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Open Journal of Internal Medicine (OJIM) is an international journal dedicated to the advancement of the study of internal medicine. The goal of this journal is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in different areas…
Agbodandé Kouessi Anthelme, Wanvoegbè Finangnon Armand, Adelakoun Babatundé Abdul-Farid, Akogbeto Dieu-Donné, Dansou Eugénie, Assogba Mickael, Azon Kouanou Angèle
Introduction: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a non-organ-specific autoimmune disease with an unknown origin. The unchanged trend of premature mortality in systemic lupus erythematosus shows the critical unmet need for improved and optimized management…
Kong Derick Njikeh, Ngongang Ouankou Christian, Boombhi Jerome, Ntep Gweth, Menanga Alain Patrick, Ngu Blackett Kathleen
Background: Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. IHD was thought to be an extremely rare occurrence in Sub-Saharan Africa, but the increasing economic development with changes in lifestyle has led to an increase in IHD risk fa…
Demba Diédhiou, Michel Assane Ndour, Mouhamed Dieng, Charles Halim, Ibrahima Mané Diallo, Djiby Sow, Fatou Kiné Gadji, Ndeye Déthié Beye, Fama Mody Ndiaye, El Hadj M. M. Thioye, Boundia Djiba, Boucar Ndong, Awa Cheikh Ndao, Anna Sarr, Maïmouna Ndour Mbaye
Introduction: In Senegal, there is very little data on primary hyperparathyroidism despite an overall upward epidemiological trend. The objective was to describe its epidemiological, clinical, therapeutic and evolutionary aspects. Materials and Methods: This…
Einas Mustafa Mudawi Ahmed, Sahar Moawia Balla Elnour, Sozan M. Abdelkhalig, Tayseer Abdelmotalib Ahmed Taha, Sulafa Abdelbagi Mustafa Ahmed, Jalal Abdelrasool Hassan Eltaib, Najad G. Mustafa, Samar Moawia Balla Elnour
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019, otherwise known as COVID-19, emerged in December of 2019. COVID-19 spreads through an airborne transmission route. Preventive measures were described to help decrease the spread of COVID-19 worldwide. There were a number…
Boundia Djiba, Nafissatou Diagne, Demba Diédhiou, Coumba Mbayar Diouf, Djibi Sow, Mohamed Dieng, Michel Assane Ndour, Awa Cheikh Ndao, Atoumane Faye, Maimouna Sow, Baidy Sy Kane, Abdoulaye Pouye
Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a heterogeneous metabolic disorder characterized by the presence of chronic hyperglycemia due to a lack of secretion and/or action of insulin on the target tissues. Type 2 diabetes accounts for 90% of all diabetics. Despite…
Nisreen A. A. Ahmad, Maha M. Bilal, Ziryab Z. M. Elmahdi, Tayseer Abdelmotalib Ahmed Taha, Tamadur A. Abdelrahman, Rowa Abdelmonem Sidig Hamadto, Sahar M. B. Elnour
Background: Hypertension is a common chronic disease and an important public health problem. The prevention of complications depends on hypertension control. Aim: To assess blood pressure control, complication presence, and their influencing factors. Methods:…
Meng Liu, Yirong Gan, Quan Zhao, Xin Huang, Huiqin Ge, Hongliang Tang, Xiaowei He, Yuan Yu
Jing medicine occupies a very prominent position in the traditional culture of the Chinese nation and has unique advantages. Through the literature review of Jing medicine, the author has a deeper understanding of Jing medicine in Guangxi. This paper mainly s…
Lihanimpo Djalogue, Leleng Agba, Komi Edem Mossi, Toyi Tchamdja, Kodjo Agbeko Djagadou, Abago Balaka, Mohaman Awalou Djibril
Introduction: In the context of pituitary adenoma, bacterial meningitis is a possible complication of surgical or medical treatment. The occurrence of meningitis before any treatment is exceptional, explained by the existence of an osteomeningeal breach cause…
Sègnon Eurydice Elvire Djossou, Charles Sossa, Georgia Barikissou Damien, Rhonel Ahanhanzo-Glèlè, Ignace Tokpanoudé, Gottfried Agballa, Ariano Vigniavo Nouatin, Ireti Nethania Elie Ataïgba, Eric Dettin, Badirou Aguemon
Introduction: Achieving the goal of “zero new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections by 2030” requires the elimination of HIV transmission within serodiscordant couples. In Benin, the phenomenon of HIV serodiscordance remains poorly documented. Objecti…
Fulgence Abdou Faye, Bachir Mansour Diallo, Awa Ba, Amina Dia Guèye, Abdou Khadre Mbaye, Zeinabou Marone, Adama Berthé, Papa Soulèyemane Touré, Madoky Magatte Diop, Bernard Marcel Diop, Mamadou Mourtalla Ka
Introduction: The frequency, severity, cost of treatment, morbidity and mortality of stroke make it a real public health problem. In industrialized countries, strokes are the leading cause of physical disability in adults, the second leading cause of dementia…
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