Publications by authors named "H A Toure"
Mycobacterium abscessus (Mabs), an intracellular and opportunistic pathogen, is considered the most pathogenic fast-growing mycobacterium, and causes severe pulmonary infections in patients with cystic fibrosis. While bacterial factors contributing to its pathogenicity are well studied, the host factors and responses that worsen Mabs infection are not fully understood. Here, we report that Mabs systemic infection alters Drosophila melanogaster intestinal homeostasis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCervical cancer is a common and significant health issue for women worldwide. To address the dearth of research on male partners' experiences when their significant others are diagnosed with cervical cancer, we aim to explore the unique challenges and perspectives encountered by men in these circumstances. The study adopted interpretive phenomenological analysis to qualitatively assess the experiences of males with partners diagnosed of cervical cancer.
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- This study examined the link between bowel transit issues during pregnancy and the development of anal pathologies, focusing on their incidence, diagnosis, and treatment within the first 6 weeks after childbirth.
- Conducted in Bamako, Mali, the research enrolled 1,422 pregnant women, revealing that 38.4% experienced anal pathologies, with the most common being hemorrhoids (13%), anal fissures (10.5%), and anal incontinence (8.6%).
- Key risk factors included being over 30 years old, having chronic constipation, delivering a larger baby, and prolonged fetal expulsion time, emphasizing the need for systematic screening and early treatment to prevent complications.
Purpose/objective: To investigate the occurrence of behavioral problems 7 years after severe pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI), and their evolution from 3 months to 7 years postinjury.
Method/design: Thirty-four participants, 38% girls, () age at injury 7.6 (4.
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- The study aimed to assess the burden experienced by Primary Family Caregivers (PFC) of children who suffered severe traumatic brain injuries, seven years after the incident.
- Data was collected from 36 caregivers using various scales to measure subjective burden, health status, family functioning, and the child's needs, revealing that a significant percentage of caregivers reported varying degrees of burden.
- Results indicated higher caregiver burden was linked to worse outcomes in child behavior and participation, highlighting the importance of addressing caregiver needs and providing ongoing psychological support.