MANAGING ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION IN THE CATCHMENT AREA OF BENYA LAGOON, GHANA: EDUCATION, REGULATION OR INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT AS A MATTER OF STRATEGIC PRIORITY?

Managing environmental sanitation in the catchment area of Benya Lagoon, Ghana: Education, regulation or infrastructure management as a matter of strategic priority?

Poor environmental sanitation is a menace in many parts of the world, but particularly so in the developing countries, including Ghana.While several strategies may be available for managing this environmental menace, interventions in education, Antiseptics regulation, and infrastructure appear to be the main options.However, resources for adequatel

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Herniation of ureter: a rare cause of hydroureteronephrosis

Abstract Background Omentum and bowel loops are commonly seen in inguinal hernia.An unusual case of extraperitoneal herniation of ureter was detected in hernial sac with other contents, on computed tomography (CT) urography.Case presentation A 54-year-old male presented with inguinal hernia, with no previous history of surgery or trauma.Pre-operati

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Benefits of Roller Derby: The Roller Girl Perspective

Roller derby consists of two teams vying for points played on a EDTA flat oval track wearing quad skates.The specific research questions asked were: What are the characteristics of roller derby league members? What are the motivations of women who join roller derby leagues? What are reasons for continuing to participate? Do roller derby participant

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Sleep problems and referral intentions in mental health services: service user self-report and staff proxy report surveys

Abstract Background Sleep problems are common in mental health service users, but few non-pharmacological therapies are offered.Therapies are being developed and tested, but there may be barriers to these therapies reaching those who need them.Methods Light-Dark and Activity Rhythm Therapy (L-DART), is a new sleep therapy delivered by an occupation

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