Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, Mauritania
B. Boushab et al. (Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal)
Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal - March 9, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Action research and health system strengthening: the case of the health sector support programme in Mauritania, West Africa
Access to qualitative and equitable healthcare is a major challenge in Mauritania. In order to support the country ’s efforts, a health sector strengthening programme was set up with participatory action resear... (Source: Health Research Policy and Systems)
Source: Health Research Policy and Systems - February 19, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Kirsten Accoe, Bruno Marchal, Yahya Gnokane, Dieng Abdellahi, Paul Bossyns and Bart Criel Tags: Research Source Type: research
Malaria epidemiology in Kobeni department, southeastern Mauritania from 2015 to 2017
ConclusionsOur study confirmed thatP. falciparum is the dominant species in the sahelian zone and that malaria transmission is seasonal and associated with rainfall in this zone. The application of the current national policy based on rapid and reliable malaria diagnosis, case management with artemisinin-based combination therapy, intermittent preventive treatment for pregnant women, distribution and use of long-lasting insecticide impregnated bed nets, and the planned introduction of seasonal malaria chemoprevention for all children under 6 years old is expected to sustainably reduce malaria transmission in this zone. ...
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - February 11, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
[Recidives of Mycetoma after Amputation in Dakar (Senegal)].
We report 5 cases of recurrence of fungal black-grain mycetoma after amputation of leg or thigh. Case 1: a 52-year-old patient with a mycetoma of the knee evolving for 8 years. There is no history of surgery. A thigh amputation with ganglion dissection is performed. One year after the surgical procedure, the patient presents a recurrence on the amputation stump and on the lymph node dissection site. An indication of hip disarticulation is made and performed 17 months after amputation. Case 2: a 25-year-old patient who has a black-grain mycetoma of the foot with osteitis evolving since 10 years. A leg amputation was perform...
Source: Bulletin de la Societe de Pathologie Exotique - February 1, 2020 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Bull Soc Pathol Exot Source Type: research
High rate of hepatitis C virus and human immunodeficiency virus false-positive results in serologic screening in sub-Saharan Africa: adverse impact on the blood supply.
CONCLUSION: High rates (>80%) of unconfirmed anti-HCV and anti-HIV reactivity observed in several sub-Saharan countries highlights the need for better testing and confirmatory strategies for donors screening in Africa. Without confirmatory testing, HCV and HIV prevalence in African blood donors has probably been overestimated.
PMID: 31777096 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Transfusion)
Source: Transfusion - November 26, 2019 Category: Hematology Authors: Candotti D, Sauvage V, Cappy P, Boullahi MA, Bizimana P, Mbensa GO, Oumar Coulibaly S, Rakoto Alson AO, Soumana H, Tagny-Tayou C, Murphy EL, Laperche S, Francophone Africa Transfusion Research Network Tags: Transfusion Source Type: research
Macrophage activation syndrome, a rare complication of primary Sj ögren’s syndrome: a case report
ConclusionMacrophage activation syndrome is a rare entity, rarely reported during primary Sj ögren’s syndrome. Its spontaneous evolution is invariably fatal. There is no consensus on therapeutic treatment. Etoposide is a therapeutic option especially in forms refractory to corticosteroid therapy. (Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports)
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - October 15, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 3414: Is It Possible to Become a Nurse in a Refugee Camp?
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The history of the Western Sahara has been marked by several events that have contributed to the protracted refugee situation in which the Sahrawi people have found themselves since 1975: the Spanish colonization and the subsequent decolonization process, the armed struggles between the indigenous population and the states of Morocco and Mauritania to occupy Western Saharan territory, assassinations and repression of the Sahrawi population, and the economic interests of external agents with regards to mineral resources. Twenty-five years ago, in the hostile environment of the Sahrawi refugee camps, a nursing schoo...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - September 13, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Olga Mar ía López-Entrambasaguas Jose Manuel Mart ínez-Linares Manuel Linares-Abad Mar ía José Calero-García Tags: Article Source Type: research
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in the Adrar Province, Mauritania
Publication date: Available online 11 September 2019Source: Journal of EthnopharmacologyAuthor(s): Cheikh Yebouk, Fatima Zahrae Redouan, Guillermo Benítez, Mohamed Bouhbal, Mohamed Kadiri, Ahmed Ismail Boumediana, Joaquín Molero-Mesa, Abderrahmane MerzoukiGraphical abstract (Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology - September 12, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Mutation profile of glaucoma candidate genes in Mauritanian families with primary congenital glaucoma.
Conclusions: Genetic variation associated with PCG in this study reflects the ethnic heterogeneity of the Mauritanian population. However, a larger cohort is needed to identify additional families carrying these mutations and confirm their biologic role.
PMID: 31367175 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Molecular Vision)
Source: Molecular Vision - August 2, 2019 Category: Molecular Biology Tags: Mol Vis Source Type: research
Evolution of scientific production in cardiology and cardiovascular diseases in Maghreb countries: Bibliometric study
ConclusionsDespite its non-homogeneity, Maghrebian scientific production recorded a clear evolution from 1996 to 2017. However, the progression of cardiovascular diseases in the Maghreb countries is still alarming. It would be of high interest to study the quality of these publications as well as the areas studied. (Source: Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases Supplements)
Source: Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases Supplements - July 24, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Excess Infant Mortality of Twins Over Singletons in Arab Countries: The Evidence of Relative Survival Methods.
This study confirms the results of previous studies on the excess risk of death of twins compared to singletons. There is evidence that excess mortality decreases with follow-up; in addition, male twins have a higher risk of death compared to females for all countries except Tunisia. Wealth index and education levels of women are factors that influence the risk of mortality. It is recommended that these findings are considered when performing future health and population strategies in these Arab countries.
PMID: 31282317 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Twin Research and Human Genetics)
Source: Twin Research and Human Genetics - July 7, 2019 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Chellai F, Boudrissa N Tags: Twin Res Hum Genet Source Type: research
A gap analysis of SDG 3 and MDG 4/5mortality health targets in the six Arabic countries of North Africa: Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, and Mauritania.
CONCLUSIONS: Although mortality statistics may be incomplete there is an impressive gradient from East to West showing Mauritania and deadly road traffic injuries as the most problematic areas. Given the large differences between countries baselines, we consider it preferable to set realistic targets to be achieved until 2030.
PMID: 31032713 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Libyan Journal of Medicine)
Source: Libyan Journal of Medicine - May 1, 2019 Category: General Medicine Tags: Libyan J Med Source Type: research
Pharmacovigilance Systems in Arab Countries: Overview of 22 Arab Countries
AbstractPharmacovigilance has received much attention in Arab countries recently due to the development of new regulations. However, there are differences in the progression of pharmacovigilance systems by regulatory agencies in these countries because only some are able to meet the requirements for conducting pharmacovigilance activities. Only 45% of Arab countries are official members of the World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for International Drug Monitoring. Countries such as Morocco, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Jordan are considered to be advanced pharmacovigilance countries, whereas other coun...
Source: Drug Safety - April 19, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Reduction of hospitalizations with diarrhea among children aged 0-5 years in Nouakchott, Mauritania, following the introduction of rotavirus vaccine.
CONCLUSIONS: The proportion of childhood hospitalizations with diarrhea in Nouakchott was reduced by about one fourth after introduction of rotavirus vaccination in Mauritania, indicating a major impact for public health for children in the capital city.
PMID: 30765173 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Vaccine)
Source: Vaccine - February 11, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Ahmed MC, Heukelbach J, Weddih A, Filali-Maltouf A, Sidatt M, Makhalla K, Dahdi S, Cheikh Ahmed AC, El-Mami MV, Tate JE, Parashar UD, Benhafid M Tags: Vaccine Source Type: research
Perceptions of palliative care in a lower middle-income Muslim country: A qualitative study of health care professionals, bereaved families and communities.
CONCLUSION:: The palliative care ethos is viewed positively by the majority of participants. The need to understand and respect a Muslim individual's faith does not diminish our obligation to personalise palliative care provided for them and their family.
PMID: 30554550 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Palliative Medicine)
Source: Palliative Medicine - December 17, 2018 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Fearon D, Kane H, Aliou N, Sall A Tags: Palliat Med Source Type: research
