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Identification Of The Crucial Pieces Of Esophageal Cancer Prevention And Early ...
Cossa, Matchecane; Come, Jotamo; Carrilho, Carla; Morais, Atílio; Pereira, Luisa; Santos, Lúcio LaraEsophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) poses a significant health burden in Mozambique, with high incidence rates and late-stage diagnoses contributing to its lethality. This comprehensive review examines the epidemiology, risk factors, and potential preventive strategies for ESCC in Mozambique. Key risk factors identified include tobacco smoking, alcohol consumption, dietary factors, hot beverage consumptio...
Understanding the bricks to build better surgical oncology unit at Maputo Centr...
Morais, Atílio; Come, Jotamo; Selemane, Carlos; Pires, Germano; Tivane, Adriano; Cossa, Matchecane; Tulsidás, Satish; Antunes, Luís; Costa, Manuel JoãoCancer is a growing concern in Mozambique. However, the country has limited facilities and few oncologists. Surgical oncologists are an unmet need. The aim of this study was to assess residents' knowledge in prevalent cancer domains and to identify and characterize prevalent cancers treated by surgery at Maputo Central Hospital, the largest hospital in Mozambique. The expectations were that the findings shall i...
Esophageal cancer in Mozambique: should mycotoxins be a concern?
Come, Jotamo; Cambaza, Edgar; Ferreira, Rita; da Costa, José Manuel Correia; Carrilho, Carla; Santos, Lúcio LaraFumonisin B1 (FB1) is a mycotoxin frequently found in agricultural commodities. The toxin poses a considerable risk for human and animal health. FB1 is among several mycotoxins produced by Fusarium spp. contaminating virtually any cereal and other Poaceae. Their intracellular action includes the promotion of oxidative stress through the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that damage biomolecules such a...