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Does peer-navigated linkage to care work? A cross-sectional study of active linkage to care within an integrated non-communicable disease-HIV testing centre for adults in Soweto, South Africa
INTRODUCTION: South Africa is the HIV epidemic epicentre; however, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) will be the most common cause of death …
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High bacterial and viral load in the upper respiratory tract of children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
BACKGROUND: Respiratory pathogens including Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae, are implicated in the pathogenicity of acute lower respiratory infection (ALRI). …
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Metformin partially reverses the inhibitory effect of co-culture with ER-/PR-/HER2+ breast cancer cells on biomarkers of monocyte antitumor activity
BACKGROUND: Immune activities of monocytes (MOs) can be altered within the microenvironment of solid malignancies, including breast cancer. Metformin (1,1-dimethylbiguanide …
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Exploring issues surrounding mental health and wellbeing across two continents: A preliminary cross-sectional collaborative study between the University of California, Davis, and University of Pretoria
Mental health and wellness research continue to be a topic of importance among veterinary students in the United States of …
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Estimating the optimal interval between rounds of indoor residual spraying of insecticide using malaria incidence data from cohort studies
BACKGROUND: Indoor residual spraying (IRS) reduces vector densities and malaria transmission, however, the most effective spraying intervals for IRS have …
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Aldose reductase inhibitor form Cassia glauca: A comparative study of cytotoxic activity with Ag nanoparticles (NPs) and molecular docking evaluation
UPLC-MS/MS profiling of Cassia glauca leaves extract revealed the identification of 10 flavonoids. Kaempferol 3-O-β-D-rutinoside was isolated and studied for …
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Programmatic evaluation of feasibility and efficiency of at birth and 6-week, point of care HIV testing in Kenyan infant
BACKGROUND: Testing infants at birth and with more efficient point of care (POC) HIV diagnostic can streamline EID and expedite …
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Distance sampling of duikers in the rainforest: Dealing with transect avoidance
Bushmeat is a major source of protein and income in tropical regions but is often over-harvested. A better monitoring of …
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Antiretroviral drug use and HIV drug resistance in female sex workers in Tanzania and the Dominican Republic
OBJECTIVE: Female sex workers (FSW) have increased risk of HIV infection. Antiretroviral treatment (ART) can improve HIV outcomes and prevent …
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Increased perinatal survival and improved ventilation skills over a five-year period: An observational study
BACKGROUND AND AIM: The Helping Babies Breathe program gave major reductions in perinatal mortality in Tanzania from 2009 to 2012. …
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Profiles of Plasmodium falciparum infections detected by microscopy through the first year of life in Kintampo a high transmission area of Ghana
Although malaria mortality among children under five years of age is high, the characteristics of their infection patterns are not …
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Patient-level predictors of diabetes-related lower extremity amputations at a quaternary hospital in South Africa
INTRODUCTION: Diabetes-related lower extremity amputation has a major psycho-social and economic cost on the patient as well as a direct …
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Common childhood vaccines do not elicit a cross-reactive antibody response against SARS-CoV-2
Anecdotal evidence showed a negative correlation between Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination and incidence of COVID-19. Incidence of the disease in …
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Risk factors for development of acute kidney injury in hospitalised adults in Zimbabwe
BACKGROUND: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is predominantly a disease of low and middle-income countries. Despite this, there is a particular …
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Risk of faecal pollution among waste handlers in a resource-deprived coastal peri-urban settlement in Southern Ghana
Resource-deprived coastal peri-urban settlements in Southern Ghana are characterized by indiscriminate solid waste disposal and open defecation practices. Persons engaged …
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Lower rates of ART initiation and decreased retention among ART-naïve patients who consume alcohol enrolling in HIV care and treatment programs in Kenya and Uganda
OBJECTIVES: Almost 13 million people are estimated to be on antiretroviral therapy in Eastern and Southern Africa, and their disease …
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Mass media exposure and self-efficacy in abortion decision-making among adolescent girls and young women in Ghana: Analysis of the 2017 Maternal Health Survey
INTRODUCTION: Worldwide, 25 million unsafe abortions (45% of all abortions) occurred every year between 2010 and 2014 and 97%, occurred …
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The impact of user fees on uptake of HIV services and adherence to HIV treatment: Findings from a large HIV program in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Global HIV funding cutbacks have been accompanied by the adoption of user fees to address funding gaps in treatment …
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Precancerous lesions of the cervix and its determinants among Ethiopian women: Systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: Precancerous lesions of the cervix are changes in cervical cells that make them more likely to develop into cancer. …
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Community engagement strategy for increased uptake of routine immunization and select perinatal services in north-west Ethiopia: A descriptive analysis
BACKGROUND: Routine immunization coverage has stagnated over the past decade and fallen short of WHO targets in Ethiopia. Community engagement …