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Brou Appolinaire Kouame, N’Goran Mathieu Kouame, Camille Koffi +5 more
It is known that management of hypertension includes pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures. The latter recommends fruit and vegetable consumption due to their potassium and polyphenol richness. We assessed the effects of Fermented Seeds of Parkia biglobosa (FSPb) based diet on Blood Pressure (BP). Sixty-five adults were enrolled in a randomized, open-label, parallel-group clinical trial [Group 1 (G1), n = 33; Group...
Roch Bredin BISSALA NKOUNKOU, Luc Magloire Anicet BOUMBA, Cametonne Silscovic BALEMBOFOUA +8 more
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has markedly improved the survival of people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) People Living with HIV (PLHIV), but prolonged treatment may cause hepatic, renal, and pancreatic toxicities. Data on these complications remain limited in the Republic of Congo. Methods: A longitudinal before-and-after study was conducted from June to December 2025 among 132 adults receiving ART for at...
James Feika, Augustine Sallia Genda, William Foday Moiforay +1 more
Hemorrhoids are a common anorectal condition and a source of considerable morbidity in sub-Saharan Africa, yet the medicinal plants used for their traditional management have not been systematically documented in Sierra Leone. To our knowledge, this is the first study to specifically characterize anti-hemorrhoidal medicinal plant use in the country. This descriptive qualitative ethnobotanical survey was conducted in Kenema...
Moussa TINE, Mamadou Lamine MBAYE, Assane NDIAYE +1 more
This study analyses the spatiotemporal variability of extreme precipitation indices and soil moisture in Senegal by combining historical data with projections from the CMIP6 multi-model ensemble under the SSP1-2.6 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios. The methodology relies on the Modified Mann–Kendall (MMK) test, Innovative Trend Analysis (ITA), and K-means clustering. Historical analysis reveals a recovery in rainfall since the 1990s,...
Olufemi Yinyinola MAKINDE, Oyeyemi Olufunmilayo OPALOLA
Anaemia in pregnancy is a major global public health problem, with an estimated prevalence of 41.8%, affecting approximately 56.4 million pregnant women worldwide. It is a significant contributor to maternal health complications during pregnancy. This study investigated pregnant women's perceptions of the impacts of anaemia and its health implications among those attending the antenatal clinic at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic...
Eyitayo Iwajomo, Elizabeth Adeleye, Adebayo Oyebade
Malaria in pregnancy remains a public health concern in Nigeria. This study examined factors associated with the occurrence and frequency of malaria episodes among pregnant women attending primary healthcare facilities in Plateau State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 608 pregnant women attending antenatal care in 14 primary healthcare facilities. Data were collected using structured...