DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v26i9

Published: 30 August 2025

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Geriatric Profile of Elderly Cancer Patients Referred for Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in Yaounde: A Retrospective Study
Profil Gériatrique des Patients Âgés Atteints de Cancer et Adressés Pour Évaluation Gériatrique Multidimensionnelle à Yaoundé : Une Étude Rétrospective

Marie-Josiane Ntsama Essomba, Berthe Esson Mapoko, Etienne Atenguena, Evelyne Djampou, Leonel Bala, Régine Mylène Mballa Mba, Paul Ndom

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Evaluation of the Hospital Environment in the Occurrence of Surgical Site Infections in Kisangani
Évaluation de l’Environnement Hospitalier dans la Survenue d’Infections du Site Opératoire à Kisangani

Ley Bafeno Lyande, Dieu Donné Epeleka Mazembe, Santos Lobwa Bosongo, Paul Mangasa Kumiele, Théophile Yanyongo Twangaka, Alpha Kiza Ngandro, Gilbert Omba Longongo, Germain Mambandu, Eugene Basandja, Victor Yaaya Liagologa, John Panda Lokongo Kitronza

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Relationship Between Periodontal Diseases and Maxilla-Mandibular Fixations in Patient Treated for Maxillofacial Bones Fractures in Yaounde
Relation entre Maladies Parodontales et Blocages Maxillo-Mandibulaires Chez les Patients Traités pour Fractures Maxillo-Faciales à Yaoundé

Kwedi Karl Guy Grégoire, Edouma Bohimbo Jacques Gérard, Faye Ababacar Diegane, Diakite Youssouf, Salla Mengue Tatiana Roseline, Essama Eno Belinga Lawrence

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Impact of Using the Therapeutic Form on the Quality of Care in Kati
Impact de l’Utilisation du Formulaire Thérapeutique sur la Qualité des Soins à Kati

Traoré Mohamed dit Sarmoye, Bah Sékou, Bengaly Loséni, Kouma Aminata, Traoré Abramane, Sanogo Cheick Oumar, Sangho Aboubacar, Traoré Sylvestre, Coulibaly Issa, Youl Estelle Noëla Hoho

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Prognostic Factors for Severe Childhood Neuromalaria in Abidjan
Facteurs Pronostiques du Neuropaludisme Grave de l’Enfant à Abidjan

Djoman AI, Djivohessoun A, Gro Bi A, Mansou A, Kouakou C, Sorrho C, Ngatta P, Goli C, Daingui ME, Kouadio E, Ake A, Folquet A

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Ambulatory Follow-Up of Children with Sickle Cell Disease Hospitalised for the Management of Acute Complications in Cocody
Suivi Ambulatoire des Enfants Drépanocytaires Hospitalisés pour Prise en Charge de Complications Aigues à Cocody

Gro Bi AM, Mansou A, Djivohessoun A, Assi A, Djoman I, Kouadio E, Dainguy ME, Kouakou C, Aké-Assi M.H, N’Gatta P, Sorho S, Yéo K, Folquet A

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Epidemioclinical Features and Management of Congenital Cataracts in Yaoundé
Profil Epidémioclinique et Thérapeutique de la Cataracte Congénitale à Yaoundé

Nomo AF, Balde AI, Aboubakar H, Mvilongo TC, Akono ZM, Nyouma JP, Ngobo EA, Ndgishe L, Malla G, Koki G

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Functional Results of Adult Cataract Surgery by Phacoemulsification in Abidjan
Résultats Fonctionnels de la Chirurgie de la Cataracte de l’Adulte par Phacoémulsification à Abidjan

Ouonnebo LFA, Konan AJ, Sirima M, Ouffoue YGK, Njike GMO, Zeze G, Djimi H, Farghal H, N’gessanan ACV, Boni S

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Clinical and Therapeutic Aspects of Palpebral Trauma in Burkina Faso

Emmanuel Bamogo, Naguesba Christiane Léa P Oubda, Alassane Traoré, W. Pierre Djiguimdé, Jean Wenceslas Diallo, Ahgbatouhabéba Ahnoux-Zabsonré

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Effectiveness of Intra-Vitreal Injections of Bevacizumab in the Management of Diabetic Macular Edema in Abidjan
Efficacité des Injections Intravitréennes de Bevacizumab dans la Prise en Charge de l’Œdème Maculaire Diabétique à Abidjan

Ouonnebo LFA, Konan AJ, Koui Be TE, Ouffoue YG Sirima M, Appia GB, Nabe Nohz, N’guessan ACV, Boni S, Gbe K

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Systemic Diseases Associated with Viral Infections in a Group of Chadian Patients
Maladies Systémiques Associées aux Infections Virales Dans un Groupe de Patients Tchadiens

Garba Harine Abdel Aziz, Adama Bah, Ramadhane Bouchrane, Moustapha Niasse, Diallo Saïdou

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Survey Satisfaction of Outpatients in the Rheumatology Department of the Regional Hospital of Kara (Togo)
Évaluation de la Satisfaction des Patients en Consultation Rhumatologique au CHR Kara (Togo)

Diallo Mamadou Lamine, Kakpovi Kodjo, Fianyo Eyram, Oniankitan Sadat, Kamaga Théophile Dihéeline, Condé Aboubacar Sidiki, Houzou Prenam, Oniankitan Owonato

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What is Said and What is Unsaid about Erectile Dysfunction: An Observational Study in Côte d'Ivoire
Les Dits et les Non-Dits sur la Dysfonction Érectile : Une Étude Observationnelle en Côte d'Ivoire

Evrard Kouamé Yao, Tawakaltu Adebayo, Adboul Rahamane Binaté, Donafologo Yeo, Michel Tuo, N’Zibla Yebouet, Gnakouri Alain Gnabro, Jean Cedrick Fouda, Kevin konan, Noel Coulibaly

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Subcutaneous Scrotal Emphysema Secondary to Pneumothorax: A Case Report
Pneumoscrotum Secondaire à un Pneumothorax : À Propos d’un Cas

Zouan Freddy J, Aguia Brice, Akassimadou N’diamoi, Avion Kouassi, Alloka Venance, Kamara B Sadia, Kéita Ismael, Amani Alfrid

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Renal Angiomyolipoma Complicated by Retroperitoneal Hematoma
Angiomyolipome Rénal Compliqué d’un Hématome Retro Péritonéal

Zouan Freddy J, Aguia Brice, Akassimadou N’diamoi, Avion Kouassi, Alloka Venance, Kamara B. Sadia, Kéita Ismael, Amani Alfrid

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v26i9.6956

Microbiological Profile of Female Genital Infections in Senegal
Profil Microbiologique des Infections Génitales Féminines au Sénégal

Aïssatou Ahmet Niang, Niokhor Ngobe Sene, Fatoumata Diallo, Mba Elhadji Bambo Diakhaby, Habibou Sarr, Assane Dieng, Amadou Diop, Seynabou Lo, Mouhamadou Lamine Dia

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Management of Hyperthyroidism in Ivorian Primary Care: A Cross-Sectional Study
Connaissances et Pratiques des Médecins Généralistes Ivoiriens sur l’Hyperthyroïdie : Une Étude Transversale

Yao Assita, N’guessan Anselme, Lecadou Jocelyne, Kouassi Franck, Diaby Mamadou, Danho Jocelyne, Hué Adélaïde, Abodo Jacko

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Practice of Locoregional Anesthesia in Ortho-Trauma Surgery at the Owendo University Hospital
Pratique de l’Anesthésie Locorégionale en Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d’Owendo

Matsanga Arthur, Mabame I1, Sagbo Ada LV, Okoué Ondo R, Ifoudji Makao A, Edjo Nkili, Ekegue N, Mpiga Mickoto B, Obame R

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Penetrating Abdominal Wounds resulting from Animal Attack at the Amissa Bongo Regional Hospital Center in Franceville
Plaies Pénétrantes de l’Abdomen par Agression d’Animaux au Centre Hospitalier Régional Amissa Bongo de Franceville

Ngakani Offobo Silvère, Edou Allo’o Apollinaire, Ipouka Doussiemou Sergina, Aseke Kundulunga Jean Albert, Diallo Kadidiatou Folly, Ondo N’dong François

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Spontaneous Consolidation without Bone Grafting after First Masklet Time: A Case Report
Consolidation Spontanée sans Greffe Osseuse après Premier Temps de Masquelet : à Propos d’un Cas

Ellah Moïse Radam, Bouhelo-Pam Kevin Parfait Bienvenu, Zifa Francis Nzengui, Marc Fabrice Nkoua, Monka Marius, Massouama Perry Regis

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True Knot of the Umbilical Cord: A Case Report
Vrai Nœud du Cordon Ombilical : A propos d’Un Cas

Epiphane Gandaho, Arcangelo Bergis De Souza, Richard Comlan Mekponou, Estimodo Géraud Agbegbanou

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Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Patients with Ear Diseases in the Sédhiou Region of Senegal

Kadielle Junie Ndadi Tchiengang, Adama Koundoul, Eliada Victoire Tchiengang, Mamadou Diagne, Yaya Kane, Issa Wone, Bay Karim Diallo

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v26i9.7007

Promotion d’une Offre de Soins ORL Équitables en Milieu Semi-Rural Sénégalais : Réflexions d’un Praticien de la Région de Sédhiou

Kadielle Junie Ndadi Tchiengang, Adama Koundoul, Jordy Mandabrandja, Eliada victoire Tchiengang, Amadou Yeri Camara, Evelyne Siga Diom, Bay Karim Diallo

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Function, Collaboration and Challenges of Community Health Workers in the Congolese Health System: A Qualitative Multi-Stakeholder Study in the Health District of Dolisie
Fonction, Collaboration et Défis des Agents de Santé Communautaire dans le Système de Santé Congolais : Une Étude Qualitative Multi-Acteurs dans le District Sanitaire de Dolisie

Reiche Diauvani Massengo Nsongola, Gilbert Ndziessi, Martin Yaba, Joseph Axel Ngatse, Ange Clauvel Niama, Gerard Eloko Matangelo, Pascal Lutumba, Aline Labat, Elisabeth Paul

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Research Articles

Geriatric Profile of Elderly Cancer Patients Referred for Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in Yaounde: A Retrospective Study
Profil Gériatrique des Patients Âgés Atteints de Cancer et Adressés Pour Évaluation Gériatrique Multidimensionnelle à Yaoundé : Une Étude Rétrospective

Evaluation of the Hospital Environment in the Occurrence of Surgical Site Infections in Kisangani
Évaluation de l’Environnement Hospitalier dans la Survenue d’Infections du Site Opératoire à Kisangani

Relationship Between Periodontal Diseases and Maxilla-Mandibular Fixations in Patient Treated for Maxillofacial Bones Fractures in Yaounde
Relation entre Maladies Parodontales et Blocages Maxillo-Mandibulaires Chez les Patients Traités pour Fractures Maxillo-Faciales à Yaoundé

Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Impact of Using the Therapeutic Form on the Quality of Care in Kati
Impact de l’Utilisation du Formulaire Thérapeutique sur la Qualité des Soins à Kati

Pediatrics and Adolescence Medicine

Prognostic Factors for Severe Childhood Neuromalaria in Abidjan
Facteurs Pronostiques du Neuropaludisme Grave de l’Enfant à Abidjan

Ambulatory Follow-Up of Children with Sickle Cell Disease Hospitalised for the Management of Acute Complications in Cocody
Suivi Ambulatoire des Enfants Drépanocytaires Hospitalisés pour Prise en Charge de Complications Aigues à Cocody

Ophthalmology

Epidemioclinical Features and Management of Congenital Cataracts in Yaoundé
Profil Epidémioclinique et Thérapeutique de la Cataracte Congénitale à Yaoundé

Functional Results of Adult Cataract Surgery by Phacoemulsification in Abidjan
Résultats Fonctionnels de la Chirurgie de la Cataracte de l’Adulte par Phacoémulsification à Abidjan

Clinical and Therapeutic Aspects of Palpebral Trauma in Burkina Faso

Effectiveness of Intra-Vitreal Injections of Bevacizumab in the Management of Diabetic Macular Edema in Abidjan
Efficacité des Injections Intravitréennes de Bevacizumab dans la Prise en Charge de l’Œdème Maculaire Diabétique à Abidjan

Rheumatology

Systemic Diseases Associated with Viral Infections in a Group of Chadian Patients
Maladies Systémiques Associées aux Infections Virales Dans un Groupe de Patients Tchadiens

Survey Satisfaction of Outpatients in the Rheumatology Department of the Regional Hospital of Kara (Togo)
Évaluation de la Satisfaction des Patients en Consultation Rhumatologique au CHR Kara (Togo)

Urology /Nephrology

What is Said and What is Unsaid about Erectile Dysfunction: An Observational Study in Côte d'Ivoire
Les Dits et les Non-Dits sur la Dysfonction Érectile : Une Étude Observationnelle en Côte d'Ivoire

Subcutaneous Scrotal Emphysema Secondary to Pneumothorax: A Case Report
Pneumoscrotum Secondaire à un Pneumothorax : À Propos d’un Cas

Renal Angiomyolipoma Complicated by Retroperitoneal Hematoma
Angiomyolipome Rénal Compliqué d’un Hématome Retro Péritonéal

Medicine and Surgery in the Tropics

Microbiological Profile of Female Genital Infections in Senegal
Profil Microbiologique des Infections Génitales Féminines au Sénégal

Management of Hyperthyroidism in Ivorian Primary Care: A Cross-Sectional Study
Connaissances et Pratiques des Médecins Généralistes Ivoiriens sur l’Hyperthyroïdie : Une Étude Transversale

Practice of Locoregional Anesthesia in Ortho-Trauma Surgery at the Owendo University Hospital
Pratique de l’Anesthésie Locorégionale en Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d’Owendo

Penetrating Abdominal Wounds resulting from Animal Attack at the Amissa Bongo Regional Hospital Center in Franceville
Plaies Pénétrantes de l’Abdomen par Agression d’Animaux au Centre Hospitalier Régional Amissa Bongo de Franceville

Spontaneous Consolidation without Bone Grafting after First Masklet Time: A Case Report
Consolidation Spontanée sans Greffe Osseuse après Premier Temps de Masquelet : à Propos d’un Cas

True Knot of the Umbilical Cord: A Case Report
Vrai Nœud du Cordon Ombilical : A propos d’Un Cas

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Patients with Ear Diseases in the Sédhiou Region of Senegal

Medicine and Society

Promotion d’une Offre de Soins ORL Équitables en Milieu Semi-Rural Sénégalais : Réflexions d’un Praticien de la Région de Sédhiou

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