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    Troponine Ultra-sensible: Quelles Indications et Comment Interpréter les Résultats en Gériatrie Un cas d'Élévation de la Troponine chez une Octogénaire

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    La troponine T ultra-sensible (us), marqueur biologique spĂ©cifique du cĹ“ur, peut ĂŞtre Ă©levĂ©e dans des conditions pathologiques autres que le syndrome coronarien aigu. Ces autres causes peuvent ou non ĂŞtre directement liĂ©es aux maladies cardiaques. Nous rapportons le cas d'une patiente de 85 ans prĂ©sentant de multiples Ă©vĂ©nements cardiovasculaires qui prĂ©sentait une Ă©lĂ©vation de la troponine T us Ă  1088 pg/ml, probablement due Ă  de multiples Ă©tiologies.   The ultra-sensitive troponin T (us), a specific biological marker of the heart, may be elevated in pathological conditions other than acute coronary syndrome. These other causes may or may not be directly related to heart disease. We report the case of an 85-year-old female patient with multiple cardiovascular events who presented an elevation of us troponin T to 1088 pg / ml, probably due to multiple etiologies

    Facteurs Associés à l’Inobservance Thérapeutique chez les Patients Admis Pour Acidocétose Diabétique à l’Hôpital National de Niamey

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    Introduction: L’acidocĂ©tose diabĂ©tique est une complication aigue mĂ©tabolique frĂ©quente du diabète. L’inobservance thĂ©rapeutique, un des facteurs dĂ©compensant du diabète, peut ĂŞtre associĂ© Ă  plusieurs facteurs. Cette Ă©tude vise Ă  identifier les facteurs associĂ©s Ă  l’inobservance thĂ©rapeutique Patients et mĂ©thode : il s’agit d’une Ă©tude rĂ©trospective rĂ©alisĂ©e dans le service de mĂ©decine interne de l’hĂ´pital national de Niamey ayant inclus tous les diabĂ©tiques (type 1 et type 2) hospitalisĂ©s dans le service pour prise en charge d’une acidocĂ©tose. La liaison entre les variables qualitatives a Ă©tĂ© estimĂ©e Ă  l’aide du test de Chi2 de Pearson et le test exact de ficher. Le test est significative si P<0,05. La quantification du risque a Ă©tĂ© calculĂ©e par l’estimation de l’Odds Ratio et de l’intervalle de confiance Ă  95%. RĂ©sultats : Au total 197 dossiers ont Ă©tĂ© retenus dont 58,89% de sexe fĂ©minin contre 41,11% de sexe masculin. L’âge moyen de nos patients Ă©tait de 46,80 +/- 14,31 ans avec des extrĂŞmes de 15ans et de 80 ans. Le diabète de type 2 Ă©tait le plus reprĂ©sentĂ© avec 80,71%. La majoritĂ© des patients (63,45%) avaient une durĂ©e d’évolution du diabète de cinq ans au plus. Les facteurs associĂ©s Ă  l’inobservance thĂ©rapeutique sont : le genre, la durĂ©e d’évolution du diabète et la rĂ©gularitĂ© ou non dans le suivi.  Conclusion : Cette Ă©tude fait un premier Ă©tat des lieux sur les facteurs associĂ©s Ă  l’inobservance thĂ©rapeutique des diabĂ©tiques admis pour acidocĂ©tose Ă  Niamey. Une Ă©tude prospective Ă  plus grande Ă©chelle est nĂ©cessaire pour une meilleure maitrise de la question afin de mieux prĂ©venir cette inobservance.   Introduction: Diabetic ketoacidosis is a common acute metabolic complication of diabetes. Therapeutic non-compliance, one of the decompensating factors for diabetes, can be associated with several factors. This study aims to identify factors associated with therapeutic non-compliance. Patients and method: this is a retrospective study carried out in the internal medicine department of the National Hospital of Niamey that included all diabetics of one or more, hospitalized in the department for the management of ketoacidosis. The association between qualitative variables was estimated using Pearson's Chi2 test and the exact file test. The test is significant if P<0.05. The quantification of the risk was calculated by estimating the odds ratio and the 95% confidence interval. Results: A total of 197 applications were retained, of which 58.89% were female and 41.11% were male. The average age of our patients was 46.80 +/- 14.31 years with extremes of 15 years and 80 years. Type 2 diabetes was the most represented with 80.71%. The majority of our patients (63.45%) had a duration of evolution of up to 5 years. The factors associated with non-compliance with treatment are: gender, duration of development of diabetes and regularity or not in follow-up. Conclusion : This study makes a first inventory of the factors associated with the therapeutic non-compliance of diabetics admitted for ketoacidosis. A prospective study on a larger scale is necessary for a better control of the issue in order to better prevent this non-compliance

    Facteurs Associés à L’inobservance Thérapeutique chez les Patients Admis pour Acidocétose Diabétique à l’Hôpital National de Niamey

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    Introduction : L’acidocĂ©tose diabĂ©tique est une complication aigue mĂ©tabolique frĂ©quente du diabète. L’inobservance thĂ©rapeutique, un des facteurs dĂ©compensant du diabète, peut ĂŞtre associĂ© Ă  plusieurs facteurs. Cette Ă©tude vise Ă  identifier les facteurs associĂ©s Ă  l’inobservance thĂ©rapeutique Patients et mĂ©thode : il s’agit d’une Ă©tude rĂ©trospective rĂ©alisĂ©e au service de mĂ©decine interne de l’hĂ´pital national de Niamey ayant inclus tous les diabĂ©tiques d’un ou plus, hospitalisĂ© dans le service pour prise en charge d’une acidocĂ©tose. RĂ©sultats : Au total 197 dossiers ont Ă©tĂ© retenus dont 58,89% de sexe fĂ©minin contre 41,11% de sexe masculin. L’âge moyen de nos patients Ă©tait de 46,80 +/- 14,31 ans avec des extrĂŞmes de 15ans et de 80 ans. Le diabète de type 2 Ă©tait le plus reprĂ©sentĂ© avec 80,71%. La majoritĂ© de nos patients (63,45%) avaient une durĂ©e d’évolution de 5ans au plus. Les facteurs associĂ©s Ă  l’inobservance thĂ©rapeutique sont : le genre, la durĂ©e d’évolution du diabète, le suivi rĂ©gulier, et l’association ou non Ă  l’Hypertension artĂ©rielle. Conclusion : Cette Ă©tude fait un premier Ă©tat des lieux sur les facteurs associĂ©s l’inobservance thĂ©rapeutique des diabĂ©tiques admis pour acidocĂ©tose. Une Ă©tude prospective Ă  plus grande Ă©chelle est nĂ©cessaire pour une meilleure maitrise de la question afin de mieux prĂ©venir cette inobservance.   Introduction: Diabetic ketoacidosis is a common acute metabolic complication of diabetes. Therapeutic non-compliance, one of the decompensating factors for diabetes, can be associated with several factors. This study aims to identify factors associated with therapeutic non-compliance. Patients and method: this is a retrospective study carried out in the internal medicine department of the National Hospital of Niamey that included all diabetics of one or more, hospitalized in the department for the management of ketoacidosis. Results: A total of 197 applications were retained, of which 58.89% were female and 41.11% were male. The average age of our patients was 46.80 +/- 14.31 years with extremes of 15 years and 80 years. Type 2 diabetes was the most represented with 80.71%. The majority of our patients (63.45%) had a duration of evolution of up to 5 years. Factors associated with therapeutic non-compliance are : the gender, the duration of evolution of diabetes, regular follow-up, and the association or not with High Blood Pressure. Conclusion: This study makes a first inventory of the factors associated with the therapeutic non-compliance of diabetics admitted for ketoacidosis. A prospective study on a larger scale is necessary for a better control of the issue in order to better prevent this non-compliance

    Facteurs Associés à L’inobservance Thérapeutique chez les Patients Admis pour Acidocétose Diabétique à l’Hôpital National de Niamey

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    Introduction : L’acidocĂ©tose diabĂ©tique est une complication aigue mĂ©tabolique frĂ©quente du diabète. L’inobservance thĂ©rapeutique, un des facteurs dĂ©compensant du diabète, peut ĂŞtre associĂ© Ă  plusieurs facteurs. Cette Ă©tude vise Ă  identifier les facteurs associĂ©s Ă  l’inobservance thĂ©rapeutique Patients et mĂ©thode : il s’agit d’une Ă©tude rĂ©trospective rĂ©alisĂ©e au service de mĂ©decine interne de l’hĂ´pital national de Niamey ayant inclus tous les diabĂ©tiques d’un ou plus, hospitalisĂ© dans le service pour prise en charge d’une acidocĂ©tose. RĂ©sultats : Au total 197 dossiers ont Ă©tĂ© retenus dont 58,89% de sexe fĂ©minin contre 41,11% de sexe masculin. L’âge moyen de nos patients Ă©tait de 46,80 +/- 14,31 ans avec des extrĂŞmes de 15ans et de 80 ans. Le diabète de type 2 Ă©tait le plus reprĂ©sentĂ© avec 80,71%. La majoritĂ© de nos patients (63,45%) avaient une durĂ©e d’évolution de 5ans au plus. Les facteurs associĂ©s Ă  l’inobservance thĂ©rapeutique sont : le genre, la durĂ©e d’évolution du diabète, le suivi rĂ©gulier, et l’association ou non Ă  l’Hypertension artĂ©rielle. Conclusion : Cette Ă©tude fait un premier Ă©tat des lieux sur les facteurs associĂ©s l’inobservance thĂ©rapeutique des diabĂ©tiques admis pour acidocĂ©tose. Une Ă©tude prospective Ă  plus grande Ă©chelle est nĂ©cessaire pour une meilleure maitrise de la question afin de mieux prĂ©venir cette inobservance.   Introduction: Diabetic ketoacidosis is a common acute metabolic complication of diabetes. Therapeutic non-compliance, one of the decompensating factors for diabetes, can be associated with several factors. This study aims to identify factors associated with therapeutic non-compliance. Patients and method: this is a retrospective study carried out in the internal medicine department of the National Hospital of Niamey that included all diabetics of one or more, hospitalized in the department for the management of ketoacidosis. Results: A total of 197 applications were retained, of which 58.89% were female and 41.11% were male. The average age of our patients was 46.80 +/- 14.31 years with extremes of 15 years and 80 years. Type 2 diabetes was the most represented with 80.71%. The majority of our patients (63.45%) had a duration of evolution of up to 5 years. Factors associated with therapeutic non-compliance are : the gender, the duration of evolution of diabetes, regular follow-up, and the association or not with High Blood Pressure. Conclusion: This study makes a first inventory of the factors associated with the therapeutic non-compliance of diabetics admitted for ketoacidosis. A prospective study on a larger scale is necessary for a better control of the issue in order to better prevent this non-compliance

    Troponine Ultra-sensible: Quelles Indications et Comment Interpréter les Résultats en Gériatrie Un cas d'Élévation de la Troponine chez une Octogénaire

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    La troponine T ultra-sensible (us), marqueur biologique spĂ©cifique du cĹ“ur, peut ĂŞtre Ă©levĂ©e dans des conditions pathologiques autres que le syndrome coronarien aigu. Ces autres causes peuvent ou non ĂŞtre directement liĂ©es aux maladies cardiaques. Nous rapportons le cas d'une patiente de 85 ans prĂ©sentant de multiples Ă©vĂ©nements cardiovasculaires qui prĂ©sentait une Ă©lĂ©vation de la troponine T us Ă  1088 pg/ml, probablement due Ă  de multiples Ă©tiologies.   The ultra-sensitive troponin T (us), a specific biological marker of the heart, may be elevated in pathological conditions other than acute coronary syndrome. These other causes may or may not be directly related to heart disease. We report the case of an 85-year-old female patient with multiple cardiovascular events who presented an elevation of us troponin T to 1088 pg / ml, probably due to multiple etiologies

    Geographical and temporal distribution of human giardiasis in Ontario, Canada

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    BACKGROUND: Giardia is the most frequently identified intestinal parasite in North America. Although information on geographical distribution of giardiasis is critical in identifying communities at high risk, little has been done in this area. Therefore, the objective of this study was to investigate the geographical and temporal distribution of human giardiasis in Ontario in order to identify possible high risk areas and seasons. Two spatial scales of analyses and two disease measures were used with a view to identifying the best of each in assessing geographical patterns of giardiasis in Ontario. Global Moran's I and Moran Local Indicators of Spatial Associations were used to test for evidence of global and local spatial clustering, respectively. RESULTS: There were seasonal patterns with summer peaks and a significant (P < 0.001) decreasing temporal trend. Significant (P < 0.05) global spatial clustering of high rates was observed at the Census Sub-division spatial scale but not at the Census Division scale. The Census Sub-division scale was a better scale of analyses but required spatial empirical Bayesian smoothing of the rates. A number of areas with significant local clustering of giardiasis rates were identified. CONCLUSIONS: The study identified spatial and temporal patterns in giardiasis distribution. This information is important in guiding decisions on disease control strategies. The study also showed that there is benefit in performing spatial analyses at more than one spatial scale to assess geographical patterns in disease distribution and that smoothing of disease rates for mapping in small areas enhances visualization of spatial patterns

    Safety and Immunogenicity of an AMA-1 Malaria Vaccine in Malian Adults: Results of a Phase 1 Randomized Controlled Trial

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    The objective was to evaluate the safety, reactogenicity and immunogenicity of the AMA-1-based blood-stage malaria vaccine FMP2.1/AS02A in adults exposed to seasonal malaria.A phase 1 double blind randomized controlled dose escalation trial was conducted in Bandiagara, Mali, West Africa, a rural town with intense seasonal transmission of Plasmodium falciparum malaria. The malaria vaccine FMP2.1/AS02A is a recombinant protein (FMP2.1) based on apical membrane antigen-1 (AMA-1) from the 3D7 clone of P. falciparum, adjuvanted with AS02A. The comparator vaccine was a cell-culture rabies virus vaccine (RabAvert). Sixty healthy, malaria-experienced adults aged 18-55 y were recruited into 2 cohorts and randomized to receive either a half dose or full dose of the malaria vaccine (FMP2.1 25 microg/AS02A 0.25 mL or FMP2.1 50 microg/AS02A 0.5 mL) or rabies vaccine given in 3 doses at 0, 1 and 2 mo, and were followed for 1 y. Solicited symptoms were assessed for 7 d and unsolicited symptoms for 30 d after each vaccination. Serious adverse events were assessed throughout the study. Titers of anti-AMA-1 antibodies were measured by ELISA and P. falciparum growth inhibition assays were performed on sera collected at pre- and post-vaccination time points. Transient local pain and swelling were common and more frequent in both malaria vaccine dosage groups than in the comparator group. Anti-AMA-1 antibodies increased significantly in both malaria vaccine groups, peaking at nearly 5-fold and more than 6-fold higher than baseline in the half-dose and full-dose groups, respectively.The FMP2.1/AS02A vaccine had a good safety profile, was well-tolerated, and was highly immunogenic in malaria-exposed adults. This malaria vaccine is being evaluated in Phase 1 and 2 trials in children at this site
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