Voundi Voundi Esther, Nguefack-Tsague Georges, Noa Ndoua Claude, Belinga Etienne, Ngono Vanina, Nyada Serge, Kasia Boris, Mbacham Sharon, Nyimbe Mviena Louise, Sahmo Simon Stevensen, Toukam Michel

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The Charlson Comorbidity Index and Health-Related Quality of Life in a Group of Patients with Heart Failure: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Cameroonian Urban Setting
Évaluation des Comorbidités par l’Indice de Charlson et Qualité de Vie d’un Groupe de Patients Atteints d'Insuffisance Cardiaque : Une Étude Transversale en Milieu Urbain Camerounais

Valérie Ndobo, Huber Nkipang Moh Tangongho, Amalia Owona, Djibrilla Siddikatou, Guy Sadeu Wafeu, Guillaume Ebene Manon , Pierre Mintom , Aboubakar Djalloh Almami, Félicité Kamdem , Bâ Hamadou, Chris Nadège Nganou-Gnindjio

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Genitality in Youths: Sexual Toys, Myth or Reality in the Cities of Yaoundé Douala?
Génitalité des Jeunes : les Jouets Sexuels, un Mythe ou une Réalité dans les Villes de Douala et de Yaoundé ?

Metogo Ntsama Junie Annick, Eboutou Asse Ivan Jeannin, Mboua Batoum Véronique Sophie, Ngo Dingom Madye, Hajji Azziza, Essi Marie Josée

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Assessment of Request Forms Conformity, Relevance and Utility of CT Scan and MRI of the Cervical Spine in Yaounde

Maggy Mbede, Nguefang Tchoukeu Guy Loic, Abo’o Melom Adele Tatiana, Konlack Mekonsto Joel Gabin, Seme Engoumou Ambroise Merci, Nwatsock Francis, Onana Yannick, Ongolo Zogo Pierre

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Quality Assurance of Biological Diagnosis Tools for Malaria in the Laboratories of Four Health Facilities in the City of Yaounde
Assurance Qualité des Outils de Diagnostic Biologique du Paludisme dans les Laboratoires de quatre Formations Sanitaires de la Ville de Yaoundé

Ngando Laure, Kenfack Marcel, Médi Sikè Christiane, Ngo Nsintat Danielle, Voundi Voundi Esther, Same Ekobo Albert

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Factors Associated with the Prevalence of Malaria in the City of Yaounde, Cameroon
Facteurs Associés à la Prévalence du Paludisme dans la Ville de Yaoundé, Cameroun

Ngando Laure, Voundi-Voundi Esther, Taby Bidzogo Célestine Audrey, Voundi-Voundi Junior, Ndoumba Mintya Annick, Bih Tanni, Tombi Jeannette

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Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Peripheral Hospital Health Care Staff in Relation to Haemophilia in Cameroon
Connaissances, Attitudes et Pratiques du Personnel Soignant des Hôpitaux Périphériques en Matière d’Hémophile au Cameroun

Ndoumba Mintya Annick, Itok Yves, Chendjou Kamela Aurélien, Essi Marie Josée, Tayou Claude, Mbanya Dora

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Refractive Errors of Cameroonian Children with Type I Diabetes
Les Vices de Réfraction chez des Enfants Camerounais Suivis pour un Diabète de Type I

Mvilongo Tsimi Caroline, Akono Zoua Evodie, Nomo Arlette Francine, Nanfack Chantal, Mare Njoya Josiane, Elanga Junior, Etoa Martine, Bilong Yannick, Sap Suzanne, Mba Aki Tatiana, Ebana Steve, Dohvoma Viola, Epée Emilienne, Koki Godefroy

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Forensic Evaluation of Psychiatric Disorders Related to Limb Amputations at Yaoundé Central Hospital
Evaluation Médicolégale des Troubles Psychiatriques Liés aux Amputations de Membres à l’Hôpital Central de Yaoundé

Ngongang Gilbert Frank Olivier, Ndoye El Oumar, Kamga Olen Jean Pierre, Mogue Tidianie, Fonkoue Loïc, Mayopa Cedric, Nseme Etouckey Georges Eric, Handy Eone Daniel, Tekpa Bertrand

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Short-Term Evaluation of Surgical Treatment of Colorectal Cancer in Three Hospitals of the City of Yaoundé
Évaluation à Court Terme du Traitement Chirurgical du Cancer Colorectal dans Trois Hôpitaux de la Ville de Yaoundé

Savom Eric Patrick, Ekani Boukar Mahamat Yannick, Ze Meka Louis Philippe, Mbele Richard Ii, Atangana Cédric Paterson, Biwole Biwole Daniel, Bang Guy Aristide, Guifo Marc Leroy, Ngo Nonga Bernadette, Essomba Arthur

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Preliminary Results of Stapled Gastrectomy in Four Reference Hospitals in Yaoundé
Résultats Préliminaires de la Gastrectomie Mécanique dans quatre Hôpitaux de Référence à Yaoundé

Eric Patrick Savom, Bwelle Moto Georges, Tolefac Nkemtendong Paul, Mbele Richard II, Ekani Boukar Mahamat Yannick4, Atangana Cédric Paterson, Bang Guy Aristide, Essomba Arthur

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i3 Suppl 1.5671

Incidence and Predictive Factors of Surgical Site Infection in Clean Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery in Yaoundé
Incidence et Facteurs Prédictifs d’Infection du Site Opératoire en Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique Propre à Yaoundé

Fonkoue Loïc, Muluem Olivier Kennedy, Bessong Etienne, Ngongang Franck Olivier, Mohamadou Guiemse, Mebouinz Ferdinand, Ewolo Sike Gloria, Ngo Yamben Marie Ange, Tiagadigui Gustave , Bahebeck Jean, Handy Eone Daniel

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i3 Suppl 1.5691

Short-Terms Results of Hernia Management in Yokadouma District Hospital - Cameroon
Résultats à Court Terme du Traitement des Hernies à l'Hôpital de District de Yokadouma-Cameroun

Mbele Richard II, Savom EP, Biwole Biwole DCP, Elah Okassie Ekongwesse D, Thoyouadjieu AR, Bang GA

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i3 Suppl 1.5720

Surgical Castration Versus Hormone Therapy in the Management of Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Castration Chirurgicale versus Hormonothérapie dans la Prise en Charge du Cancer de la Prostate Métastatique

Mbouche LO, Epoupa Ngalle FG, Ngongang Chiedjio A, Fouda JC, Mbassi AA, Mekeme Mekeme J, Antonin Wilson Ndjitoyap Ndam, Fouda PJ

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i3 Suppl 1.5668

Profiles of Hepatitis B Infected Patients in Yaoundé (Cameroon)
Profils des Patients Infectés par le Virus de l’Hépatite B à Yaoundé (Cameroun)

Antonin Wilson Ndjitoyap Ndam, Paley Sandra, KENNE YIMAGOU Edgar, BEKOLO NGA Winnie, NSENGA DJAPA Guy Roger, KOWO Mathurin, , NDJITOYAP NDAM Elie Claude, BIWOLE SIDA Magloire

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Clinical Profile of Severe Preeclampsia and its Complications in Intensive Care Unit in two Hospitals of the City of Douala
Profil Clinique de la Pré Éclampsie Sévère et ses Complications en Réanimation dans deux Hôpitaux de la Ville de Douala

Metogo Ntsama Junie Annick, Metogo Mbengono Junette Arlette, Binam Bikoï Charles, Passy Sone, Moukouri Same Gertrude, Ze Minkande Jacqueline

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i3 Suppl 1.5766

Aesthetic Considerations and Choice of Implant of the Anterior Sector: A Case Report
Considérations Esthétiques dans le Choix de l’Implant du Secteur Antérieur : A Propos de Deux Cas

Ndjoh Jules Julien, Akena Ndeng Lydie Sandra, Onana Steve Romaric, Bengondo Messanga Charles

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i3 Suppl 1.5703

Testicular Rhabdomyosarcoma in Children: A Report of Two Cases
Rhabdomyosarcome Paratesticulaire de l’Enfant : À Propos de Deux Cas

Mbouche Landry Oriole, Nyanit Bob Dorcas, Poyi Kamdem Michel, Dissake Emerick, Guiffo Marc Leroy, Sando Zacharie, Mouafo Tambo Faustin

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Challenges of The Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism Following Intracerebral Hemorrhage in a Hypertensive Patient in a Low Resource Setting
Défis du Traitement de l’Embolie Pulmonaire après une Hémorragie Intracérébrale chez une Patiente Hypertendue dans un Milieu à Ressources Limitées

Ebene Manon Guillaume, Ndobo Valérie, Mintom Pierre, Kougang Christelle, Tongue-Moujongue Vanessa, Owona Amalia, Nganou-Gnindjio Chris Nadège, Menanga Alain Patrick

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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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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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Manuscripts are randomly checked for plagiarism with available free tools. Those proven of plagiarism are returned to the authors without peer review. The editors reserve the right to request that the authors provide additional data collected during their investigations. The editors also reserve the right to send a copy of the manuscript and data in question to the author’s dean, university, or supervisor or, in the case of an investigation being funded by an agency, to that funding agency for appreciation.
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Research Articles

Iron Deficiency in Sickle Cell Patients with Normo or Microcytosis and/or Hypochromia in Yaoundé
Déficit en Fer chez les Patients Drépanocytaires Ayant une Normo ou Microcytose et/ou Hypochromie à Yaoundé

Microsporidia Isolated from Stools of Patients from the Centre Pasteur du Cameroun, Yaoundé
Microsporidies Isolées des Selles des Patients Reçus au Centre Pasteur du Cameroun, Yaoundé

Comparative Study of Serum Vitamin D Rate according to Degree of Exposure to Solar UV Radiation
Etude Comparée du Taux de Vitamine D Sérique selon le Degré d’Exposition aux Rayons UV Solaires

Study of Salivary Lactoferrin to Assess Oral Health in Malnourished Children
La Lactoferrine Salivaire dans l’Évaluation de l’État Bucco-Dentaire des Enfants Malnutris

Human Herpes Virus-6 and Cytokine Variations in Women Enrolled for in Vitro Fertilization
Virus de l’Herpès Humain-6 et Variations Cytokiniques chez les Femmes Enrôlées pour une Fécondation in Vitro

Genitality in Youths: Sexual Toys, Myth or Reality in the Cities of Yaoundé Douala?
Génitalité des Jeunes : les Jouets Sexuels, un Mythe ou une Réalité dans les Villes de Douala et de Yaoundé ?

Medicine and Surgery in the Tropics

Assessment of Request Forms Conformity, Relevance and Utility of CT Scan and MRI of the Cervical Spine in Yaounde

Quality Assurance of Biological Diagnosis Tools for Malaria in the Laboratories of Four Health Facilities in the City of Yaounde
Assurance Qualité des Outils de Diagnostic Biologique du Paludisme dans les Laboratoires de quatre Formations Sanitaires de la Ville de Yaoundé

Factors Associated with the Prevalence of Malaria in the City of Yaounde, Cameroon
Facteurs Associés à la Prévalence du Paludisme dans la Ville de Yaoundé, Cameroun

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Peripheral Hospital Health Care Staff in Relation to Haemophilia in Cameroon
Connaissances, Attitudes et Pratiques du Personnel Soignant des Hôpitaux Périphériques en Matière d’Hémophile au Cameroun

Refractive Errors of Cameroonian Children with Type I Diabetes
Les Vices de Réfraction chez des Enfants Camerounais Suivis pour un Diabète de Type I

Forensic Evaluation of Psychiatric Disorders Related to Limb Amputations at Yaoundé Central Hospital
Evaluation Médicolégale des Troubles Psychiatriques Liés aux Amputations de Membres à l’Hôpital Central de Yaoundé

Short-Term Evaluation of Surgical Treatment of Colorectal Cancer in Three Hospitals of the City of Yaoundé
Évaluation à Court Terme du Traitement Chirurgical du Cancer Colorectal dans Trois Hôpitaux de la Ville de Yaoundé

Preliminary Results of Stapled Gastrectomy in Four Reference Hospitals in Yaoundé
Résultats Préliminaires de la Gastrectomie Mécanique dans quatre Hôpitaux de Référence à Yaoundé

Incidence and Predictive Factors of Surgical Site Infection in Clean Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery in Yaoundé
Incidence et Facteurs Prédictifs d’Infection du Site Opératoire en Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique Propre à Yaoundé

Short-Terms Results of Hernia Management in Yokadouma District Hospital - Cameroon
Résultats à Court Terme du Traitement des Hernies à l'Hôpital de District de Yokadouma-Cameroun

Surgical Castration Versus Hormone Therapy in the Management of Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Castration Chirurgicale versus Hormonothérapie dans la Prise en Charge du Cancer de la Prostate Métastatique

Profiles of Hepatitis B Infected Patients in Yaoundé (Cameroon)
Profils des Patients Infectés par le Virus de l’Hépatite B à Yaoundé (Cameroun)

Clinical Profile of Severe Preeclampsia and its Complications in Intensive Care Unit in two Hospitals of the City of Douala
Profil Clinique de la Pré Éclampsie Sévère et ses Complications en Réanimation dans deux Hôpitaux de la Ville de Douala

Case Reports

Aesthetic Considerations and Choice of Implant of the Anterior Sector: A Case Report
Considérations Esthétiques dans le Choix de l’Implant du Secteur Antérieur : A Propos de Deux Cas

Testicular Rhabdomyosarcoma in Children: A Report of Two Cases
Rhabdomyosarcome Paratesticulaire de l’Enfant : À Propos de Deux Cas

Challenges of The Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism Following Intracerebral Hemorrhage in a Hypertensive Patient in a Low Resource Setting
Défis du Traitement de l’Embolie Pulmonaire après une Hémorragie Intracérébrale chez une Patiente Hypertendue dans un Milieu à Ressources Limitées

Instructions to authors

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