Publications (8102)
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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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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 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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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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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
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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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Connaissances, attitudes et pratiques en matière de prévention et de traitement du cancer du sein, du col de l'utérus et du colo rectum en population générale et chez les professionnels de santé au Burkina Faso
Samiratou OUEDRAOGO, Roland Ollo SOMÉ, Olga M. LOMPO
Introduction
Le cancer représente un problème majeur de santé mondiale, notamment dans les pays à revenus limités comme le Burkina Faso où l’augmentation de Publié chez les Editions Francophones Universitaires d’Afrique/ Septembre 2024 234 la prévalence, posent des défis significatifs pour le système de santé. La prévention des cancers est es(...)
Prévention du cancer, Dépistage, Connaissances, Attitudes, Pratiques, Burkina Faso, Professionnels de santé, Population générale
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Vulvovaginal Candidiasis: Profile of Antifungal Susceptibility Tests of Strange Drugs 2018 to 2022, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Dovo, EE, Zohoncon , TM, Sorgho, PA, Ouedraogo, E., Baduon , M., Gouti , P., Belemgnegre, M.,Ouedraogo , P. and Simpore, J.
Background: Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a common cause of significant morbidity, affecting millions of women worldwide. It is estimated that approximately 75%of women of childbearing age will have at least one episode of candidiasis in their lifetime. In the last decades, resistance to azoles has become a public health problem. Although(...)
Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, Candida albicans, Azole Resistance, Burkina Faso
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Reduction of Malnutrition Related to Unsafe Water Consumption in Developing Countries: Potabilization of Surface Water and Traditional Well Water, with Plant Extracts
Frédéric Anderson Konkobo ,Mamounata Diao , Paul Windinpsidi Savadogo , Roger Dakuyo , Noëlle Edwige Roamba , Sandrine Zongo and Mamoudou Hama Dicko
Abstract: The consumption of unsafe water in rural areas is a real public health problem in developing
countries. This situation mainly affects children under five years of age and causes several deaths
and many cases of malnutrition every year. The objective of this study was to evaluate and optimize
the capacity of four local plant extrac(...)
water; biocoagulant; bioflocculant; turbidity; potabilization
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Linguistics Policy in Burkina Faso
Cheick Felix Bobodo OUEDRAOGO
The linguistic phenomenon that characterizes all countries in the world is multilingualism. However, for reasons of socio-economic efficiency, states choose to operate with as few languages as possible, even just one language. This is the case in Burkina Faso, which has 57 national languages but only one official language, French. As a result,(...)
Burkina Faso - National languages - French - Language policy – Language dynamics