Publications by authors named "A Diakite"
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- The study explores the management and diagnosis of Wolf-Parkinson White Syndrome (WPW) and asymptomatic pre-excitation in Africa, highlighting a lack of data in the region.
- Conducted in 20 centers across 17 African countries, the research involved 541 participants and focused on symptomatology, treatment approaches, and the impact of local health dynamics on care.
- Results indicated that a vast majority were diagnosed with WPW, with significant regional differences in treatment options and effectiveness, showing that Northern and Southern Africa have more advanced practices compared to other areas.
Motivation: Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have been remarkably successful in identifying associations between genetic variants and imaging-derived phenotypes. To date, the main focus of these analyses has been on established, clinically-used imaging features. We sought to investigate if deep learning approaches can detect more nuanced patterns of image variability.
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- Constipation in children is characterized by symptoms like infrequent, painful, or hard stools, highlighting its significance as a common health issue.
- A study conducted from April 2019 to January 2020 at CHU Gabriel Touré assessed 75 pediatric patients aged 0 to 15 meeting specific criteria, finding a high prevalence of constipation, particularly in younger children.
- Most cases were functional, with laxatives being commonly prescribed, while Hirschsprung disease was the leading cause of organic constipation.
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- Asthma is the most common chronic disease among children, leading to many emergency visits and hospitalizations, and its prevalence is rising worldwide.
- A study conducted over one year identified 105 asthmatic patients, primarily aged 2-5, with a significant number of attacks occurring in December, largely triggered by smoke and humidity.
- Improving education for children with asthma and their families, along with standard management protocols, can help reduce asthma-related health issues.
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- - The study aimed to analyze antibiotic prescribing practices for children under 5 in West African countries using the WHO AWaRe classification, covering data from 15,854 outpatient visits at public primary health centers.
- - Results showed high rates of antibiotic prescriptions among neonates and young infants, with percentages ranging from 59% to 83% across Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali, and Niger, and about 93% of prescribed antibiotics being first-choice treatments, mainly amoxicillin.
- - Conclusions indicate that while high numbers of antibiotics were prescribed, the appropriateness of these prescriptions—and the potential need for further evaluation—remains important, with a minimum threshold of 60% met for the recommended categories in each country. *