DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v26i6

Published: 25 May 2025

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A Few Facts About Your Journal

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Prognostic Value of PSA Nadir and Time to PSA Nadir after Androgen Deprivation Therapy in Locally Advanced Versus Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer in Cameroon
Valeur Pronostique du Nadir du PSA et du Temps Écoulé avant le Nadir du PSA après la Thérapie de Privation Androgénique dans le Cancer de la Prostate Localement Avancé par Rapport au Cancer de la Prostate Métastatique Hormonosensible au Cameroun

Tagang Titus Ngwa-Ebogo, Laah Njoyo Sylvain, Landry Oriol Mbouche, Manka’a Marie Louise, Azemafac Kareen Esenwoh, Ngongang Chiedjio Arielle, Fru Forbuzshi Angwafo III

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Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Enterobacteriaceae in Pediatric Urinary Tract Infections: A 2022 Prospective Study from Douala, Cameroon (Children Aged 0-10 Years)
Résistance aux Antibiotiques des Entérobactéries dans les Infections Urinaires Pédiatriques à Douala : Étude Prospective chez les enfants de 0-10 ans

Patricia Epee Eboumbou, Essola Josiane, Charlotte Eposse, Magne Zenanie Chanceline, Ritha Mbono Betoko, Hassanatou Iyawa, Calixte Ida Penda, Carole Else Eboumbou Moukoko

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Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles of Streptococci Isolated from Surgical Wounds at Yaoundé Central Hospital
Profil d’Antibiorésistance des Streptocoques Isolés Dans les Plaies Chirurgicales à l’Hôpital Central de Yaoundé, Cameroun

Ritchnel Goufack Jiofack, Thierry Zemo, Flora Yemelong, Fabian Achangui, Davila Djou, Martha Mesembe, George Mondinde Ikomey, Emilia Lyonga Mbamyah

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Healthcare Environment and Treatment Non-Adherence Among PLHIV: A Case Study of Lost-to-Follow-Up Patients at Saint Martin de Porres Dominican Hospital, Yaounde
Environnement de Soins et Inobservance Thérapeutique chez les PVVS : Cas des Perdus de Vue du Centre Hospitalier Dominicain Saint Martin de Porres, Yaoundé

Josué Ngnombouowo Tenkue, Jocelyne Cheukak Ngangom, Judith Jacqueline Moche Tagne

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Blood Pressure Monitoring of Hypertensive Patients in Yaoundé : Comparison of Two Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement Methods
Contrôle des Chiffres Tensionnels chez des Patients Hypertendus à Yaoundé : Comparaison de Deux Méthodes de Mesure Ambulatoire de la Pression Artérielle

Rose Sylvie Bengono Nko’o, Jérôme Boombhi, Alain Patrick Menanga

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Knowledge and Therapeutic Adherence of Chronic Heart Failure Patients in a Hospital Setting in Douala
Connaissances et Observance Thérapeutique des Insuffisants Cardiaques Chroniques en Milieu Hospitalier à Douala

Armel Ngongang Djomou, Vanessa Prisca Gueyap Tchijio, Etienne Verlain Fouedjio Kafack, Ndom-Ebongue, Siddikatou Djibrilla, Christian Ngongang Ouankou, Christelle Yopa Kenmegni, Leonnel Petcha, Kamdem Félicité, Samuel Kingue

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Eclampsia in a Rural African Setting: Epidemiology, Management Practices, and Maternal-Fetal Outcomes at Kolondiéba Referral Health Center (Mali)
Éclampsie en Milieu Rural : Épidémiologie, Pratiques de Prise en Charge et Issues Materno-Fœtales au Centre de Santé de Référence de Kolondiéba (Mali)

Konaté Siaka, Goita M, Dembélé Y, Samaké M, Dembélé SK, Bakary T Dembélé

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Assessment of Cesarean Section Quality Using Delvaux and Dujardin Criteria in a Low-Resource Setting: The Case of Ngaoundere (Cameroon)
Évaluation de la Qualité de la Césarienne selon les critères de Delvaux et Dujardin en Milieu à Ressources Limitées : le Cas de Ngaoundéré (Cameroun)

Didjo’o Sadia Chantal, Tsague Marthe Valentine, Sokeng Sobdjio Marleine, Neossi Donfack Fotso Joseph, Ignanone Yadjam Minette, Abeniko Mebeche, Guedong Fouodji Maroleine, Inna Rakya, Ourtching Clovis

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Management of Interstitial Pregnancy in a Sub-Saharan Africa: a Case Report
Prise en Charge d’une Grossesse Interstitielle en Milieu Rural Africain : A Propos d’un Cas

Ndjeunga Bertine Manuela, Ndour Simon Birane, Mbodji Ahmeth, Thoo Imelda Marcellina, Diouf Abdoul Aziz

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Blood Transfusion in Surgical Abdominal Emergencies: Indications, Efficacy, and Prognostic Impact in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire)
IndicatioLa Transfusion Sanguine en Chirurgie Abdominale Urgente : Indications, Efficacité et Impact Pronostique à Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) ns et Résultats de la Transfusion Sanguine au Cours des Urgences Abdominales Chirurgicales au CHU de Treichville

Patrick IK Konan, Laurent N Kouadio, Alexandre N Anoh, Sabine B, Vamoussa D, Germain K Kouadio

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Blood Transfusion Among Emergency Healthcare Providers in Gabon: A Multicenter Study
Connaissances, Attitudes et Pratiques Transfusionnelles des Professionnels de Santé en Milieu Urgentiste Gabonais : Une Étude Multicentrique

Okoue Ondo R, Edjo Nkilly G, Andjuma P, Oliveira S, Sagbo V, Matsanga A, Ifoudji A, Andjuma P, Mouiry W, Mayegue U, Dondyas S, Moussavou W, Mandji Lawson Jm

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Post-ICU Outcomes of Traumatic Brain Injury at Owendo University Hospital: Epidemiology, Sequelae, and Socio-Professional Impact
Devenir Post-Réanimation des Traumatisés Crânio-Encéphaliques au CHU d’Owendo : Épidémiologie, Séquelles et Impact Socio-Professionnel

Sagbo Ada Lesly Vanessa, Bitégué Méthé Luc, Matsanga Arthur, Ifoudji Makao Arsène, Ekéghe Nathan, Mpiga Mickoto Bertrand, Obame Ervais Richard

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Epidemiological, Clinical, and Therapeutic Features of Tropical Endemic Limbo-Conjunctivitis in Guinean Children

Diop MS, Sovogui MD, Sawadogo Z, Baldé AK, Zoumanigui C, Hann FT, Sylla A, Diallo JW

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Compliance with HAS Guidelines in the Management of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma at Kinshasa University Clinics.
Évaluation de l’Adhésion aux Recommandations HAS dans la Prise en Charge du Glaucome Primitif à Angle Ouvert aux Cliniques Universitaires de Kinshasa

Christine M. Bangamba, Simon P. B. Kasongo, Steeve M. Ntumba, Michel M. Mbayabu, Jean Claude Mwanza, David L. Kayembe

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Profil Épidémiologique et Médico-Légal des Traumatismes Nasaux Liés à la Violence Interpersonnelle à l’Hôpital National Donka (Guinée)
Profil Épidémiologique et Médico-Légal des Traumatismes Nasaux Liés à la Violence Interpersonnelle à l’Hôpital National Donka (Guinée)

Diallo Thiermo Mamadou Chérif, Diaby Macka, Conté N’Fanly, Touré Thierno Mamadou Aliou, Touré Amadou Oury, Camara Aly Badara, Diallo Sory

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Determinants of the Choice of Treatment for Osteomuscular Lesions in North Kivu (DR Congo)
Déterminants du Choix du Traitement des Lésions Ostéo-Musculaires au Nord Kivu (RD Congo)

Trésor K. Mosomo, Erick S.Muthundi, Claude N. Mandro, Claude K. Masumbuko, Roland V. Vangu, Blaise M. Nimi, Zacharie K. Tsongo, Severin U. Akinja

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Transfixion Trauma of the Abdomen with Foreign Body in Place: A Rare and Spectacular Clinical Situation
Traumatisme Transfixiant de l’Abdomen avec Corps Étranger en Place: Une Situation Clinique Spectaculaire Rare

Mvondo Pierre V, Atangana Cédric Paterson, Nono Jean Jacques, Dikongue Diwondi Audrey, Botsomogo Émeric Lionnel, Akoa Manga Ismael, Nguimbous Bakal Eddy, Nkemontoh Akweseh, Bang Guy

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Partially Removed Ureteral Stent Complicated by Bladder Stone and Vesico-vaginal Fistula
Endoprothèse Urétérale Partiellement Retirée Compliquée d’un Calcul Vésical et d’une Fistule Vésico-vaginale

Clovis Ourtchingh, Stéphane Aoudi Mbardjuk, Chantal Didj’o, Rakya Inna, Salamatou Souley, Aché Isseni, Blaise Koudjou Takougang, Esther Ndeksia Soumai

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Bleeding Risk of Women Carrying Hemophilia in Cameroon
Risque Hémorragique chez les Femmes Vectrices de l’Hémophilie au Cameroun

Carolle Nsa’amang Eyebe, Annick Ndoumba, Nathalie Matchein, Gisèle Nke Ateba, Josiane Essola, Serge Eyebe, Kengne Jean Paul Chedjou, Tah Calvino Fomboh, Claude Tayou Tagni, Fon Wilfred Mbacham

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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).
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About Health Sciences and Disease

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Research Articles

Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles of Streptococci Isolated from Surgical Wounds at Yaoundé Central Hospital
Profil d’Antibiorésistance des Streptocoques Isolés Dans les Plaies Chirurgicales à l’Hôpital Central de Yaoundé, Cameroun

Heart and Vessels

Blood Pressure Monitoring of Hypertensive Patients in Yaoundé : Comparison of Two Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement Methods
Contrôle des Chiffres Tensionnels chez des Patients Hypertendus à Yaoundé : Comparaison de Deux Méthodes de Mesure Ambulatoire de la Pression Artérielle

Knowledge and Therapeutic Adherence of Chronic Heart Failure Patients in a Hospital Setting in Douala
Connaissances et Observance Thérapeutique des Insuffisants Cardiaques Chroniques en Milieu Hospitalier à Douala

Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine

Assessment of Cesarean Section Quality Using Delvaux and Dujardin Criteria in a Low-Resource Setting: The Case of Ngaoundere (Cameroon)
Évaluation de la Qualité de la Césarienne selon les critères de Delvaux et Dujardin en Milieu à Ressources Limitées : le Cas de Ngaoundéré (Cameroun)

Management of Interstitial Pregnancy in a Sub-Saharan Africa: a Case Report
Prise en Charge d’une Grossesse Interstitielle en Milieu Rural Africain : A Propos d’un Cas

Anesthesiology - Intensive Care

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Blood Transfusion Among Emergency Healthcare Providers in Gabon: A Multicenter Study
Connaissances, Attitudes et Pratiques Transfusionnelles des Professionnels de Santé en Milieu Urgentiste Gabonais : Une Étude Multicentrique

Post-ICU Outcomes of Traumatic Brain Injury at Owendo University Hospital: Epidemiology, Sequelae, and Socio-Professional Impact
Devenir Post-Réanimation des Traumatisés Crânio-Encéphaliques au CHU d’Owendo : Épidémiologie, Séquelles et Impact Socio-Professionnel

Ophthalmology

Epidemiological, Clinical, and Therapeutic Features of Tropical Endemic Limbo-Conjunctivitis in Guinean Children

Compliance with HAS Guidelines in the Management of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma at Kinshasa University Clinics.
Évaluation de l’Adhésion aux Recommandations HAS dans la Prise en Charge du Glaucome Primitif à Angle Ouvert aux Cliniques Universitaires de Kinshasa

Medicine and Surgery in the Tropics

Profil Épidémiologique et Médico-Légal des Traumatismes Nasaux Liés à la Violence Interpersonnelle à l’Hôpital National Donka (Guinée)
Profil Épidémiologique et Médico-Légal des Traumatismes Nasaux Liés à la Violence Interpersonnelle à l’Hôpital National Donka (Guinée)

Determinants of the Choice of Treatment for Osteomuscular Lesions in North Kivu (DR Congo)
Déterminants du Choix du Traitement des Lésions Ostéo-Musculaires au Nord Kivu (RD Congo)

Transfixion Trauma of the Abdomen with Foreign Body in Place: A Rare and Spectacular Clinical Situation
Traumatisme Transfixiant de l’Abdomen avec Corps Étranger en Place: Une Situation Clinique Spectaculaire Rare

Partially Removed Ureteral Stent Complicated by Bladder Stone and Vesico-vaginal Fistula
Endoprothèse Urétérale Partiellement Retirée Compliquée d’un Calcul Vésical et d’une Fistule Vésico-vaginale

Bleeding Risk of Women Carrying Hemophilia in Cameroon
Risque Hémorragique chez les Femmes Vectrices de l’Hémophilie au Cameroun

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