Oral epidemiological profile of patients attending public oral health services in Haut Sassandra region, in Côte d’Ivoire [PDF]
Journal of Public Health in Africa, 2020 The objective of this cross-sectional study was to determine the type of care that can be achieved and the epidemiological profile of patients attending the 3 public dental practices in the Haut-Sassandra region, in Côte d’Ivoire.
Guanga David Meless +10 more
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Assessment of Viticultural Biodiversity: Recovery of Indigenous Grapevine Genotypes from Ancient Vineyards of El-Kantara (Calceus Herculis) in Algeria [PDF]
PlantsThe vineyards of El-Kantara (Calceus Herculis, Algeria) have an ancient viticultural tradition that has never been scientifically documented. This study aims to evaluate the genetic and phenotypic diversity of this region to preserve native grapevine ...
Hanane Achour +5 more
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How to design decision-support tools for primary healthcare using a human-centred design approach: the processes and experience of PHISICC in three Sub-Saharan countries [PDF]
BMJ Global HealthIntroduction Healthcare delivery should be based on evidence-informed decisions in the clinical, public health, managerial and policy domains. Data are gathered at the point of care via routine health information systems (RHIS).
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Antimicrobial activity of polyphenol-rich fractions from
Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials, 2012 Background The increased resistance of microorganisms to the currently used antimicrobials has lead to the evaluation of other agents that might have antimicrobial activity.
Konaté Kiessoun +8 more
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BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2011 Background Dichrostachys cinerea (L.) Wight et Arn. (Mimosaceae) is largely used in ethno-medically across Africa, and mainly employed for the treatment of asthma in Ivory Coast and Gabon.
Datté Jacques Y +4 more
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Toxicity assessment and analgesic activity investigation of aqueous acetone extracts of
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2012 Background Sida acuta Burn f. and Sida cordifolia L. (Malvaceae) are traditionally used in Burkina Faso to treat several ailments, mainly pains, including abdominal infections and associated diseases.
Konaté Kiessoun +8 more
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Nitric oxide pathway-mediated relaxant effect of aqueous sesame leaves extract (
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2008 Background Sesamum radiatum Schum. & Thonn. (Pedaliaceae) is an annual herbaceous plant, which belongs to the family Pedaliaceae and genus Sesamum. Sesame is used in traditional medicine in Africa and Asia for many diseases treatment.
Yapo Paul A +2 more
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Laxative activities of
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2010 Background Mareya micrantha (Benth.) Müll. Arg. (Euphorbiaceae) is a shrub that is commonly used in Côte d'Ivoire (West Africa) for the treatment of constipation and as an ocytocic drug.
Djaman Joseph A +5 more
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Characteristics of HIV-2 and HIV-1/HIV-2 Dually Seropositive Adults in West Africa Presenting for Care and Antiretroviral Therapy: The IeDEA-West Africa HIV-2 Cohort Study. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 BackgroundHIV-2 is endemic in West Africa. There is a lack of evidence-based guidelines on the diagnosis, management and antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV-2 or HIV-1/HIV-2 dual infections.
Didier K Ekouevi +214 more
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Spontaneous Rupture of Spleen in Acute Pancreatitis: A Rare Case [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2021 Spontaneous rupture of the spleen is a rare disorder and has been reported to occur due to Haematological, neoplastic and infectious diseases involving the spleen.
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