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Age at antiretroviral therapy initiation and cell-associated HIV-1 DNA levels in HIV-1-infected children
BACKGROUND: The latent viral reservoir is the major obstacle to achieving HIV remission and necessitates life-long antiretroviral therapy (ART) for …
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The relationship between functional status, physical fitness and cognitive performance in physically active older adults: A pilot study
OBJECTIVE: Ageing is associated with a progressive decline in physical function and cognitive performance which could result in a shift …
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The impact of routine data quality assessments on electronic medical record data quality in Kenya
BACKGROUND: Routine Data Quality Assessments (RDQAs) were developed to measure and improve facility-level electronic medical record (EMR) data quality. We …
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Anemia in tuberculosis cases and household controls from Tanzania: Contribution of disease, coinfections, and the role of hepcidin
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) induces a systemic inflammatory state affecting iron homeostasis. Patients with TB often have additional comorbidities such as …
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Impact of point-of-care ultrasound on clinical decision-making at an urban emergency department in Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Point of care ultrasound (PoCUS) is an efficient, inexpensive, safe, and portable imaging modality that can be particularly useful …
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Breast tuberculosis in men: A systematic review
Breast tuberculosis (TB) is rarely reported and poorly described. This review aims to update the existing literature on risk factors, …
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Cost of malaria treatment and health seeking behaviour of children under-five years in the Upper West Region of Ghana
BACKGROUND: There is limited knowledge on cost of treating malaria in children under-five years in northern Ghana which poses a …
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What capacity exists to provide essential inpatient care to small and sick newborns in a high mortality urban setting? - A cross-sectional study in Nairobi City County, Kenya
INTRODUCTION: Appropriate demand for, and supply of, high quality essential neonatal care is key to improving newborn survival but evaluating …
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Prevalence and predictors of khat chewing among Ethiopian university students: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Khat chewing has become a common practice among university students in developing countries like Ethiopia. It has a potential …
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Acceptability and performance of a directly assisted oral HIV self-testing intervention in adolescents in rural Mozambique
INTRODUCTION: Whereas progress in HIV testing and treatment has been made globally, the UNAIDS goal of "90 90 90" is …
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Invasion of sorghum in the Americas by a new sugarcane aphid (Melanaphis sacchari) superclone
In the United States (US), the sugarcane aphid (SCA) Melanaphis sacchari (Zehnter) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) was introduced in the 1970s, however …
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Characterization of cocoa production, income diversification and shade tree management along a climate gradient in Ghana
Reduced climatic suitability due to climate change in cocoa growing regions of Ghana is expected in the coming decades. This …
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Prevalence and risk factors for pelvic organ prolapse in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania: A population based study in Tanzanian rural community
INTRODUCTION: The prevalence and risk-factors of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) in Tanzania are unknown. To help elucidate the problem, we …
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Beyond syndromic management: Opportunities for diagnosis-based treatment of sexually transmitted infections in low- and middle-income countries
INTRODUCTION: In light of the limited impact the syndromic management approach has had on the global sexually transmitted infection (STI) …
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Two new gene clusters involved in the degradation of plant cell wall from the fecal microbiota of Tunisian dromedary
Dromedaries are capable of digesting plant cell wall with high content of lignocellulose of poor digestibility. Consequently, their intestinal microbiota …
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PrePex circumcision surveillance: Adverse events and analgesia for device removal
BACKGROUND: The PrePex medical male circumcision (MMC) device is relatively easy to place and remove with some training. PrePex has …
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Economic evaluation of a mentorship and enhanced supervision program to improve quality of integrated management of childhood illness care in rural Rwanda
BACKGROUND: Integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI) can reduce under-5 morbidity and mortality in low-income settings. A program to strengthen …
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Effects of Ramadan fasting on aspirin resistance in type 2 diabetic patients
AIMS: Ramadan fasting (RF) may affect aspirin resistance. We conducted this study in patients with cardiovascular risk (CVR) factors to …
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Predicting short-term interruptions of antiretroviral therapy from summary adherence data: Development and test of a probability model
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV is vulnerable to unplanned treatment interruptions-consecutively missed doses over a series of days-which can result …
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Wood-boring beetles associated with Acacia xanthophloea in Nairobi and Machakos Counties, Kenya
Naivasha thorn tree, Acacia xanthophloea, is grown for foliage, timber, shade and rehabilitation of soils in areas with high water …