DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i9

Published: 30 August 2024

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A Few Facts About Your Journal

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Ultrasound-Guided Loco-Regional Anesthesia of Limb Surgery in Mali
Anesthésie Loco-Régionale Échoguidée dans la Chirurgie des Membres au Mali

Amadou Sidibé, Seydina Alioune Beye, Tall Fadima Koureïssi, Siaka Badimi, Amadou Gamby, Kalil Sangho, Maxime Coulibaly, Ahmadou I Dramé, Kalba Tembiné, Bourama Kéita, Joseph Koné, Modibo Sangaré, Nouhoum Diani

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Clinical and Echocardiographic Pattern of Congenital Heart Disease in the Gao Region (Northern Mali)
Profil Clinique et Échocardiographique des Cardiopathies Congénitales dans la Région de Gao (Nord Mali)

Coulibaly Alhousseny, Sidibé Lamine, Dollo Ibrahim, Guindo Hamadoun, Mariko Souleymane, Traoré Bassirima, Dao Karim, Guindo Ibrahim, Cissoko Abdoulaye Soungalo, Sanogo Modibo, Diakité Seydou, Harouna Abdoul Aziz, Ba Hamidou Oumar, Sidibé Noumou, Ichiaka Menta

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Value of the STEPW Classification in Predicting Second Look Hysteroscopy of Submucosal Myomas in Underprivileged Areas (Yaoundé-Cameroon)
Valeur de la Classification STEPW dans la Prédiction du Second Look Hystéroscopique des Myomes Sous Muqueux en Milieu Défavorisé́ (Yaoundé-Cameroun)

Ngono Akam Marga Vanina , Mpono Emenguele Pascale, Nyada Serges, Metogo Ntsama Junie , Mendoua Michelle , Kouna Francine, Adjessa Abega, Belinga Etienne, Noua Ndoua Cyrille, Kasia Jean Marie

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Uterine Rupture at Fousseyni Daou Kayes Hospital : An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study Covering the Period 2012-2021
La Rupture Utérine à l'Hôpital Fousseyni Daou de Kayes entre 2012 et 2021 : Une Étude Transversale Analytique

DEMBELE Sitapha, DIASSANA Mahamadou , MALCALOU Ballan, SIDIBE Alima, GOITA Lassina , SOUMBOUNOU Goundo , ALBACHAR Hamidou , DAOU Issa, SYLLA Cheickna , SANOGO SIAKA A, HAIDARA Mamadou , KANE Famakan, BOCOUM Amadou, SISSOKO Hamady, TRAORE Soumana O, DIALLO Seydou, TRAORE Soumaila, KEITA Sema, KONE Bokary S , DICKO Modibo, KEITA Mamadou, SAMAKE Alou, DAO Seydou Z , TRAORE Kalifa, CAMARA Fantamady

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Reversible Long-Term Contraception. A Prospective Study in an University Maternity of Niger
La Contraception de Longue Durée d’Action Réversible : Une Étude Prospective dans une Maternité Universitaire du Niger

Oumara Maina, Oumarou Garba Souleymane, Oumarou Garba Souleymane, Seybou Djibo Oumarou, Soumana Diaouga Hamidou, Nayama Madi

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Vulvar Vitiligo in Young Girls Revealing a Cultural Practice Forbidden in Guinea Conakry: Female Genital Mutilation
Vitiligo Vulvaire chez la Jeune Fille Dévoilant une Pratique Culturelle Interdite en Guinée Conakry : Mutilation Génitale Féminine

Savané Moussa, Diané Boh Fanta, Touré Mariame, Kanté Mamadou Diouldé, Soumahoro Nina Madjako, Diakité Mamoudou, Mukendi Yannick Nkesu, Cissé Mohamed

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Maxillofacial Injuries Caused by Improvised Explosive Devices in Mali
Blessures Maxillo-faciales par Engins Explosifs Improvisés au Mali

Théra Thioukany David, Fofana Youssouf, Koné Mory, Guindo Aly Abdoulaye, Diarra Alassane, Sidibé Lamine, Guindo Oumar, Cissé Dramane, Coulibaly Amady

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Quality of Histological Samples Received in the Pathology Laboratories of the University Teaching Hospital and the Central Hospital of Yaounde
Qualité des Échantillons Histologiques Reçus dans les Laboratoires de Pathologie du Centre Hospitalier et Universitaire et de l'Hôpital Central de Yaoundé

Nya Kemkeu Stéphane, Buh Nkum Collins, Nganwa Grace, Beyala Bita’a Landry, Ngo Pambe Rissia, Nsangou Ahmed Moustapha, Yonkeu Emmanuel, Ateudjieu Jerome, Nangue Charlette

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Childhood Sickle Cell Disease in Diffa: Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Management
Les Syndromes Drépanocytaires Majeurs chez l’Enfant à Diffa (Niger): Aspects Épidémiologiques, Diagnostiques et Thérapeutiques

Djibrilla-Almoustapha A, Malam-Abdou B, Mamadou-Malam BA, Adamou-Chaibou O, Elhadji-Chefou M, Maman-Brah M, Aboubacar S, Ousseini F, Mouusa-Saley S, Abdoulaye-Soumana O

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Diabetes Mellitus in Hospital Settings in Northern Cameroon: Epidemiology, Clinical Features and Management
Le Diabète Sucré en Milieu Hospitalier Dans le Nord du Cameroun : Aspects Épidémiocliniques, Paracliniques et Thérapeutiques

Astasselbe Abba Hadja Inna, Amadou Ibrahima, Anne Boli, Paulette Djeugoue, Moussa Oumarou, Raïssa Deunga, Désiré Sambo Aminou, Bâ Hamadou

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7-Year Review of the Management of Primary Malignant Tumors of The Limbs in Bouaké: A Cross-Sectional Study
Revue de la Prise en Charge des Tumeurs Malignes Primitives des Membres à Bouaké entre 2011 et 2018 : Une Étude Transversale

Touré YL, Sako K, Traoré-Kouassi AAD, Akobé Achié JR, Odo BA, Madiou MKA, Koffi MS, Mebiala NMP, Touré PGLK, Yapo INSB, Bouagnon PR, Kouamé AS

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Osteitis of the Jaws of Dental Origin in Two Hospitals of Yaounde, Cameroon
Ostéites des Mâchoires d’Origine Dentaire dans Deux Hôpitaux de Yaounde, Cameroun

Kwedi Karl Guy Grégoire, Edouma Bohimbo Jacques Gérard, Nkolo Ntolo Francis, Tamoh Fokam Stive , Godja Gochede, Njitung Caleb Tem, Bengondo Messanga Charles

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Myocardial Bridge: A Case Report
Pont Myocardique : À Propos d’un Cas

Lénguébanga Lex Léonard, Nado Billy Odilon, Kobelembi Armand, Izamo Léopold, Etienne Verlain Fouedjio Kafack, Armel Djomou Ngongang

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Idiopathic Penoscrotal Elephantiasis in Gabon
Éléphantiasis Pénoscrotal Idiopathique au Gabon

Mbethe D, Mougougou A, Ipouka Bissiemou S, Ndang Ngou Milama S, Adande Menest E, Olagui BS, Bissiriou I, Massandé Mouyendi J

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Ileal Herniation of Winslow’s Foramen in Intestinal Obstruction: Report of Two Cases and Review of the Literature
Hernie Iléale à Travers le Foramen de Winslow Compliquée d’Occlusion Intestinale : Rapport de Deux Cas et Revue de la Littérature

Boka Tounga Yahouza, Yves-Zakari Kossi Odjo Dogbe, Oumar Bachar Loukoumi, Mahamat Hissene Tidjani, M Gagara, H Daddy, MS Chaibou, Sani R

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Management of Hydrocephaly at the Cameroonian Red Cross Hospital of Yaounde: A Report of Two Cases
Prise en Charge de l’Hydrocéphalie à l’Hôpital Henry Dunant de la Croix Rouge Camerounaise : À Propos de Deux Cas

Onambany B, Fankem C, Mvogo Minkala, Nga Nomo S, Djentcheu, Binyom P, Ngowé Ngowé M

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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.
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About Health Sciences and Disease

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Research Articles

Ultrasound-Guided Loco-Regional Anesthesia of Limb Surgery in Mali
Anesthésie Loco-Régionale Échoguidée dans la Chirurgie des Membres au Mali

Clinical and Echocardiographic Pattern of Congenital Heart Disease in the Gao Region (Northern Mali)
Profil Clinique et Échocardiographique des Cardiopathies Congénitales dans la Région de Gao (Nord Mali)

Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine

Value of the STEPW Classification in Predicting Second Look Hysteroscopy of Submucosal Myomas in Underprivileged Areas (Yaoundé-Cameroon)
Valeur de la Classification STEPW dans la Prédiction du Second Look Hystéroscopique des Myomes Sous Muqueux en Milieu Défavorisé́ (Yaoundé-Cameroun)

Uterine Rupture at Fousseyni Daou Kayes Hospital : An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study Covering the Period 2012-2021
La Rupture Utérine à l'Hôpital Fousseyni Daou de Kayes entre 2012 et 2021 : Une Étude Transversale Analytique

Reversible Long-Term Contraception. A Prospective Study in an University Maternity of Niger
La Contraception de Longue Durée d’Action Réversible : Une Étude Prospective dans une Maternité Universitaire du Niger

Vulvar Vitiligo in Young Girls Revealing a Cultural Practice Forbidden in Guinea Conakry: Female Genital Mutilation
Vitiligo Vulvaire chez la Jeune Fille Dévoilant une Pratique Culturelle Interdite en Guinée Conakry : Mutilation Génitale Féminine

Medicine and Surgery in the Tropics

Maxillofacial Injuries Caused by Improvised Explosive Devices in Mali
Blessures Maxillo-faciales par Engins Explosifs Improvisés au Mali

Childhood Sickle Cell Disease in Diffa: Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Management
Les Syndromes Drépanocytaires Majeurs chez l’Enfant à Diffa (Niger): Aspects Épidémiologiques, Diagnostiques et Thérapeutiques

Diabetes Mellitus in Hospital Settings in Northern Cameroon: Epidemiology, Clinical Features and Management
Le Diabète Sucré en Milieu Hospitalier Dans le Nord du Cameroun : Aspects Épidémiocliniques, Paracliniques et Thérapeutiques

7-Year Review of the Management of Primary Malignant Tumors of The Limbs in Bouaké: A Cross-Sectional Study
Revue de la Prise en Charge des Tumeurs Malignes Primitives des Membres à Bouaké entre 2011 et 2018 : Une Étude Transversale

Case Reports

Osteitis of the Jaws of Dental Origin in Two Hospitals of Yaounde, Cameroon
Ostéites des Mâchoires d’Origine Dentaire dans Deux Hôpitaux de Yaounde, Cameroun

Myocardial Bridge: A Case Report
Pont Myocardique : À Propos d’un Cas

Idiopathic Penoscrotal Elephantiasis in Gabon
Éléphantiasis Pénoscrotal Idiopathique au Gabon

Ileal Herniation of Winslow’s Foramen in Intestinal Obstruction: Report of Two Cases and Review of the Literature
Hernie Iléale à Travers le Foramen de Winslow Compliquée d’Occlusion Intestinale : Rapport de Deux Cas et Revue de la Littérature

Management of Hydrocephaly at the Cameroonian Red Cross Hospital of Yaounde: A Report of Two Cases
Prise en Charge de l’Hydrocéphalie à l’Hôpital Henry Dunant de la Croix Rouge Camerounaise : À Propos de Deux Cas

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