Publications by authors named "M Hinima"
Background: Epilepsy remains a significant public health concern in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) where diverse etiological factors contribute to its prevalence. Among these factors are conditions originating from the neuroectoderm, such as tuberous sclerosis. Insufficient medical attention and a lack of comprehensive multidisciplinary care contribute to its under-recognition.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCurrent clinical presentations of AIDS dementia in a tropical environment: study of 26 observations in the neurology department of the University Hospital of Conakry.
Mohamed Lamine Touré Foksouna Sakadi Mamady Mory Keita Guelngar Carlos Othon Souleymane M'bara Diallo Mandandi Hinima
Eur J Med Res
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- In sub-Saharan Africa, diagnosing AIDS dementia is challenging due to under-medicalization, delays in seeking care, and varying causes of dementia.
- A retrospective study analyzed 196 patients hospitalized for dementia at the University Hospital of Conakry from 2016 to 2021, using DSM-IV and AAN classification criteria.
- The findings indicated that HIV-positive patients exhibited severe cognitive and motor impairments, with diagnosis supported by serological tests and MRI imaging, emphasizing the need for careful differentiation from other types of dementia.*