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Intestinal parasitosis and anaemia among patients in a Health Center, North Ethiopia
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine the magnitude of intestinal parasitosis and anaemia in a Health …
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Reproducibility of the 75 g oral glucose tolerance test for the diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus in a sub-Saharan African population
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the reproducibility of the 75 g oral glucose tolerance test and factors associated with non-reproducible results in …
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Socio-demographic factors and availability of piped fountains affect food hygiene practice of food handlers in Bahir Dar Town, northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Morbidity and mortality rates of food borne diseases are consistently highest in African due to poor food handling and …
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Level of asthma control and risk factors for poor asthma control among clinic patients seen at a Referral Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
OBJECTIVE: Uncontrolled asthma negatively impacts patients, families, and the community. The level of symptom control among asthmatics in Ethiopia has …
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Coinfection of intestinal schistosomiasis and malaria and association with haemoglobin levels and nutritional status in school children in Mara region, Northwestern Tanzania: a cross-sectional exploratory study
Schistosomiasis represents a major public health problem in Tanzania despite ongoing national control efforts. This study examined whether intestinal schistosomiasis …
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Timing of first focused antenatal care booking and associated factors among pregnant mothers who attend antenatal care in Central Zone, Tigray, Ethiopia
OBJECTIVE: Focused antenatal care became the recommended type of antenatal care following the publication of a World Health Organization trial …
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Toxicological investigation of acute and chronic treatment with Gnidia stenophylla Gilg root extract on some blood parameters and histopathology of spleen, liver and kidney in mice
BACKGROUND: In southeast Ethiopia, people locally use the roots of Gnidia stenophylla Gilg (Thymelaeaceae) to cure malaria and other diseases …
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Evaluation of physicochemical and antioxidant properties of two stingless bee honeys: a comparison with Apis mellifera honey from Nsukka, Nigeria
OBJECTIVE: Several physical, biochemical and antioxidant properties of two Nigerian stingless bee honey varieties (Melipona sp. and Hypotrigona sp.) were …
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Prevalence and associated factors of hypertension among adults in Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Hypertension is a growing public health problem in many developing countries including Ethiopia. It is a silent killer and …
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Glycemic control and associated factors among type 2 diabetic patients at Shanan Gibe Hospital, Southwest Ethiopia
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the rate of glycemic control and factors affecting glycemic control in …
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Antibacterial and antifungal activities and phytochemical profile of leaf extract from different extractants of Ricinus communis against selected pathogens
OBJECTIVES: Ricinus communis leaves are used in herbal preparations for treating candidiasis, skin and wound infections in Ghana. This study …
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Relationship between Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense genetic diversity and clinical spectrum among sleeping sickness patients in Uganda
OBJECTIVE: Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) due to Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense in East and southern Africa is reported to be clinically …
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Why is Zika virus so rarely detected during outbreaks and how can detection be improved?
OBJECTIVE: Even during outbreaks, detection of Zika virus (ZIKV; genus Flavivirus, family Flaviviridae) in its mosquito vectors is surprisingly uncommon. …
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Potential of Lanistes varicus in limiting the population of Bulinus truncatus
OBJECTIVE: To determine the ability of the Ampullariid, Lanistes varicus to prey on egg masses and juveniles of Bulinus truncatus …
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Achieving community-based postpartum follow up in eastern Uganda: the field experience from the MamaMiso Study on antenatal distribution of misoprostol
BACKGROUND: Advance provision of misoprostol to women during antenatal care aims to achieve broader access to uterotonics for the prevention …
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The impact of mass distribution of long lasting insecticide-treated bed-nets on the malaria parasite burden in the Buea Health District in South-West Cameroon: a hospital based chart review of patient’s laboratory records
BACKGROUND: Malaria remains a leading cause of illness and deaths in Cameroon. The use of long lasting insecticide treated bed …
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Cytokines associated with Burkitt’s lymphoma in western Kenya
Burkitt’s lymphoma (BL) is a common aggressive non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in East and Central Africa among children. Persistent infections with Epstein …
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Long term post PrePex male circumcision outcomes in an urban population in Uganda: a cohort study
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to determine the long term adverse events profile at least a year after …
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Prevalence and determinants of burnout syndrome among physicians in Cameroon: a research proposal
OBJECTIVES: Burnout syndrome is a common psychological state, that may affect human healthcare providers due to their prolonged exposure to …
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Delayed diagnosis of transanal prolapse of an ileo-colic intussusception in a 10-month-old infant in rural Cameroon: a case report
BACKGROUND: Transanal protrusion of intussusception is a complication of intussusception which involves the exteriorization of the apex of the intussusceptum …