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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…
John Osaretin Osarenkhoe
Background: Situs inversus is a rare congenital disorder that causes a reversal in the anatomical arrangement of chest and abdominal organs, such that the organs are mirror images of the normal anatomy. It is generally classified into three: situs inversus to…
Mamane Daou, Haoua Sidibé, Souleymane Brah, K. Ayouba Adamou, Dan Koma Abdoulkader Andia, Zakaria Mamadou, Mahdi Konaté, Yakoura Abba Kaka, Daouda Inoussa Bako, Sani Beydou, Youssoufa Seydou, Eric Adehossi, Samuila Sanoussi
Introduction: Cerebral palsy is the most common motor disorder of childhood according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is much more common in premature infants. The majority of fixed organic lesions occur during the development of th…
Andia Abdoulkader, Audrey Rouet, Benedicte Dieudonné, Jacque Boaddert, Charlotte Tomeo, Sandrine Greffard, Marc Verny
Background: Lewy body disease (LBD) is a neurodegenerative affection responsible for impaired quality of life. The objective was to share the data experience of 14 years concerning the functional, neuropsychological and behaviors effects on geriatrics patient…
Adnan M. A. Hajjiah, Zouheir I. Bitar Frcpuk, Ossama Sajeh Maadarani, Mohamad Abdelfatah, 1 1
Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the most used food supplements. However, atrial fibrillation has been recently presented as a rare adverse drug event following ingestion of high doses of this food supplement.
Andia Abdoulkader, Brah Souleymane, Daou Mamane, Tahirou Harouna, Migita Moctar, Adehossi Eric
Background: Rhupus is the rare association of two autoimmune diseases, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosed according to validated ACR criteria. We present the first series of rhupus in Niger. Observation 1: This is a pat…
Amadou Kaké, Djibril Sylla, Alpha Mamadou Diallo, Mamadou Mansour Diallo, Diallo Kourouma, Amadou Diango, Mamadou Alpha Diallo, Elhadj Zainoul Bah, Mamadou Cherif Diallo, Kadija Dieng, Mody Abdoulaye Barry, Naby Moussa Baldé
Hypothyroidism is a frequent endocrine disorder that can occur at any age and predominantly affects women. The etiologies are diverse and may vary according to the geographical and socio-demographic context. The objective of our work was to describe the epide…
Sylla Djibril, Kaké Amadou, Camara Toumin, Diakhaby Mamadou, Keita Mory Filany, Sako Fodé Bangaly
Introduction: The transmission of infectious agents through the hands of nursing staff during care is the main cause of nosocomial infections. Hand hygiene has been recognized for over a century as an effective measure to prevent healthcare associated infecti…
Awa Cheikh Ndao, Faye Atoumane, Diagne Nafissatou, Fall Biram Codou, Dia Diatou Gueye, Dia Amadou Diop, Diop Mohamed, Sow Maïmouna, Kane Baïdy Sy, Boundia Djiba, Pouye Abdoulaye
Introduction: Unclassified inflammatory rheumatism is persistent inflammatory arthralgias with or without synovitis without sufficient classification criteria for an inflammatory rheumatism or a well-defined connective disease. Their outcome is variable and h…
Atoumane Faye, Awa Cheikh Ndao, Nafissatou Diagne, Mouhamed Dieng, Maimouna Sow, Baidy Sy Kane, Boundia Djiba, Abdoulaye Pouye
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the global health system upside down. Senegal recorded its first case on 2 March 2020. As part of its control strategy, the internal medicine department was set up as an epidemic treatment center (ETC). We report…
Kristin N. Sheehan, Christopher T. Kelly
Acute kidney injuries (AKI) are a common problem encountered by internists in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Uncovering the etiology becomes important in tailoring treatment. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), when used in conjunction with a patient’s h…
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