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View article: Level of immune Response of children of the sex and age of 6 months to 10 years to oral (OPV b, nOPV2) and inactivated (IPV) vaccines in the provinces of Maniema and Ituri, In the DRC
Level of immune Response of children of the sex and age of 6 months to 10 years to oral (OPV b, nOPV2) and inactivated (IPV) vaccines in the provinces of Maniema and Ituri, In the DRC Open
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the country where cases of poliovirus derived from vaccine strains type 1, 2 are circulating. The objective of this study was to assess the level of immune response in children aged 6 months to 10 ye…
View article: The Pathophysiological Mechanisms and Pattern of Dyslipidemia Associated with Iodine Deficiency and Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Pregnant Normotensive and Preeclamptic Central African Women
The Pathophysiological Mechanisms and Pattern of Dyslipidemia Associated with Iodine Deficiency and Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Pregnant Normotensive and Preeclamptic Central African Women Open
Background: Pregnancy simulates a metabolic syndrome-like state and predisposes to iodine deficiency and hypothyroidism through increased iodine renal loss and transplacental transfer to the fetus. Iodine deficiency is thought to predispos…
View article: Factors Associated with Non-Response to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Insights from a Real-World, Single-Center Study
Factors Associated with Non-Response to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Insights from a Real-World, Single-Center Study Open
Context and objective. Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is applied to symptomatic treated patients with HFrEF and wide QRS. Despite its established benefits, a significant percentage of patients don’t respond positively to CRT based…
View article: Circulating Potassium/Magnesium Ratio, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Fasting Plasma Glucose, Oxidized LDL/Albumin Ratio, and Urinary Iodine Concentration Are Possible Entities for Screening for Preeclampsia in Low-Resource Settings
Circulating Potassium/Magnesium Ratio, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Fasting Plasma Glucose, Oxidized LDL/Albumin Ratio, and Urinary Iodine Concentration Are Possible Entities for Screening for Preeclampsia in Low-Resource Settings Open
Background and Objectives: Several micro- and macro-nutrient malnutrition states that are routinely assessed during clinical care of women in the antenatal period have been proposed as risk factors for preeclampsia. However, there is a pau…
View article: Circulating Potassium/Magnesium Ratio, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Fasting Plasma Glucose, Oxidized LDL/Albumin Ratio, and Urinary Iodine Concentration Possible Entities for Screening for Preeclampsia in Low-Resource Settings
Circulating Potassium/Magnesium Ratio, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Fasting Plasma Glucose, Oxidized LDL/Albumin Ratio, and Urinary Iodine Concentration Possible Entities for Screening for Preeclampsia in Low-Resource Settings Open
Background: Several micro and macronutrient malnutrition states that are routinely as-sessed during clinical care of women in the antenatal period have been proposed as risk factors for preeclampsia. However, there is a paucity of data on …
View article: The Pathophysiological Mechanisms and Pattern of Dyslipidaemia Associated with Iodine Deficiency and Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Pregnant Normotensive and Preeclamptic Central African Women
The Pathophysiological Mechanisms and Pattern of Dyslipidaemia Associated with Iodine Deficiency and Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Pregnant Normotensive and Preeclamptic Central African Women Open
Background: Pregnancy simulates a metabolic syndrome-like state and predisposes iodine deficiency and hypothyroidism through increased renal loss and trans-placental transfer to the foetus. Iodine deficiency is thought to predispose to dys…
View article: Influence of metabolic syndrome in the occurrence of hearing disorders in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Influence of metabolic syndrome in the occurrence of hearing disorders in the Democratic Republic of Congo Open
Background: The assessment of hearing function in human life is important, because good hearing is important for social participation and inclusion in employment and education. The objective of this study is to evaluate the influence of me…
View article: Cognitive Disorders In Acquired Sensorineural Hearing Loss, At The Ent Department Of The “Village Bondeko” Center, In Kinshasa
Cognitive Disorders In Acquired Sensorineural Hearing Loss, At The Ent Department Of The “Village Bondeko” Center, In Kinshasa Open
The present study has demonstrated the existence of an association between sensorineural hearing loss and cognitive disorders, involving a multidisciplinary and early management of sensorineural hearing loss.
View article: G1 and G2 variants of apolipoprotein L1 among Central African population in Trypanosoma brucei gambiense endemic rural area
G1 and G2 variants of apolipoprotein L1 among Central African population in Trypanosoma brucei gambiense endemic rural area Open
Introduction: Apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1) risk variants (G1, G2) are known to enhance the protective ability against human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), in addition to their role in kidney and cardiovascular disease. The effects of these va…
View article: Hydroxychloroquine-azithromycin, doubase C, and QTc prolongation in congolese patients with COVID-19: Myth or reality?
Hydroxychloroquine-azithromycin, doubase C, and QTc prolongation in congolese patients with COVID-19: Myth or reality? Open
BACKGROUND QTc interval prolongation with an increased risk of torsade de pointes (Tsd) has been described in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients treated with hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and azithromycin (AZI) in Western countries. I…
View article: Association between APOL 1 Risk Genotypes and Left Ventricular Hypertrophy among Sub-Saharan Africans in Trypanosoma Brucei Gambiense Endemic Rural Area
Association between APOL 1 Risk Genotypes and Left Ventricular Hypertrophy among Sub-Saharan Africans in Trypanosoma Brucei Gambiense Endemic Rural Area Open
Purpose. The relationship between APOL1 variants and cardiovascular disease remains controversial, thus, this study assessed the association between APOL1 high-risk genotypes and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) among sub-Saharan African…
View article: Correlations of Serum Lipid Parameters and Atherogenic Indices With Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction Among Apparently Healthy Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Multicenter In‐Hospital Cross‐Sectional Study
Correlations of Serum Lipid Parameters and Atherogenic Indices With Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction Among Apparently Healthy Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Multicenter In‐Hospital Cross‐Sectional Study Open
Background: In adolescents with Type 1 diabetes, lipid ratios are predictors of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD). However, whether this also applies to adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is unclear. This study is aime…
View article: Efficacy and Safety of African Medicinal plants in the treatment of mild or moderate COVID-19: a randomized clinical trial using Doubase C ®
Efficacy and Safety of African Medicinal plants in the treatment of mild or moderate COVID-19: a randomized clinical trial using Doubase C ® Open
Introduction At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, an herbal medicine Doubase C = Uvaria brevistipita + Haroungana madasgascariensis (DBC) had received authorization for clinical trials in DR Congo. We aimed to determine its efficacy and …
View article: Magnitude and factors associated with sexual re-victimization among adolescent girls and young women in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: a retrospective multicenter study
Magnitude and factors associated with sexual re-victimization among adolescent girls and young women in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: a retrospective multicenter study Open
Background Adolescent girls and young women are more exposed to sexual violence. A significant proportion of victims of sexual abuse are victims of sexual re-victimization. However, information on the burden of sexual re-victimization amon…
View article: Electrocardiographic abnormalities to the patients infected with HIV/AIDS under antiretroviral tritherapy at the University Clinics of Kinshasa
Electrocardiographic abnormalities to the patients infected with HIV/AIDS under antiretroviral tritherapy at the University Clinics of Kinshasa Open
Introduction: Electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities are common to HIV-infected patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, the relationship between ART, cardiovascular risk and cardiac electrical activity to patients living with HIV…
View article: Prolongation of Acid-Fast Bacilli Sputum Smear Positivity in Patients with Multidrug-Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Prolongation of Acid-Fast Bacilli Sputum Smear Positivity in Patients with Multidrug-Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis Open
The study sought to determine factors associated with prolonged smear positivity in multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) patients following appropriate management. Newly diagnosed patients were enrolled between June 2017 and May 2018.…
View article: Determinants of the incidence of heart failure in diabetics in Goma, North Kivu, the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Determinants of the incidence of heart failure in diabetics in Goma, North Kivu, the Democratic Republic of the Congo Open
Background Individuals with diabetes mellitus are at increased risk of developing heart failure due to the contributing influence of diabetes mellitus risk factors. But data on African literature are rare. The objective of this study is to…
View article: Factors associated with the risk of the incidence of heart failure in diabetic patients followed in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Factors associated with the risk of the incidence of heart failure in diabetic patients followed in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo Open
Background: The association between diabetes and heart failure is known in the literature, but data in Sub-Saharan Africa are limited. The objective of this study is to identify the clinical and hemodynamic factors associated with the inci…
View article: Models of integration of TB and HIV services and factors associated with perceived quality of TB-HIV integrated service delivery in O. R Tambo District, South Africa
Models of integration of TB and HIV services and factors associated with perceived quality of TB-HIV integrated service delivery in O. R Tambo District, South Africa Open
Background Tuberculosis is the leading infectious cause of death among people living with HIV. Reducing morbidity and mortality from HIV-associated TB requires strong collaboration between TB and HIV services at all levels with fully integ…
View article: Stroke signs knowledge and factors delaying acute stroke patients’ hospital arrival in the absence of stroke care systems. A Kinshasa multicenter cross-sectional study
Stroke signs knowledge and factors delaying acute stroke patients’ hospital arrival in the absence of stroke care systems. A Kinshasa multicenter cross-sectional study Open
Background The global burden of stroke is overwhelming. Rapid recognition and early medical intervention are essential to reduce stroke-related mortality and long-term disability. This study aimed to evaluate awareness of stroke symptoms/s…
View article: Developing a Model for Integrating of Tuberculosis, Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Primary Healthcare Services in Oliver Reginald (O.R) Tambo District, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Developing a Model for Integrating of Tuberculosis, Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Primary Healthcare Services in Oliver Reginald (O.R) Tambo District, Eastern Cape, South Africa Open
Despite the policy, frameworks for integration exist; integration of TB and HIV services is far from ideal in many resource-limited countries, including South Africa. Few studies have examined the advantages and disadvantages of integrated…
View article: Critical Assessment of Transfusional Practices in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department At the University Hospital of Kinshasa
Critical Assessment of Transfusional Practices in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department At the University Hospital of Kinshasa Open
Transfusion encounters real practical problems in the gyneco-obstetrical environment of countries with limited resources. However, an assessment and multidisciplinary collaboration would be necessary to improve transfusion practice in medi…
View article: Performance of the Peguero-Lo Presti Index in Diagnosis of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy at CIMAK Hospital Center in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Performance of the Peguero-Lo Presti Index in Diagnosis of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy at CIMAK Hospital Center in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo Open
Background and Objective: Despite the costs generated in the diagnosis of cardiac pathologies by the use of ultrasound, the ECG indices have demonstrated a high performance in the studies of developed countries in the diagnosis of these pa…