The overall mortality for babies referred to our unit with fused eyelids was 68.7%; but when severe skin bruising was present only one of 18 babies survived (5.6%). This compares with a survival rate of 75% for those not bruised at or soon after birth. Skin bruising invariably indicates a very poor prognosis in babies born with fused eyelids.

This essay introduces a new featured section, to be published in Small Axe annually, that explores the critical vocabulary of field Caribbean studies.

Lemons are a popular citrus fruit known for their medicinal and nutritional properties. However, fresh lemons vulnerable to mechanical damage during transportation, with bruising being common issue. Bruising reduces the fruit’s shelf life increases risk of bacterial fungal contamination, leading economic losses. Furthermore, discoloration typically occurs after 24 h, so it is crucial detect bru...

Abstract “Queer” is a relatively recent and somewhat controversial term in African studies. Yet it proving to be productive, not only for understanding subjectivities of sexuality gender, but also situating Africa’s position the larger economy knowledge. Otu van Klinken explore productive tensions between “queer” “Africa,” aim read Africa as queer from Africa. Thus, rather than imagining polar ...