Vol. 45 No. 1 (2023) | Pan African Medical Journal

Tchaa Abalo Bakai, Jean Iwaz, Elom Ounoo Takassi, Anne Thomas, Tanoh Kassi François Eboua, Nagham Khanafer, Tchasso Kenao, Kariyiare Benjamin Goilibe, Esseboe Sewu, Nicolas Voirin

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Intérêt de la déxaméthasone en intrapéritonéale dans l´analgésie post cholécystectomie laparoscopique: étude prospective contrôlée randomisée en double aveugle

Ahmed Abdelhedi, Salma Ketata, Nizar Kardoun, Mariem Keskes, Imen Zouche, Amal Ayedi, Oussema Doukeli, Mariem Khrouf, Sami Fendri, Amine Zouari, Hichem Cheikhrouhou

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A high-resolution tomography (HRCT) scan showing classical "air crescent sign" in a case of pulmonary aspergilloma

Puja Upadhyay, Ulhas Jadhav

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Cerulean cataract

Meryem Benchekroun Belabbes, Narjisse Taouri

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Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome

Deeksha Mishra, Vivek Chakole

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Composite aortic root replacement in African patients with type A aortic dissection: report of 12 cases

Charles Mve Mvondo, Laurence Carole Ngo Yon, Hermann Nestor Tsague Kengni, Marcelin Ngowe Ngowe

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Profiling of antibiotic resistance among uropathogens isolated from patients attending Kericho County Referral Hospital

Gladys Chepkoech Mosonik, Janeth Jemutai Kombich

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Metastatic mastery: the uncommon journey of papillary thyroid carcinoma to the brain (a case report)

Deeksha Rana, Samarth Shukla, Preeti Mishra, Priyal Shrivastava, Pratapsingh Parihar

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Giant right hydronephrosis with underlying double malignancy: a case report

Shreyas Nellamkuziyil Michael, Pirzada Faisal Masood, Umesh Sharma, Fibah Irshad Bhat

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Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 immunoglobulin G antibody during COVID-19 pandemic in Fayoum District, Egypt: a community-based pilot survey

Salwa Bakr, Eman Mahmoud Ezzat, Karem Mohamed Salem, Mohamed Masoud, Hossam Eldin Mahmoud Abdelaziz

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Waardenburg syndrome

Iyer Lavanya Ramakrishnan, Amar Taksande

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Apert syndrome: a rare clinical image

Chundi Sai Samhitha, Chiruvella Subramanyam

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Holt-Oram syndrome: a rare clinical image

Kshitij Aviraj Singh, Amar Taksande

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Antibiotic usage in a South African paediatric medical ward following the introduction of an antibiotic prescription chart

Habibat Dolapo Salau, Ané Orchard, Sarah Stacey, Sheeba Varughese, Deanne Johnston, Razeeya Khan

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Quality of life among adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis in Tunisia

Aymen Haj Salah, Soumaya Arem, Manel Ben Fredj, Meriem Rekik, Ikram Haddada, Bessem Krifa, Mouna Sghir, Wassiaa Kessomtini

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A cross-sectional study on the prevalence and drug susceptibility pattern of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from patients in the Buea Health District, Cameroon

Morgan Mokeo Ndedy, Raymond Babila Nyasa, Seraphine Nkie Esemu, Jerome Achah Kfusi, Nene Kaah Keneh, Thomas Njinuwoh Masalla, Lucy Mande Ndip

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Drug storage, polypharmacy and frailty syndrome in older people: an observational study

Maturin Tabué-Téguo, Roxane Villeneuve, Jeannie Helene-Pelage, Matteo Cesari, Jordane Chovino, Axelle Boire, Moustapha Dramé, Nadine Simo-Tabué, Denis Boucaud-Maitre

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Prevalence of sexual harassment among female medical staff in Four Khartoum State tertiary hospitals

Omer Osman Kheir, Hind Mukhtar Khair, Boladale Mapayi

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Squamous cell carcinoma in kidney with chronic pyelonephritis and pyelonephrosis: a rare case

Pragyamita Datta

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Spatial factors for COVID-19 associated community deaths in an urban area of Lusaka, Zambia: an observational study

Amos Hamukale, Tadatsugu Imamura, Muzala Kapina, Olena Borkovska, Chisenga Abel Musuka, Emmanuel Tembo, Yingtao Xie, Carmen Tedesco, Paul Msanzya Zulu, Patrick Sakubita, Fred Kapaya, Raymond Hamoonga, Mazyanga Lucy Mazaba, Chie Nagata, Akira Ishiguro, Nathan Kapata, Victor Mukonka, Nyambe Sinyange

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Characterization of oral candidiasis according to antiretroviral treatment status, immunological and virological profiles among HIV infected patients in two health facilities in Yaounde Cameroon: a cross-sectional and analytical study

Joseph Fokam, Alex Durand Nka, Ezechiel Ngoufack Jagni Semengue, Cynthia Kelly Essono Asso´o, Jeremiah Efakika Gabisa, Aude Christelle Ka´e, Yagai Bouba, Willy Pabo, Buolikeze Kuoh Nji Geh, Davy Gouissi, Collins Ambe Chenwi, Michel Carlos Tommo Tchouaket, Aissatou Abba, Désiré Takou, Nadine Fainguem, Rachel Simo Kamgaing, Samuel Martin Sosso, Marie Elvire Nokam Abena, Alexis Ndjolo

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Jejunal atresia type 4

Lavanya Ramakrishnan, Revat Jagdish Meshram

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Knowledge and practices surrounding outbreaks and COVID-19 among community health workers in rural Rwanda: a cross-sectional mixed-methods study

Anne Niyigena, Naome Nyirahabimana, Vincent Cubaka, Vestine Mukandayisenga, Elias Ngizwenayo, Pierre Celestin Niyigena, Dale Barnhart

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A typical picture of Kayser-Fleisher ring in an 8-yearold child with Wilson's disease

Mayuri Amol Deshpande, Amol Madhav Deshpande

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Fatal subacute sclerosing panencephalitis in an 8-year-old male: a case report

Fartun Abdullahi Hassan Orey, Abdirahman Omar Sahal, Bashiru Garba

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Unmet need for family planning and predictors among women in the extended postpartum period, southeastern Nigeria: a facility-based cross-sectional study

Chidinma Ihuoma Amuzie, Kalu Ulu Kalu, Michael Izuka, Glory Emeka Nkwo, Uche Ngozi Nwamoh, Kingsley Metu, Uloaku Emma-Ukaegbu, Godwin Oguejiofor Okafor, Franklin Odini

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Socio-demographic and reproductive characteristics of clients that accepted contraceptives at abortion center at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH), Johannesburg, South Africa: a cross-sectional study (January-July 2021)

Kennedy Baffour-Duah, Lusanda Shimange-Matsose, Gbenga Olorunfemi

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Plasma paraoxonase-1 activity levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Adeyemi Oluwaseun Dada, Uduak Akpan Ikpegbu, Lanrewaju Oluwaseun Okunowo, Adeola Olubunmi Ajibare, Mayowa Emmanuel Adekiitan, Halimat Oyindamola Shasore

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Prevalence of multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant phenotypes of Gram-negative bacilli isolated in clinical specimens at Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire Ibn Rochd, Morocco

Imane Zalegh, Laila Chaoui, Fakhreddine Maaloum, Khalid Zerouali, Rajaa Ait Mhand

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Arthroscopy and orthopedic residency: a cross-sectional study of training structure in a resource-constrained environment

Oladimeji Ranti Babalola, Kehinde Sunday Oluwadiya, Christian Madubueze, Ibrahim Alabi, Kenechi Madu, Aikomien Usuanlele

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Epidemiology of posterior urethral injury among adults with traumatic pelvic ring disruptions: a 10-year retrospective review from a trauma care centre in Southeast Nigeria

Ikenna Ifeanyi Nnabugwu, Oke Righteous Obadaseraye, Solomon Kenechukwu Anyimba, Chinwe Andrea Nnabugwu, Obinna Nnabuife Anikwe

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Clinical presentation and persistent symptoms in patients at a post-COVID-19 clinic in Ghana

Hanson Gabriel Nuamah, Ebenezer Oduro-Mensah, Joseph Oliver-Commey

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Complementary feeding practices among mothers having children less than two years old attending well-baby clinics in Jazan City, Saudi Arabia

Aisha Awaf, Anas Elias, Mohamed Salih Mahfouz

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Cutaneous lymphangioma circumscriptum

Adithya Kiran, Asritha Komandla

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Menstruation behaviour influencer model: a grounded theory of menstrual experiences of shame, embarrassment, stigma and absenteeism among pubescent girls in semi-urban and rural secondary schools in Enugu State, Nigeria

Nneka Edith Ubochi, Ukamaka Anthonia Chinweuba, Njideka Peace Iheanacho, Easter Chukwudi Osuchukwu, Chijioke Oliver Nwodo, Anulika Jennifer Nnamani, Ngozi Phoeba Ogbonnaya, Vincent Nwokejiezi Ubochi

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Embolie pulmonaire: indice de sévérité de l'embolie pulmonaire (ISEP) score et facteurs prédictifs de mortalité

Majed Hassine, Mohamed Yassine Kallala, Marouen Mahjoub, Mehdi Boussaada, Nidhal Bouchahda, Habib Gamra

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Tenosynovial giant cell tumour of the finger: a case report

Ankit Jaiswal, Ratnakar Ambade

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Non-healing trophic ulcer in leprosy: a case of failure at all levels of prevention

Himabindu Reddy, Abhishek Joshi

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Prevalence and factors associated with incomplete immunization among children aged 12 to 35 months in Eswatini: analysis of the Eswatini multiple indicator cluster survey

Thatho Nolwazi Dlamini, Lekha Divakara Bhat, Naveen Kumar Kodali, Neena Elezebeth Philip

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Une lésion labiale traumatique insolite

Romaric Beheton, Arsène Coulibaly

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Evaluation des pratiques de l´automédication et leurs caractéristiques auprès des étudiants d´Uvira en République Démocratique du Congo

Henry Manya Mboni, Arsène Kabamba Tshikongo, Valentin Bashige Chirubagula, Cedrick Mutombo Shakalenga, Arsène Mutula Kanyegere, Bontemps Byakujoga Rugema, Saili Stay Mushobekwa, Derrick Bushobole Akiba, Nicolas Mihuhi Rusati

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Meckel´s diverticulum presenting as acute abdomen

Kiran Mastud, Yashwant Lamture

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Facteurs associés à la pratique de l´allaitement maternel exclusif chez les mères d´enfants âgés de 6 à 12 mois dans la commune de Kaolack (Sénégal)

Boubacar Gueye, Oumar Bassoum, Dieynaba Bassoum, Ndéye Marième Diagne, Martial Coly Bop, Alioune Badara Tall, Abdoul Aziz Ndiaye, Cheikh Tacko Diop, Papa Gallo Sow, Ousseynou Ka, Ibrahima Seck

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Newborn screening for sickle cell disease in Butembo and Beni: a pilot experience in a highland region of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Mupenzi Mumbere, Salomon Batina-Agasa, Naura Apio Uvoya, Emmanuel Tebandite Kasai, Paul Kambale Kombi, Roland Marini Djang'eing'a, Jean-Pierre Alworong'a Opara

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Une rare triple association de panniculite mésentérique, appendicite aigüe et syndrome de Kœnig chez un patient opéré pour une occlusion intestinale aigüe fébrile: à propos d´un cas

Manix Ilunga Banza, Trésor Kibangula Kasanga, Augustin Kibonge Mukakala, Dimitri Kanyanda Nafatalewa, Eddy Wasso Milinganyo, Wolf Lisasi, Emmy Manda Kisimba, Mylord Kambu Ngoma, Serges Ngoie Yumba, Yannick Tietie Ben N'dwala

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Community perception of the determinants of unmet needs of family planning among married women in Buea Health District, Southwest Region, Cameroon

Layu Donatus, Tendongfor Nicholas, Dohbit Sama Julius, Egbe Thomas Obinchemti

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Levels and predictors of knowledge of epilepsy among patients attending the epilepsy clinic of a neuro-psychiatric facility in North-Eastern Nigeria

Mohammed Mahmood Yusuf, Ibrahim Abdu Wakawa, Falmata Baba Shettima, Asma'u Mohammed Chubado Dahiru, Umar Baba Musami, Isa Bukar Rabebbe

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Gastrointestinal tuberculosis: clinical image

Vikas Raghuvanshi, Vishal Balchand Padwale

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Epidémiologie et diagnostic de la lithiase urinaire: étude transversale dans une population camerounaise

Landry Oriole Mbouché, Achille Aurèle Mbassi, Jean Crepin Eloundou Nkolo, Josepha Abe Avebe, Justin Kamga, Pierre Joseph Fouda, Fru Angwafo III

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Multiple huge liver hydatid cysts in a child

Takwa Mili, Yosra Ben Ahmed

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Étude interventionnelle sur le dolutégravir et les autres antirétroviraux dans l´athérosclérosclérose infra-clinique en milieu hospitalier de Kinshasa

Murielle Longokolo Mashi, Marcel Mbula Mambimbi, Hippolyte Nani-Tuma Situakibanza, Madone Mandina Ndona, Jean-Robert Makulo Risassi, Nadine Mayasi Ngongo, Ben Bepouka, Odio Ossam, Jean Mukaya Tshibola, Frédéric Tshibasu Tshienda, Eric Mukenge Kasongo, Mamy Ngole Nzita, Lukiana Tuna, Aimée Lulebo, Donatien Mangala Sonzi, Christian Kisoka Lusunsi, Benjamin Longo-Mbenza

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A mapping exercise to identify the strengths, and gaps in knowledge translation activities at Cochrane South Africa

Anelisa Jaca, Chanelle Mulopo, Charles Shey Wiysonge, Bey-Marrié Schmidt

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A rare case of meconium peritonitis in a neonate: a rare clinical image

Adithya Kiran, Yarraiahgari Maheshwara

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Etiologies des œdèmes papillaires en milieu hospitalier camerounais

Godefroy Koki, Hassan Aboubakar, William Nzokou Mukam, Prisca Nyamsi Biangoup, Patrick Tépéresna, Emilienne Epée, Assumpta Lucienne Bella

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Pattern of antimicrobial prescription in Africa: a systematic review of point prevalence surveys

Ijeoma Nkem Okedo-Alex, Ifeyinwa Chizoba Akamike, Ihoghosa Iyamu, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo

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Health care worker carriage of drug-resistant bacteria and infection control practices at a tertiary care hospital in Uganda: a cross-sectional survey

Daniel Bulwadda, Francis Kakooza, John Paul Waswa, Henry Bosa Kyobe, Moses Sembatya, Reuben Kiggundu

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Une association d'un goitre ectopique basi-cervical et d'une glande thyroïde eutopique: à propos d'un cas

Ndongo Pilor, Moustapha Ndiaye, Marie Joseph Dieme, Abdoulaye Keïta, Mame Sanou Diouf, Ciré Ndiaye, Abdou Sy, Malick Ndiaye, Evelyne Siga Diom, Abdourahmane Tall, Issa Cheikh Ndiaye

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Physical activity counselling in women with HIV/AIDS and suicidal ideation: a secondary analysis of a real-world intervention in Ugandan HIV counselling centres

Davy Vancampfort, James Mugisha, Simon Rosenbaum, Tine Van Damme

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Normal dimensions of the lacrimal gland on magnetic resonance imaging in Indian adult population: a retrospective study

Vrushali Naresh Dalvi, Ashish Ambhore, Avinash Parshuram Dhok, Prashant Madhukarrao Onkar, Kajal Mitra

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Social support from family, associated factors and relationship with glycemic control among diabetic patients in Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Jude Tadeo Onyango, Jane Frances Namatovu, Innocent Kabahena Besigye, Mark Kaddumukasa, Scovia Nalugo Mbalinda

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Giant leiomyoma management during elective cesarean section: a case report

Ottavio Cassardo, Giuseppe Perugino, Francesco Nesa, Manuela Wally Ossola, Enrico Ferrazzi, Francesco D´Ambrosi

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A rare case of concurrent left ventricular aneurysm and ventricular septal rupture complicating an inferior myocardial infarction: a case report

Mariem Drissa, Fares Azaiez, Fekher Jaoued, Rouaida Khelifa, Elyes Lagha, Rim Ben Romdhane, Rami Tlili, Youssef Ben Ameur

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Epidemiological characteristics of crashes and pattern of motorcycle injuries presenting to hospitals in Kisumu City, Kenya: a cross-sectional study

Wilberforce Cholo, Wilson Odero, Japheths Ogendi

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Assessment of 28-day survival of patients with sepsis based on vitamin D status: a hospital-based prospective cohort study in Indonesia

Rizka Humardewayanti Asdie, Deshinta Putri Mulya, Maria Nainggolan

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Diabète insipide néphrogénique induit par le lithium au cours d´une intoxication aiguë: à propos d´un cas

Sara Echater, Mohammed Hasnaoui, Evelyne Lechner

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Therapeutic drug monitoring of lithium therapy at a psychiatric hospital in Namibia

Bonifasius Siyuka Singu, Jessie Horases, Roger Karel Verbeeck

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Retrospective cross-sectional study of 34 cases of pernicious anemia at Mohammed V Military Training Hospital, Morocco

Youssra Azzouz, Soukaina Abidi, Saliha Chbicheb

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Distribution and antibiogram of Vibrio species from hospital wastewater in Southwest, Nigeria

Temitope Deborah Agboola, Eucharia Ezenwanyi Nmema, Babatunde Wumi Odetoyin

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Nevus of Ota in 8-year-old male

Srilekha Berelli, Sachin Daigavane

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Mediastinal lipomatosis in a patient with Bardet - Biedl syndrome: more diverse than previously thought

Eleni Paschou, Nikolaos Sabanis

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Squamous cell carcinoma of the external ear

Xinrong Chen, Jiexia Qiu

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Huge arachnoidal cyst with recent onset of seizure in an adult

Mohamed El Biadi, Salah Bellasri

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The outcome of medical nutrition therapy on glycemic control among type 2 diabetic patients

Shimaa Elsayed Abdelsalam, Mosleh Abdel Rahman Ismaail, Eman Ahmed Sultan, Omneya Ezzat Elsherif, Hend Mikhail Salama, Shimaa Ibrahim Hassan

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When little can do more: the case for investing in mental healthcare in Ghana

Joel Agorinya, Cephas Avoka, Luchuo Engelbert Bain

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Antibiotic sensitivity profile of bacterial isolates from stool samples among children below five years in Murang'a County, Kenya

Oliver Waithaka Mbuthia, Musa Otieno Ng'ayo

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Pachydermoperiostosis with bilateral ptosis and its associated systemic comorbidities: a rare case report

Su Su Hlaing, Adeola Yvonne Field, Lizette Lillene Mowatt, Hsu Lei Yee, Cynthia Marie Noguera, Gordon Leon Palmer, Angela Christine Mattis, Christine Carol Nelson, James Christian Fleming

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Impact of mass distribution of long-lasting insecticide nets on the incidence of malaria in Lomami, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): a study based on electronic health record data (2018 - 2019)

Theddy Kazadi Kabeya, Jean Claude Musasa Kasongo, Nathan Bukasa Matumba, Damien Ilunga Tshibangu, Luis Ayerbe Garcia-Morzon, Eduardo Burgueño

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Polio outbreaks in Cameroon following the COVID-19 pandemic

Andreas Ateke Njoh, Tchokfe Shalom Ndoula Josue Kedakse, Eric Mboke Ekoum, Raoul Nembot, Lele Youmssi Parfait Collins, Adidja Amani, Hassan Ben Bachire, Kabiru Abubakar Gulma, Laurent Cleenewerck De Kiev

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A rare case of centre sparing corneal opacity with unilateral Reis-Buckler dystrophy

Ankit Gupta, Sachin Daigavane

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Efficacy of rituximab in refractory polyarteritis nodosa: a case report

Iméne Boukhris, Mohamed Salah Hamdi, Anis Hariz, Meriem Kesentini, Samira Azzabi, Eya Cherif, Ines Kechaou, Lamia Ben Hassine

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Ovarian cyst torsion in a pre-menopausal woman causing intestinal obstruction: a case report

Vasiliki-Kalouda Tsapadikou, Konstantinos Zacharis, Asimina-Paraskevi Barbarousi, Spyridon Chondros, Stavros Kravvaritis, Anastasia Fouka, Theodoros Charitos

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Patients´ satisfaction with post-operative pain management in Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Niguse Meles Alema, Solomon Weldegebreal Asgedom, Brhane Gebrehiwot Welegebrial, Tesfay Mehari Atey, Ephrem Mebrahtu Araya, Hagazi Gebremedhin, Desalegn Getnet Demsie, Weldu Mammo Werid, Haylay Araya, Abrahaley Mulu, Gebretekle Gebremichael Hailesilase

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Assessment of the direct hospital cost of medical care for patients hospitalized for a stroke in Gabon

Gaëtan Moukoumbi Lipenguet, Edgard Brice Ngoungou, Euloge Ibinga, Prudence Gnamien Amani, Jean Engohang-Ndong, Elsa Ayo Bivigou, Andréa Annick Nsounda, Jérôme Wittwer

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Medical laboratory accreditation status and associated factors in selected private and government health facilities of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meseret Tesema, Abay Sisay

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Tumeurs stromales gastro-intestinales: une étude rétrospective

Habib Zidane, Zakia Kebbati, Mohamed Khettab

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Prevalence and predictors of virological failure in pediatric patients on HAART in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Nchimunya Machila, Liyali Libonda, Paul Habineza, Rachel Milomba Velu, Harvey Kakoma Kamboyi, Jacob Ndhlovu, Inonge Wamunyima, Monahani Makwibba Sinadambwe, Steward Mudenda, Cosmas Zyambo, Flavien Nsoni Bumbangi

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A cross-sectional study on the association between varied social support modalities and glycemic levels amongst diabetic patients residing in Machakos County, Kenya

Jackline Njeri Kiarie, Susan Njoki Mambo, George Kimathi Kamundi

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Rapidly increasing prostheto-prosthetic pseudoaneurysm 26 years after cabrol procedure in a patient with Marfan syndrome: a case report

Othmane Haddani, Besart Cuko, Frederic Vanden Eynden

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Chondroblastoma of proximal tibia diagnosed by arthroscopy-guided biopsy: a case report

Viresh Kannure, Swapnil Date, Deeksha Rana, Aman Agrawal, Prashant Bhalusani

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BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations and their clinical relevance in selected women diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer in Kenya: a descriptive cross-sectional study

Josephine Nyabeta Rioki, Lucy Muchiri, Marshal Mweu, Joshua Nyagol, Elijah Songok, Joseph Mwangi, Micah Oyaro, Laban Bwire Ong'ang'o, Emily Rogena

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Audit of essential knowledge of diabetes in patients with diabetes in Zimbabwe

Åsa Ernersson, Esther Mufunda, Katarina Hjelm

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A retrospective study on veterinary antimicrobial use in Nigeria, 2014 to 2017

Dooshima Kwange, Mwapu Dika Ndahi, Olaniran Alabi, Bukar Ali Usman, Peter Umanah, Jens Kirk Andersen, Ayi Vandi Kwaghe

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Determinants of early interruption of exclusive breastfeeding at Dollo Ado refugee camps, Dollo Ado district, Ethiopia

Dawit Getachew, Desta Haftu, Tewodros Yosef

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Évaluation de la prévention des infections associées aux soins dans des cabinets dentaires à Rabat

Marrouk Wiam, El Basraoui Ghita, Haj khalaf Lauzan, Toure Babacar

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Successful conservative management of a large 12-week-old cervical ectopic pregnancy in a nulliparous woman: a case report

John Jude Kweku Annan, Stephen Ansah-Asamoah, Benedict Apaw Agyei, Eric Lartey Quarshie, Frank Ankobea, Sylvia Vanderpuye, Collins Oteng, Sebastian Yidana Ninimiya, Nana Esi Abedua Abaidoo

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McGrath® versus Macintosh laryngoscopes on hemodynamic response to intubation in elderly patients: a randomized clinical trial

Salma Ketata, Mahdi Fourati, Rahma Derbel, Mariem Keskes, Karim Bouzid, Imen Zouche, Moncef Sallemi, Souha Kallel, Sami Fendri, Amine Zouari, Hichem Cheikhrouhou

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Association between Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) DQB106 and HLA DQB103 and adverse outcomes in a group of critically ill patients with COVID-19 in Tunisia: a cross-sectional study

Amène Ben Bnina, Yasmine El Bahri, Amény Cheybi, Nada Ben Lazrek, Syrine Chouchane, Asma Omezzine, Walid Naija, Amina Bouatay

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Left ventricular hypertrophy in African children infected with HIV/AIDS: a case-control study

Ijeoma Ogugua Arodiwe, Christopher Bismarck Eke, Ejikeme Benneth Arodiwe

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Overtreatment of malaria in the Nigerian healthcare setting: prescription practice, rationale and consequences

Emmanuel Temitope Anjorin, Olufemi Nicholas Olulaja, Moyosoore Emmanuel Osoba, Oluwafemi Temitayo Oyadiran, Ayodele Oloruntoba Ogunsanya, Omotola Nofisat Akinade, Jemimah Mayowa Inuojo

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Body image dissatisfaction, nutritional status and weight control strategies among university undergraduates in Lagos: a descriptive cross-sectional study

Foluke Adenike Olatona, Bonuola Funmilayo Aladelokun, Omolola Olayeni Adisa, Adedoyin Oyeyimika Ogunyemi, Olayinka Olufisayo Goodman

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Case studies of multi-disciplinary team management of atypical gastric cancer: challenges and lessons learned (about two cases)

Mbang Kooffreh-Ada, Obinna Ebere Iheanacho, Victor Ikechukwu Nwagbara, Komommo Okoi Okpebri, Chukwuemeka Okechukwu Anisi, Asa Itam-Eyo, Okezie Uba-Mgbemena, Oliver Emmanuel Ali, Ofonime Benjamin Essien, Akintunde Olusijibomi Akintomide, Michael Eteng Eyong, Emmanuel Edet Effa, Ngim Ewezu Ngim

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Etude du profil épidémio-clinique du cancer du col utérin au Maroc: cas de la région du Gharb

Mohamed Zraidi, Mohammed Ibriz

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Human papillomavirus vaccination in view of the National Cancer Control Plan 2020-2029 in Morocco

Mohamed Zraidi, Mohammed Ibriz

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Fraud within the Nigerian health system, a double threat for resilience of a health system and the response to the COVID-19 pandemic: a review

Monica Ewomazino Akokuwebe, Erhabor Sunday Idemudia

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Determinants of neonatal jaundice among neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit in public hospitals of Sidama Region, Sidama, Ethiopia, 2022: an unmatched case-control study

Biniyam Demessie Sisay, Rekiku Fikre Abebe, Ayalnesh Asmamaw Kassie, Melkamu Getu Wondimu, Gizachew Ambaw Kassie

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Case of hyperpigmentation due to excessive androgen in a child

Archana Thaware, Renu Rathi

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Hormonal, clinical, and genetic profile of infertile patients with azoospermia in Morocco

Chaymae Rochdi, Ibtissam Bellajdel, Anouar El Moudane, Soufiane El Assri, Samira Mamri, Hafsa Taheri, Hanane Saadi, Ali Barki, Ahmed Mimouni, Mohammed Choukri

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Knowledge, attitudes, practices and intention to get vaccinated against COVID-19: results from a cross-sectional survey in three peri-urban communities in South Africa

Renay Weiner, Sarah Magni, Tetelo Maakamadi, Tamika Fellows, Susan Aitken, Jessica Yun, Stefano Tempia, Anne von Gottberg, Jinal Bhiman, Sibongile Walaza, Jocelyn Moyes, Cherie Cawood, Neil Martinson, Limakatso Lebina, Cheryl Cohen, Nicole Wolter

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Prospecting for yaws in the Mbaïki Health District in the Central African Republic

Germain Piamale, Romaric Ghislain Zarambaud Bohy-Ngombet, Rodrigue Herman Doyama-Woza, Emmanuel Fandema, Christian Maucler Pamatika, Constantin Juvénal Dombeti, Henri Saint Calvaire Diemer, Jean De Dieu Longo, Gérard Gresenguet

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Post-COVID-19 related bleeding at unusual sites: add paravertebral hematomas to the list

Nikolaos Sabanis, Achilleas Betsikos

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Critical care in developing nations: what has the COVID-19 pandemic revealed?

Luiz Alberto Cerqueira Batista Filho

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Management of a pancreatic tail hydatid cyst: a case report

Anis Hasnaoui, Racem Trigui, Sihem Heni, Houda Kammoun, Imen Sassi

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Age assessment services in public dental health facilities in Kenya: burden and sources of referral (a cross-sectional study)

Eunice Njeri Kihara, Simon Muturi Karanja, Peter Wanzala, Evelyn Gaceri Wagaiyu

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A propos d´un hémangiome cutané compliqué traité en ambulatoire

Hajar El Kouarty, Badr Sououd Benjelloun Dakhama

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Ankle tuberculosis: an unusual presentation

Hardik Rasiklal Patel, Siddharth Patel

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A 40-year-old female with III-degree utero cervical descent

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