Background: Viruses may play a role in the development of esophageal cancer (EC), although this is not yet known with certainty. This study, which examines Sudanese individuals with esophageal tumors, seeks to identify the involvement of cytomegalovirus (CMV) and herpes simplex virus (HSV) in the development of esophageal cancer. Materials and methods: This study looked back at 61 blocks of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue that had already been identified as esophageal cancers. It used immunohistochemical staining to find herpes simplex virus type 1 and cytomegalovirus. Data were obtained from histopathology laboratories at the National Health Laboratory (NHL) and Soba University Hospital between January 2017 and January 2020. Positive results were confirmed with the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique. Results: Of the 61 FFPE blocks analyzed, 35 (57.4%) belonged to men. The bulk of participants (54.1%) were older than 60 years old. The most prevalent tumor type was squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), which accounted for 75.4% of cases. 16.4% of participants, equally divided between males and females, tested positive for HSV. 70% of HSV positive results came from people over the age of 60, and all of them were in SCC cases. Males accounted for 57% of the positive results. Individuals over the age of 60 were responsible for 80% of positive CMV results, while SCC cases accounted for 85%. All the PCR results were negative. Conclusion: These results imply a link between HSV, CMV, and esophageal cancer. We need more research with a larger sample size to understand how these viruses cause esophageal cancer.

The Green synthesis method is proved to be one of the simplest and efficient ways for material synthesis. Silver nanoparticles were synthesized using a green synthesis method, with silver nitrate and green tea leaves as precursors. The sample is then characterized using versatile characterization techniques such as Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), UV Spectroscopy, Raman Spectroscopy and Particle size analyser (PSA). The PSA pattern has shown that the particles are pure. The surface morphology is obtained through SEM image and it has suggested that nano particles were aggregates. The nanoparticles have shown interactions between silver and oxygen atoms supported by Raman. Molecular docking is a pivotal computational technique widely used in drug discovery to predict the preferred orientation of a ligand as it binds to a receptor's active site. This approach is fundamental to understand molecular interactions at the atomic level, thereby facilitating the design of new drugs by high affinity and specificity. The process involves simulating the interaction between molecules to determine the optimal binding configuration, using algorithms that assess the binding energy and stability of the resulting complex.

Dysmenorrhoea with its co-morbidities are about the common gynaecological disorders among adolescent girls. The prevalence of dysmenorrhoea and its co-morbidities are largely unreported and as a result, no national or international attention has been paid to it. This type of study has not been done in this part of the country. It therefore became necessary to evaluate the occurrence of dysmenorrhoea and its co-morbidities among adolescent girls in a tertiary institution in South South Nigeria and compare it with similar ones elsewhere. The cross-sectional study was carried out using a structured questionnaire that captured dysmenorrhoea and its co-morbidities. A total of one thousand students were used for the study. Our results show that 78.5% of respondents had dysmenorrhoea. 34.6% had irregular menstrual cycles, 33.3% had dysmenorrhoea from onset of menarche. Dysmenorrhoea interferes with daily routines in 60.3% of dysmenmorhoeics. Academic work and social live was affected in 72.5% and 66.2% of respondents respectively. There was a positive correlation between irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhoea. There was also a negative correlation between dysmenorrhoea and academic, social and other daily routines. We conclude that the prevalence of dysmenorrhoea is high in the tertiary Institution and is negatively correlated with academic, routine and social activities.

Background: Lymphadenopathy is a frequently encountered and clinically relevant condition that can have several causes, including curable infections or cancerous growths. This study was done to analyze the different cytopathological patterns observed in the fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of patients with lymphadenopathy. Methodology: In this retrospective study, we present the findings of a comprehensive analysis on fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of 70 cases with lymphadenopathy in North Kordofan State. Our aim was to investigate the frequency and underlying causes of lymph node enlargement across different age groups, as well as analyze the diverse cytopathological patterns associated with lymphadenopathies. Results: The study population comprised 43 males and 27 females, ranging in age from 6 to 78 years, with a mean age of 50.6 years. Among the 70 cases, 40 were determined to be benign. Out of these, 31 were diagnosed as tuberculosis and 9 were classified as benign lymph node aspirates, which included reactive hyperplasia and vascular lesions. The remaining 30 cases were reported as malignant. Out of these, 12 were identified as metastatic carcinoma, 10 as non-Hodgkin lymphoma, 4 as metastatic breast cancer, and 4 as large-cell anaplastic lymphoma. Conclusion: Benign tumors are the predominant components of lymphadenopathy. FNAC is a valuable method for examining lymphadenopathy.

Background: Hepatic damage is a major cause of poor quality of living and mortality worldwide. This study investigates the hepatoprotective effects of cocoa seed extract against reserpine-induced hepatotoxicity in male Wistar rats. Methods: Thirty adult male Wistar rats were divided into six groups for a 28-day study: Group A (control), Group B (0.5 mg/kg/B.W reserpine), Group C (20 mg/kg/B.W fluoxetine), Group D (1000 mg/kg/B.W cocoa seed ethanolic extract), Group E (0.5 mg/kg/B.W reserpine + 1000 mg/kg/B.W cocoa seed ethanolic extract), and Group F (0.5 mg/kg/B.W reserpine + 20 mg/kg/B.W fluoxetine). The liver was harvested, placed in 10% neutral buffered formalin, and processed for biochemical, histological analysis. Also, liver tissues for cytokeratin-7 expression was processed according to standard immunohistochemical staining procedures. Data were analyzed using GraphPad Prism 9.0 software and one-way ANOVA. Results: There was a significant decrease in ALT, AST, and ALP levels in animals treated with cocoa extract compared to untreated animals. Meanwhile, cytokeratin expression was higher in the liver of untreated animals relative to the treated groups. Conclusion: Theobroma cacao seed extract shows potential in mitigating reserpine-induced hepatotoxicity, contributing to novel therapeutic strategies for liver disorders and providing insights into the mechanisms of cocoa seed bioactive compounds.