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Open Journal of Nephrology (OJNEPH) is an international scientific journal dedicated to the publication and public discussion of high quality original research in all the fields of astrophysics and space sciences and related technology. All the manuscripts must be prepared in English and are subject to a rigorous and…
Amadou Yaya Diallo, Mamadou Mouctar Diallo, Mamadou Dian Barry, Kadiatou Mamadou Bobo Barry, Saikou Oumar Diallo, Djenabou Diallo, Soriba Bangoura, Mamadou Malal Diallo, Thierno Mamadou Oury Diallo, Mohamed Lamine Kaba, Alpha Oumar Bah
Introduction: Acute obstructive renal failure (AORF) is a frequent clinical situation, secondary to obstruction of the urinary excretory tract. Whatever the cause, urinary tract obstruction suddenly opposes glomerular filtration and is responsible for tubuloi…
Kossi Akomola Sabi, Yoan Makafui Amekoudi, Awéréou Kotosso, Laune Odilon Blatome, Badomta Dolaama, Ayodélé Jonathan Sabi, Oscar Gnirimi Gbahbang, Loutou Ahoub-Laye Affo, Béfa Noto-Kadou-Kaza
Background : Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 has been identified as the receptor that allows the entry of SarsCov2 into the human cell. Its expression in the kidney is 100 times higher than in the lung; thus, making the kidney an excellent target for SarsCov2…
Meryem Benbella, Zaineb Kaouiri, Imane Saidi, Naima Ouzedoun, Tarik Bouattar
Kaposi sarcoma is a neoplasm caused by human herpesvirus 8 (HHV8) that most commonly affects immunosuppressed patients. The skin is the most affected area, but other sites can be involved such as the lung, digestive tract and lymph nodes. The classical presen…
Fouda Menye Epse Ebana Hermine Danielle, Elimby Lionel, Thierry Sevele Deussi De Ngaha, Bogne Takam Yvan, Halle Marie-Patrice, Eveline Ngouadjeu Dongho
Background: Neutrophile to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a well-established marker of inflammation. It has been reported to be high in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and it is described as a prognosis factor in hemodialysis patients. However, limited data are avail…
Denis Georges Teuwafeu, Fombo Enjeh Jabbossung, Maimouna Mahamat, Eric Aristide Nono Tomta, Mbapah Leslie Tasha, Francois Kaze Folefack, Gloria Ashuntantang
Introduction: Data on mortality in acute kidney injury (AKI) derives from high-income countries where AKI is hospital-acquired and occurs in elderly patients with a high burden of cardiovascular disease. In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), AKI is community-acquired…
Meryem Benbella, Zaineb Kaouiri, Imane Saidi, Naima Ouzedoun, Tarik Bouattar
Post infectious Glomerulonephritis (PIGN) in renal allograft is a rare entity. Only a few Cases have been described in the literature. The post streptococcal glomerulonephritis is the classic example in native kidney. A wide variety of organism has been assoc…
Lot Nehemie Motoula Latou, Moustapha Mbow, Modou Ndongo, Gnagna Faye, Gora Lo, Sidy Mohamed Seck
Introduction: Following the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination has been proposed in several countries as the main preventive measure despite very limited data, particularly in dialysis patients. We conducted this study to assess the immunological response to vacc…
Gaël Honal Mahoungou, Daniel Tony Eyeni Sinomono, Éric Ngandzali-Ngabé, Soraya Ntandou, Francky Ambounou, Précieux Ngoma, Berline Ndinga, Dalhia Mboungou, Héléna Botokoto Bothard, Hardy Ibovi, Richard Loumingou
Objective: Chronic end-stage renal failure is a major public health problem in developing countries and is poorly documented. The objective of this study was to describe the epidemiological, diagnostic, therapeutic, and evolutionary aspects of patients admitt…
Manal Abd El-Salam, Marwa Mohamed Anwar, Rasha Mahmoud Gouda, Naglaa Abou El Fattah, Nadia Youssef Riad
Background: Renal osteodystrophy (ROD) is a bone disorder resulting from chronic kidney disease (CKD) and related metabolic diseases. Dickkopf-related protein-1 (DKK-1) is critical in regulating bone biology. This study aimed to evaluate the serum DKK-1 level…
Eyram Makafui Yoan Yawo Amekoudi, Kossi Akomola Sabi, Marcel David Keoula, Badomta Dolaama, Sarakawabalo Assenouwe, Tabana Mouzou
Context: Acute kidney injury (AKI) in intensive care unit (ICU) is common and associated with very high mortality. In Togo, a tropical country with limited resources and only one nephrology department in the north, acute kidney injury seems to be a real trage…
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Open Journal of Nephrology (OJNEPH) is an international scientific journal dedicated to the publication and public discussion of high quality original research in all the fields of astrophysics and space sciences and related technology. All the manuscripts must be prepared in English and are subject to a rigorous and… All articles are open access under a CC BY 4.0 licence, with authors retaining copyright.
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