American Journal of Internal Medicine

Volume 12, Issue 6, December 2024

  • Research Article

    Adult-onset Still's Disease in a Health Center: A Report of 10 Cases

    Jean Noel Diokel Ndour*, Bachir Mansour Diallo, Fulgence Faye, Aicha Kaneye, Melissa Derneville, Eunice Thiendrbéogo, Amy Dioum, Atoumane Faye, Adama Berthé, Papa Souleymane Touré, Madoky Magatte Diop, Mamadou Mourtalla Ka

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 6, December 2024
    Pages: 104-109
    Received: 20 September 2024
    Accepted: 11 October 2024
    Published: 13 November 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajim.20241206.11
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    Abstract: Introduction: Adult-onset Still's disease is a rare systemic inflammatory disease in Africa. Observations have been published in Senegal. Materials and Methods: We conducted a retrospective descriptive study to establish the epidemiological profile of patients presenting with adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD) in a health center. The patients inclu... Show More
  • Research Article

    Therapeutic Benefit of Ursodeoxycholic Acid in Tamoxifen-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats

    Elias Adikwu*, Tobechi Brendan Nnanna, Bonsome Bokolo

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 6, December 2024
    Pages: 110-119
    Received: 27 September 2024
    Accepted: 25 October 2024
    Published: 18 November 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajim.20241206.12
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    Abstract: The use of tamoxifen (TAM) for breast cancer treatment may cause hepatotoxicity. Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) is a potential liver protective chemical compound. The protective effect of UDCA on TAM-induced hepatotoxicity in rats was analyzed in this study. Thirty five adult female Wistar rats grouped into 7 of n=5/group were used. The rats were trea... Show More