Profile of non-tuberculous mycobacteria amongst tuberculosis presumptive people in Cameroon
Cameroon is a tuberculosis (TB) burden country with a 12% positivity among TB presumptive cases. Of the presumptive cases with a negative TB test, some are infected with Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM). How... (Source: BMC Microbiology)
Source: BMC Microbiology - March 26, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Valerie Flore Donkeng Donfack, Thierry Anicet Zemo Fokou, Lazare Eric Noche Wadje, Yves Le Grand Napa Tchuedji, Yvonne Josiane Djieugoue, Sorelle Nguimfack Teagho, Brenda Shile Takong, Yannick Patrick Assolo, Suzanne Magloire Ongboulal, Yannick Willy Kamd Tags: Research Source Type: research

Perioperative outcomes of the surgical management of achalasia in two tertiary Cameroonian hospitals: a cohort study
Achalasia is a rare esophageal disease with potentially lethal complications. Knowledge of the outcomes of the different surgical treatment modalities for achalasia by Heller ’s cardiomyotomy (HCM) helps to cho... (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - March 22, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jo ël Igor Kamla, Guy Aristide Bang, Joel Noutakdie Tochie, George Motto Bwelle, Blondel Nana Oumarou and Bernadette Ngo Nonga Tags: Research Source Type: research

Assessment of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) among physiotherapists in Cameroon: a cross-sectional survey
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is reported to ease effective and adequate decision making for all works of life including health professionals. Investigating the level of implementation of EBP among physiothera... (Source: BMC Medical Education)
Source: BMC Medical Education - March 22, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Dilane Landry Nsangou Muntessu, Hyacinte Tr ésor Ghassi, Franklin Chu Buh, Ange Wandji Nietho, Julio Rostan Siewe and Mpatoutou Me Mpatoutou Tags: Research Source Type: research

Headache in the adult population of Cameroon: prevalence estimates and demographic associations from a cross-sectional nationwide population-based study
ConclusionsHeadache disorders are prevalent in Cameroon. As in Zambia and Ethiopia, estimates for both migraine and TTH exceed global mean estimates. Attributable burden is yet to be reported, but these findings must lead to further research, and measures to develop and implement headache services in Cameroon, with appropriate management and preventative strategies. (Source: The Journal of Headache and Pain)
Source: The Journal of Headache and Pain - March 21, 2024 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

The risk of prematurity in Cameroonian children born after in vitro fertilisation
CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated the first evidence from our part of the world showing that in vitro fertilisation is an absolute risk of prematurity.FUNDING: None declared.PMID:38504759 | PMC:PMC10846651 | DOI:10.4314/gmj.v57i2.6 (Source: Ghana Medical Journal)
Source: Ghana Medical Journal - March 20, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Aim ée-Sandrine F Nzenti Christopher Aimakhu Paul N Koki Teshome Gensa Massa Sakouvogui Source Type: research

Exploring Factors Associated with Quality of Life in Caregivers of Children and Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease and HIV: A Comparative Analysis
CONCLUSION: Quality of life is lower in caregivers of children and adolescents with SCD than with HIV. Preventing depression and anxiety as well as advocating for the subsidization of medications through a national SCD program may improve quality of life in SCD caregivers.PMID:38487039 | PMC:PMC10937083 | DOI:10.1155/2024/4429541 (Source: Anemia)
Source: Anemia - March 15, 2024 Category: Hematology Authors: Charlotte Eposse Ekoube Dora Mbonjo Bitsie Erero F Njiengwe Edgar Mandeng Ma Linwa Christian Eyoum Ritha Mbono Betoko Jeannette Disso Massako Emmanuel Heles Nsang Abba Soumaiyatou Callixte Tegueu Kuate Source Type: research