Application of the Kvaal method with cone beam for the determination of a local formula for the age estimation of adult African melanoderma subject, Côte d'Ivoire.

Background: Age estimation by invasive dental methods is a destructive, costly and time-consuming approach, whereas, age estimation methods using dental radiographs are simple, non-destructive and provide reliable information. Age estimation by the Kvaal radiographic method has proven to be a reliable method, but possible ethnic variations may limit its uses in other populations. The objective of this study was to reproduce the original Kvaal method with CBCT for the estimation of the age of the adult melano-African subject in Côte d'Ivoire, in order to propose an age estimation formula, specific to our study population, by taking into account the measurements of tooth and pulp ratios.

Prevalence and correlates of hypothyroidism in pregnancy: a cross-sectional study at Bouget General Hospital, Ivory Coast.

Introduction: several adverse pregnancy outcomes have been reported in gestations with associated hypothyroidism. The prevalence of hypothyroidism has not been frequently reported in Black Africans. This study sorts to report the prevalence and associated factors of hypothyroidism in Black African pregnant women.

[Evaluation of the operational capacity of first-line health facilities in the management of malaria in Ivory Coast].

Introduction: Do health facilities (HF) have basic resources needed to manage malaria? The purpose of our study was to analyze the operational capacity (OC) of first-line health facilities in Ivory Coast in the management of malaria.

Methods: SARA methodology was used to conduct a descriptive cross-sectional study from 10 to 30 July 2016. The operational capacity in the management showed an average availability of 9 identification tracers divided in 3 areas: (i) staff and guidelines; (ii) capacity of diagnosis; (iii) drugs and products.

[Hepatonephritis during the treatment of malaria by the therapeutic combinations from a pharmacovigilance database].

Introduction: Prior studies have shown an association between the onset of hepatonephritis and the use of arteminisin-based combination therapy (ACT) during the treatment of uncomplicated malaria. The objective of this study was to identify the risk factors of hepatonephritis occurrence because of the uncertainty regarding the appearance and the aggravation of this syndrome.

Methods: A case-non case study was carried out on 428 notifications of pharmacovigilance extracted from the database of the clinical pharmacology department of the teaching hospital of Cocody from 2008 to 2012.

High prevalence of dental caries among HIV-infected children in West Africa compared to uninfected siblings.

Introduction: The objectives of this study were to investigate the association between HIV infection and dental caries among children in West Africa, and to identify factors associated with dental caries among HIV-infected children.

Methods: We conducted a multi-center cross-sectional study in Mali, Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire with a random sample of HIV-infected children aged 5-15 years on antiretroviral therapy and their uninfected siblings. A standardized examination was performed by calibrated dentists.