Publications (234)
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Ethnopharmacological survey of plants used in the management of breast and cervical cancers by the traditional healers (THs) in Burkina Faso
Kambou Sié Paul , Bonkoungou W. Hyacinthe , Compaore Souleymane , Ouedraogo Raogo , Ouedraogo Moussa , Barro Lassina , Nacoulma Aminata P , Boly Rainatou and Ouedraogo Noufou
Traditional medicine is a common practice among Indigenous populations for treating various diseases.
Its use has increased, particularly for challenging diseases such as cancer, where conventional
treatments often fall short. Breast and cervical cancers are the most common cancers among women in
Burkina Faso. This study aims to document th(...)
Medicinal plants, ethnopharmacology, cancers, Burkina Faso.
COMMUNICATION
Evaluation comparative de poudres de feuilles de Moringa oleifera Lam. récoltées dans deux zones géographiques du Burkina
Cheick A. Noukami PALM ; Aminata P. NACOULMA ;Som-Pagnimdi E. BOUDA ; Naamwin-So-Bawfu R MEDA; Elie. KABRE ; Touridomon Issa SOME
Introduction : Moringa oleifera Lam. est une plante largement utilisée en
alimentation, nutrition, thérapeutique et cosmétique. Toutefois, les données de
standardisation de la drogue feuillée pour des recettes sont limitées. Notre étude
vise à évaluer les caractéristiques physico-chimiques et spectrales de poudres de
feuilles de Moringa ol(...)
Moringa oleifera Lam., standardisation, variabilité géographique, FTIR
COMMUNICATION
Intoxications alimentaires aiguës au Burkina Faso : tendances, étiologies et implications en santé publique
Cheick A. Noukami PALM
Introduction : Les intoxications
alimentaires aiguës constituent un
problème majeur de santé publique
au Burkina Faso, responsables de
nombreux décès chaque année.
Malgré leur fréquence, les données
épidémiologiques disponibles
restent limitées. Cette étude visait à
caractériser les cas d’intoxications
alimentaires aiguës enregistrés(...)
Intoxication alimentaire, intoxication collective, pesticides, expertise toxicologique, ANSSEAT
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Metabolomic characterisation of traditional phytotherapeutic formulations used for snakebite envenomation treatment in Burkina
Moumouni Bandé, Cédric Delporte, Abdoul Karim Sakira, Axelle Bourez, Florence Souard, Touridomon Issa Somé, Pierre Van Antwerpen1
Abstract
Introduction Snakebite envenomation represents a significant public health concern across numerous tropical regions, with sub-Saharan Africa being particularly affected. In Burkina Faso, traditional therapeutic practices remain prevalent, with local communities frequently employing traditional formulations for snakebite treatment. No(...)
Metabolomics · Plants · Snake · Envenomation · Calcination · Burkina Faso
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Qualitative and Quantitative Methods for the Quality Control of Ethanol-Based Hand Sanitizers using a Low-Cost Transmission Near Infrared Spectrometer
Moussa Yabré, Cyriac Ouédraogo, Abdoul Karim Sakira, Cherileila Thiombiano, Moumouni Bandé, Kouka Luc Delma, Isaïe Nyamba, Loconon Y. Achille Yemoa, Souleymane Fofana, Touridomon Issa Somé
Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are essential for hand hygiene and help prevent the spread of infectious diseases. This work focuses on the development and validation of qualitative and quantitative methods for quality control of ethanol-based disinfectants using a low-cost handheld transmission spectrophotometer and chemometrics. Calibration an(...)
handheld NIR spectrophotometer, total error approach, hand disinfectant, DD-SIMCA, PLS
COMMUNICATION
Nouvelles prestations de services pharmaceutiques dans les officines de la ville de Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
W. Emile Ouedraogo.1, Belem T. C.2, Sandouidi J. M. C.2, Ouedraogo M1,3.
Introduction : Traditionnellement le rôle d’une officine pharmaceutique est la dispensation des produits de santé. Cependant, avec le concept de soins pharmaceutiques, les pratiques ont changé dans les pays anglo-saxons. Au Burkina-Faso, l’introduction des activités de pharmacie clinique dans les curricula de formation des pharmaciens vise à a(...)
Mots clés : services pharmaceutiques, officines, Burkina Faso
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In Vitro Evaluation of the Bioequivalence of Different Brands of Doxycycline Marketed in Burkina Faso, Africa
Bertrand Wendinmi Florent Goumbri, Annie Rebecca Bambara, Isaïe Nyamba, Wendpouiré Zoungrana-Somé , Bavouma Charles Sombié, Ouéogo Nikièma , Aïssata Sanfo-Diasso, Elie Kabré, Boumbéwendin Gérard Josias Yaméogo
Post-marketing quality control of drugs is an essential activity for local health authorities. This study aimed to determine the physicochemical quality and compare the dissolution profile of four different brands of doxycycline tablets (100 mg) (as hyclate and monohydrate forms) marketed in Burkina Faso, Africa. Methods: Parameters such as ma(...)
Doxycycline, physicochemical analysis, comparative dissolution, interchangeability
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Clay minerals used in formulations for cutaneous wound healing: An educational review
Paligwendé Anne Marie Kaboré , Raogo Ouédraogo, Bavouma Charles Sombié, Zakaline Yabré, Rasmané Semdé
In recent years, the use of clay minerals in wound treatment has been the subject of extensive researches. The present paper aimed to review studies on clay minerals-based formulations for the treatment of cutaneous wounds, highlighting the healing properties attributable to the addition of these minerals in formulations. A review of literatur(...)
Clays, Montmorillonite, Halloysite, Cutaneous wound, Healing
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A Review on Psychotria calceata E.M.A. Petit and its Botanical Characteristics and Traditional Uses
Ngolsou Francis, Nounaferi Awa Silué Gnènèfèrètien, Ouoba Kampadilemba, Diboué Patrick Hervé Bétoté, Nga Nnanga, Semdé Rasmané
A Review on Psychotria calceata E.M.A. Petit and its Botanical Characteristics and Traditional Uses
Psychotria calceata, Botanical Characteristics, uses
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Ethnobotanical Survey on Plants Used in the Treatment of Wounds by Traditional Health Practitioners in Burkina Faso
Safiatou Traoré, Hermine Diawara/Zimé, Salfo Ouédraogo, Souleymane Compaoré, Geoffroy Wendpanga Gasbeogo, Hyacinthe Wendégoudi Bonkoungou, Rasmané Semdé
Chronic wounds constitute a real problem in the sphere of care and
its management requires the mobilization of enormous financial resources
from the patient in low- and middle-income countries. In Burkina Faso,
traditional medicine has remained the most popular health care system.
However, very little data exists on the plants used specifi(...)
Plants; Healing; Traditional health practitioners; Burkina Faso
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Ethnobotanical study of traditional antivenom treatments in Burkina Faso
Moumouni Bandé, Abdoul Karim Sakira, Noé Rigobert Zangré, Hyacinthe Wendégoudi Bonkoungou, Evance Brice Zoungrana, Cédric Delporte, Pierre Van Antwerpen & Touridomon Issa Somé
Background
Snakebite envenomation constitutes a major public health challenge in Burkina Faso, particularly within rural communities. Limited access to formal healthcare services, coupled with the high cost of antivenom treatment, has led to widespread reliance on traditional health practitioners (THPs). This study was therefore undertaken to(...)
Ethnobotany, Snake, Envenomation, Plants, Burkina Faso
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1) Assessment of the quality of plant-based food marketed in food-stores in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
Cheick A. Noukami Palm, Aminata P. Nacoulma, Naamwin-So-Bawfu R. Meda, Sakinatou Wangrawa, Abdoul Karim Sakira, Touridomon Issa Some
Context: The purpose of human nutrition is to provide exogenous nutrients
useful to the body to maintain good metabolism and prevent health
disorders. However, some food products of plant origin can be toxic due
to their intrinsic chemical composition, degradation during production and
storage or adulteration. Therefore, it is essential to(...)
Plant-based products; Food and medicinal plants; Pharmacognostic characteristics; Quality control; Combretum micranthum; Hibiscus sabdarifa; Moringa oleifera
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Assessment of the quality of plant-based food marketed in food-stores in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
Cheick A. Noukami Palm, Aminata P. Nacoulma, Naamwin-So-Bawfu R. Meda, Sakinatou Wangrawa, Abdoul Karim Sakira, Touridomon Issa Some
Context: The purpose of human nutrition is to provide exogenous nutrients
useful to the body to maintain good metabolism and prevent health
disorders. However, some food products of plant origin can be toxic due
to their intrinsic chemical composition, degradation during production and
storage or adulteration. Therefore, it is essential to(...)
Plant-based products; Food and medicinal plants; Pharmacognostic characteristics; Quality control; Combretum micranthum; Hibiscus sabdarifa; Moringa oleifera
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Analyse du cadre légal et institutionnel des dispositifs medicaux dans les pays de l’UEMOA
Assitan KALOGA, Aboubacar SANGHO, Hermine ZIME DIAWARA, Rokia SANOGO, Rasmané SEMDE
Introduction : Les dispositifs médicaux (DM), à l’instar des médicaments, doivent être réglementés afin d’assurer leur efficacité
et leur sécurité d’emploi. L’objectif de ce travail était de décrire le cadre légal et institutionnel des DM dans les pays de l’UE-
MOA. Méthodologie : Il s’agissait d’une étude descriptive transversale qui s’est(...)
Dispositifs médicaux, Réglementation, Harmonisation, UEMOA
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Etat des lieux de la réalisation des préparations pharmaceutiques dans les officines privées de la ville de Bobo Dioulasso
Isaïe NYAMBA, Djilé Mariam TRAORE, K. Luc DELMA, Moussa YABRE, Souleymane FOFANA, Charles B SOMBIE, Hermine ZIME DIAWARA, Rasmané SEMDE, B.G. Josias YAMÉOGO
La réalisation des préparations pharmaceutiques a pendant longtemps été l’essence de la pratique du métier du pharmacien d’officine. Avec, la révolution industrielle du 21ème siècle, les médicaments préparés industriellement ont remplacé les préparations dans les rayons des officines pharmaceutiques. Aujourd’hui, on note un regain d’intérêt po(...)
Préparation pharmaceutique, Préparation officinale, Préparationmagistrale, Officine pharmaceutique, Bobo-Dioulasso