iosr-JDMS   Volume-25 ~ Issue-8 ~ Aug. 2026

Abstract: In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the proliferation of plastic waste poses a major problem for both public health and the environment. Its accumulation in various areas—such as residential plots, streets, and built-up areas, particularly during the rainy season—often leads to blocked drainage channels and stagnant water, creating conditions favorable to the breeding of mosquitoes, the vectors of malaria. In the Congo neighborhood of Gemena, this situation appears.....

Keywords: Community-based management, plastic waste, socio-systemic factors, malaria

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[3]. Alphonse Muninga, A., et al. (2023). Corrélation entre les caractéristiques sociodémographiques de la population et la gestion des déchets ménagers.
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Abstract: Cryolipolysis promotes controlled cooling of subcutaneous adipose tissue and triggers cellular responses that contribute to the reduction of the adipose layer. This paper describes a case series of two women with resistant localized adiposity who underwent a multimodal treatment plan centered on cryolipolysis. Preparation included two weekly sessions of ultrasonic hydrolipoclasy and four sessions of neuromuscular electrical stimulation combined, on.......

Key word: cryolipolysis; localized adiposity; low-frequency ultrasound; neuromuscular electrical stimulation; L-arginine.

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Abstract: BACKGROUND: The proximal femur is a critical component of the hip joint, and its morphometric characteristics play an essential role in maintaining joint stability, biomechanics, and weight transmission. Accurate knowledge of the dimensions of the femoral head and neck is fundamental for the diagnosis and management of hip....

Keywords: Human femur; Femoral head; Femoral neck; Morphometry; Neck-shaft angle; Hip arthroplasty; Prosthesis design; Forensic anthropology

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Abstract: Background: Patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis frequently present oral alterations involving periodontal tissues, oral mucosa, teeth, and the temporomandibular joint. However, repeated assessments of oral health within the same dialysis service are uncommon, particularly in Latin America.
Objective: To...

Keywords: Renal Insufficiency, Chronic; Renal Dialysis; Oral Health; Periodontal Diseases; Mouth Mucosa; Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

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Abstract: Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping clinical practice, yet undergraduate medical education in the expanded MERCOSUR region lacks a feasible, assessable minimum competency standard. We aimed to characterize documented integration of AI-related and digital-health content in public medical curricula across the expanded MERCOSUR region and identify gaps relevant to future regional standard-setting.
Methods: We conducted...

Keywords: artificial intelligence; medical education; MERCOSUR; curriculum audit; digital health; competency-based education; AI ethics; Latin America; assessment

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