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73926 publication(s) trouvée(s)
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Culture-independent detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex DNA using targeted next generation sequencing in African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) oronasal swabs in South Africa
African buffaloes (Syncerus caffer) are wildlife maintenance hosts of Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis), the causative agent of animal tuberculosis (aTB) …
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Ulnar variance detection from radiographic images using deep learning
Abstract Ulnar variance is a relative length difference in the wrist between the ulna and radius bones. It is a …
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Postnatal cytomegalovirus infection and its effect on hearing and neurodevelopmental outcomes among infants aged 3–10 months: A cohort study in Eastern Uganda
BACKGROUND: Hearing impairment and neurodevelopmental disorders pose a significant global health burden in children. The link between postnatal cytomegalovirus (CMV) …
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Evaluation of pathology resources for cervical cancer detection between 2018 and 2022: a retrospective study at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Western Kenya
BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer cases are increasing in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Kenya, exacerbated by inadequate histopathology resources, posing a significant …
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Ecodistribution, infection rates and host preference of tsetse flies in the sleeping sickness focus of Bonon, west-central Côte d’Ivoire
The sleeping sickness focus of Bonon was the last one still active at a low endemic level in Côte d’Ivoire. …
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Dynamics of Tunga penetrans infections and severity of associated morbidity among pigs during the dry season in rural Uganda
BACKGROUND: Tungiasis is a neglected tropical disease which is common in impoverished communities. In sub-Saharan Africa, it is caused by …
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Epilepsy in the onchocerciasis endemic area of Deim Zubeir, South Sudan: a household survey
Background High epilepsy prevalence and mortality has been reported in onchocerciasis-endemic areas with suboptimal elimination programs in South Sudan. In …
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Seasonal trends in methylphenidate use: A mirror of misuse or compliance?
Background: A steady growth in the use of medication for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been evident …
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Prevalence of post-pandemic SARS-CoV-2 in patients with respiratory syndrome in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 was detected in the Republic of the Congo in March 2020. Several control measures …
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Tobacco and household expenditure in Egypt: insights into socioeconomic inequalities and spending profiles from the Household Income, Expenditure and Consumption Survey
BACKGROUND: Tobacco use deepens poverty. Egypt, a lower-middle income country, is one of the few countries worldwide where tobacco use …
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Healthcare professionals’ knowledge and attitudes on termination of pregnancy in eThekwini
BACKGROUND: While the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy (CTOP) Act No. 92 was legalised in 1996 permitting termination of pregnancy …
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Mitigating HIV risk associated with widow cleansing and wife inheritance using combined biomedical and structural interventions in western Kenya: a mathematical modeling study
BACKGROUND: In parts of Africa, women who become widowed lose housing, bank accounts, and other property and must re-marry to …
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Diagnostic difficulty in an adolescent with dissociative identity disorder
Introduction: Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a complex and controversial psychiatric condition characterised by the presence of two or more …
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Prevalence of malaria and associated factors among febrile cases attending in Soyama Health Centre, Burji Special Woreda, Southern Ethiopia: a retrospective and an institution-based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Burji special Woreda is one of the malaria endemic areas in Southern Ethiopia. The objective of this study was …
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Acceptability of a community health worker-led health literacy intervention on lifestyle modification among hypertensive and diabetes patients in the City of Harare, Zimbabwe
Working with community health workers is a vital strategy to improve health at a community level in low- and middle-income …
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Gaps, challenges and opportunities towards achieving the 95-95-95 targets in Cameroon: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
BACKGROUND: Given HIV elimination by 2030, the World Health Organization and the United Nations' Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) have set …
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Prediction model for unfavorable treatment outcome for complicated sever acute malnutrition (SAM) in under five children admitted in hospitals at Amhara Region
Background: Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) affects 45 million children worldwide, with 14.89% of Ethiopian children under five suffering from it. …
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Incidence and predictors of respiratory tract infections among birth cohorts in Ethiopia, 2023
BACKGROUND: Respiratory tract infection (RTI) has been a predominant health problem worldwide, including Ethiopia. It is one of the major …
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How does the rise in contraceptive usage predict pregnancy termination among young women in Kenya? an in-depth multilevel analysis
BACKGROUND: Young women were less likely to practise consistent contraceptive use and are also known to exhibit risky sexual behaviours, …
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The development of a CBT-informed approach to supporting type 2 diabetes self-management
Background: The self-management of adults with type 2 diabetes proves to be a continuous challenge. Within the South African context, …