Publications by authors named "Serge Bisuta"
Background: The European Thyroid Association Thyroid Imaging Data and Reporting Systems (EU-TIRADS) is widely used in the risk stratification of thyroid nodule malignancy. However, data on the subject in Sub-Saharan Africa are limited. The objective of this study is to evaluate the clinical, sonographic and histopathological concordance of thyroid nodules in the diagnosis of thyroid cancer.
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- Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is a common but often overlooked condition in sub-Saharan Africa, with a study in Kinshasa surveying 4,162 participants to investigate its prevalence and risk factors.
- The study found a 17.4% prevalence of OSAHS risk, with higher rates among men (7.9% for women) and identified key risk factors including male sex, hypertension, age ≥60, obesity/overweight, and excessive daytime sleepiness.
- The STOP-BANG questionnaire is highlighted as a practical tool for diagnosing OSAHS in this population, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and screening efforts in Kinshasa.
Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a serious threat which jeopardizes the worldwide efforts to control TB. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of 27 countries with a high burden of MDR-TB. Data on the magnitude, trends, and the distribution of MDR-TB in DRC are scanty.
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