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. 8 (2024): Health Sciences and Disease

Published: 25 July 2024

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i8.5951

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A Few Facts About Your Journal

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i8.5959

Predictive Value of Ultrasound Measurement of Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter in the Diagnosis of Intracranial Hypertension in Yaounde
Valeur Prédictive de la Mesure Échographique du Diamètre de l'Enveloppe du Nerf Optique dans le Diagnostic de l'Hypertension Intracrânienne à Yaoundé

Ze Ngbwa MF, Nko'o Amvene MRC, Mballa Amougou JC, Tongue Moujongue VJ, Zeh OF, Nko'o Amvene Samuel

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i8.5949

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Depression in Chronic Haemodialysis Patients in Yaounde

Nzana Victorine B, Blama Abba A, Fouda- Menye Hermine, Maimouna Mahamat, Kaze Francois, Ashuntantang Gloria

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Dynamics of "Extra - Intra - Muros" Psychoactive Substance Use Among Juvenile Detainees in Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire)
Dynamique d’Usage de Substances Psychoactives « Extra – Intra – Muros » Chez les Détenus Mineurs à Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire)

Ahounou Etobo Innocent, Ipou Yves Stephane, Aka Rita Ahou, Gonce Dion Aristide, Mian Tiémelé Emmanuel, Laqueille Xavier, Yeo-Tenena Yessonguilana Jean-Marie

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i8.5961

Communicating with Parents about Nutrition: Effect on Hemoglobin Level of Children with Moderate Anemia
Éducation Nutritionnelle des Parents : Effet sur le Taux d'Hémoglobine des Enfants avec Anémie Modérée

Kamo Sélangaï Hélène, Nfor Nora Bih, Agwanande Wilson, Hadidjatou Inoua, Naiza Monono, Jeannette Epée Ngoué, Abouame Palma, Fombang Edith

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i8.5962

Knowledge of the Benefits of Consuming Fruits and Vegetables in a Population of Ivorian Students
Connaissance des Bienfaits de la Consommation des Fruits et Légumes dans une Population d’Étudiants Ivoiriens

Malik Koussoh Simone, Maiga Seydou, Nabie Fréderic, Sackou-Kouakou Julie

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i8.5964

Impact of the Weight Load on the Functional Capacities of Patients Suffering from Chronic Low Back Pain in Libreville
Impact de la Charge Pondérale sur les Capacités Fonctionnelles des Patients Souffrant de Lombalgie Chronique à Libreville

Ines Okome, Jean Fidel Nnang Essone, Emmanuel Anyunzoghe , Anthony Régis Nzighe Mba, Ervais Richard Obame, Landry Missounga, Philomène Kouna Ndouongo

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i8.5911

Neurological Recovery at 24 Months in Cervical Spinal Cord Injuries Operated Between 48 and 72 Hours After Injury

Ernestine Renée Bikono Atangana, Ignatius N Esene, Kenne Nodem, Victor-Claude Eyenga

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Clinical Features of Non-Traumatic Neurological Emergencies in Mali
Aspects Cliniques des Urgences Neurologiques Non Traumatiques au Mali

Sissoko AS, Keita D, Bagayogo IK, Dembélé M, Djimdé SO, Sacko M, Dramé M, Cissé MAC, Coulibaly Thomas, Maiga YM

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i8.5973

Ultrasound Mapping of Uterine Fibroids According to the FIGO 2011 Classification in Malian Women
Apport de l’Échographie dans la Cartographie des Myomes Utérins selon la Classification FIGO 2011 chez les Femmes Maliennes

Diarra L, Tao E, Maurice D, Cisse B.S, Kone A, Diarra B, Diallo M

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i8.5963

Non-Traumatic Acute Abdomen During Pregnancy : A Report of Four Cases
Urgences Abdominales non Traumatiques au Cours de la Grossesse : À Propos de Quatre Cas

Boka T. Y., Ide.K., Zabeirou A. A, Hamidou S. D, Saidou.A., Younsa H., James D. L., Chaibou M. S., Sani R.

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Recurrence of Ectopic Pregnancy on Tubal Stump: A Case Report
Récidive de Grossesse Extra-Utérine sur Moignon de Trompe : À Propos d’un Cas

Ngono Akam Marga Vanina., Lontchi S., Mpono Emenguele P., Nyada Serge ., Mendoua Michelle F, Kasia Onana, Kasia JM.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i8.5966

Degenerative Disease of the Spine at the Rheumatology Outpatient Clinics in Abidjan
Pathologie Dégénérative du Rachis en Consultation Rhumatologique à Abidjan

Kollo N, Condé A, Djomou A, Abdoul-Aziz, Djomou A, Deunga R, Bamba A, Coulibaly Y, Diomandé M, Gbané M, Ouattara B, Eti E

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i8.5922

Closing Wedge Osteotomy of the Femur Fixed by 90 Plate Blade in Valgus Knee Osteoarthritis
Ostéotomie de Fermeture du Fémur Fixée par une Lame de 90 dans l'Arthrose du Genou en Valgus

Ferdinand Nyankoué Mebouinz, Alioune Badara Gueye, Mohammadou Moustapha Niane, Charles Valerie Kinkpé

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i8.5974

Profile of Adult Hypertension and Patients' Knowledge of their Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study in Bamako
Profil de l’Hypertension Artérielle de l’Adulte et Connaissances des Patients sur leur Maladie : Une Étude Transversale à Bamako

Bakary Senou, Alhousseyni Sanogo, Boubacar Diarra, Mariam Sako, Aliou Sangare, Modi Sidibe, Mamadou Diakite, Mamadou Toure, Yves R. Koumare, Aissata Guindo, Abdoul Karim Sako, Bouréma Dembele

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i8.5968

A Case of Rare Autoimmune Disease: Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease
La Maladie de Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada, une Maladie Auto-Immune Rare : À Propos d’un Cas

Banyama Marie Diabri, Yannick Laurent Tchenadoyo Bayala, Marcellin Bonkoungou, Awa Traore, Joëlle wendlassida Stéphanie , Dieu-Donné Ouedraogo

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i8.5923

Dilatation of the Coronary Sinus and Persistence of the Left Superior Vena Cava in a 38-year-Old patient : Case Report
Dilatation du Sinus Coronaire et Persistance de la Veine Cave Supérieure Gauche Chez une Patiente de 38 Ans : à Propos d’un Cas

Samaké S, Dakouo MR, Sangaré A, Kodio A, Touré M, Diassana M, Ba HO, Sidibé N

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i8.5972

Incomplete Common Mesentery and Renal Ectopia Discovered Per-operatively during Emergency Surgery for Intestinal Obstruction in Yaoundé in an Adult
Mésentère Commun Incomplet et Ectopie Rénale de Découverte Peropératoire au Cours d’une Chirurgie d’Urgence pour Occlusion Intestinale chez un Adulte

Pierre Valéry Mvondo Onana, Atangana Paterson, Tim Fabrice, Owon Abessolo Philip, Dikongue Audrey, Nono Jean Jaques, Georges Bwelle, Guy Aristide Bang

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i8.5944

Cold Abscess of the Rectus Abdominis Muscle Revealing Pott's Disease in Young Immunocompetent Patients: A Report of Two Cases
Abcès Froid du Muscle Grand Droit Révélateur d’un Mal de Pott chez le Sujet Jeune Immunocompétent : À Propos de Deux cas

Yannick Laurent Tchenadoyo Bayala, Ismael Ayouba Tinni, Bakoubassé Aïssata Son, Issa Ouedraogo, Wendyam Nadège Yameogo, Aboubakar Ouedraogo, Yamyéllé Enselme Zongo, Fulgence Kabore, Wendlassida Joëlle Stéphanie Zabsonre Tiendrebeogo, Dieu-Donné Ouedraogo

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i8.5942

Persistent Elevation of Parathormone with Normal Calcemia, Many Years After Successful Ablation of a Parathyroid Adenoma: Case Study
Persistance de l’Elévation de la Parathormone avec Calcémie Normale Plusieurs Années Après l’Ablation d’un Adénome Parathyroïdien : Cas Clinique

Mesmin Dehayem Yefou, Francine Mendane Mekobe, Anne Ongmeb Boli, Martine Claude Etoa Etoga, Khadija Abdouramani, Choukem Siméon Pierre, Eugène Sobngwi

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v25i8.5919

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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’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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Research Articles

Predictive Value of Ultrasound Measurement of Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter in the Diagnosis of Intracranial Hypertension in Yaounde
Valeur Prédictive de la Mesure Échographique du Diamètre de l'Enveloppe du Nerf Optique dans le Diagnostic de l'Hypertension Intracrânienne à Yaoundé

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Depression in Chronic Haemodialysis Patients in Yaounde

Dynamics of "Extra - Intra - Muros" Psychoactive Substance Use Among Juvenile Detainees in Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire)
Dynamique d’Usage de Substances Psychoactives « Extra – Intra – Muros » Chez les Détenus Mineurs à Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire)

Communicating with Parents about Nutrition: Effect on Hemoglobin Level of Children with Moderate Anemia
Éducation Nutritionnelle des Parents : Effet sur le Taux d'Hémoglobine des Enfants avec Anémie Modérée

Knowledge of the Benefits of Consuming Fruits and Vegetables in a Population of Ivorian Students
Connaissance des Bienfaits de la Consommation des Fruits et Légumes dans une Population d’Étudiants Ivoiriens

Impact of the Weight Load on the Functional Capacities of Patients Suffering from Chronic Low Back Pain in Libreville
Impact de la Charge Pondérale sur les Capacités Fonctionnelles des Patients Souffrant de Lombalgie Chronique à Libreville

Nervous System

Neurological Recovery at 24 Months in Cervical Spinal Cord Injuries Operated Between 48 and 72 Hours After Injury

Clinical Features of Non-Traumatic Neurological Emergencies in Mali
Aspects Cliniques des Urgences Neurologiques Non Traumatiques au Mali

Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine

Ultrasound Mapping of Uterine Fibroids According to the FIGO 2011 Classification in Malian Women
Apport de l’Échographie dans la Cartographie des Myomes Utérins selon la Classification FIGO 2011 chez les Femmes Maliennes

Non-Traumatic Acute Abdomen During Pregnancy : A Report of Four Cases
Urgences Abdominales non Traumatiques au Cours de la Grossesse : À Propos de Quatre Cas

Recurrence of Ectopic Pregnancy on Tubal Stump: A Case Report
Récidive de Grossesse Extra-Utérine sur Moignon de Trompe : À Propos d’un Cas

Medicine and Surgery in the Tropics

Degenerative Disease of the Spine at the Rheumatology Outpatient Clinics in Abidjan
Pathologie Dégénérative du Rachis en Consultation Rhumatologique à Abidjan

Closing Wedge Osteotomy of the Femur Fixed by 90 Plate Blade in Valgus Knee Osteoarthritis
Ostéotomie de Fermeture du Fémur Fixée par une Lame de 90 dans l'Arthrose du Genou en Valgus

Profile of Adult Hypertension and Patients' Knowledge of their Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study in Bamako
Profil de l’Hypertension Artérielle de l’Adulte et Connaissances des Patients sur leur Maladie : Une Étude Transversale à Bamako

Case Reports

A Case of Rare Autoimmune Disease: Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease
La Maladie de Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada, une Maladie Auto-Immune Rare : À Propos d’un Cas

Dilatation of the Coronary Sinus and Persistence of the Left Superior Vena Cava in a 38-year-Old patient : Case Report
Dilatation du Sinus Coronaire et Persistance de la Veine Cave Supérieure Gauche Chez une Patiente de 38 Ans : à Propos d’un Cas

Cold Abscess of the Rectus Abdominis Muscle Revealing Pott's Disease in Young Immunocompetent Patients: A Report of Two Cases
Abcès Froid du Muscle Grand Droit Révélateur d’un Mal de Pott chez le Sujet Jeune Immunocompétent : À Propos de Deux cas

Persistent Elevation of Parathormone with Normal Calcemia, Many Years After Successful Ablation of a Parathyroid Adenoma: Case Study
Persistance de l’Elévation de la Parathormone avec Calcémie Normale Plusieurs Années Après l’Ablation d’un Adénome Parathyroïdien : Cas Clinique

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