Kouessi Anthelme Agbodandé
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View article: Health Literacy Profiles of Palliative Care Patients in a University Hospital in Benin and Associated Factors
Health Literacy Profiles of Palliative Care Patients in a University Hospital in Benin and Associated Factors Open
View article: Correction: Palliative care progress in Benin: a situation analysis using the WHO development indicators
Correction: Palliative care progress in Benin: a situation analysis using the WHO development indicators Open
View article: Palliative care progress in Benin: a situation analysis using the WHO development indicators
Palliative care progress in Benin: a situation analysis using the WHO development indicators Open
View article: Acute Metabolic Complications of Diabetes in the Oueme-Plateau Provincial Teaching Hospital: Epidemiological, Clinical, Paraclinical and Evolutionary Aspects
Acute Metabolic Complications of Diabetes in the Oueme-Plateau Provincial Teaching Hospital: Epidemiological, Clinical, Paraclinical and Evolutionary Aspects Open
Introduction: Diabetes mellitus, a metabolic disease, is now an important public health problem across the world. Our aim was to study the epidemiological, clinical, paraclinical, and evolutionary aspects of acute metabolic complications (…
View article: Palliative Care progress in Benin: a situation analysis using the WHO development indicators
Palliative Care progress in Benin: a situation analysis using the WHO development indicators Open
Context Palliative care (PC) situation in most African countries remains underdiagnosed. Benin has piloted the implementation of a set of indicators proposed by the WHO to measure PC development. Objectives To examine the current state of …
View article: Clinical and Paraclinical Profiles of Patients with Viral Hepatitis C in Cotonou
Clinical and Paraclinical Profiles of Patients with Viral Hepatitis C in Cotonou Open
Background: Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection induces the occurence of severe chronic liver disease and metabolic complications. Our goal was to study the clinical and paraclinical profile of patients with hepatitis C virus at the …
View article: A Rare Presentation of Muscle Involvement in Sarcoidosis: A Case Report
A Rare Presentation of Muscle Involvement in Sarcoidosis: A Case Report Open
Background: Sarcoidosis can affect virtually any organ of the body, primarily the lungs, lymphatic system, skin or eyes, or a combination of these sites and it is characterized by the formation of non-caseating granulomas. Muscular …
View article: Lower Limb Arteriopathy in Diabetics at the Oueme-Plateau Provincial Hospital in Porto-Novo: Frequency and Associated Factors
Lower Limb Arteriopathy in Diabetics at the Oueme-Plateau Provincial Hospital in Porto-Novo: Frequency and Associated Factors Open
Introduction: The distribution of arteriopathy of the lower limbs (ALL) is not familiar in the city of Porto-Novo. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and associated factors of ALL in diabetic patients in treatment at the…
View article: Systemic Inflammatory Diseases in Internal Medicine at the CNHU-HKM of Cotonou: Frequency, Clinical, And Immunological Aspects
Systemic Inflammatory Diseases in Internal Medicine at the CNHU-HKM of Cotonou: Frequency, Clinical, And Immunological Aspects Open
Introduction: Systemic inflammatory diseases (autoimmune and autoinflammatory) are quite infrequent and challenging to diagnose. The intent of this study is to determine the hospital frequency, clinical, and immunological aspects of these …
View article: Therapeutic Itinerary of Patients Followed for Connectivitis in the Internal Medicine Department of the CNHU-HKM of Cotonou (Benin)
Therapeutic Itinerary of Patients Followed for Connectivitis in the Internal Medicine Department of the CNHU-HKM of Cotonou (Benin) Open
Introduction: In black Africa, connectivites have been for a long time a source of diagnostic erraticity because of their clinical polymorphism. This study aims to determine the therapeutic itinerary of patients followed for connectivitis …
View article: The Right to Information: An Assessment of Patients’ Perceptions and Satisfaction in a University Clinic of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Cotonou
The Right to Information: An Assessment of Patients’ Perceptions and Satisfaction in a University Clinic of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Cotonou Open
The right to information is a fundamental right for women, who are vulnerable during the perimaternity period. This study aimed to assess and appraise women’s perceptions of their right to information and the practices of medical teams of …
View article: Epidemiological, Diagnostic, and Therapeutic Facies of Malaria in Outpatient Medicine at NTHC-HKM
Epidemiological, Diagnostic, and Therapeutic Facies of Malaria in Outpatient Medicine at NTHC-HKM Open
Malaria is an endemic parasitosis caused by plasmodium. The objective was to evaluate the epidemiological, diagnostic, and therapeutic profile of malaria in outpatient medicine at the NTHC-HKM of Cotonou. This is a cross-sectional and desc…
View article: Dementia and Diabetes Mellitus in Porto-Novo: Frequency and Determining Factors
Dementia and Diabetes Mellitus in Porto-Novo: Frequency and Determining Factors Open
Background: Chronic hyperglycemia promotes the development of degenerative diseases such as dementia. Our objective is to study dementia in diabetic patients in a hospital environment in Porto-Novo. Methods: This is a cross-sectional, pros…
View article: Reasons for the Use of Health Care in Elderly Persons Undergoing Consultation in the University Clinic of Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology of the Hubert Koutoukou Maga National Hospital and University Center (CNHU-HKM) of Cotonou
Reasons for the Use of Health Care in Elderly Persons Undergoing Consultation in the University Clinic of Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology of the Hubert Koutoukou Maga National Hospital and University Center (CNHU-HKM) of Cotonou Open
Introduction: The progressive ageing of the population from southern Sahara is leading to an increase in health needs among the elderly. The purpose of this study was to output an overview about the reasons why the elderly come for consult…
View article: Knowledge of General Practitioners in Cotonou about Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Knowledge of General Practitioners in Cotonou about Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Open
Introduction: Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) are seen late in specialized medical consultation in Benin. The objective of this work was to assess general practitioners’ knowledge in Cotonou about SLE. Materials and Method…
View article: Bacteriologically Confirmed Neuromeningeal Tuberculosis at the Hubert Koutoukou Maga National Hospital and University Center in Cotonou: About Two Cases Study and a Review of the Literature
Bacteriologically Confirmed Neuromeningeal Tuberculosis at the Hubert Koutoukou Maga National Hospital and University Center in Cotonou: About Two Cases Study and a Review of the Literature Open
Introduction: Tuberculosis remains a major public health problem. The damage to the central nervous system is severe. We reported here two cases. Clinical Case 1: A 37-year-old female patient, naively Human Immunodeficiency Virus1 (HIV1)-p…
View article: Long-Term Fever and Cytomegalovirus Infection in the Field of HIV Immunosuppression in Two Cases and Review of the Literature
Long-Term Fever and Cytomegalovirus Infection in the Field of HIV Immunosuppression in Two Cases and Review of the Literature Open
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is an infection that most often affects immunocompromised individuals with a seroprevalence of more than 80%. CMV co-infection is associated with increased mortality in HIV-infected individuals despite antir…
View article: Healthcare-Associated Bacteremia and Urinary Tract Infections in Wards A and B of Medicine Department, CNHU-HKM of Cotonou: Characteristics and Risk Factors
Healthcare-Associated Bacteremia and Urinary Tract Infections in Wards A and B of Medicine Department, CNHU-HKM of Cotonou: Characteristics and Risk Factors Open
Introduction: Healthcare-associated infections are involved in hospital long-stay and in the increase in inherent costs to patients care. Objectives: Objective was to describe the characteristics of healthcare-associated bacteremia and uri…
View article: Clinical and Etiological Profile of Ascites in the Departmental University Hospital of Porto-Novo
Clinical and Etiological Profile of Ascites in the Departmental University Hospital of Porto-Novo Open
Aim: To determine the frequency, the clinical and etiological aspects of ascites in the Internal Medicine Division of the University Hospital of Porto-Novo. Methods: It was a cross-sectional study with a descriptive focus covering the peri…
View article: Prevalence of Obesity in Black Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes in Benin
Prevalence of Obesity in Black Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes in Benin Open
Background: Abdominal obesity is often associated with type 2 diabetes, especially in the context of metabolic syndrome. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of corpuscular and abdominal obesity in type 2 diabetes in…
View article: Evaluation of the Knowledge and Practice about Diabetes Mellitus of Adult Population in Porto Novo (Benin)
Evaluation of the Knowledge and Practice about Diabetes Mellitus of Adult Population in Porto Novo (Benin) Open
Background: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common non-communicable diseases in the world. The aim of our study was to assess the level of knowledge of the adult population of Porto-Novo on clinical manifestations and complications of…
View article: Haemorrhoidal Disease in Cotonou: Epidemiological, Clinical and Anuscopic Aspects
Haemorrhoidal Disease in Cotonou: Epidemiological, Clinical and Anuscopic Aspects Open
The haemorrhoidal disease is a very common disorder in proctology. It is favoured by many factors. Although benign, its treatment is difficult. Our aim is to study the epidemiological, clinical and anuscopic of haemorrhoidal disease. This …
View article: Primary Duodenal Adenocarcinoma Revealed by Chronic Iron Deficiency Anemia: Diagnostic Difficulties in a Case Report in Internal Medicine CNHU HKM-COTONOU
Primary Duodenal Adenocarcinoma Revealed by Chronic Iron Deficiency Anemia: Diagnostic Difficulties in a Case Report in Internal Medicine CNHU HKM-COTONOU Open
The location of a primary duodenal adenocarcinoma is exceptional. Only few cases have been reported in the literature. We hereby report a case of primary adenocarcinoma of the duodenum with a 60 years old patient admitted because of chroni…
View article: Kaposi’s Sarcoma Associated with Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Rare Complication of Long-Term Corticosteroid Therapy
Kaposi’s Sarcoma Associated with Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Rare Complication of Long-Term Corticosteroid Therapy Open
Corticosteroid therapy has revolutionized the treatment of many diseases in medicine. The most concerned diseases are chronic inflammatory diseases. Its use may be either short-term or long-term, thus generating several side effects, some …