Search Results - "Natuhoyila, Aliocha Nkodila"
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Association between insulin resistance and left ventricular hypertrophy in asymptomatic, Black, sub-Saharan African, hypertensive patients: a case-control study
Published in BMC cardiovascular disorders (02-01-2021)“…Conflicting information exists regarding the association between insulin resistance (IR) and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). We described the associations…”
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Factors associated with complications in ST-elevation myocardial infarction: a single-center experience
Published in BMC cardiovascular disorders (19-09-2023)“…Background ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a major public health problem. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and identify the…”
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Assessing the prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection among health care workers in a referral hospital in Kisantu, Congo DR: a pilot study
Published in Industrial Health (01-01-2019)“…We aimed to determine hepatitis B virus (HBV) prevalence and risk factors for health care workers (HCWs) to contract HBV infection in a referral hospital in…”
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Stroke signs knowledge and factors associated with a delayed hospital arrival of patients with acute stroke in Kinshasa
Published in Heliyon (15-04-2024)“…Rapid recognition and early medical intervention are essential to reduce stroke-related mortality and long-term disability. This study aimed to evaluate…”
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Survival and predictors of mortality in patients with heart failure in the cardiology department of the Center Hospitalier Basse Terre in Guadeloupe: historical cohort study
Published in BMC cardiovascular disorders (28-10-2024)“…Despite the progress made in recent years in the treatment of Acute Heart Failure (AHF), its prognosis remains poor in the developing country. The objective of…”
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Masked uncontrolled hypertension among elderly black sub-saharan africans compared to younger adults: a cross-sectional in-hospital study
Published in BMC cardiovascular disorders (04-09-2024)“…Although aging and being of African descent are well-known risk factors for masked uncontrolled hypertension (MUCH), data on MUCH among elderly black…”
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Clinical maternal risk parameters for the occurrence of maternal and fetal complications during preeclampsia in Congolese women
Published in Pregnancy hypertension (01-12-2024)“…Several studies have demonstrated that predicting complications of preeclampsia up to 48 h before their occurrence enhances clinical management. This…”
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Use of the biomarker score in determining the risk of heart failure in diabetics in Goma, North Kivu in the Democractic Republic of the Congo
Published in International journal of cardiology. Cardiovascular risk and prevention (01-06-2024)“…The use of biomarkers, such as N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NTpBNP), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and high-sensitivity troponin…”
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Correlations of Serum Lipid Parameters and Atherogenic Indices With Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction Among Apparently Healthy Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Multicenter In-Hospital Cross-Sectional Study
Published in Journal of diabetes research (2024)“…In adolescents with Type 1 diabetes, lipid ratios are predictors of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD). However, whether this also applies to adults…”
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Clinical, ultrasound and anatomopathological concordance of thyroid nodules in Kinshasa: a cross-sectional study
Published in BMC endocrine disorders (02-09-2024)“…The European Thyroid Association Thyroid Imaging Data and Reporting Systems (EU-TIRADS) is widely used in the risk stratification of thyroid nodule malignancy…”
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Circulating Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin type 9 level independently predicts incident cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality in hemodialysis black Africans patients
Published in BMC nephrology (30-03-2022)“…Cardiovascular (CV) disease is the leading cause of mortality in patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). The aim of the present study was to determine…”
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Knowledge and practice of the physical activity prescription by generalists and specialist physicians of the city of Kinshasa: a cross-sectional study
Published in BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation (28-09-2023)“…Background The health benefits of regular physical activity (PA) are well documented. However, several people in both developed and developing countries do not…”
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Factors Associated with Liver Enzyme Abnormalities in HIV-HBV and/or HCV Co-infected Patients in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: Multicenter Cross-sectional Study
Published in Rambam Maimonides medical journal (31-07-2022)“…Liver enzyme abnormalities (LEA) are extremely common and sometimes severe in individuals infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), but data for this…”
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Psychological Consequence of the Corona Virus Disease Pandemic in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Survey
Published in Risk management and healthcare policy (01-01-2021)“…The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is impacting the mental health of the population, but data on its impact in developing countries are lacking…”
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Insulin resistance-related differences in the relationship between left ventricular hypertrophy and cardiorespiratory fitness in hypertensive Black sub-Saharan Africans
Published in American journal of cardiovascular disease (01-01-2021)“…BACKGROUNDLeft ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is associated with impaired cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), a surrogate marker of poor outcome. Insulin…”
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Frequency and factors associated with proteinuria in COVID-19 patients: a cross-sectional study
Published in The Pan African medical journal (2021)“…Proteinuria is a marker of severity and poor outcome of patients in intensive care unit (ICU). The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of…”
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Circulating Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 Levels Predict Future Cardiovascular Event Risks in Hemodialyzed Black African Patients
Published in Rambam Maimonides medical journal (20-07-2021)“…Context and Objective: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality in patients. In this context, proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9…”
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Urinary incontinence in a female adolescent due to an ectopic ureter opening into the vestibulum: A case report
Published in Urology case reports (01-03-2020)“…Ectopic ureter opening into the vestibulum (EUV) is a rare congenital cause of urinary incontinence in female adolescents. Diagnosis be challenging. We report…”
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Assessment of the factors and impact of obese sedentary employee membership in the composite structured exercise program
Published in Turkish journal of kinesiology (20-09-2019)“…The objective is to determine the factors influencing and the impact of obese worker membership in the structured mixed exercise program. Analytical…”
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Devenir du neurodeveloppement à 6 mois d’âge corrigé des enfants nés prématurés : une étude analytique de suivi longitudinal prospectif à Kinshasa
Published in Annales africaines de mâedecine (28-06-2024)“…Contexte et objectif: Les enfants nés avant le terme constituent une population à haut risque de retard de développement neurologique. Les données concernant…”
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