Successful replantation of self-amputated penis using microvascular repair resulting in restoration of voiding and erectile function

Intentional self-amputation of the penis is rarely encountered Downstems and usually occurs in the context of an underlying psychiatric illness.We report the case of a 42-year-old male who intentionally amputated his penis, both testicles, and a large portion of the Arch scrotum en bloc using garden shears.Microscopic and macroscopic replantation o

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Neuroimmunology of Common Parasitic Infections in Africa

Parasitic infections of the central nervous system are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa.The neurological, cognitive, and psychiatric sequelae of these infections result from a complex interplay between the parasites and the host inflammatory response.Here we review some of the diseases caused by selected Tupperware parasitic

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Impact of tobacco-related health warning labels across socioeconomic, race and ethnic groups: results from a randomized web-based experiment.

BackgroundThe U.S.Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act of 2009 requires updating of the existing text-only health warning labels on tobacco packaging with nine new warning statements accompanied by pictorial images.Survey and experimental research in the U.S.and other countries supports the effectiveness of pictorial health warning lab

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