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Introduction: Several classifications of psychodermatology disorders have been proposed, with most of them based on two to four main disorder category groups. However, there is, to date, no classification that has resulted from a consensus established by psychodermatology experts. The DSM-5-TR (Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.

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Psychodermatology is a subspecialty of dermatology that is of increasing interest to dermatologists and patients. The case for the provision of at least regional psychodermatology services across Europe is robust. Psychodermatology services have been shown to have better, quicker and more cost-efficient clinical outcomes for patients with psychodermatological conditions.

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Use of Sonography in Hand/Upper-Extremity Surgery: Innovative Concepts and Techniques.

Hand Clin

February 2022

Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Erasme University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium; Hand and Wrist Center, HFSU, AO Foundation, Tournai, Belgium. Electronic address:

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Objective: to assess the evidence from multidisciplinary simulation team training in obstetrics that integrates human's factors components on patient outcome.

Introduction: It has been stated that simulation-based education has the potential to improve technical and nontechnical skills. Reports from enquiries into maternal and newborn adverse outcomes, highlight that the majority of incidents are due to a breakdown of communication and a lack of crisis resource management skills (CRM).

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Aims: Acutely decompensated heart failure (HF) (ADHF) is a common cause of hospitalization and mortality worldwide. This study explores the epidemiology and prognostic factors of ADHF in Cameroonian patients.

Methods And Results: This was a retrospective study conducted between January 2003 and December 2013 from the medical files of patients followed at the intensive care and cardiovascular units of Douala General Hospital in Cameroon.

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Background: Species-directed therapy of leishmaniasis has been recommended for travelers since 2014, but little is known about species distribution and treatment practices in non-endemic countries. We aimed to describe leishmaniasis cases in Belgium since species typing became available and evaluate its impact on patient management.

Method: Retrospective analysis of all patients diagnosed by PCR at our national reference laboratory from 2010 to 2018.

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Introduction: The impact of urbanization and living conditions on the prevalence of hypertension in the Cameroonian population is poorly known.

Aim: To evaluate the prevalence and determinants of blood pressure (BP) in adult Pygmies and Bantus living in urban and rural areas of Southern Cameroon.

Participants And Methods: This was a cross-sectional comparative study of 406 adults (96 urban Bantus, 100 urban Pygmies, 111 rural Bantus and 99 tropical rainforest Pygmies with a traditional Pygmies way of life), recruited in Southern Cameroon (mean age 42 ± 17 years; 56.

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  • The ESC congress in September 2019 in Paris introduced new guidelines for managing cardiovascular diseases, now available online.
  • These guidelines cover chronic coronary syndromes, acute pulmonary embolism, supraventricular tachycardia, and dyslipidemias, summarizing key recommendations and changes.
  • The document aims to raise awareness of the new guidelines and encourage healthcare professionals to apply them in everyday clinical settings.
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Introduction: The incidence of Diabetes in children and teenagers increased by 30.2% between 2001 and 2009, with the main cause being an increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity. Despite its high morbidity and mortality, few studies in Cameroon have focused on the study of abnormal glucose metabolism in schools.

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These guidelines for the management of congenital ichthyoses have been developed by a multidisciplinary group of European experts following a systematic review of the current literature, an expert conference held in Toulouse in 2016 and a consensus on the discussions. They summarize evidence and expert-based recommendations and are intended to help clinicians with the management of these rare and often complex diseases. These guidelines comprise two sections.

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  • Increased aortic pulse wave velocity (PWV), a measure of arterial stiffness, is a predictor of cardiovascular events in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, and this study examined its patterns among Cameroonian patients.
  • The study involved 150 CKD patients and found that PWV increased with age; non-dialyzed patients had higher PWV than those on hemodialysis.
  • The research indicated that 61.3% of participants had a PWV indicative of subclinical aortic damage, and advanced age, mean arterial pressure, and tobacco use were linked to higher PWV levels; further research is needed to explore these findings.
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  • A multidisciplinary group of European experts created guidelines for managing congenital ichthyoses after reviewing literature and holding an expert conference in Toulouse in 2016.*
  • The guidelines summarize both evidence and expert recommendations aimed at assisting clinicians who deal with these rare and complex conditions.*
  • Part two of the guidelines focuses on managing complications and specific features associated with different forms of congenital ichthyosis.*
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  • High salt intake is linked to increased blood pressure and hypertension risk, and this study compared urinary sodium levels and blood pressure between rural Cameroonian Pygmies and urban Bantus.
  • The research involved measuring blood pressure and collecting urine samples to analyze sodium and potassium excretion, revealing significant differences in height, weight, and hypertension rates between the two groups.
  • Pygmies showed lower urinary sodium excretion and blood pressure levels compared to Bantus, suggesting a connection between high sodium intake and hypertension, particularly in the urban population.
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Objective: To assess the prevalence and determinants of high blood pressure (BP) and awareness, treatment, and control rates in the Far North Region of Cameroon, where these variables have not been explored so far.

Methods: In total, 889 individuals (41.5% women) aged at least 18 years participated in a cross-sectional survey conducted in Maroua (urban area) and Tokombere (rural area) from November 2014 to May 2015, using a multistage cluster sampling frame.

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Further consideration of the curvature of the Neandertal Femur.

Am J Phys Anthropol

January 2018

Laboratory of Anatomy, Biomechanics and Organogenesis, Faculty of Medicine, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Bruxelles, 1070, Belgium.

Objectives: Neandertal femora are particularly known for having a marked sagittal femoral curvature. This study examined femoral curvature in Neandertals in comparison to a modern human population from Belgium by the use of three-dimensional (3D) quadric surfaces modeled from the bone surface. 3D models provide detailed information and enabled femoral curvature to be analyzed in conjunction with other morphological parameters.

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  • Bird fancier's lung (BFL) is a disease linked to inhaling proteins from bird droppings, with past assumptions about harmful microorganisms also playing a role.
  • Our study involved testing 15 BFL patients and 18 asymptomatic controls to assess antibody responses to both droppings and microorganisms.
  • Results showed that most BFL patients had negative serological reactions to the microorganisms, suggesting that using a total extract from bird droppings is more effective for diagnosing the disease than relying on standard antigen panels.
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  • Acne has significant negative effects on the psychological and social quality of life (QoL) for those affected.
  • The European Dermatology Forum recommends incorporating QoL measures into acne treatment to better address these impacts.
  • Various Task Forces have compiled information on QoL assessment tools used for acne patients, including their validation, usage purposes, limitations, and overall recommendations for improvement.
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An immunoproteomic approach revealed antigenic proteins enhancing serodiagnosis performance of bird fancier's lung.

J Immunol Methods

November 2017

UMR/CNRS 6249 Chrono-Environnement, University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté, UFR Sciences médicales et pharmaceutiques, 19 rue Ambroise Paré, 25030 Besançon, France; Biomedical Department, University Hospital, 2Bd Fleming, 25030 Besançon, France.

Background: Bird fancier's lung (BFL) caused by repeated inhalation of avian proteins is the most common form of hypersensitivity pneumonitis. However, the exact identification of proteins involved is unknown, and serological test use for diagnosis need to be standardized. The objectives of this study were (i) to identify antigenic proteins from pigeon droppings (ii) to provide information about their location in avian matrices and (iii) to produce them in recombinant proteins to evaluate their diagnostic performances.

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Measuring the impact of dermatological conditions on family and caregivers: a review of dermatology-specific instruments.

J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol

September 2017

Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata (IDI)-IRCCS FLMM, Rome, Italy.

The patient is the centre of a web of relationships, and the impact of his/her disease on family members and caregivers must be taken into account. The aim of this study was to identify the specific instruments that measure the impact of a dermatological disease on the quality of life (QoL) of family members, by performing a systematic search of the literature. Fifteen papers were identified, describing the creation and validation of nine instruments.

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