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Psychiatric comorbidity and psychosocial stressors among people initiating HIV care in Cameroon
BACKGROUND: Psychiatric comorbidity, the presence of two or more mental health disorders, has been associated with suboptimal HIV treatment outcomes. …
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Evaluation of two commercial kits and two laboratory-developed qPCR assays compared to LAMP for molecular diagnosis of malaria
Abstract Background Malaria is an infectious disease considered as one of the biggest causes of mortality in endemic areas. This …
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A Mechano-Chemical Computational Model of Deep Vein Thrombosis
Computational models of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) typically account for either the mechanical or biochemical factors involved in thrombus formation. …
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The awareness and practice of testicular self-examination among male undergraduates in Nigeria: a descriptive cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Testicular cancer is a relatively rare form of cancer but curable. In Nigeria, late presentation hinders treatment due to …
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Comparison of tensile bond strength of ball attachments made of different materials to root canal dentin after chewing simulation
BACKGROUND: Debonding of ball attachments is one of the complications that annoy teeth supported overdenture wearers. The polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and …
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Associated factors study into the belated screening for leprosy in Benin
INTRODUCTION: In the absence of early treatment, leprosy, a neglected tropical disease, due to Mycobacterium leprae or Hansen Bacillus, causes …
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The use of intrathecal morphine for acute postoperative pain in lower limb arthroplasty surgery: a survey of practice at an academic hospital
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: Intrathecal morphine (ITM) provides optimal postoperative analgesia in patients who are scheduled for total …
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North-African doctors as second victims of medical errors: a cross sectional survey
INTRODUCTION: Physicians involved in medical errors (MEs) can experience loss of self-esteem and negative psychological experiences. They are called "second …
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Association of body mass index with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction among ambulatory individuals with diabetes mellitus in rural Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD) is a recognized complication of diabetes mellitus that precedes and is a risk …
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Salivary expression of lncRNA DQ786243 and IL-17 in oral lichen planus: case–control study
BACKGROUND: A growing number of studies has investigated IL-17 in OLP. However, its exact role and interactions are not fully …
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Determinants of satisfaction and self-perceived proficiency of trainees in surgical residency programs at a single institution
BACKGROUND: We aimed to identify factors contributing to training program satisfaction and self-perceived proficiency of residents in 5 integrated surgical …
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Development of a Zimbabwean child growth curve and its comparison with the World Health Organization child growth standards
BACKGROUND: There is limited research that describes the growth trajectories of African children. The development of World Health Organization (WHO) …
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Perspectives on sexual history taking in routine primary care consultations in North West, South Africa: Disconnect between patients and doctors
BACKGROUND: Sexual history is rarely taken in routine consultations and research reported on common barriers that doctors experience, such as …
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Treatment failure, death, and predictors among PLWHIV on second-line antiretroviral therapy in Dessie Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, northeast Ethiopia: A retrospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: The proportion of HIV patients on second-line antiretroviral therapy is becoming a growing public health concern, especially in a …
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Targeted proteomics of appendicular skeletal muscle mass and handgrip strength in black South Africans: a cross-sectional study
Although appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM) and handgrip strength (HGS) are key components of sarcopenia, their underlying biological mechanisms remain …
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The effect of national antenatal care guidelines and provider training on obstetric danger sign counselling: a propensity score matching analysis of the 2014 Ethiopia service provision assessment plus survey
BACKGROUND: Most pregnant women in low and lower-middle-income countries do not receive all components of antenatal care (ANC), including counselling …
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Ultrasonographic findings in patients with abdominal symptoms or trauma presenting to an emergency room in rural Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Frequencies of ultrasonographic findings and diagnoses in emergency departments in sub-Saharan Africa are unknown. This study aimed to describe …
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The Management of Intraabdominal Testis: A Survey of the World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons (WOFAPS) Practices
Background and Objective: The optimal treatment protocol of intraabdominal testis is still a matter of debate and until now there …
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Streptomyces coeruleorubidus as a potential biocontrol agent for Newcastle disease virus
BACKGROUND: Newcastle disease virus (NDV) is a severe disease that affects domestic and wild birds. Controlled antibiotics derived from probiotics …
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The effect of gum Arabic supplementation on cathelicidin expression in monocyte derived macrophages in mice
BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are important effectors of the innate defense system. Cathelicidins, (CRAMP in mouse/rat, LL-37 in human) is …