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Occult hepatitis B virus infection in a Kenyan cohort of HIV infected anti-retroviral therapy naïve adults
BACKGROUND: Occult hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection (OBI) is a phase of HBV infection characterised by the presence of HBV …
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Increased and sex-selective avian predation of desert locusts Schistocerca gregaria treated with Metarhizium acridum
The entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium acridum in oil-based formulations (Green Muscle® (GM)) is a biopesticide for locust control lacking side-effects on …
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Prevalence and correlates of metabolic syndrome and its components in adults with psychotic disorders in Eldoret, Kenya
BACKGROUND: A high prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components in patients with psychotic disorders may increase the risk for …
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Appropriateness and affordability of prescriptions to diabetic patients attending a tertiary hospital in Eastern Uganda: A retrospective cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Irrational prescription of drugs can lead to high cost of treatment thus limiting access to essential medicines. We assessed …
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Prognostic significance of BIRC7/Livin, Bcl-2, p53, Annexin V, PD-L1, DARC, MSH2 and PMS2 in colorectal cancer treated with FOLFOX chemotherapy with or without aspirin
Evasion of apoptosis is associated with treatment resistance and metastasis in colorectal cancer (CRC). Various cellular processes are associated with …
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Seroprevalence of brucellosis in small ruminants and related risk behaviours among humans in different husbandry systems in Mali
Mali has a high pastoral potential with diverse coexisting production systems ranging from traditional (nomadic, transhumant, sedentary) to commercial (fattening …
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Floral hosts of leaf-cutter bees (Megachilidae) in a biodiversity hotspot revealed by pollen DNA metabarcoding of historic specimens
South Africa is a megadiverse country with three globally recognised biodiversity hotspots within its borders. Bees in particular show high …
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Assessment patient satisfaction towards emergency medical care and its determinants at Ayder comprehensive specialized hospital, Mekelle, Northern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: As the healthcare industry shifts toward patient-centered models, providers will need to fully understand patient satisfaction and how they …
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Antimicrobial efficacy of silver nanoparticles against Candida albicans: A systematic review protocol
INTRODUCTION: Denture-induced stomatitis is one form of candidiasis. It is characterised as inflammation and erythema of the oral mucosa underneath …
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Magnitudes of post-abortion family planning utilization and associated factors among women who seek abortion service in Bahir Dar Town health facilities, Northwest Ethiopia, facility-based cross-sectional study
INTRODUCTION: Globally an estimated 55.9 million abortions occur each year. The majority of abortions occur due to unintended pregnancies, which …
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Prevalence, patterns and correlates of smokeless tobacco use in Nigerian adults: An analysis of the Global Adult Tobacco Survey
INTRODUCTION: The global tobacco epidemic contributes to more than 8 million deaths annually. However, most tobacco control interventions have been …
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Costs of continuing RTS,S/ASO1E malaria vaccination in the three malaria vaccine pilot implementation countries
BACKGROUND: The RTS,S/ASO1E malaria vaccine is being piloted in three countries-Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi-as part of a coordinated evaluation led …
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Undernutrition and its determinants among adolescent girls in low land area of Southern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Undernutrition is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality among adolescent girls worldwide, especially in South-East …
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“A lot of them have scary tears during childbirth…” experiences of healthcare workers who care for genitally mutilated females
Despite concerted efforts to curb Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C), it is still a contributor to the high morbidity and mortality …
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“As young men we have a role to play in preventing sexual violence”: Development and relevance of the men with conscience intervention to prevent sexual violence
Sexual violence against women and girls is a major public health problem globally and in South Africa. Although young men …
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Integrated psychosocial, economic strengthening, and clinical service-delivery to improve health and resilience of adolescents living with HIV and their caregivers: Findings from a prospective cohort study in Zambia
BACKGROUND: Children and youth are profoundly impacted groups in Zambia's HIV epidemic. To evaluate delivery of integrated psychosocial, economic strengthening, …
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Individual and community-level factors associated with lifetime number of sexual partners among women aged 15–49 in Eswatini
INTRODUCTION: Understanding the risk factors for behavioral patterns in sexual relationships play a significant role in the reduction of the …
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Exploring perceptions of low risk behaviour and drivers to test for HIV among South African youth
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevalence among South African youth is high, yet HIV testing remains suboptimal. We explored how perceptions …
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Family planning utilization and associated factors among postpartum women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2018
BACKGROUND: Pregnancies that occur in the first year after birth can result in adverse outcomes for the mothers and their …
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Nanoscale quantitative surface roughness measurement of articular cartilage using second-order statistical-based biospeckle
Quantitative measurement of nanoscale surface roughness of articular cartilage tissue is significant to assess the surface topography for early treatment …