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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…
Konan Michel, Abbe Fiacre, Kouassi Lauret, Ouattara Rokia, Koffi Stéphane, Lobah Yves, Yapa Stéphane, Ubrich Acko, Yves Binan
Introduction: Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) are a group of rare autoimmune diseases that share the common feature of muscle inflammation. The objective was to study the epidemiological, clinical, paraclinical, and evolutionary characteristics of II…
Leahnata Davies, Aleksandar Dusic, Kamal W. Khan, Alan Adam, Kevin Ram, Farhan Ahmed, Darelene Dole, Vanya Tromp, Xyqienne Leonardo, Jenifer Acosta
Background: Cardiovascular disease [1] remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, driven largely by modifiable risk factors. Limited data exist on CVD risk in the Caribbean, particularly in Aruba. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 132 adu…
Kapend Serge Matanda, Mulumba Claude Mwamba, Kalala Lievin Kapend, Nzaji Michel Kabamba, Kaut Clarence Mukeng, Muteya Michel Manika, Kabey Alain Kabey, Tshikongo Arsène Kabamba, Ngama Christian Kakisingi, Kalenga Josephine Monga, Mwepu Willy Mupanga, Ntambwe Eric Kamangu, Nani-Tuma Hippolyte Situakibanza
Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a major public health issue in sub-Saharan Africa. In Lubumbashi (DRC), data on HBV transmission risk factors are limited, however some cultural practices (e.g., scarification) and specific groups (key pop…
Michel Assane Ndour, El Hadj Mouhamadou Moustapha Thioye, Mouhamed Dieng, Djiby Sow, Matar Ndiaye, Omar Boun Khatab Diouf, Fatou Kiné Gadji, Muriel Diembou, Nassour Hassan, Boundia Djiba, Demba Diédhiou, Anna Sarr, Maimouna Ndour Mbaye
Introduction : Type 2 diabetes is a severe chronic condition that remains insufficiently documented in sub-Saharan Africa. It is frequently associated with various cardiovascular risk factors, thereby increasing the incidence of cardiovascular diseases. The c…
Chéwanou Prisca Mayeule Djékété, Georgia Barikissou Damien, Badirou Aguemon
Introduction: Snake bites mostly affect poor rural communities in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, causing permanent damage like physical disabilities from injuries and amputations. Even though it’s a big deal in rural Africa, victims still prefer to go with trad…
Osman Onur Sarı
Blood transfusion is a common and life-saving medical procedure. However, it can sometimes lead to adverse outcomes for patients. This report details the case of a 39-year-old woman with cerebral palsy who developed acute respiratory failure after a blood tra…
Lwandiko Cibenda Roland, Ngongo Tshonda Paul, Birato Chibinda Yannick, Gloire Kalunduzi, Mwenibamba Josué, Mobuto Banamwezi Serge, Murhula Katabana Delphin, Shindano Akilimali Tony, Katchunga Bianga Philippe
Sydenham’s chorea is a post-streptococcal complication that is still common in developing countries, often linked to poorly or untreated recurrent tonsillitis. We report the case of a 17-year-old female patient presenting with sudden choreic movements after a…
Amadou Kaké, Djibril Sylla, Amadou Diango, Lanciné Kourouma, Florence N’goran Adja, Oumoul Khairy Diallo, Ramata Camara, Tia Kristol Fokou
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is the most common and serious diabetic emergency, with a high mortality rate estimated between 5% and 21%. This study aimed to identify the factors contributing to DKA decompensation at the Fellah Polyclinic in Conakry, Guinea. A…
Fulgence Abdou Faye, Amina Dia Guèye, Bachir Mansour Diallo, Zeinabou Marone, Yuanidou Ndiaye, Ndeye Fatou Ngom, Ousseynou Ka, Adama Berthé, Papa Souleymane Touré, Madoky Magate Diop, Mamadou Mourtala Ka
Introduction: Sharp syndrome is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by the presence of autoantibodies targeting the U1 ribonucleoprotein (U1RNP), with significant clinical polymorphism that may include features of systemic sclerosis, systemic lupus erythe…
Salematou Sarr, Michel Assane Ndour, Mouhamed Dieng, Hubert Bassene, Matar Ndiaye, Oumar Boun Khatab Diouf, Hassan Nassour, Fatou Kiné Gadji, Muriel Diembou, Djiby Sow, Boundia Djiba, Demba Diédhiou, Anna Sarr, Maimouna Ndour Mbaye
Introduction: Obesity, a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes and a major public health problem, contributes to the rise of cardiovascular disease worldwide, with an increasing prevalence in developing countries, particularly in Senegal. Previous studies hav…
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