Publications by authors named "M F Keita"
: Yellow fever (YF) outbreaks continue to affect populations that are not reached by routine immunization services, such as workers at a high risk of occupational exposure to YF. In the Central African Republic (CAR), YF cases were detected in districts characterized by the presence of workers in forest areas. We developed an innovative approach based on a local partnership with private companies of the extractive industry to administer YF vaccine to workers in remote areas during the response to an outbreak.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPercutaneous nephrostomy can be an effective means of preventing irreparable renal damage from obstructive renal disease thereby providing patients with more time to access treatment to remove the source of the blockage. In sub-Saharan Africa, where there is limited access to treatments such as dialysis and transplantation, a nephrostomy can be life-saving. Training this procedure in simulation can allow trainees to develop their technical skills without risking patient safety, but still requires an ex-pert observer to provide performative feedback.
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- Sickle cell emergencies are a leading reason for hospitalizations in patients with sickle cell disease, causing significant financial strain and increased health risks.
- A study tracked 112 adults with sickle cell emergencies over four months, revealing a 38.41% readmission rate within 30 days, predominantly due to vaso-occlusive crises and acute chest syndrome.
- Key factors predicting readmission included having a job, low levels of fetal hemoglobin, and certain blood cell counts (neutrophilia, lymphocytosis, thrombocytosis).
[Post-Vaccination Adverse Events Related To The Administration Of The Covishield® Coronavirus Vaccine In Vaccinated Volunteers At The Bamako Dermatology Hospital From April To June 2021].
Mali Med
November 2024
Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate adverse events related to the administration of Covishield vaccine from the AstraZeneca laboratory in volunteers vaccinated at the Dermatology Hospital of Bamako.
Methodology: This was a Phase IV clinical trial involving volunteers vaccinated at the Dermatology Hospital of Bamako from April to June 2021. Scientific and ethical aspects were reviewed and addressed.
Article Synopsis
- The study highlights the need for genetic counseling in cases of male breast cancer, suggesting that its occurrence should be systematically investigated.
- Researchers conducted a retrospective analysis of male breast cancer cases diagnosed between January 2007 and September 2021, examining both histopathological and molecular variables.
- Out of 8 cases, most patients were around 50 years old, with a predominance of infiltrative non-specific carcinoma and notable occurrence of luminal A and triple-negative subtypes.