Publications (8108)
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Development of a model for estimating the biomass of pastures using normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI): the case of the Niassa pastoral zone in Burkina Faso
Ghislain Tontibomma BAMBARA, André KIEMA, Valérie M.C. BOUGOUMA-YAMEOGO, Abroulaye SANFO and Wièmè SOME
In Burkina Faso, livestock feeding is based on pasture productivity, which is a key factor in managing livestock productivity. As such, this management requires a good knowledge of pastures. However, the high cost of producing pasture data and the inaccessibility of pastures due to insecurity mean that there is a low availability or lack of da(...)
Pasture; Herbaceous biomass; NDVI; Estimation equation; Burkina Faso
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Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory and Cytotoxic Properties of Cancerol S, A Blend of Medicinal Plants, on Cancerous Cells in Culture
Marc Donald Wilfried Adico, Bagora Bayala, Florencia Wendkuuni Djigma, Bapio Valerie Elvira Jean Telesphore Bazié, Paul Darga, Jean-Marc Lobaccaro, Jacques Simporé
Aims
To evaluate in vitro the properties of a blend of medicinal plants called Cancerol S through its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic potential on cancerous cells in culture.
Methodology
High-performance thin-film chromatography (HPTLC) and the assay test were used for phytochemical screening of Cancerol S. The antioxidant powe(...)
Cytotoxic; antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; Cancerol S.
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Contribution of Nanotechnology for Sustainable Development in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges
Sidiki Zongo, Jacque Nebié, Joël Martial Balkoulga, Moussa Sougoti, Zacharie Sié Kam, Hamza El- sayed Ahmed Mohamed Patience Mthunzi-Kufa, Jean Koulidiati1, Antoine Béré, Malik Maaza
Nanotechnology is one of the fast-growing technologies through advanced research from fundamental to experimental science for numerous applications in different fields, including defense, aeronautics, electronics, communication, agriculture, livestock, medicine, textile and food sectors. Many advanced countries such as USA, China, India, Ira(...)
Africa; Nanotechnology; Initiatives; Socioeconomic development; Challenges; Opportunities
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Assessment of Natural Radioactivity and Radiological Hazards in Soil, Sorghum, and Water in Villy at the West Central Region of Burkina Faso
Christian Bangou, Zakaria Yameogo, Karim Hie, Etienne Nitiema, Issa Zerbo, and Martial Zoungrana
'is study presents investigation of the exposure levels and the resulting radiological e.ect of radiation of a natural radioactivity on a population of one village of Burkina Faso called Villy. For this purpose, soil, water, and sorghum samples were collected. The samples collected were processed and analyzed by gamma ray spectrometry at the l(...)
Radioactivity, Soil, Sorghum, and Water
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Adherence to antihypertensive treatment among haemodialysis patients in the Yalgado Ouédraogo University Hospital, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: a cross-sectional survey
Yéremadè Juste Bonzi, Patrice Zoehinga, Siébou Hien, Naadyatou B Sinon, Gaoussou Sanou, Gérard Coulibaly
Background: Hypertension prevails among haemodialysis patients, and its management is affected by fluid overload
as well as patients’ adherence to medication and non-medication interventions. This study assessed the adherence
to hypertensive medication by haemodialysis patients at the Yalgado Ouédraogo University Hospital in Ouagadougou,
th(...)
hypertension; treatment; adherence; haemodialysis; sub-Saharan Africa; Burkina Faso.
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Postpartum Eclampsia in the Department of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine of the Souro Sanou University Hospital; Burkina Faso: About 76 Cases
Yaméogo Rélwendé Barnabé, Sawadogo Amidou, Kaboré Ahmed, Komboigo Béwendin Evelyne, Dembélé Adama, Somé Der Adolphe
Background: Postpartum eclampsia is a life-threatening obstetric emergency. Its management is multidisciplinary. Despite measures taken to accelerate the reduction of maternal, fetal and infant mortality in Burkina Faso, maternal deaths related to postpartum eclampsia persist. The aim of the study was to investigate the epidemiological, clinic(...)
Eclampsia, Postpartum, Epidemiology, Prognosis
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Effect of planting dates on the quantitative traits of Solenostemon rotundifolius [(Poir.) J. K. Morton]
Ignace Tonde, Zakaria Kiebre and Romaric K. Nanema
The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of the planting date on quantitative traits of S.
rotundifolius. To this end, twelve accessions of S. rotundifolius, including six (6) from Burkina Faso and
six (6) from Ghana, were subjected to agro-morphological evaluations using a Fisher block design with
three replications on three dates: A(...)
agro-morphological evaluation, agronomic practices, NUS, Agronomy
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Cartographie de l'accès aux services de prise en charge de l'hypertension par les médecins généralistes au Burkina Faso en 2020
Relwendé Aristide Yameogo, Dakaboue Germain Mandi, Joel Bamouni, Patrice Zabsonre, Nicolas Meda
Introduction: arterial hypertension (AH) is a public health problem in Burkina Faso. Its management is not the sole responsibility of the specialist but requires the participation of all healthcare actors within a care network, with the involvement of those at the forefront. This study aimed to analyse and map the capacity for managing hyperte(...)
Arterial hypertension, care network, training, mapping, Africa
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LC-MS/MS and tandem MS/MS identification of chemical compounds of the stem bark of Acacia macrostachya (Mimosaceae)
Hamidou Têeda Ganamé, Yssouf Karanga, Richard Wamtinga Sawadogo and Issa Tapsoba
The main objective of this work was to identify chemical compounds of biological interest in the methanol extract of Acacia macrostachya stem bark using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography coupled with tandem Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) and Global Natural Product Social Molecular Networking (GNPS) databases. A total of seven (07) molecul(...)
Acacia macrostachya, HPLC-ESI-MS/MS, flavonoids, tannins, terpenoids
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Seroreactivity to SARS-CoV-2 during Pre-Pandemic and Pandemic Periods of Covid-19 of Populations Living in a Malaria Endemic Area in Burkina Faso
Oumarou Ouédraogo, Dinanibè Kambiré, Stephanie Nana, Issiaka Soulama, Kadari Cissé, Charlemagne Dabire, Tani Sagna, Abdou Azaque Zoure, Rebeca Tegwinde Compaore, Serge Théophile Soubeiga, Adama Zida, Yéri Esther Hien, Yves Traoré, Serge Diagbouga, Seni Kouanda, Giampietro Corradin, Sodiomon Bienvenu Sirima, Roberta Spaccapelo, Issa Nébié and Henri Gautier Ouédraogo
Malaria-endemic countries in Africa have recorded the lowest number of covid-19 cases and deaths compared to other countries. Pre-existing Naturally acquired Immunity to malaria was an hypothesis that was stated to explain this situation. In a context where malaria is endemic, we carried out this study in order to investigate the existence of(...)
Malaria, SARS-CoV-2 antigens, seroprevalence
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Efficiency of Ultra-Violet (UV) Water Treatment Systems in Packaged Water Production Companies of Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) and Antibiotic Resistance Profiles of Isolated Bacteria
Ouédraogo Bernard, Roukiatou TRAORE, Oumar TRAORE, Dissinviel Stéphane KPODA, Adama SAWADOGO, Ousmane TRAORE, Elie KABRE, Cheikna ZONGO
Among water treatment techniques, UV rays are mainly used to disinfect packaged drinking water. The
objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of water disinfection by UV rays in packaged water
production companies in the city of Ouagadougou. Fifty-four (54) packaged water samples were taken from 27
companies in the city o(...)
Packaged water, disinfection, ultraviolet, antibiotic resistance
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KI Léonce, COULIBALY Pon Jean-Baptiste, « Structures, gestes et procédés en sidérurgie traditionnelle : une approche comparative en contexte expérimental, Août 2024, pp 158-169.
KI Leonce et COULIBALY Pon Jean-Baptiste
Les opérations de réduction expérimentale du minerai de fer à des fins de médiation culturelle et scientifique ont été nombreuses au Burkina Faso. L’exemple des réductions opérées à Kaya en 2020 lors du Festival Wedbindé est analysé dans une approche comparative. L’analyse faite dans ce texte permet de distinguer trois fourneaux à tirage natur(...)
Expérimentation, Fourneaux, procédé, réduction, Kaya, Weedbindé
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Assessment of the Antimicrobial Activities of Lannea microcarpa, Parkia biglobosa, and Vittelaria paradoxa Barks in Burkina Faso
Hamidou Compaoré, Dissinviel Stéphane Kpoda, Serge Samandoulougou, Assiètta Ouattara, Dinanibè Kambiré, Patindé Jules Tientrébéogo, Adama Paré, Cheik Amadou Tidiane Ouattara, Sawadogo Lingani Hagrétou, Sidiki Aboubakar Ouattara
Several plants in Africa, particularly in Burkina Faso, serve as therapeutic healing tools due to their health benefits. Among these plants, we can cite Lannea microcarpa, Parkia biglobosa, and Vittelaria paradoxa; the knowledge of their different therapeutic properties remains uncertain. The objective of this study was to verify in vitro th(...)
Lannea microcarpa, Parkia biglobosa, Vittelaria paradoxa
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An Over view of the Management of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Six French-Speaking African Countries from 2018 to 2022
Gisèle Badoum, Abdoul R. Ouédraogo, Attannon A. Fiogbé, Albert Kuate Kuate, Alphazazi Soumana, Yacine Mar Diop, Mohammed F. Dogo, Olivia B. Mbitikon, Adjima Combary, Gildas Agodokpessi, Dissou Affolabi, Annie Bisso, Dona R. Atimbada, Sonia Menon and Kobto G. Koura
Drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) poses a significant public health challenge, particularly in resource-limited settings. The prevalence and management of DR-TB in African countries require comprehensive strategies to improve patient outcomes and control the spread of the disease. Aggregated routine data (from 2018 to 2022) on multidrug-resi(...)
drug-resistant tuberculosis; treatment outcomes; French-speaking African countries
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Performance in community-based management of childhood illnesses and factors associated with its effective implementation in Burkina Faso
Hamed Sidwaya OUEDRAOGO, Ahmed Kaboré, Badra Ali Traore, Moumai Mano, Sohinte SOME, Boezemwende Ouoba/Kabore, Massoudou Harouna Maiga, Abdramane SOURA, Maxime Koine Drabo
Background
Burkina Faso gives high priority to improving maternal and child health. Several community interventions have been developed following the adoption of primary health care. Following the adoption of free community care services and the recruitment of community health workers to strengthen community management of childhood illnesses,(...)
community care, performance, free care, associated factors, community health workers, Burkina Faso