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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…
Séraphin Ahoui, Carole Djessou, Evariste Eteka, Nicanor S. Houeto, Hermione N. Djima, Aimé Vinasse, Aubin M. Melikan, Joseph Godonou, Jacques Vigan, Moutawakilou Gomina
Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is very common in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Lipoprotein metabolism is impaired in CKD patients, which is a significant risk factor for atherosclerosis and thus CVD. Objective: To investigate the serum lipid profi…
Yawovi Mawufemo Tsevi, Agbéko Kodjo Djagadou, Badomta Dolaama, Obadya Nsoukpo, Kouamé Hubert Yao
Introduction: Despite its pivotal function in the management of renal diseases, nephrology is an area that attracts few medical students. The objective of this study was to assess their perception of this specialty and to identify the factors influencing thei…
Elimby Ngande Lionel Patrick Joel, Nguea Ndjame Arlette, Fouda Menye Epouse Ebana Hermine Danielle, 1 1, 1 1
Background : Hemodialysis units are particularly exposed to nosocomial infections: bacteria originating from patients, healthcare workers, or surfaces can be transmitted from one station to another, leading to severe bloodstream infections. The objective of o…
Soriba Bangoura, Mohamed Lamine Tegui Camara, Aly Traoré, Moussa Traoré, Fatoumata Kaba, Mamadouba Camara, Mohamed Lamine Kaba
Introduction: Nutritional requirements are all the more important as food intake is reduced as renal failure progresses, due to a number of factors. Undernutrition is caused by an imbalance between insufficient nutritional intake and increased catabolism and…
Gabriela Lucio Moraes, Ana Paula Rovani Cardoso, Biana Vitoria dos Santos Barbosa, Adriele Fogaça, Paula Migliori da Rocha Padron, Daniel Monte Costa, Elisa Marques Almeida Silva, Camila Albuquerque Alves, Daniela Ponce
Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a growing global public health concern, with diabetes, systemic arterial hypertension, and aging as key risk factors. A significant portion of the elderly population undergoes hemodialysis (HD), and prior studies ha…
Alda Marcelle Ngoubadjambo, Hervé Martial Ekomy, Edmery Mpouho, Cédric Sima
Introduction: Hemodialysis has evolved significantly, allowing better management of patients with chronic renal failure. This progress has led to an increase in the life expectancy of these patients. Therefore, we conducted this study to evaluate the epidemio…
Kamel El-Reshaid, Shaikha Al-Bader
Background : Alport syndrome (AS) is a rare genetic disorder due to mutations in type IV collagen genes. The case : A 16-year-old boy was referred for management of moderate renal disease and hypertension that was disclosed after routine testing for sensorine…
Adil Shaik, Terry Oroszi
Approximately 20% of patients with multiple myeloma develop progressive kidney failure during the course of the disease. The accumulation of numerous monoclonal chains in renal parenchyma cells is usually correlated with renal failure in a patient with myelom…
Fall Serigne, Mbengue Mansour, Sall Idrissa, Sow Ibrahima, Diouf Mohamed, Tshabayembi Jatt, Ouahbi Nada, Mbodj Ismaïla, Sow Ahmadou, Diallo Abass, Ndiaye Modou, Niakhaleen Keita, Niang Abdou
Retroperitoneal fibrosis is a rare condition, with an estimated incidence between 1 in 200,000 and 1 in 500,000 per year, characterized by the proliferation of fibrous tissue in the retroperitoneal space, which can compress the ureters and cause acute obstruc…
Moussa Tondi Zeinabou Maiga, Bonkano Baoua Djibrilla, Idrissa Massi Abdoul Wahab, Moussa Diongole Hassane, Ide Abdou, Ousmane Manzo Mamane Sani, Illiasou Idrissa, Eric Omar Adehossi, 1 1
Introduction: Hemodialysis has favorably improved the prognosis of patients with end-stage renal failure. However, this heavy therapy is accompanied by an imbalance in various aspects of these patients’ lives. Sexuality is one of the most affected areas. Aim:…
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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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