outside the thoracic cavity. Most cases present in infancy with severe cardiorespiratory compromise. We report an exceptionally rare presentation of ectopia cordis interna, in which a structurally normal heart is located entirely within the upper abdomen, discovered incidentally in an asymptomatic young adult male undergoing evaluation for a respiratory infection. This case highlights the…

Background: Eating disorders (EDs) are complex mental health conditions that can significantly impair physical and psychosocial functioning, and University students are considered a high-risk group. Limited studies have explored the prevalence and associated factors of EDs among university students in Malaysia.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of eating disorders and identify associated factors among university…

Background: Peer support is becoming recognised as a key element of recovery-oriented mental health care due to growing evidence of its beneficial benefits on hope, empowerment, and social connectivity. However, there is ongoing disagreement over its therapeutic effectiveness and system level integration.

Objective: Analysis of the studies on peer support interventions in mental health recovery was carried out through latest research studies…

Introduction: Rathke’s cleft cyst (RCC) is a rare benign cystic lesion of the sellar region arising from an embryonic remnant of Rathke’s pouch. Although often asymptomatic, it may become responsible for endocrine, neurological, or ophthalmological manifestations when it is large or compressive.

Objective: To describe the clinical, hormonal, radiological, therapeutic, and evolutionary characteristics of symptomatic Rathke’s cleft cysts through a…

Purpose: To describe the successful reconstruction of a leaking filtering bleb with necrotic conjunctiva long after trabeculectomy, using a double-layer amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) combined with a contralateral conjunctival autograft.

Methods: A 63-year-old woman developed a thin, avascular, leaking bleb ten years after trabeculectomy with mitomycin-C. After infection control with fortified antibiotics, reconstruction was performed…

In small ruminants, particularly goats and sheep, gastrointestinal (GI) parasites have led to serious socioeconomic and public health issues on a global scale. Goats and sheep can contract gastrointestinal parasites from helminths and protozoa, with nematodes and coccidian being the most prevalent. Parasite illnesses kill hundreds of thousands of livestock severely affecting the development of agriculture & poverty alleviation in emerging countries. Improving small ruminants’ health requires…

Introduction: Cushing’s syndrome (CS) during pregnancy is a rare and complex condition due to the overlap of symptoms with normal physiological changes during pregnancy and the associated maternal and fetal risks.

Objective: To describe three cases of Cushing’s syndrome diagnosed during or shortly after pregnancy, detailing clinical characteristics, diagnostics, management, and outcomes, alongside a review of recent…

Introduction: Oculomotor palsies are a rare manifestation of focal diabetic neuropathies. Their clinical presentation may mimic serious neurological conditions, making diagnosis challenging. Objective: To report a series of four cases of oculomotor palsy in diabetic patients and to analyze their clinical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and evolutionary characteristics in light of the literature.

Patients and Methods: A retrospective descriptive study…