Publications (8045)
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Unwrapping the Global Financing Facility: understanding implications for women’s children’s and adolescent’s health through layered policy analysis
Mary V. Kinney, Doris Kwesiga, Joy E. Lawn, Ulla Walmisley, Meghan Bruce Kumar, Joël Arthur Kiendrébéogo, Phillip Wanduru, Peter Waiswa, Donat Shamba, Jitihada Baraka, Andes Chivangue, Georgina Msemo, Rosie Steege, Asha Sara George & Countdown GFF policy analysis collaboration
The Global Financing Facility (GFF), launched in 2015, aims to catalyse funding for reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health, and nutrition. Few independent assessments have evaluated its processes and impact. We conducted a multi-layered policy analysis of GFF documents – the Investment Cases (ICs) and the GFF-linked Worl(...)
Global Financing Facility; Global Financing Facility for Women, Children and Adolescents: Examining National Priorities, Processes and Investments; Global health initiative; external financing; health financing; policy analysis
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L’ACCES AU CREDIT DES FEMMES : CHIMERE OU LEVIER D’AUTONOMISATION ECONOMIQUE DES FEMMES RURALES AU BURKINA FASO
Zougouri Sita & Ouedraogo Adidjata
Les femmes rurales, du fait des inégalités d’accès aux ressources et aux opportunités économiques, font
face à de nombreux défis pour une autonomisation économique4. L’un des chemins pour accompagner ces
femmes est la mise en place des crédits afin qu’elles aient accès aux ressources financières pour soutenir ou
développer des activités éco(...)
femmes rurales, crédits, autonomisation
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Approche sémantique des tropes dans Le parachutage de Norbert Zongo
NATAMA Tilado Jérôme
Le parachutage est une œuvre romanesque qui analyse la problématique des coups d’État en Afrique. En effet, au moyen de figures de style, Norbert Zongo a pu capter l’attention des lecteurs en les incitant à suivre les péripéties de Gouama, le personnage principal de l’œuvre. L’objet de cet article a été d’étudier les tropes ou figures de trans(...)
discours littéraire, figures de style, tropes, style, valeurs africaines
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Electrocardiography Diagnostic Performance for Left Ventricular Hypertrophy during Arterial Hypertension on African Cardiac Center
Ella Hatoula LENGANI1*, Jonas Koudougou KOLOGO1,2, Aristide Relwende YAMEOGO2, Wendlassida Martin NACANABO3, Lucie Valérie A NEBIE4, Germain D MANDI1, Georges Rosario Christian MILLOGO1,2, Anna TALL THIAM1,2, Larissa Justine KAGAMBEGA1, Valentin Nobila YAMEOGO1,2, André K. SAMADOULOUGOU3, and Patrice ZABSONRE1,2
Abstract
Introduction: Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is the earliest and most common complication during hypertension. It is also a powerful predictor of
cardiovascular risk. In current practice, electrocardiography (ECG), and Doppler echocardiography are the tools used for the diagnosis of LVH during arterial
hypertension.
Objective:(...)
• Left ventricular hypertrophy • Arterial hypertension • Electrocardiogram • Doppler echocardiography
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Essential Hypertension and Risk Factors: Evaluation of Biochemical Parameters and Polymorphism of the MMP1 and MMP3 Genes
Prosper Bado, Jean Marie Kabore, Herman Karim Sombie, Lassina Traore, Abel Pegdwendé, Isabelle Touwendpoulimdé, Jonas Koudougou Kologo, Florencia Wendkuuni Djigma, Jacques Simpore
Background
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) gene polymorphisms contribute to the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. This study aimed to determine the possible association of two polymorphisms of two MMP genes (MMP1 and MMP3) with essential hypertension (EH) in a Burkinabè population.
Method
The genomic DNA of 72 hypertensive patien(...)
Essential Hypertension, Risk Factors, MMPs, Polymorphism, Burkina Faso
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Performance of the Large Language Models in African rheumatology: a diagnostic test accuracy study of ChatGPT-4, Gemini, Copilot, and Claude artificial intelligence
Yannick Laurent Tchenadoyo Bayala1* , Wendlassida Joelle Stéphanie Zabsonré/Tiendrebeogo1 , Dieu- Donné Ouedraogo1 , Fulgence Kaboré1 , Charles Sougué2 , Aristide Relwendé Yameogo3 , Wendlassida Martin Nacanabo4 , Ismael Ayouba Tinni1 , Aboubakar Ouedraogo1 and Yamyellé Enselme Zongo1
Background Artificial intelligence (AI) tools, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs), are revolutionizing medical
practice, including rheumatology. However, their diagnostic capabilities remain underexplored in the African context.
To assess the diagnostic accuracy of ChatGPT-4, Gemini, Copilot, and Claude AI in rheumatology within an Af(...)
Artificial intelligence, Large Language Models, Rheumatology, Diagnostic accuracy, Africa
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Exploring the epidemiological impact of Pneumonia–Listeriosis co-infection in the human population: a modeling and optimal control study
Chidozie Williams Chukwu, Stéphane Yanick Tchoumi, Ousmane Koutou, Faishal Farrel Herdicho, Fatmawati
Pneumonia and Listeriosis are significant public health concerns, both individually and as co-infections, particularly in
vulnerable populations such as the elderly, immunocompromised individuals, and infants. Using a mathematical modeling
approach, this study explores the epidemiological impact of Pneumonia–Listeriosis co-infection within h(...)
Listeriosis/Pneumonia, Sensitivity analysis, Simulations, Co-infection modeling
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DIEU, question et réponse de la philosophie thomasienne
Damien DAMIBA
La réflexion philosophique sur la religion et son objet principal Dieu, est rendue actuelle du fait de la résurgence des idéologies extrémistes et fondamentalistes. La période de l’histoire de la philosophie qui se prête le mieux à cette étude est bien le Moyen âge avec sa pensée d’orientation théocentrique. Chez Thomas d’Aquin, philosophe du(...)
Dieu – Philosophie – Raison – L’Être – Rationnel
COMMUNICATION
ETude descriptive de la myasthénie auto-immune à anticorps anti-MuSK au Burkina Faso
LOMPO Djingri Labodi, ZOUNGRANA Alassane, GNAMPA Melody Z, KERE Fabienne, NAPON Christian, MILLOGO Athanase
Introduction
La myasthénie auto immune (MAI) à anticorps anti-MuSK possède des caractéristiques cliniques, paracliniques et évolutives distinctes des autres types de MAI. Elle semble plus fréquente au Burkina Faso. Cette étude vise à décrire les aspects cliniques, paracliniques, thérapeutiques et évolutifs de la MAI à Ac anti-MuSK au Burkina(...)
Myasthénie, anticorps anti-muscle spécifique kinase, MGFA stade IV-V, corticoïdes + immunosuppresseurs, Burkina Faso.
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A large-scale LPWAN Architecture for Multimedia Data Collection in High-security Challenge Areas
OUATTARA Yacouba, PODA Pasteur et TRAORE Mamouta
The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly expanding, including in conflict zones where security is
critical. Sound signals used for intelligence in the Middle East, combined with Sahel challenges from poor
infrastructure, emphasize the need for better data collection. This paper proposes a secure IoT architecture
using Low Power Wide Area Net(...)
LPWAN, LoRaWAN, Architecture, Design, Terrorism, Steganography, Military.
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Adherence to Physical Measures during the SARS-COV2 Pandemic by Haemodialysis Patients in a Burkina Faso Tertiary Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Bonzi Y. Juste, Zoehinga Patrice, Sourabie Oumar, Kabore D. Dieudonne, Hien Siebou, Sawadogo Amidou, Coulibaly Gerard
Context: COVID-19 can spread rapidly in haemodialysis centres, leading to fatal outcomes. Implementing physical measures is crucial in limiting the spread of infection. Aims: To assess adherence to physical measures against SARS-Cov2 in haemodialysis patients. Methods and Material: From 13 to 19 July 2021, we administered the questionnaire to(...)
Physical Measures, COVID-19, Haemodialysis, SARS-COV2, Tertiary Hospital, Sub-Saharan Africa
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Diversity of parasitic and non-parasitic fauna in Apis mellifera colonies: Implications for honeybee health and apiary management in two climatic zones of Burkina Faso, West Africa
Souhaïbou Sawadogo , Oswald Gilbert Dingtoumda, Hugues Roméo Bazié , Valentin Zoungrana, Yacouba Soro, Franck Lirassé Gnané, Modeste Florentin Bationo, Zakaria Ilboudo
The hive can harbour a variety of beneficial or harmful organisms alongside the honeybee. These pests act individually or collectively and contribute to declining bee populations worldwide. Here, we looked at the diversity of macro-organisms associated with bees in hives in Burkina Faso. The study took place in the Sudanian and Sudano-Sahelian(...)
Apis mellifera Hives Biodiversity Parasites Predators Burkina Faso
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A Prospective Cross-Sectional Cohort Study on Factors Associations With Right Heart Thrombi and Pulmonary Embolism
Wendlassida Martin Nacanabo 1, Taryètba André Arthur Seghda 1, Djième Claudine Dah 1, Mureille Loya 1, Lamoudi Prisca Thiombiano 1, Wendlassida Léa Françoise Sawadogo 1, Ella Hatoula Lengani 1, Anna Tall/Thiam 2, Nobila Valentin Yameogo 2, André Koudnoaga Samadoulougou 1, Partice Zabsonre 2
Introduction/objective: Floating thrombus of the right heart chambers is an uncommon diagnosis and is systematically associated with pulmonary embolism. The aim of this study is to describe the management and evolution of right intracavitary thrombi (TIC) in pulmonary embolism.
Materials and method: This was a prospective cohort that ran fo(...)
Burkina Faso; Ouagadougou; right atrium; right ventricle; survival; thrombosis
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Abundance, Diversity, and Distribution of Platyhelminthes of the African Tiger Frog (Hoplobatrachus occipitalis Günther 1858) from Two Climatic Zones in Burkina Faso (West Africa)
Patricia Soubeiga, Magloire Boungou, Yamba Sinare, Salam Sankara, Noel Gabiliga Thiombiano, Awa Gnémé
From June 2022 to November 2023, frogs (Hoplobatrachus occipitalis) from the urban and peri-urban areas of Ouagadougou, Ganzourgou, and Bobo-Dioulasso were examined for Platyhelminthes. The aim was to inventory frog Platyhelminthes in two climatic zones in Burkina Faso. The collection method used was a visual and acoustic approach. After each(...)
Amphibians, Anurans, Conservation, Helminthes, Parasites, Burkina Faso
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Evaluation of PV Module Reliability Across A Temperature Range, Spanning A Period of 0 and 35 Years
Abdoulaye Kabré, Dominique Bonkoungou and Zacharie Koalaga
Solar energy, being both abundant and environmentally friendly, holds great promise as a renewable energy source. It can be converted into electricity through photovoltaic (PV) modules, which are crucial in the shift towards renewable energy. While PV modules are typically designed for a 25-year lifespan, their performance is significantly aff(...)
Reliability, Photovoltaics, temperature, Weibull, Arrhenius