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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…
Azon Kouanou Angèle, Agbodandé Kouessi Anthelme, Sokadjo Yves Morel, Missiho Mahoutin Semassa Ghislain, Faladé Adélakoun Ange Géoffroy, Murhula Katabana Delphin, Kouanou Olamidé Marlene Marie Dénise, Ahoussoussi Cornelly, Tokpanoudé Elodie, Zannou Djimon Marcel
Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19) manifests itself by a respiratory attack that can go from mild to severe forms. The factors favoring the severe forms are age, arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and cancer. We report 4 cases of COVID-19 on cancer, fol…
Azon Kouanou Angèle, Ayihounton Gaël, Derrick Mémoire Dégbo, Agbodande Kouessi Anthelme, Sokadjo Yves Morel, Missiho Mahoutin Semassa Ghislain, Faladé Adélakoun Ange Géoffroy, Zannou Djimon Marcel, Houngbé Fabien
In Benin Republic, few data are available on the prevalence and determinants of arterial hypertension (AH) in people living with the human immunodeficiency virus (PLWHA). The present study was conducted in two outpatient treatment centers for PLWHA in Cotonou…
Jingjing Zhang, Dianbin Song, Yi Dong, Lu Bai, Dongqi Gao, Shenglin Zhang, Yan Guo, Fubo Li, Xiaolei Yu, Qingshan Li
Objective: To analyze the effects of chemotherapy on peripheral blood DC cells and related immune cytokines (NKG2D, DC cells, TNF-a, IFN-r, HMGB-1) in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods: Ninety-five NSCLC patients who attended the Oncol…
M. Keita, M. Bah, A. M. Koundouno, M. Diallo, A. Camara, I. K. Conde, Wenbin Shen, B. Traore, S. C. Zhu
Objective: To investigate the impact of local tumor factors on the prognosis of non-metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients. Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of data from 278 consecutive esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients…
Diatou G. Dia, Amadou D. Dia, Nafissatou Diagne, Awa C. Ndao, Cheikh T. Tall, Blaise M. Ngouamba
Introduction: Systemic Autoimmune Diseases (SAID) long considered very rare in Africa are increasingly the subject of publications. The objective of this work is to identify the difficulties in the management of these pathologies in an internal medicine depar…
Simon Joël Manga, Glorieuse Peace Ayaba Yenou, Malick Bodian, Yaya Kane, Sidy Lamine Sy, Quinta Te Indafa
Context and Objectives: Cardio-renal syndrome is a pathophysiological disorder of the heart and kidneys frequent in hospitalization for cardiology. The objective of this work is to study the frequency, clinical characteristics and treatment of cardio-renal sy…
Fall Biram Codou, Walah Dimitri, Dieng Mouhamed, Diaw Bamba, Tode Johanita, Gaye Ahmadou, Salane Aly, Ndao Awa Cheikh, Cisse Amadou Fall, Sow Maimouna, M. A. Ndour, Djiba Boundia, Kane Baidy Sy, Fall Seynabou, Leye Abdoulaye, Pouye Abdoulaye, Ndongo Souhaibou
Introduction: Haemorrhagic manifestations rarely represent the mode of onset of lupus and are a therapeutical and diagnosis emergency. We report 6 cases of haemorrhagic manifestations disclosing lupus. Patients and methods: It’s about a retrospective, descrip…
Claudine Kumba
Background: Neuroblastoma is the most common tumor in children. Anesthetic management can be challenging due to the localization and catecholamine-secreting characteristics of the tumor. We undertook a secondary analysis in a previous study to describe patien…
Zouheir Ibrahim Bitar, Mubarak Juwaied Al-Ajmi, Ossama Sajeh Maadarani, Yacob Al Shammari, Mahmoud Elzoueiry, Mohammad Al-Muwaizri
Objective: To measure the acceptance of a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine among the sector of the oil company adult population in Kuwait and assess its determinants. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional email study enrolled adults working for K…
Olaronke Fayosi Afolabi, Collins Nwachi Ugwu, Chukwuemeka Okorie Eze, Djobissie Fankou Serges-Anthanase, Chiemela Okezie Onwuchekwa, Moses Agha Ude
Introduction: Quality healthcare is a major contributor to health disparities and inequalities in resource limited settings. Patient satisfaction remains an important and valuable method of assessing the quality of care. Aim: This study assessed patients’ sat…
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