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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…
Lijun Liu, Xinyi Zheng, Huaidong Cheng, Mingjun Zhang
Objective: Explore the improvement effects of music therapy on cancer recurrence fear (FCR), negative emotions, and quality of life in patients undergoing adjuvant therapy after breast cancer surgery. Methods: This study initially randomized 121 eligible brea…
Nada Elsheikh, Chella Velkannan, Ali Karar, Alwin Sebastian
Introduction: Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a form of immune-mediated systemic vasculitis affecting large- and medium-sized arteries. GCA and multiple myeloma share the skeletal-related clinical features such as bone pain occurring at multiple sites and fatig…
Hervé Tieno, Kiswendsida Abdoul Aziz Zorome, René Bognounou, Lassane Zoungrana, Rosalie Kabore, Seydou Yameogo, Michel Bouda, Oumar Guira, 1 1, 1 1
Introduction: Uveitis represents a clinical entity at the intersection of ophthalmology and internal medicine. Due to its highly heterogeneous presentation and wide range of etiologies, it poses a real diagnostic challenge. The objective of this study was to…
Yashar Tolentino Najiaghdam
Background: Hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis (HTG-AP) is a severe and underrecognized etiology of pancreatitis, accounting for 1% - 4% of all cases in adults, with extreme triglyceridemia raising the risk of fulminant multi-organ failure. When…
Yashar Tolentino Najiaghdam
Background: Three distinct technological concepts are increasingly applied in gastrointestinal endoscopy: 1) virtual reality simulation for training; 2) immersive head-mounted display visualization of live endoscopic video; and 3) artificial intelligence-assi…
Salma Bouchti, Khadija Essafi, Hasna Darouich, Kaoutar El Fakhr, Samira Kalouch
Introduction: Pediatric bone and joint infections are frequent and require rapid empirical antibiotic therapy, which must be adapted to the local microbiological ecology in order to limit unjustified use of broad-spectrum agents. Our study focuses on pediatri…
Yashar Tolentino Najiagdam
Non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB) remains a major cause of emergency hospitalization and significant morbidity worldwide. Peptic ulcer disease is the most common etiology. Active ulcer bleeding classified as Forrest Ib (oozing hemorrhage)…
Sy Djibril, Traoré Djénebou, Sow Djéneba Sylla, Camara Samba, Keïta Zakaria, Keïta Kaly, Djeugoue Stéphane Loïque, Sinayoko Adama, Mallé Mamadou, Dembélé Ibrahima Amadou, Cissoko Mamadou, Camara Boua Daoud, Tolo Nagou, Goïta Issa Souleymane, Landouré Sekou, Koné Nouhoum, Sangaré Moussa, Diarra Aoua, Sandji Oumar, Kaya Assétou Soukho, 1 1
Introduction: Thyroid dysfunction refers to all thyroid conditions characterized by permanent and disordered secretion of thyroid hormones. Methods: This was a descriptive study with retrospective data collection that took place over a period of 4 years and 2…
Adebayo Alassani, Lassane Zoungrana, Jules Gninkoun, Ibrahim Mama Cisse, Jemuel Houeto, Abdou-Badiou Djibril, Armand Wanvoegbe, Moutawakilou Gomina
Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a non-communicable disease whose prevalence is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Benin, where it represents a major public health problem. The main objective of this study was to investigate diabetes mellitus…
Adebayo Alassani, Lassane Zoungrana, Ibrahim Mama Cisse, Abdou-Badiou Djibril, David Doflin, Armand Wanvoegbe, Moutawakilou Gomina
Introduction: Anemia remains a major challenge in medical care, particularly in developing countries. This study aimed to investigate anemia in the Internal Medicine Department of the Borgou-Alibori Departmental University Hospital Center (CHUD/BA) in 2025. M…
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