Publications by authors named "A Y Sangare"
Introduction/aims: Finger Extension Weakness and DOwnbeat Nystagmus Motor Neuron Disease (FEWDON-MND) is characterized by motor weakness predominantly affecting finger extension, accompanied by downbeat nystagmus. To date, only 11 patients have been reported. The present study adds a further three and aims to provide a more detailed description of the electrodiagnostic features of these patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- * Immediate surgery is crucial for type A AD (affecting the ascending aorta) to reduce mortality, while type B AD (descending aorta) is generally managed with medication unless complications arise.
- * Case studies illustrate the severity of type A AD by showing fatal outcomes in two patients, while cases of type B had better results, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and improved healthcare policies for cardiovascular emergencies.
Article Synopsis
- 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.
Article Synopsis
- 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.
Probing cognition and consciousness in the absence of functional communication remains an extremely challenging task. In this perspective, we imagined a basic clinical procedure to explore pain anticipation at bedside. In a series of 61 patients with a disorder of consciousness, we tested the existence of a nociceptive anticipation response by pairing a somaesthetic stimulation with a noxious stimulation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF