Publications by authors named "D B Fofana"

The human gut microbiome consists of highly complex microbial populations that play important roles in disease pathogenesis. Changes in the gut microbiome are associated with HIV infection. However, it is unclear whether gut microbiome dysbiosis is causally linked to disease or whether it simply reflects disease-induced changes in the host immune and metabolic systems.

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Introduction Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., with disparities in incidence, survival, and age at diagnosis across racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups.

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Introduction: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection remains a major public health concern despite a significant decline in HIV-related mortality and morbidity. These significant advances are linked mostly to effective antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, these treatments are not without consequences on other microorganisms in our body, especially when they must be used for life.

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Objective: To assess the profile of metabolic syndrome (MS) in a hypertensive population in Mali.

Patients And Methods: Prospective study from June 1, 2022 to June 31, 2022, in the cardiology department of the Mother-Child University Hospital in Bamako, Luxembourg. Our study sample consisted of adult hypertensive patients, aged 18 years and older, received as an outpatient.

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  • * Study Overview: Conducted from 2014 to 2021 at Kati university hospital, the retrospective study included 68 MTEV cases, with a majority (58.8%) being women. Key findings included high clinical probability scores for DVT and significant occurrences of PE.
  • * Conclusion on Gender Disparities: The research concluded that women, particularly postpartum, are more affected by MTEV, with a notable recurrence rate and a mortality rate of
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