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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…
Habin Yabama Aïda Lengani, Dora Tapsoba, Remi Kabore, Amidou Sawadogo, Alida Lucrece Kambiré, Pegdebamba François Kissou, Gaoussou Sanou, Gérard Coulibaly, Adama Lengani, 1 1, 1 1
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression varies considerably between individuals. Identifying these trajectories in sub-Saharan Africa could significantly improve patient management. Objective : To identify CKD progression trajectories and analyze…
Modou Ndongo, Demba Makalou, Ibrahima Lyra Sarr, Baratou Coundoul, Babacar Mbodj, Babacar Fall, Mame Cheikh Seck, Sidy Mohamed Seck
The optimal serum concentration of vitamin D for bone and mineral homeostasis remains debated and few data are available in sub-Saharan Africa. We conducted a cross-sectional study between February 2022 and April 2025 at the Ouakam Military Hospital biochemis…
Joseph Nyandwi, Moise Manirambona, Roméo Irankunda, Elysée Baransaka, 1 1, 1 1
Introduction: End-stage renal disease (ESRD) represents a growing public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, with limited access to renal replacement therapy and high mortality rates. This study aimed to assess the survival of chronic hemodialysis patient…
Mansour Mbengue, Yves Moueba, Idrissa Sall, Serigne Fall, Cheikh Mouhamadou Fadilou Kitane, Liliane Kombo, Niakhaleen Keita, Maria Faye, Ahmed Tall Lemrabott, Mouhamadou Moustapha Cissé, Pauline Dioussé, Abdoulaye Diallo, El Hadji Fary Ka, Abdou Niang, Kamadore Touré
Introduction: In Africa, particularly in Senegal, sarcopenia among patients undergoing hemodialysis remains insufficiently studied. In this context, we conducted this study with the objective of describing the epidemiological and etiological aspects of sarcop…
Nadia Sakout, Nada Elkadiri, Firdaous Boumaiz, Nabil Hmaidouch, Naima Ouzeddoun, Loubna Benamar
Introduction: The transfer from hemodialysis (HD) to peritoneal dialysis (PD) may result from either a rescue strategy in cases of vascular access exhaustion or a planned, patient-centered transition. The impact of the context and timing of this transfer on p…
Joseph Nyandwi, Roméo Irankunda, Bède Bigirimana, Ariane Bélyse Ndayimirije, Roche Béni Kobako, 1 1
Introduction: Chronic kidney disease is a major public health problem. In Burundi, hemodialysis represents the main modality of renal replacement therapy. However, its impact on patients’ quality of life (QoL) remains poorly documented. This study aimed to as…
Kamel El-Reshaid, Shaikha Al-Bader, Abdullatif Al-Terki, Hossameldin Tawfik Sallam
Background: Cystinuric urolithiasis (CyU) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder due to defective proximal tubule reabsorption of cystine. It is associated with rapid and recurrent formation of large stones at an early age. Most patients are treated conservat…
Mansour Mbengue, Fatoumata Kaba, Chérif Mouhamed Moustapha Dial, Mame Adjaratou Mariama Gassama, Serigne Fall, Idrissa Sall, Cheikh Mouhamadou Fadilou Kitane, Niakhaleen Keita, Maria Faye, Ahmed Tall Lemrabott, El Hadji Fary Ka, Abdou Niang
Background : Renal involvement is a frequent and potentially severe complication of systemic diseases, particularly immune-mediated disorders. Renal biopsy remains the gold standard for diagnosing, classifying, and guiding the management of renal lesions asso…
Serge Didier Konan, Kolo Claude Ouattara, Sery Patrick Diopoh, Astrid Aka, Marie Dominique Kouadio, Ophelia Gnamon, Sahya Ouohi, Tenin Soro, Hubert Yao
Background: The development of acute kidney injury (AKI) is a negative prognostic indicator for survival in patients with COVID-19 infection. Objective: To identify risk factors for mortality among patients with COVID-19 and acute kidney injury. The study foc…
Alseny Mariame Camara, Mansour Mbengue, Fatoumata Kaba, Achref Ben Haj Younes, Ousmane Kaloussy, Serigne Fall, Mohamed Toure, Maria Faye, Ahmed Tall Lembrabott, El Haji Fary Ka, Abdou Niang
This prospective multicenter descriptive study reports the epidemiological, clinical, microbiological, and outcome profile of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in three nephrology departments in Dakar over 12 months. Among 1060 patients seen, 83 HAI cas…
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