Bénédicte Ndeboko, Khalilath Morènikè Woura Adjaho Moukambi, Opheelia Makoyo Komba, Elisabeth Lendoye, Jean Alban Ondh-Obame, Ulysse Pascale Minkobame, Marie Yolande Missie, Christian Mahutondji Allognon, Pamphile Assoumou, Nathalie Ledaga Ambounda, Pascal Kristian Nze, Jacques Albert Bang Ntamack, Joël Fleury Djoba Siawaya

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5606

Disability Assessment in Chronic Tinnitus Suffers: A Cross-Sectional Study Using the ''Tinnitus Handicap Inventory''
Évaluation du Handicap des Patients Souffrant d’Acouphènes Chroniques : Une Étude Transversale à l’Aide du ‘’Tinnitus Handicap Inventory’’

RC. Meva’a Biouélé, YC. Andjock Nkouo, Y. Mossus, LC. Atanga, AR. Ngo Nyéki, JB. Toubue Fomeni, D. Mindja Eko, ON. Ngaba Mambo, F. Djomou, LR. Njock, A. Ndjolo

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5599

Relevance, Conformity, Determining Factors and Strategies for Improving Antibiotic Prescriptions in Brazzaville
Pertinence, Conformité, Facteurs Déterminants et Stratégies d’Amélioration des Prescriptions d’Antibiotiques à Brazzaville

E K. Okiemy, O.P. Elion, M M. Bodeho

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5604

Survival of Patients with Non-Hodgkin's Malignant Lymphoma at the Hematology Department of the Yopougon University Teaching Hospital
Survie des Patients Atteints de Lymphome Malin Non Hodgkinien au Service d’Hématologie du CHU de Yopougon

Silue Dohoma Alexis, Danho Nanho Clotaire, Kouakou Boidy, Meité N’dogomo, Ndhatz Comoe Emeraude, Kamara Ismael, Djeket Ruth, Mossou E A, Koffi Kouassi Gustave

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5639

Bowel Occlusions on Peritoneal Carcinosis: Epidemioclinical Features, Management and Outcome in Referral Hospitals of Douala and Yaoundé
Occlusions sur Carcinose Péritonéale : Caractéristiques Épidémiocliniques, Thérapeutiques et Évolutives dans les Hôpitaux de Référence de Douala et Yaoundé

Dina Bell Esther Hortense Murielle, Ntama Ambroise, Esson Mapoko BS, Sango Anne, Ekwa Langa Dominique, Atenguena Etienne, Anne Marthe Maïson Mayeh, Ruth Meka’ah Mapenya, Anaba Dominique, Ndangue Ntone, Mouelle Mbassi, Mouelle Michel, Ananga Noa Sidonie, Albert Mouelle Sone, Paul Ndom, Eboumbou Moukoko

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5655

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Pregnant Women on the Use of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs during Pregnancy in Brazzaville
Connaissances, Attitudes et Pratiques des Femmes Enceintes sur l’Utilisation des Anti-inflammatoires Non Stéroïdiens durant la Grossesse à Brazzaville

EK Okiemy, JB Illoye, BA Mapoukou

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5651

Epidemiology and Clinicobiological Features of Acute Rheumatic fever Siguiri (Guinea)
Aspects Epidémiologiques, Cliniques, et Biologiques du Rhumatisme Articulaire Aigu à Siguiri (Guinée)

Camara T, Condé AS, Konaté SO, Camara M, Diakité M, Cissé M

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5616

Diagnostic, Therapeutic and Prognostic Features of Spinal Metastases from Prostate Adenocarcinoma at the Yaoundé General Hospital
Aspects Diagnostiques, Thérapeutiques et Pronostiques des Métastases Vertébrales de l’Adénocarcinome de la Prostate à l’Hôpital Général de Yaoundé

NO Haman, F Bello, TO Ndome, I Baboke, S Mandela, D Fogue, VDP Djientcheu

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5633

Urological Emergencies at the Abeche University Teaching Hospital: Epidemioclinicial Pattern and Management
Les Urgences Urologiques au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d’Abeche : Profil Épidémiologique, Clinique et Thérapeutique

V Vadandi, A Mahamat, OM Temga, A Minguemadji, B Vounouzia, C Abdelmamoud, K Rimtebaye

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5632

Degenerative Spinal Disease among Dental Practitioners in the District of Bamako
Pathologies Rachidiennes Dégénératives chez les Praticiens Dentaires du District de Bamako

Kane Aboubacar Sidiki Thissé, Cissé Mohamed El Hassimi, Diallo Baba, Coulibaly Oumou, Ouologuem Madani, Kanikomo Drissa

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5631

Cementless Total Hip Arthroplasty at Yaounde General Hospital: Indications and Outcome
Arthroplastie Totale de Hanche non Cimentée à l’Hôpital Général de Yaoundé : Indications et Résultats

Fonkoue Loïc, Muluem O. Kennedy, Ngongang F. Olivier, Guifo Marc Leroy, Ngo Betomol Blanche, Handy Daniel, Bahebeck Jean

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5623

Management of Nasal Pyramid Trauma in Libreville
Prise en Charge des Traumatismes de la Pyramide Nasale à Libreville

Lekassa P, Andjock Nkouo YC, Ngoma Manfoumbi B1, Manfoumbi Manfoumbi KD, Miloundja J, Nzouba L

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5629

Intrafamilial Violences in Yaounde
Les Violences Intrafamiliales à Yaoundé

Ngongang G F O, Jibia A, Konate G, Tambekou U, Tekpa B

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5652

Etiologies and Clinical Course of Acute Renal Failure in an Intensive Care Department in Brazzaville
Profil Étiologique et Évolutif de l’Insuffisance Rénale Aigue en Réanimation à Brazzaville

Gaël Honal Mahoungou, Marie Elombila, Marlid Koumous, Daniel Tony Eyeni Sinomono, Farel Elilié Mawa Ongoth, Eric Gandzali Ngabe, Précieux Ngoma, Marlid Koumous, Richard Loumingou, Gilbert Fabrice Otiobanda

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5666

Surgical Treatment of Chronic Venous Ulcer in Cameroon: Experience with 25 patients
Traitement Chirurgical de l’Ulcère Veineux au Cameroun ; Expérience avec 25 patients

Mve Mvondo Charles, Fokou Marcus, Shousasha Princely, Ela Bella Amos, Kobe Fokalbo Zephanie, Ngo Yon Laurence, Tsague Kengni Hermann Nestor, Lowe Kuissu Sepolin, Yepmo Yannick, Ngo Nonga Bernadette4, Essomba Arthur2

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5684

Variation of Residual C-Peptide Secretion During Type 2 Diabetes in Mali
Variation de la Sécrétion Résiduelle du Peptide C Au Cours du Diabète de Type 2 au Mali

Coulibaly Djibril Mamadou , Drame Boubacar Sidiki Ibrahim, Diawara Abdoulaye, Kone Adama , Gueye Fatou, N’dour El Hadj Malick, Goita Yaya, Dembele Klétigui Casmir, Kone Abdoulaye, Kone Drissa, Traore Mama Adama, Kone Alidou, Maiga Aminata, Aboubacar Tiètiè, Sylla Djeneba, Berthe Bréhima, Coulibaly Seydou Sassou, Diakite Mohamed, Coulibaly Nana Kadia, Cisse Aynina, Wele Mamadou, Kouriba Bourèma, Djimde Abdoulaye, Diakite Mahamadou, Cisse Bakary Mamadou, Sall Philomène Lopez

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5689

Candidiasis in Infants through the Use of Diapers in Bamako
Les Candidoses par Utilisation de Couches Chez le Nourrisson à Bamako

Konaté C, Mouctar D, Amagana D, Aboubacar S D, Bourama K, Aimé CC

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5636

Reasons of the First Consultation of Newborns after Discharge from the Maternity Hospital in the Commune V District of Bamako
Motifs de Première Consultation des Nouveau-Nés après leur Sortie de Maternité à l’Hôpital du District de la Commune V de Bamako

Kanté M, Traoré M, Beydari B H, Sacko D, Koné I, Traoré Y, Haïdara M, Bamba K, Diarra I, Kassogué A, Sylla F, Diakité F, Diamouténé O, Maïga L, Diakité AA

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5600

Renal Complications of Childhood Malaria in Niamey
Les Complications Rénales du Paludisme de l’Enfant à Niamey

Idrissa Maïga, Moumouni Garba, Georges Thomas Ibrahim, Amadou Saidou, Samaila Aboubacar, Alido Soumana

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5630

Epidemiology of Bleeding during Pregnancy in Ouahigouya (Burkina Faso)

Sib Sansan Rodrigue, Ouedraogo Issa, Sanogo Moussa, Ouedraogo/Drabo Rachida, Nassouri Abdoul Gafarou, Ouedraogo Charlemagne, Millogo/Traore Françoise, Ouedraogo Ali

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5659

Causes and Management of Postpartum Haemorrhage in the University Teaching Hospital of Owendo
Causes et Prise en Charge des Hémorragies du Post-Partum au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d’Owendo

S.G Mba Edou, D Assoume, E. Ntsame, S. Massay, G. Madi Tigani, K. Ngou Mve Ngou, J.A Bang Ntamack, B. Sima Ole, J.P. Ngou Mve Ngou, S. Mayi Tsonga, J. F. Meye

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5637

Knowledge and Beliefs of Pregnant Women on Antenatal Ultrasound at Limbe and Buea Regional Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Study
Knowledge and Beliefs of Pregnant Women on Antenatal Ultrasound at Limbe and Buea Regional Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Study

Dongmo Fomekong Sylviane, Dongmo Djouake Yvan, Tambe Joshua, Simo Andre, Thomas Obinchemti Egbe

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5609

Evaluation of Factors Associated with Funicular Accidents in Yaoundé

Metogo Ntsama Junie, Nnanga, Mol Henri-Leonard, Mve Koh Valere

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5638

Evaluation of Level and Quality of Implementation of Maternal Death Surveillance and Response in Cameroon
Evaluation du Niveau et de la Qualité de la Mise en Œuvre de la Surveillance des Décès Maternels et Riposte au Cameroun

Irombe Christian, Junie Annick Metogo Ntsama, Essi Marie José, Mve Koh Valère

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5617

Risk Factors of Cervical Cancer in Yaounde: A Case-Control Study
Facteurs de Risque du Cancer du Col à Yaoundé : Une étude Cas - Témoins

Martine Golda Tsafack Mekouzou, Junie Annick Metogo Ntsama, Etienne Atenguena Okobalemba, Marvin Richie Tsopmene, Valère Mve Koh , Pascal Foumane

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5628

Epidemiology, Clinical Features and Etiologies of Infertility in Mali
Aspects Épidémiocliniques et Étiologiques de l’Infertilité au Mali

A Koné, Dao K, Drago AA, MB Diallo, M Mariko, Coulibaly A, Kamissoko CO, Dollo I, Guindo H, Diakité M, A Maïga, DS Sow

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5635

Incidental Finding of an Ectopic Leiomyoma in the Broad Ligament: A Case Report
Découverte Fortuite d’un Léiomyome Ectopique dans le Ligament Large : à Propos d’un Cas

Pascale E Mpono, Vanina Akam Ngono, Serge Nyada, Christiane Nsahlai, Junie Annick Ntsama Metogo, Anny Ngassam, Mohammed A Sule, Claude Cyrille Noa Ndoua

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5614

Organic Tricuspid Valve Disease in a 47-Year-Old patient: A Case Report
Maladie Organique Valvulaire Tricuspide Chez un Patient de 47 Ans : à Propos d’un Cas

Sangare Aliou, Samake S, Diarra B, Dembelé B, Kodio A, Guindo A, Koumare Y R, Toure M, Diakité M, Coulibaly S

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5624

Practical Use of Positive Inotropes in the Management of Cardiac Failure in Shock at the University Teaching Hospital «Le Luxembourg»

Thiam Coumba., A Keita, B Sonfo, M Touré, D Fofana, Y Camara, S Diallo, S Daffé, M Soumaré, D K Bouaré, S Diarra, B Dicko, I Sangaré, I B Diall I, H O Bah, M Konaté, S Coulibaly, I Menta

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5622

Epidemioclinical Features and Outcome of Ischemic Stroke in Bamako
Aspects Épidémiocliniques et Évolutifs de l’Accident Vasculaire Cérébral Ischémique à Bamako

H. Guindo, A. Maiga, Y Kassambara, Dao.K, Coulibaly. A, Dollo.I, Drago Aa, Konde. A, M. Tall Epse Maiga, A. Berthe, I B Diall, S Coulibaly, A B Diallo

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5625

Trans Mesenteric Internal Hernia in a Young Adult: A Rare Cause of Bowel Obstruction
Hernie Interne Trans Mésentérique chez un Adulte Jeune : Une Cause Rare d’Occlusion Intestinale

CP Atangana, EP Savom, PV Mvondo, F Tim, DA Dikongue, MI Akoa, GA Bang

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5634

Parkinsonism in an Adult Following Delayed Carbon Monoxide Exposure: A Case Report
Syndrome Parkinsonien chez un Adulte Post Exposition Tardif au Monoxyde de Carbone

Leonard Ngarka, Faustin N Yepnjio, Paul C Mbonda, Michel K Mengnjo, Eric S Chokote, Leonard N Nfor, Aurelien S Tele, Alfred K Njamnshi

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i5.5660

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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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ISSN (print): 1684-2782 / EISSN (online) : 2309-6535

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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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About Health Sciences and Disease

Research Articles

Medicine and Surgery in the Tropics

Pediatrics and Adolescence Medicine

Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine

Heart and Vessels

Case Reports

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