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Accuracy of linear measurements obtained from stitched cone beam computed tomography images versus direct skull measurements
Background : To assess whether the linear measurements obtained from stitched cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images were as accurate …
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Robust and efficient identification of biomarkers from RNA-Seq data using median control chart
Background: One of the main goals of RNA-seq data analysis is identification of biomarkers that are differentially expressed (DE) across …
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HIV treatment and monitoring patterns in routine practice: a multi-country retrospective chart review of patient care
Background: A study of patient records in four HIV clinics in three sub-Saharan African countries examined routine clinical care patterns …
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HIV prevalence correlated with circumcision prevalence and high-risk sexual behavior in India's states: an ecological study
Background: HIV prevalence varies between 0% and 1.6% in India's states. The factors underpinning this variation are poorly defined. Methods: …
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Chicken feather hydrolysate as alternative peptone source for microbial cultivation
Background: Commercially available conventional growth medium for the culture of microbes are expensive, hence the need for alternative cheaper sources. …
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Accuracy of linear measurements using low dose cone beam computed tomography protocol versus direct skull linear measurements: An in vitro study
Background: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging has been widely used for different dental applications over the last few years. …
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Streptococcus pneumoniae Serotype Epidemiology among PCV-10 Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Children at Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital, Nairobi County: A Cross-Sectional Study
Background : Serotype replacement and emergence of multidrug resistant S. pneumoniae has exacerbated the need for continuous regional serotype surveillance …
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Comparative study of the in vitro phytochemicals and antimicrobial potential of six medicinal plants
Background: This study sought to investigate the antimicrobial activity of six plants used in traditional medicine in Africa. Methods: The …
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Teenage pregnancy in Nigeria: professional nurses and educators’ perspectives
Background: Teenage pregnancy has been regarded as a negative occurrence in recent times due to its various negative consequences on …
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Intra-canal medication containing silver nanoparticle versus calcium hydroxide in reducing postoperative pain: A randomized clinical trial
Background: Pain of endodontic origin can be annoying for patients and endodontist. Pain relief is more important to the patient …
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Chicken feather hydrolysate as alternative peptone source for microbial cultivation
Background: Commercially available conventional growth medium for the culture of microbes are expensive, hence the need for alternative cheaper sources. …
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Proximate and antioxidant activities of bio-preserved ogi flour with garlic and ginger
Background : Ogi from locally available cereals remains a relatively affordable complementary food in West Africa, but has a tendency …
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The effect of osseodensification and different thread designs on the dental implant primary stability
Background : It is difficult to achieve good primary stability of dental implants in soft bone, such as that in …
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Case Report: Dentigerous cyst marsupialization for a child with Hunter’s syndrome
Hunter’s syndrome or mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) type II is an inherited disorder caused by enzyme iduronate-2-sulfatase deficiency. It is characterized by …
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Analysis of survival for patients in relation to central venous catheter and nosocomial blood stream infections: A case study of Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
Background: This study was focussed on survival rates of patients admitted to acute care units who utilized medical devices known …
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Metachronous or synchronous male breast and prostate cancers a duality to lookout for.
Introduction : Breast cancer is well known as the stereotypical women's cancer, and prostate cancer represents the well-known stereotypical male …
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Molecular and in-silico analysis of single nucleotide polymorphism targeting human TP53 gene exon 5-8 in Sudanese esophageal cancer patients
Background: The protein product of the normal TP53 gene performs an essential function in cell cycle control and tumor suppression, …
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Alcoholic bitters modulates sex hormones and some biochemical parameters of testicular function in male Wistar rats
Background: Alcoholic bitters have been acclaimed to boost sexual function and fertility in animals but there is no reported scientific …
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Distribution of Toxoplasma gondii IgM and IgG antibody seropositivity among age groups and gestational periods in pregnant women
Background: Toxoplasmosis is a globally distributed parasitic disease. The present study aimed to estimate the prevalence and geographic distribution of …
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Evaluation of postoperative pain in infected root canals after using double antibiotic paste versus calcium hydroxide as intra-canal medication: A randomized controlled trial
Background: Postoperative pain is defined as pain of any degree after initiation of endodontic treatment either intra-appointment or post-obturation and …