Sciences de la santé

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Social acceptance and practicality of cattle-administered endectocides for malaria control in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Abstract Background: Malaria continues to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa and conventional malaria control strategies …

2022 Open Access

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Gender influence on Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSUS) finding among patients on maintenance haemodialysis. An Egyptian single centre study.

Abstract Background: Musculoskeletal disorders remain a major problem in long term hemodialysis patients. Objectives: Assessment the difference of MSUS finding …

2022 Open Access

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Comparison of Bilevel Volume Guarantee and Pressure-Regulated Volume Control Modes in Preterm Infants

Abstract Purpose: The present study aimed to compare the bilevel VG and PRVC modes of the GE® Carescape R860 model …

2022 Open Access

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Impact and burden of Sickle Cell Disease in critically ill obstetric patients in a high dependency unit in Sierra Leone - a registry based evaluation

Abstract Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) in pregnancy is associated with worse maternal and neonatal outcomes. There is limited available …

2022 Open Access

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The Impact of Incorporating Lactobacillus Acidophilus Bacteriocin with Inulin and FOS on Yogurt Quality

Abstract This study determined the quality of yogurt fortified with 2% inulin, 2% Fructo-oligo-saccharides (FOS), and Lactobacillus acidophilus with their …

2022 Open Access

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Insecticide treated eave nets and window screens for malaria control in Chalinze district, Tanzania: a study protocol for a household randomized control trial

Abstract Background: Long-Lasting Insecticidal nets (LLINs) have contributed to the reduction of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa, including Tanzania. However, they …

2022 Open Access

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Toxoplasma gondii detection and genotyping in the Environmental matrices: soil and water in Gaza, Palestine

Abstract The aim of the current study was to determine the prevalence and genotypes of T. gondii oocysts in soil …

2022 Open Access

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IVUS guided versus OCT guided PCI among patients presenting with Acute Coronary Syndrome

Abstract Purpose We aimed to compare the procedural and short-term outcomes between IVUS guided and OCT guided percutaneous coronary interventions …

2022 Open Access

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Samaki Salama for healthy child growth and sustainable fisheries in coastal Kenya: study protocol

2022 Open Access

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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in the Western Cape Province of South Africa: the Perspectives of Service Providers

Abstract Background:Child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) should be strengthened globally, and especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). …

2022 Open Access

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A qualitative study of Influences, Sources of Information and Media Consumption habits on Uptake of Contraceptive Services among people of Reproductive age in Uganda

Abstract Background Uganda has registered an increased investment in family planning (FP) programmes, which has contributed to improvement in knowledge …

2022 Open Access

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Efficacy of premarital genotype screening and counselling on knowledge toward Sickle Cell disease among university students in Dodoma Tanzania: uncotrolled quasi-experimental study

Abstract Background Tanzania is experiencing the increase burden of Sickle cell disease, with an estimate of 20.6% prevalence Sickle Cell …

2022 Open Access

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Effect of Nursing Guidelines on First-year Nursing Students' Knowledge and Reported practice Towards Sensory Impairments among Elderly

Abstract Background: Sensory impairments are more common among older adults. In addition to its consequences on activities of daily livings …

2022 Open Access

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From Measuring User Satisfaction to Improving Quality of Care: Community Verifications and Performance-Based Financing in District Hospitals in Mali

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A mixed cross-sectional and case-control study approach to investigate the risk-factors of Noma/Cancrum oris in Ethiopia

Abstract Introduction Noma is a polymicrobial gangrenous facial disease affecting people living in the most impoverished areas of low- and …

2022 Open Access

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qPCR in a suitcase for rapid Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax surveillance in Ethiopia

Abstract Many Plasmodium spp. infections, both in clinical and asymptomatic patients, are below the limit of detection of light microscopy …

2022 Open Access

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Acceptability and associated factors of indoor residual spraying for Malaria control by households in Luangwa district of Zambia: A multilevel analysis

Abstract Background The global burden of malaria has increased from 227 million cases in 2019 to 247 million cases in …

2022 Open Access

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Application of semiparametric model in modelling diabetic retinopathy among type II diabetic patients

Abstract Background: The proportion of patients with diabetic retinopathy (DR) has grown with increasing number of diabetic mellitus patients in …

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Placental vascular alterations lead to early neurodevelopmental and pulmonary impairment in the rabbit fetal growth restriction model

Abstract Fetal growth restriction is one of the leading causes of perinatal mortality and morbidity and has consequences that extend …

2022 Open Access

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Seroprevalence, correlates and kinetics of SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid IgG antibody in healthcare workers at a tertiary hospital: A prevaccine census study

Abstract Background Healthcare workers are perceived to be a high-risk group for acquiring SAR-CoV-2 infection, and more so in countries …

2022 Open Access