[Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis in two African black women].

Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis is a rare complication of hyperthyroidism. It has been most often reported in Asian subjects while it has been little described in the black population. Its mechanism has been little elucidated, but it would be caused by hyperactivity of the Na+/K+pump.

The Parathyroid carcinoma: a diagnostic challenge before surgery.

Introduction: Parathroid Carcinoma is a rare cause of primary hyperparathyroidism (PPH). His diagnosis is a real challenge. We report an observation and discuss the diagnostic guidelines before surgery.

[Sesame Health Programme at Senegal: Limitations of this free healthcare model].

Introduction: Up until now, elderly people have experienced medical management difficulties despite the free care provided by the Sesame Health Programme. The objective of this study was to determine the costs borne by beneficiaries and/or their families and to evaluate these costs in relation to overall management. This comprehensive, cross-sectional, quantitative study was conducted from 21 February to 21 March 2011 in the Ouakam gerontology centre.

[Living the aging in Senegal Perceptions/representations and coping strategies of persons of age three: results of investigations retrospective].

In Senegal, due to the young age of the population (60%) the concerns of the old tend to be put in the background. And yet, problems related to old age are a reality. These problems come up not in terms of demography (the old represent only 4.

[Geriatrics and gerontology in Senegal].

Senegal is dealing positively with its demographic transition. On September 1st 2006, the Senegalese government introduced the "Plan Sesame", a national free health care program for elderly people aged 60 years and over. The University of Dakar academic authorities support the Sesame plan through an innovative training program in geriatrics and gerontology.