Journal Description

EISSN: 2309-6535 (online) ISSN: 1684-2782
Health Sciences and Disease, is an open source, peer reviewed medical journal that covers all aspects of medicine, pharmacy, biomedical and health sciences, including public health and societal issues. It is an online first publication, which means that all the publications articles appear on the website before being included in the print journal. The papers are published in full on the website, with open access. Our vision is to be the leader medical journal in our region. Our mission is to inform and educate all the health professionals and to promote constructive debate on health issues that matter in the management not only of diseases but of health as a whole.
Health Sciences and Disease is the official publication of the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences of the University of Yaounde I. Its team is based in Yaounde (Cameroon).

Health Research in Africa (HRA) is a partner journal of HSD.

Vol. 25 No. 12 (2024): Health Sciences and Disease

Published: 27 November 2024

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i12.6267

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i12.6268

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Transfusion Exchange in Case of Sickle Cell Disease and Pregnancy: Epidemiological Features and Obstetric Prognosis in Brazzaville
L’Échange Transfusionnel chez la Drépanocytaire Enceinte : Aspects Épidémiologiques et Pronostic Obstétrical à Brazzaville

Buambo Gauthier Régis Jostin, Galiba Atipo-Tsiba Olivia Firmine, Potokoue-Mpia Nuelly Samantha Bialay, Mabikina Noël Parisse, Eouani Max Levy Emery, Itoua Clautaire

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i12.6209

Caesarean Section at the Reference Health Canter of Kolondiéba (Mali): Frequency, Indications and Maternofoetal Prognosis
La Césarienne au Centre de Santé de Référence de Kolondiéba (Mali): Fréquence, Indications et Pronostic Materno-fœtal

Konaté S, Samaké M, Dembélé S K, Dembélé S, Saye Z, Goita M, Diarra M, Dembélé Y, Sidibé Y, Koné T, Konaté M, Traoré A, Maiga A, Dembélé B T, Togo AP

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Acute Small Bowel Obstruction Due to Flange in a Full-Term Pregnant Woman: A Case Report
Occlusion Aigüe du Grêle sur Bride chez une Gestante à Terme : À Propos d’un Cas

Astrid Ruth Ndolo Kondo, Michèle Florence Mendoua, Gervais Mounchikpou Ngouhouoh, Gaspard Gregory Ayissi Nga, Boris Bob Abessolo, Junette Metogo Njoki, Charlotte Tchente Nguefack

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i12.6230

Management of Recurrent Suprasphincteric Rectovaginal Fistula: Surgical Basis.
Prise en Charge d’une Fistule Rectovaginale Suprasphinctérienne Récidivante : Bases Chirurgicales

Mpono Emenguele Pascale, Ngono Akam Vanina, Nyada Serge Robert, Ngo Dingom Madye Ange, Metogo Ntsama Junie Annick, Tompeen Isidore, Nna Audric Loïc, Maryanne Ndoh-Tabi Esapebong, Noa Ndoua Claude Cyrille

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i12.6239

Nutritional Status of Elderly Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the North West Region of Cameroon
État Nutritionnel des Patients Âgés Diabétiques de Type 2 dans la Région du Nord-Ouest du Cameroun

Anne Ongmeb Boli, Cedric Tsala Owona, Inna Astasselbe Hadja, Charly Feutseu, Paulette Djeugoue, Arnaud Ndi Manga, Crista Tabi, Alex Mambap, Eugène Sobngwi

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i12.6254

Graves' Disease and Trisomy 21: A Case Report from Pointe-Noire
Maladie de Basedow et Trisomie 21 : A Propos d’Un Cas à Pointe-Noire

C L Elenga-Bongo, A Bandoho Mombo, R L Mayanda, M G Monabeka, C C Yidika Moussavou, F Elilié Ongoth, E Bouenizabila, L A Bugova , H G Monabeka

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i12.6231

Bardet-Biedl Syndrome and Diabetes Mellitus in a Congolese Adolescent Girl: A Case Report
Syndrome de Bardet-Biedl et Diabète Sucré chez une Adolescente Congolaise : À Propos d’un Cas

Charley Loumade Elenga-Bongo, Luc Manvouri, Larisa Bugova, Cédric Loemba Mavoungou, MM Bidounga, Prestige Bervelyne Itsoukou Nzouzi, Evariste Bouenizabila

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i12.6232

Initial Assessment of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction by Isotopic Ventriculography during Pre-Therapeutic Assessment in Oncology
Évaluation Initiale de la Fraction d’Éjection du Ventricule Gauche par Ventriculographie Isotopique au Cours du Bilan Pré Thérapeutique en Oncologie

Thierry Romuald K, Mamoudou Salif Djigo, Gora Thiaw, Arsene Sanou, Boucar Ndong, Mamadou Mbodj

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i12.6255

Therapeutic Compliance of Hypertensive Patients in Maradi
L’Observance Thérapeutique chez les Patients Hypertendus à Maradi

Laouan H, Baragé A, Arzika M, Garba M, Couldiati I, M’baye Salissou SM, Amadou O, Almou Oumarou I, Douma D, Touré A

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i12.6263

Medication Compliance of Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Cotonou
L’Observance Médicamenteuse chez les Patients Porteurs de Cardiomyopathie Dilatée à Cotonou

Laouan H, Hounkponou M, Adjougoulta Koboy AA, M’baye Salissou SM, Houenassi MD

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i12.6264

Infective Endocarditis on Native Valve in an 11-Year-Old Patient : A Case Report
Endocardite Infectieuse sur Valve Native chez une Enfant de 11 Ans : À Propos d’un Cas

Samaké S, Poudiougou YN, Dakouo MR, Sangaré A, Kodio A, Dembelé B, Touré M, Diassana M, Ba HO

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i12.6217

Quality of the Technique of Emergency Plain Radiography of Abdomen in Ségou
Qualité de la Technique de Réalisation de la Radiographie de l’Abdomen Sans Préparation en Urgence à Ségou

Ballo Kadiatou Moussa , Traore Moussa, Traore Dramane, Dembele Sabou Dite Fatoumata, Traore Gaoussou , Diallo Mahamadou, Diawara Youssouf

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Compliance of Medical Imaging Examination Requests in Bougouni-Mali
Conformité des Demandes d’Examens d’Imagerie Médicale à Bougouni-Mali

Saye Pierre , Kouma Alassane, Konate Aboudramane, Traore Ibrahima, Traore Moussa, Sylla Mala, Traore Dramane, Dembele Yacouba, Dembele Bourama

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i12.6243

Incidental CT Discovery of Metastatic Primary Bronchopulmonary Cancer. A Case Report with Literature Review
Découverte Scanographique Fortuite d’un Cancer Broncho-Pulmonaire Primitif Métastasique. À Propos d’un Cas et Revue de la Littérature

Diarra Lasseni, Cisse Boubacar Sidiki, Traore Moussa, Diarra Bakary, Dao Adama, Kone Abdou, Diallo Mahamadou

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i12.6216

Tomographic Features of Glaucomatous Optic Neuropathy in Bouake
Caractéristiques Tomographiques des Neuropathies Optiques Glaucomateuses au CHU de Bouake

Koffi KF-H, Goulé AM, Diomandé GF, Bilé PEFK, Diabaté Z, Godé L, Babayeju RLO, Koffi KAP, Ouattara Y, Diomandé IA

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Indications for Intravitreal Injections of Anti-VEGF in Yaoundé: A Study of 229 Patients
Indications des Injections Intra-Vitréennes d’Anti- VEGF à Yaoundé: A Propos de 229 Patients

Koki G, Nomo Af, Emah Ma, Mare Nj, Aboubakar H, Njusa C, Nyouma Jp , Akono Zoua M, Mvilongo Tsimi C, Malla Eg, Biangoup P, Mbogos C

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i12.6220

Supratarsal Injection of Triamcinolone in Children with Tropical Endemic Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis in Chad
Injection Supratarsale de Triamcinolone dans la Limbo-Conjonctivite Endémique des Tropiques chez l’Enfant au Tchad

Harba Tyau-Tyau, Souam Nguele S, Djimta M, Brehima Mariko, Laminou L, Zenaba Mourba, Ganone T, Loobe R, Mahamat AD, Djada DA, Lhagadang F, Koki G

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i12.6274

Oral Candidiasis in Children Aged 0 to 24 Months in Yaoundé: Epidemioclinical Findings
La Candidose Buccale chez les Enfants de 0 à 24 Mois à Yaoundé : Profil Épidémiologique et Clinique

Kago-Tague Daniel Armand, Nkoro Ombede Anita Grâce, Amani Todou Clémence, Kouam Mewa Euranie Jeannette, Tchouamo Sime Annick Arielle, Zoung-Kanyi Bissek Anne Cécile

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i12.6266

Antrochoanal Polyp of Children in Yaoundé: Clinical and Paraclinical Presentation, Management and Outcome
Polype Antrochoanal de l’Enfant à Yaoundé : Aspects Cliniques, Paracliniques, Thérapeutiques et Évolutifs

Mindja Eko D, Mossus Y, Mouangue-Mbonjo L, Ndjolo A

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i12.6271

Usefulness of Procalcitonin in the Management of Partially Treated Deep Neck Abscesses
Utilité du Dosage Plasmatique de la Procalcitonine dans les Abcès Profonds du Cou Décapités

Ngaba Mambo Pouka O N, Meva’a Bioulé C, Mouangue-Mbonjo L, Mainyoure, Metogo Mbengono J A

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i12.6270

Working Conditions in a Cement Factory of Bobo-Dioulasso
Conditions de Travail dans une Cimenterie de Bobo-Dioulasso

Traoré I, Sanon/Lompo MS, Bayané/Zoungrana B, Coulibaly A, Somé YW, Ouangré TM, Ouédraogo AF, Meda ZC

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i12.6221

Treatment Discontinuation Among Patients Readmitted to Psychiatry at Zinder (Niger)
La Rupture de Traitement chez les Patients Réadmis en Psychiatrie à Zinder (Niger)

Moussa Djibrilla, Georges Thomas I, Mahamane Doutchi Mahamadou, Ousseyni Zika Oumou, Yacoudima G M, Teguera Mamadou, Douma Maiga Djibo, Karfo Kapouné

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i12.6218

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Health Sciences and Disease, is an open source, peer reviewed medical journal that covers all aspects of medicine, pharmacy, biomedical and health sciences, including public health and societal issues. It is an “online first” publication, which means that all the publications articles appear on the website before being included in the print journal. The papers are published in full on the website, with open access. Our vision is to be the leader medical journal in our region. Our mission is to inform and educate all the health professionals and to promote constructive debate on health issues that matter in the management not only of diseases but of health as a whole.
Health Sciences and Disease is the official publication of the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences of the University of Yaoundé I. Its team is based in Yaounde (Cameroon).
Acceptance of manuscripts is based on the originality, the quality of the work and validity of the evidence, the clarity of presentation, and the relevance to our readership. Publications are expected to be concise, well organized and clearly written. Authors submit a manuscript with the understanding that the manuscript (or its essential substance) has not been published other than as an abstract in any language or format and is not currently submitted elsewhere for print or electronic publication.

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HSD is indexed by Google Scholar, DOAJ, ROAD, JournalTOCs, African Index Medicus (WHO).
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ISSN (print): 1684-2782 / EISSN (online) : 2309-6535

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HSD’s Policy Committee follows the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME), and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) for guidance on policies and procedures related to publication ethics. The policies for HRA have been adapted from those three advisory bodies and, where necessary, modified and tailored to meet the specific content, audiences, and aims of HSD.
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Research manuscripts are initially checked by the editor in chief or section editor for identification of gross deficiencies. At this stage, the proposal may be rejected. After this initial screening, articles are sent to one or two-reviewers whose names are hidden from the author and whose review is guided by a checklist (single anonymized review). The review summary is signed by the reviewer and is not posted with article. The review process may take days to weeks to reach a final decision that is the responsibility of the editor in chief. The duration from submission to publication may take one to six months (average: 6 months). So, the authors should avoid contacting the editorial office less than 6 weeks after the initial submission.
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Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine

Transfusion Exchange in Case of Sickle Cell Disease and Pregnancy: Epidemiological Features and Obstetric Prognosis in Brazzaville
L’Échange Transfusionnel chez la Drépanocytaire Enceinte : Aspects Épidémiologiques et Pronostic Obstétrical à Brazzaville

Caesarean Section at the Reference Health Canter of Kolondiéba (Mali): Frequency, Indications and Maternofoetal Prognosis
La Césarienne au Centre de Santé de Référence de Kolondiéba (Mali): Fréquence, Indications et Pronostic Materno-fœtal

Acute Small Bowel Obstruction Due to Flange in a Full-Term Pregnant Woman: A Case Report
Occlusion Aigüe du Grêle sur Bride chez une Gestante à Terme : À Propos d’un Cas

Management of Recurrent Suprasphincteric Rectovaginal Fistula: Surgical Basis.
Prise en Charge d’une Fistule Rectovaginale Suprasphinctérienne Récidivante : Bases Chirurgicales

Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases

Nutritional Status of Elderly Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the North West Region of Cameroon
État Nutritionnel des Patients Âgés Diabétiques de Type 2 dans la Région du Nord-Ouest du Cameroun

Graves' Disease and Trisomy 21: A Case Report from Pointe-Noire
Maladie de Basedow et Trisomie 21 : A Propos d’Un Cas à Pointe-Noire

Bardet-Biedl Syndrome and Diabetes Mellitus in a Congolese Adolescent Girl: A Case Report
Syndrome de Bardet-Biedl et Diabète Sucré chez une Adolescente Congolaise : À Propos d’un Cas

Heart and Vessels

Initial Assessment of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction by Isotopic Ventriculography during Pre-Therapeutic Assessment in Oncology
Évaluation Initiale de la Fraction d’Éjection du Ventricule Gauche par Ventriculographie Isotopique au Cours du Bilan Pré Thérapeutique en Oncologie

Therapeutic Compliance of Hypertensive Patients in Maradi
L’Observance Thérapeutique chez les Patients Hypertendus à Maradi

Medication Compliance of Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Cotonou
L’Observance Médicamenteuse chez les Patients Porteurs de Cardiomyopathie Dilatée à Cotonou

Infective Endocarditis on Native Valve in an 11-Year-Old Patient : A Case Report
Endocardite Infectieuse sur Valve Native chez une Enfant de 11 Ans : À Propos d’un Cas

Radiology - Medical Imaging

Quality of the Technique of Emergency Plain Radiography of Abdomen in Ségou
Qualité de la Technique de Réalisation de la Radiographie de l’Abdomen Sans Préparation en Urgence à Ségou

Compliance of Medical Imaging Examination Requests in Bougouni-Mali
Conformité des Demandes d’Examens d’Imagerie Médicale à Bougouni-Mali

Incidental CT Discovery of Metastatic Primary Bronchopulmonary Cancer. A Case Report with Literature Review
Découverte Scanographique Fortuite d’un Cancer Broncho-Pulmonaire Primitif Métastasique. À Propos d’un Cas et Revue de la Littérature

Ophthalmology

Tomographic Features of Glaucomatous Optic Neuropathy in Bouake
Caractéristiques Tomographiques des Neuropathies Optiques Glaucomateuses au CHU de Bouake

Indications for Intravitreal Injections of Anti-VEGF in Yaoundé: A Study of 229 Patients
Indications des Injections Intra-Vitréennes d’Anti- VEGF à Yaoundé: A Propos de 229 Patients

Supratarsal Injection of Triamcinolone in Children with Tropical Endemic Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis in Chad
Injection Supratarsale de Triamcinolone dans la Limbo-Conjonctivite Endémique des Tropiques chez l’Enfant au Tchad

Medicine and Surgery in the Tropics

Oral Candidiasis in Children Aged 0 to 24 Months in Yaoundé: Epidemioclinical Findings
La Candidose Buccale chez les Enfants de 0 à 24 Mois à Yaoundé : Profil Épidémiologique et Clinique

Antrochoanal Polyp of Children in Yaoundé: Clinical and Paraclinical Presentation, Management and Outcome
Polype Antrochoanal de l’Enfant à Yaoundé : Aspects Cliniques, Paracliniques, Thérapeutiques et Évolutifs

Usefulness of Procalcitonin in the Management of Partially Treated Deep Neck Abscesses
Utilité du Dosage Plasmatique de la Procalcitonine dans les Abcès Profonds du Cou Décapités

Working Conditions in a Cement Factory of Bobo-Dioulasso
Conditions de Travail dans une Cimenterie de Bobo-Dioulasso

Treatment Discontinuation Among Patients Readmitted to Psychiatry at Zinder (Niger)
La Rupture de Traitement chez les Patients Réadmis en Psychiatrie à Zinder (Niger)

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