Publications (5577)
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Investigating the Impact of Base Heating and External Electric Field on PV Cell Performance under Intense Illumination
Boubacar Soro, Guy Serge Tchouadep, Esso-Ehanam Tchedre Kpeli, Ousmane Souliga, Adama Ouedraogo, Issa Zerbo, Martial ZoungranaThe characterization of the performances of a PV cell is linked to intrinsic factors of this cell. It is therefore important for us to identify the favorable or unfavorable conditions that affect the performance of PV cells. It is from this
perspective that it seems judicious to us to study the...
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Pulmonary function assessment among conventional and organic cotton farmers exposed to pesticides in the Central-West region of Burkina Faso
Jean Noël Dado Koussé, Sylvain Ilboudo, Abdoul Risgou Ouédraogo, Jean Claude Romaric Pingdwindé Ouédraogo, Moritz Hunsmann, Geoffroy Gueswindé Ouédraogo, Moussa Ouédraogo, Rasmané Semdé, Sylvin OuédraogoBackground Respiratory diseases have been associated with the exposure of populations to some environmental pollutants such as pesticides. To assess effects of pesticides on farmers’ respiratory health, this study aimed to evaluate the pulmonary function of cotton farmers exposed to synthetic...
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Epidemiology and diagnosis of gout in subsaharan Africa: a scoping review
Ayouba Tinni Ismael1*, Kabore Fulgence1,2, Bayala Yannick Laurent Tchenadoyo1, Yameogo Wendyam Nadège1, Zabsonre/Tiendrebeogo Wendlassida Stéphanie Joelle1,2, Ouedraogo Aboubakar1, Zongo Yamyelle Enselme1, Traore Awa1, Bonkoungou Marcellin1 and Ouedraogo Dieu-Donné1,2Background
The episodic nature of gout and diagnostic uncertainty in the absence of microcrystal evidence make
it particularly difficult to estimate the frequency of gout. Our aim was to review the literature on the epidemiological
and diagnostic aspects of gout in sub-Saharan...
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EFFECTS OF EXCHANGE RELATIVE PRICES ON MACROECONOMIC STABILITY IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN COUNTRIES
Irifaar SOMEThis paper analyzes the effects of relative prices on macroeconomic stability in sub-Saharan African countries by considering inflation, real effective exchange rate, government deficit, and a composite index of macroeconomic stability using techniques combining a panel Vector Autoregressive...
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Tobacco Use Behaviors and Associated Factors among Newly Diagnosed Tuberculosis Patients in Benin and Burkina Faso
Abdoul Risgou Ouédraogo, Arnauld A. Fiogbé, Sonia Menon, Marius Atchéni Esse , Tandaogo Saouadogo , Adam Daouda, Adjima Combary, Gildas Agodokpessi, Georges Ouédraogo, Gisèle Badoum, Yan Lin and KobtoG.KouraAbstract: Theobjective of this study wastoassesstobaccouse(TU)behaviorsamongnewlydiagnosed
pulmonary TB (PTB) patients and identify associated factors in Benin and Burkina Faso. A cross
sectional study was conducted in 20 randomly selected TB clinics. To ensure a representative study
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Etude théorique, synthèse et caractérisation d’un dérivé bioactif de la coumarine
Youssoufou BakouanRésumé : Ce travail porte sur l’étude théorique de la réaction de C-acylation de la 4- hydroxycoumarine par addition du chlorure de 4-méthylbenzoyle. En effet, il s’agit d’évaluer cette réaction d’acylation sur le plan thermodynamique, de réaliser expérimentalement la...
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Management of Bilateral Borderline Ovarian Tumor in a 26-year-old Patient in a Resource-Limited Setting
Sansan Rodrigue Sib, Ibrahim Savadogo, Moussa Sanogo, Issa Ouedraogo, Salam Ouedraogo, Alexandre Tarnagada, Françoise Millogo/Traore, Ali Ouedraogo.Background: borderline ovarian tumors are rare epithelial tumors, more common before the age of 40, with challenging preoperative diagnosis. Our aim is to describe the management of a case in a resource-limited context in Burkina Faso.
Case report: a 26-year-old primigravida...
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From Light to Income: Solar PV Technology
Abdoulganiour Almame TINTA, Aimé OKOKO, Edmond LANKOUANDESub-Saharan Africa is the region in the world where the deficit in access to electricity is the most significant, with approximately 50% of the population without this basic need. Off-grid electrification, such as the photovoltaic solar system, is an opportunity to substantially improve...
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Management of Bilateral Borderline Ovarian Tumor in a 26-year-old Patient in a Resource-Limited Setting
Sansan Rodrigue Sib1, * , Ibrahim Savadogo1 , Moussa Sanogo2 , Issa Ouedraogo1 , Salam Ouedraogo1 , Alexandre Tarnagada2 , Françoise Millogo/Traore3 , Ali Ouedraogo3Background: borderline ovarian tumors are rare epithelial tumors, more common before the age of 40, with challenging
preoperative diagnosis. Our aim is to describe the management of a case in a resource-limited context in Burkina Faso. Case
report: a 26-year-old primigravida with a 4-year-old...
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Is it better to bring digital health tools together? Where Burkina Faso is going with a minimal digital ecosystem (MDE)
Joël Arthur Kiendrébéogo, Charlemagne Tapsoba, Orokia Sory, Issa Kaboré, Yamba Kafando, Simon Tiendrébéogo, David Zombré, Rémi Kaboré, Noellie Konsebo, Nacanabo Relwendé, Jean Serge Dimitri Ouattara, Guillaume Foutry, Sara Hyde, Dylan Green, Michael Chaitkin, André Lin Ouédraogo, S Pierre YaméogoDigital health technologies are proliferating in low-income countries. However, they are not always optimally integrated and focused on health system priorities. To improve the performance of primary health care and accelerate progress toward universal health coverage, Burkina Faso aims to bring...
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Is it better to bring digital health tools together? Where Burkina Faso is going with a minimal digital ecosystem (MDE)
Joël Arthur Kiendrébéogo 1,2,3,4*, Charlemagne Tapsoba5,6, Orokia Sory2, Issa Kaboré7, Yamba Kafando7, Simon Tiendrébéogo2,8, David Zombré9, Rémi Kaboré2,10, Noellie Konsebo6,11, Nacanabo Relwendé2,8, Jean Serge Dimitri Ouattara12, Guillaume Foutry13, Sara Hyde14, Dylan Green15, Michael Chaitkin16, André Lin Ouédraogo17 and S. Pierre YaméogoDigital health technologies are proliferating in low-income countries. However, they are not always optimally integrated and focused on health system priorities. To improve the performance of primary health care and accelerate progress toward universal health coverage, Burkina Faso aims to bring...
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Contribution and Relevance of Transfontanellar Ultrasound in Newborns in Ouagadougou: Multicentre Study on 1000 Cases
Ouedraogo Pakisba, Ouedraogo Nina-Astrid, Somé Milckisédek Judickael, Dabire Stive Arnauld, Tankoano Ida Aida, Napon Aischa Madina, Nikiema Zakari, Diallo Ousseini, Lougue Sorgho Leonie Claudine, Cisse RabiouObjectives: To demonstrate the contribution and relevance of ETFs through the study of 1000 examination reports carried out in the medical imaging departments of the OUAGADOUGOU CHU. Material and method: Analytical
descriptive study with retrospective collection, extended from 1st January...
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Preparation and Characterization of Ferrihydrite: Application in Arsenic Removal from Aqueous Solutions.
Rasmane Tiendrébéogo, Yacouba Sanou, Samuel Paré, Aboubacar SenouArsenic pollution is a public health hazard in Burkina Faso due to its impact on human health and water resources. To mitigate this pollution, ferrihydrite material has been synthesized and characterized to be used as adsorbent for arsenic removal in aqueous solutions. This study aimed to...
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Pathologies bucco-dentaires chez la personne âgée. Vers un dépistage plus efficace en Ehpad à l’aide du score OHAT
Louis Sylvain Peng-Wendé OUEDRAOGO, Sodjehoun APETIContexte : Les pathologies bucco-dentaires sont
reconnues comme des facteurs prédisposant à la
dénutrition, syndrome gériatrique très fréquent en
établissement d’hébergement pour personnes âgées
dépendantes (Ehpad). Malheureusement, leur dépistage
et leur prise en charge par...
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Diversity of Boletaceae in western Burkina Faso
Benovana Bakiono, Elise Sanon, Kounbo Dabire, R. Sylvie Nana, Kusiele Somda Andiérèyir, K. Marie Laure GuissouMycological outings to the Toussiambandogou, Dan, Mondon gallery forests and the Kou
Classified Forest in western Burkina Faso over the last five years have resulted in the collection of one
hundred and twenty (120) basidiomes of the Boletaceae family. They were dried and carefully preserved...