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The usefulness of C-reactive protein in predicting malaria parasitemia in a sub-Saharan African region
BACKGROUND: Malaria remains a leading cause of childhood mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Identifying patients who are at risk for severe …
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The topography of rods, cones and intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells in the retinas of a nocturnal (Micaelamys namaquensis) and a diurnal (Rhabdomys pumilio) rodent
We used immunocytochemistry to determine the presence and topographical density distributions of rods, cones, and intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells …
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Variation in thyroid hormone levels is associated with elevated blood mercury levels among artisanal small-scale miners in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Mercury can be very toxic to human health even at low dose of exposure. Artisanal small-scale miners (ASGMs) use …
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Practice of code of ethics and associated factors among medical doctors in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
INTRODUCTION: In the health sector, questions are being raised about the possible threats to the accepted principles of ethics such …
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Risk factors for mortality among adults registered on the routine drug resistant tuberculosis reporting database in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa, 2011 to 2013
INTRODUCTION: South Africa is among countries with the highest burden of drug resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB). The Eastern Cape Province reported …
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Qualitative assessment of facilitators and barriers to HIV programme implementation by community health workers in Mopani district, South Africa
South Africa has implemented a community-based HIV programme (CBHP) in its primary healthcare (PHC) re-engineering strategy that aims to improve …
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Perceptions of Kenyan adults on access to medicines for non-communicable diseases: A qualitative study
In Kenya, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) account for 27% of all deaths. Adult Kenyans have an 18% chance of dying prematurely …
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Attitudes and misconceptions towards sharks and shark meat consumption along the Peruvian coast
Misconceptions, lack of knowledge, and negative attitudes towards sharks act as barriers preventing actions required to tackle threats to shark …
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Household concepts of wellbeing and the contribution of palliative care in the context of advanced cancer: A Photovoice study from Blantyre, Malawi
INTRODUCTION: Cancer and other life-limiting non-communicable diseases are on the increase in Africa affecting younger populations frequently diagnosed at an …
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Prevalence and risk factors for faecal carriage of Extended Spectrum β-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae among food handlers in lower basic schools in West Coast Region of The Gambia
BACKGROUND: The isolation of Extended spectrum βlactamase (ESBLs) producing Enterobacteriaceae among food handlers and their implication as sources of food …
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Enteric virome of Ethiopian children participating in a clean water intervention trial
BACKGROUND: The enteric viruses shed by different populations can be influenced by multiple factors including access to clean drinking water. …
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Changes in bone density and bone turnover in patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with rituximab, results from an exploratory, prospective study
Data describing the effect of in vivo B cell depletion on general bone loss in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) …
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Prevalence and correlates of physical and sexual intimate partner violence among women living with HIV in Uganda
BACKGROUND: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant global health problem. Women who experience IPV have increased HIV incidence, reduced …
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Aspergillus endocarditis: Diagnostic criteria and predictors of outcome, A retrospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Fungal Endocarditis (FE), a relatively rare disease, has a high rate of mortality and is associated with multiple morbidities. …
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Phylogeography, mitochondrial DNA diversity, and demographic history of geladas (Theropithecus gelada)
The large-bodied, terrestrial primates in the tribe Papionini are among the most intensely studied animals in the world, yet for …
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Contraceptive uptake in post abortion care—Secondary outcomes from a randomised controlled trial, Kisumu, Kenya
AIM: The aim was to explore contraceptive uptake, associated factors and satisfaction among post abortion-care (PAC) seeking women in Kenya. …
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Genomic characterization of NDM-1 and 5, and OXA-181 carbapenemases in uropathogenic Escherichia coli isolates from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) associated with Escherichia coli are a growing threat with an increase in the prevalence of multidrug …
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Prevalence of newly detected diabetes in pregnancy in Qatar, using universal screening
BACKGROUND: Diabetes first detected during pregnancy is currently divided into gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and diabetes mellitus (DM)- most of …
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Addressing the under-reporting of adverse drug reactions in public health programs controlling HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria: A prospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) are a major clinical and public health problem world-wide. The prompt reporting of suspected ADRs …
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Trends in cigarette demand and supply in Africa
BACKGROUND: Since the tobacco epidemic is moving from developed to developing countries, it is important to understand trends in cigarette …