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Characterising the effect of Akirin knockdown on Anopheles arabiensis (Diptera: Culicidae) reproduction and survival, using RNA-mediated interference
Anopheles arabiensis is an opportunistic malaria vector that rests and feeds outdoors, circumventing current vector control methods. Furthermore, this vector …
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Prevalence and correlates of anal intercourse among female sex workers in eSwatini
INTRODUCTION: As HIV is very effectively acquired during condomless receptive anal intercourse (AI) with serodiscordant and viremic partners, the practice …
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A possible role for hepcidin in the detection of iron deficiency in severely anaemic HIV-infected patients in Malawi
INTRODUCTION: Iron deficiency is a treatable cause of severe anaemia in low-and-middle-income-countries (LMIC). Diagnosing it remains challenging as peripheral blood …
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A cross-sectional feasibility study of neurovascular ultrasound in Malawian adults with acute stroke-like syndrome
BACKGROUND: In sub-Saharan Africa, there is a dearth of epidemiologic data on the burden of cerebral atherosclerosis. This is explained …
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Time of HIV diagnosis, CD4 count and viral load at antenatal care start and delivery in South Africa
BACKGROUND: Despite the success of prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) program in South Africa, the 30% HIV prevalence …
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Rationale and feasibility of a combined rapid assessment of avoidable blindness and hearing loss protocol
PURPOSE: This study has two main objectives: 1) to assess the value of combining the rapid assessment of avoidable blindness …
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miRNA expression in advanced Algerian breast cancer tissues
Breast cancer is one of the commonest cancers among Algerian females. Compared to Western populations, the median age of diagnosis …
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The role of maternal health care services as predictors of time to modern contraceptive use after childbirth in Northwest Ethiopia: Application of the shared frailty survival analysis
INTRODUCTION: The first year after birth is an ideal time to offer contraception services, as many women have many opportunities …
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Perceived needs of patients and family caregivers regarding home-based enteral nutritional therapy in South Africa: A qualitative study
INTRODUCTION: The need for specialized care, particularly enteral nutritional therapy in community settings is now increasing with implications for both …
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Identification of Plasmodium falciparum circumsporozoite protein-specific CD8+ T cell epitopes in a malaria exposed population
BACKGROUND: Sterile protection against malaria, most likely mediated by parasite-specific CD8+ T cells, has been achieved by attenuated sporozoite vaccination …
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Genetic associations between serum low LDL-cholesterol levels and variants in LDLR, APOB, PCSK9 and LDLRAP1 in African populations
Non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), are increasing in African populations. High serum low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-cholesterol) levels are …
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Prevalence and correlates of objectively measured weight status among urban and rural Mozambican primary schoolchildren: A cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: The coexistence of undernutrition (thinness) and overnutrition (overweight/obesity) among children and adolescents is a public health concern in low-middle-income …
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HIV-1 subtypes and drug resistance mutations among female sex workers varied in different cities and regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo
BACKGROUND: Complex mosaic structures of HIV-1 were found in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Currently, there is limited information …
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Plant tissue analysis as a tool for predicting fertiliser needs for low cyanogenic glucoside levels in cassava roots: An assessment of its possible use
The use of plant tissue analysis as a tool for attaining low cyanogenic glucoside levels in cassava roots, has hardly …
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Are senior high school students in Ghana meeting WHO’s recommended level of physical activity? Evidence from the 2012 Global School-based Student Health Survey Data
INTRODUCTION: Physical activity (PA) has both short- and long-term importance. In this study we sought to assess the prevalence and …
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Scedosporium species in soils from various biomes in Northwestern Morocco
Scedosporium species are opportunistic pathogens causing various infections, including disseminated infections in severely immunocompromised patients. Preventive measures aiming to reduce …
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Species and drug susceptibility profiles of staphylococci isolated from healthy children in Eastern Uganda
Staphylococci are a key component of the human microbiota, and they mainly colonize the skin and anterior nares. However, they …
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Factors associated with stroke among adult patients with hypertension in Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2018: A case-control study
BACKGROUND: Globally, the burden of stroke is increasing at an alarming rate. Factors associated with stroke among hypertensive patients are …
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The role of cultural norms in shaping attitudes towards amphibians in Cape Town, South Africa
Urban ecosystems are increasingly viewed as an important component within strategies for wildlife conservation but are shaped as much by …
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Severe anaemia complicating HIV in Malawi; Multiple co-existing aetiologies are associated with high mortality
BACKGROUND: Severe anaemia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in HIV-infected adults living in resource-limited countries. Comprehensive data …