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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…
Toyi Tchamdja, Abago Balaka, Kodjo Agbéko Djagadou, Djalogue Lihanimpo, Mohaman Awalou Djibril
Objectives: To evaluate the practice of self-care in diabetic patients monitored at the Kara Teaching Hospital, known as CHU Kara. Method: We conducted a quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study of 40 diabetic patients monitored at the Kara CHU. Th…
Abago Balaka, Toyi Tchamdja, Kodjo Agbeko Djagadou, Akila Bassowa, Komi Dzidzonu Némi, Lihanimpo Djalogue, Komi Edem Mossi, Abou-Bakari Tchala, Mohaman Awalou Djibril
Objectives: Study the prognostic, clinical and epidemiological profile of high blood pressure and pregnancy association at the Sylvanus Olympio Teaching Hospital (CHU Sylvanus Olympio) of Lomé. Patients and Method: It is about a retrospective study that is ca…
Claudine Kumba, 1 1
Background: A Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) has been elaborated where goal directed fluid and hemodynamic therapy (GDFHT) will be realized with trans-thoracic echocardiographic aortic blood flow peak velocity variation (ΔVpeak) and distance minute (DM) to…
Oumar Guira, Réné Bognounou, Lassané Zoungrana, Aline Tonde, André Nagalo, Réné Traore, Joseph Youssouf Drabo
Introduction: Hypertriglyceridemia is a frequent dyslipidemia in type 2 diabetes. We aimed to determine its prevalence, its typology, and its associated factors in newly type 2 diabetes patients in Ouagadougou. Material and Method: This cross-sectional, descr…
Uduagbamen PK, Salako BL, Hamzat MA, Kadiri S, Arogundade FA
Background: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used for managing painful conditions. They are available as cheap, over-the-counter drugs, and commonly abused. NSAIDs inhibit prostaglandins (PGs) actions on the kidneys and can cause kidney dise…
Ebirien-Agana S. Bartimaeus, Chukwuma E. J. Obi, Felix U. Igwe, Edna O. Nwachuku
Aim: This study evaluated the impact of age on the hormonal profiles of women diagnosed with infertility in a Fertility Clinic in Abia State, South-East, Nigeria. Methodology: Subjects comprised of 200 females: 150 subjects and 50 controls, aged < 20 and up t…
Boundia Djiba, Nafissatou Diagne, Mohamed Dieng, Baidy Sy Kane, Atoumane Faye, Awa Cheikh Ndao, Maimouna Sow, Abdoulaye Pouye
We report four observations of myasthenia gravis associated with other autoimmune diseases. Myasthenia gravis can be associated with all autoimmune diseases with a predominance of dysthyroidism. Among the autoimmune diseases associated with myasthenia gravis…
B. Djiba, M. Dieng, C. M. A. Halim, M. Sow, B. S. Kane, M. A. Ndour, B. C. Fall, N. Diagne, A. C. Ndao, A. Faye, S. Ndongo, A. Pouye
Introduction: Venous thromboembolic disease (VTE) is a real public health problem worldwide. The practice guide produced periodically by the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) has become the international standard. However, thromboprophylaxis remains…
Shakil Ghafur, Md. Abu Zahid, Haripada Sarkar, Rabindra Nath Barman, Abdullah Al-Mahmud, Mahbubur Rahman, Hasanul Islam
Background: Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction has a significant association with considerable morbidity and mortality, but there is still inadequacy in appropriate treatment to prevent this condition. We observed the effect of angiotensin receptor…
Camara BD, Traore AK, Soukho-Kaya A, Traore D, Dembele M, Diall IB, Sy D, Doumbia AA, Dao K, Tolo N, Kailou A, Traore HA
The number of HIV-infected patients in the world is estimated at 34 million, including 30.1 million adults with 2.7 million new infections and 1.8 million deaths from HIV according to the 2011 UN AIDS report [1]. The prevalence of HIV infection in the general…
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