Publications

Reconstruction of residual mandibular defects by iliac crest bone graft in war-wounded Iraqi civilians, 2006-2011.

Abstract

Our aim was to assess the long-term results, complications, and factors associated with failure of mandibular reconstructions among wounded Iraqi civilians with mandibular defects.

Guerrier G Alaqeeli A Al Jawadi A Foote N Baron E Albustanji A
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery 2015 Jul ; 53(6); e27-31. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2012.06.003. Epub 2012 06 28
Iraqi civilians Mandibular defects Reconstruction War-related trauma
Denoeud-Ndam L Dicko A Baudin E Guindo O Grandesso F Sagara I Lasry E Palma PP Parra AM Stepniewska K Djimde AA Barnes KI Doumbo OK Etard JF
BMC infectious diseases 2015 Jun 12; 15 228. doi: 10.1186/s12879-015-0963-3. Epub 2015 06 12

Comparison of Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes of Children Selected for Treatment of Severe Acute Malnutrition Using Mid Upper Arm Circumference and/or Weight-for-Height Z-Score.

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Debate for a greater role of mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) measures in nutritional programming continues, but a shift from therapeutic feeding programs admitting children using MUAC and/or weight-for-height Z (WHZ) to

Isanaka S Guesdon B Labar AS Hanson K Langendorf C Grais RF
PloS one 2015 ; 10(9); e0137606. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0137606. Epub 2015 09 16

Enteric bacterial pathogens in children with diarrhea in Niger: diversity and antimicrobial resistance.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Although rotavirus is the leading cause of severe diarrhea among children in sub-Saharan Africa, better knowledge of circulating enteric pathogenic bacteria and their antimicrobial resistance is crucial for prevention and t

Langendorf C Le Hello S Moumouni A Gouali M Mamaty AA Grais RF Weill FX Page AL
PloS one 2015 ; 10(3); e0120275. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0120275. Epub 2015 03 23

Prevalence of HIV-related thrombocytopenia among clients at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Mbarara, southwestern Uganda.

Abstract

AIMS/OBJECTIVES: We aimed to determine the prevalence and correlates of thrombocytopenia among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and to assess occurrence of antiplatelet an

Taremwa IM Muyindike WR Muwanguzi E Boum Y Natukunda B
Journal of blood medicine 2015 ; 6 109-13. doi: 10.2147/JBM.S80857. Epub 2015 04 10
AIDS antiplatelet antibodies cytopenia

Using BD Vacutainer CD4 Stabilization Tubes for Absolute Cluster of Differentiation Type 4 Cell Count Measurement on BD FacsCount and Partec Cyflow Cytometers: A Method Comparison Study from Zimbabwe.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Blood collected in conventional EDTA tubes requires laboratory analysis within 48 hours to provide valid CD4 cell count results.

Vogt F Van den Bergh R Bernasconi A Moyo B Havazvidi L Bastard M Flevaud L Taziwa F Makondo E Mtapuri-Zinyowera S
PloS one 2015 ; 10(8); e0136537. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0136537. Epub 2015 08 21