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Utility of reticulocyte haemoglobin content and percentage hypochromic red cells as markers of iron deficiency anaemia among black CKD patients in South Africa
INTRODUCTION: Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) worsens the prognosis and outcomes of chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, while the haemoglobin level …
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Field evaluation of the BG-Malaria trap for monitoring malaria vectors in rural Tanzanian villages
BG-Malaria (BGM) trap is a simple adaptation of the widely-used BG-Sentinel trap (BGS). It is proven to be highly effective …
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Non-adherence to oral antibiotics for community paediatric pneumonia treatment in Malawi – A qualitative investigation
BACKGROUND: Pneumonia remains the leading cause of paediatric infectious mortality globally. Treatment failure, which can result from non-adherence to oral …
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Seasonal weather conditions affect training program efficiency and physical performance among special forces trainees: A long-term follow-up study
The purpose of the present investigation was to follow-up the effect of specific commandos' training-cycles (SCTCs) on upper-body strength resistance …
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Circulating angiogenic stem cells in type 2 diabetes are associated with glycemic control and endothelial dysfunction
Circulating angiogenic cells (CACs) of various described phenotypes participate in the regeneration of the damaged endothelium, but the abundance of …
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Model of care and risk factors for poor outcomes in patients on multi-drug resistant tuberculosis treatment at two facilities in eSwatini (formerly Swaziland), 2011–2013
INTRODUCTION: Since 2011 Médecins sans Frontières together with the eSwatini Ministry of Health have been managing patients with multi-drug resistant …
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Stabilization period before capturing an ultra-short vagal index can be shortened to 60 s in endurance athletes and to 90 s in university students
PURPOSE: To find the shortest, acceptable stabilization period before recording resting, supine ultra-short-term Ln RMSSD and heart rate (HR). METHOD: …
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Preparation of acacia tannin loaded lipid microparticles by solid-in-oil-in-water and melt dispersion methods, their characterization and evaluation of their effect on ruminal gas production In Vitro
Tannin extracts have wide biological activity in ruminant nutrition. The possibility of masking their bitter taste and enhancing sustained release …
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Associations of perceived neighbourhood safety from traffic and crime with overweight/obesity among South African adults of low-socioeconomic status
BACKGROUND: The relationship between perceived neighbourhood safety from traffic and crime with overweight/obesity can provide intervention modalities for obesity, yet …
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An EST-SSR based genetic linkage map and identification of QTLs for anthracnose disease resistance in water yam (Dioscorea alata L.)
Water yam (Dioscorea alata L.) is one of the most important food yams with wide geographical distribution in the tropics. …
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Barriers and incentives for conducting research amongst the ophthalmologists in Sub-Sahara Africa
BACKGROUND: Research is a critical component amongst the strategies to improve health outcomes of any country. The role of research …
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Magnitude and risk factors for hypertension among public servants in Tigray, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Hypertension is a globally recognized threat to social and economic development with premature morbidity and mortality. In middle and …
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Prevalence and concordance of oral and genital HPV in women positive for cervical HPV infection and in their sexual stable partners: An Italian screening study
OBJECTIVES: This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and type of oral HPV-infection in women with a cervical HPV-lesion …
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Bone marrow derived-mesenchymal stem cells downregulate IL17A dependent IL6/STAT3 signaling pathway in CCl4-induced rat liver fibrosis
Therapeutic potential of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) has been reported in several animal models of liver fibrosis. Interleukin …
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Patients’ satisfaction with HIV and AIDS care in Anambra State, Nigeria
INTRODUCTION: HIV and AIDS care requires frequent visits to the hospital. Patient satisfaction with care services during hospital visits is …
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Maternal mortality in Ifakara Health and Demographic Surveillance System: Spatial patterns, trends and risk factors, 2006 – 2010
INTRODUCTION: Maternal mortality was the subject of the United Nations' fifth Millennium Development Goal which was to reduce the maternal …
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Oral cholera vaccine coverage during a preventive door-to-door mass vaccination campaign in Nampula, Mozambique
BACKGROUND: In addition to improving water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) measures and optimal case management, the introduction of Oral cholera …
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Knowledge of preconception care among healthcare providers working in public health institutions in Hawassa, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Preconception care (PCC) is an evidence-based health promotion intervention to prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes. Nevertheless, it is one of …
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Prevalence of occupational injuries and knowledge of availability and utilization of post exposure prophylaxis among health care workers in Singida District Council, Singida Region, Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus is a serious public health problem that threatens the lives of many people including …
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Woody species composition and diversity of riparian vegetation along the Walga River, Southwestern Ethiopia
The primary objective of this study was to examine the status of woody species composition and diversity along the Walga …