Publications (484)
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Formulation of Functional Food Supplements: Case Study of Manufacturing Process Optimization at ‘Sarepta Production’, Burkina Faso
Mimtiri S. ZONGO, Aline F. TIENDREBEOGO, Davy P-W BEMBAMBA, Yilédoma T. M. LENGANE, Wilfried F.P. TRAORE, Lucien KABORE, Heiko LANGE, Rosemary R. CANFUA, Salfo OUEDRAOGO, Modeste W. OUEDRAOGO, Luc ZONGO, Elie KABRE
Introduction: In the context of promoting local resources and achieving food sovereignty, plant-based food supplements play a key role. However, their production often remains artisanal, making them prone to contamination and quality inconsistency.
Objective: This study aimed to harmonize and standardize the manufacturing practices of four(...)
Burkina Faso, Sarepta
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Morbidity and Mortality of Major Hepatectomies in A Resource-Limited Country
Adama Sanou, Rodrigue Namékinsba Doamba, Aimée Florence Sanon, Mamadou Windsouri, Issa Wendpouiré Bahi- koro, Laure Clarisse Yameogo, Carine Bagre, Daouda Bara, Bazin Thony Lionel Traore, Hannah Wild and Chady Salloum
1.1. Introduction
A major hepatectomy is defined as the resection of at least three liver segments. Most often carried out as part of the treatment of a malignant liver tumor, it still causes significant morbidity and mortality.
1.2. Objective
To report the morbidity and survival of patients who underwent major hepatectomy in the hepatobili(...)
Liver Resection; Hepatocarcinoma; Complication; Survival; Burkina Faso
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Métastase mandibulaire d’un carcinome papillaire de la thyroïde dan,s sa forme vésiculaire de découverte histologique: à propos d’un cas
Médina Boumignina Lougue¹2, Wend-Yam Carine Nikiéma¹, Aïda Sandrine Ouédraogo¹, Hamidou Sidd-Bé Yoni 1¹2, Eric Mourfou 12, Christine Sawadogo 1,2, Daniel Garhalangwanamuntu Mayeri 1,2 Abdoul Nassir Bélemviré¹, Sosthène Aimé Ouédraogo1,2
Les métastases mandibulaires du carcinome papillaire de la thyroïde sont rares. La plupart sont
secondaires à des carcinomes vésiculaires du fait de leur diffusion sanguine. Nous rapportons un cas de
métastase mandibulaire d'un carcinome papillaire de la thyroïde de découverte fortuite à l'histologie.
Il s'agit d'une patiente âgée de 66 ans(...)
mandibule, métastase, carcinome papillaire, thyroïde, Ouagadougou.
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Promoting oral health and fighting malnutrition in the Sahel region of Burkina Faso: the integrated nutrition strategy of the ‘projet de sensibilisation et de renforcement des capacités pour La prévention du Noma au Burkina Faso (PSRCPN/BF)
Hadissa Tapsoba, Peegdsom Simplice Assomption Yameogo, Souleymane Bougoum, Achille Ilboudo
Summary: Owing to its major health and social consequences, malnutrition in the Sahel region of Burkina Faso is a determinant of noma. The ‘Projet de Sensibilisation et de Renforcement des Capacités pour la Prévention du Noma’ (PSRCPN/BF) aims to reduce morbidity due to malnutrition and noma through an integrated community-based approach. This(...)
Noma, Community health, Sahel
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Orange-fleshed sweet potato: a potential source of antioxidants and provitamins “A” for the fortification of a local infant food flour.
Adama Hema, Moumouni Koala, Oumar Toé, Koussao Somé, Eloi Palé, Abdoulaye Sérémé, Jacques Simporé, Mouhoussine Nacro
Orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) is a potential source of carotenoids (provitamins A), and its flour has
been used to enrich the Misola, an infant food based flour. The new biofortified formulation presented nutritional
qualities which could contribute in protein-energy recovery and improvement of the immune status of moderate
malnourishe(...)
orange-fleshed sweet potato, antioxidants, provitamin A, infant food, fortification, local flour
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Somatomedin C (IGF-1), Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate (DHEA-S) and Hcy Metabolism in Postmenopausal African Women
Cecilia Zuppi, Jacques Simpore, Bruno Zappacosta, Cinzia Carrozza, Mariano Malaguarnera, Salvatore Musumeci
Biological aging implies a progressive decrease of endocrine and metabolic
resources, which correspond to a reduction of working activity and caloric intake.
The aim of this study was to measure DHEA-S and IGF-1 and products of
methionine metabolism in 76 postmenopausal African women (50 to 100 years of
age) compared to 22 adult African fe(...)
IGF-I, DHEA-S, Hcy, Thioles, postmenopausal women, Burkina Faso, Africa
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Accuracy of height gauge for praziquantel administration in a schistosomiasis endemic village in Burkina Faso
R.F. Compaoré, M. Sou/Dakouré, B. Savadogo, H. Yacouba, J. Simporé
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of the height gauge used for praziquantel doses estimation. 258 individuals were recruited. The weight and height of each individual were measured and the number of tablets to be administered was calculated based on each parameter. It appeared from the analysis of hei(...)
Burkina Faso; Height; Praziquante
COMMUNICATION
Déterminants de la faible qualité de la surveillance nutritionnelle chez les enfants de moins de cinq ans dans les Centres de santé et de promotion sociale Tamini L, Combary T, Pilabré H, Nagalo
Tamini L, Combary T, Pilabré H, Nagalo K, Kaboré A, Kaboré S
Introduction : La surveillance nutritionnelle des enfants âgés de moins de cinq ans est l’une des stratégies mise en place pour lutter contre la malnutrition ; elle est intégrée dans le paquet minimum des activités des formations sanitaires.
L’objectif de cette étude était d’identifier les déterminants de la faible qualité de la surveillance(...)
urveillance nutritionnelle, Enfants, Déterminants qualité, Burkina Faso
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Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of hiv: acceptance to hiv testing at saint camille hospital, ouagadougou
Tani Sagna, Paul Ouedraogo, Isabelle T. Kiendrebeogo, Dorcas Obiri-Yeboah, Aristide Tapsoba and Jacques Simpore
Background: Mother-to-child transmission of HIV is a public health problem in Burkina Faso. The main objective of this study is to analyze screening test acceptance among pregnant women during their antenatal visit, the first phase of vertical prevention. Methods: The study recruited pregnant women under 32 weeks of amenorrhea who came for the(...)
HIV, transmission mère-enfant, dépistage, grossesse, Burkina Faso, Saint Camille, acceptation, prévention
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Antimicrobial susceptibility of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae causing urinary tract infections in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
D.S. Kpoda, N. Guessennd, N.S. Somda, A. Ajayi, J.I. Bonkoungou, F. Konan, M.B. Ouattara, M. Somda, J. Simpore, R. Ouedraogo, K.M. Drabo, L. Sangare, M. Dosso, A.S. Traore
Objective: To determine the frequency of extended-spectrum beta lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL) and other antibioticsresistant bacteria in urinary tract isolates.
Study Design: prospective and experimental study.
Methodology: Place and duration of study :YalgadoOuedraogo University Hospital Center, Charles De Gaulle Pediatr(...)
Antimicrobial susceptibility, Enterobacteriaceae, Urine, Burkina Faso
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Characteristics, management and factors associated with poor outcomes in COVID-19 patients in Burkina Faso: insights from a 2021 large-scale ambispective study
Mamguem Kamga A, Ouédraogo S, Kaboré FN, Traoré IT, Ouédraogo E, Poda A, Diendéré AE, Kania D, Badolo H, Sanou G, Koné A, Kagoné TS, Konaté B, Médah R, de Rekeneire N, Ouédraogo B, Billa O, Paradis G, Tinto H, Dabakuyo-Yonli TS
Objectives
To assess treatment and identify predictive factors of worsening in COVID-19 patients.
Methods
This study was ambispective (both prospective and retrospective) and part of a multidisciplinary, multicenter project designed to generate epidemiological, sociological and anthropological data about the COVID-19 epidemic in Burkina F(...)
age, comorbidity, COVID-19, complications, treatment
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Anthropological consideration on prevalence and fitness of β C and β S genotypes in Burkina Faso (a survey in the public schools)
Simpore J., Pignatelli S., Melis P. & Musumeci S.
We have studied To study the incidence of hemoglobinopathies (Hb C and Hb S) we have examined in 15,367 students, aged 11.4+/−4.64 years (median 11; range 1–26), living in Burkina Faso (12,019 were students of 23 public schools of Ouagadougou and 3348 students of 7 public schools situated in six villages about 12–35 Km from Ouagadougou).
In(...)
β C genotype; β S genotype; prevalence; fitness; Burkina Faso; school survey; anthropological considerations
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Determination of the Moisture and Mineral Contents in Selected Infant Flour Sold at Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Mètuor-Dabiré Amana, Konate Kiessoun, Adama Djeneba, Simpore Jacques;
Child malnutrition is one of the major causes of public health and social welfare problems in developing countries. It is manifested by micronutrient deficiency. Indeed, nutritional deficits are particularly severe in children from 6 to 24 months, when their nutritional needs exceed what they can get from breast milk. To help improve the nutri(...)
Infant flour, malnutrition, minerals, moisture content, Burkina Faso
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Méatotomie moyenne dans le service d'ORL d'un hôpital privé au Burkina Faso : indications et résultats
A Gouéta, I Diallo, A Kagambèga, O Zamtako, C Bambara, EEM Nao, BP Ouédraogo, M Sérémé, YMC Gyébré
Introduction: la méatotomie moyenne ou fénestration du sinus maxillaire peut être réalisée dans le but de servir de voie d'abord dans les pathologies nasosinusiennes ou dans un but fonctionnel pour le rétablissement du drainage muco-ciliaire et de l'aération du sinus maxillaire. L'objectif était d'étudier la méatotomie moyenne dans les patholo(...)
Méatotomie moyenne; Indications; Résultats
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Évaluation de la qualité de vie des patients schizophrènes suivis en ambulatoire au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Yalgado Ouédraogo au Burkina Faso
Boubacar BAGUE, Zeinabou CISSE, Konsam Cédric Christel SAWADOGO, Pengrima Hodavia Serge BALIMA, Mahamane Mobarak SALIFOU ABDOU
Résumé
Introduction : La schizophrénie est une maladie psychiatrique chronique qui altère significativement la qualité de vie des patients, notamment dans les pays en développement comme le Burkina Faso. Objectif : Évaluer la qualité de vie des patients schizophrènes suivis en consultation au service de psychiatrie du CHU-Yalgado OUEDRAOGO et(...)
Qualité de vie, échelle QLS ; Schizophrénie, Burkina Faso