Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis prevalence and associated factors among school children in the Hawela Tula sub-city, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
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Addisalem Wube, Tsegaye Alemu, Tarekegn Solomon
Background Intestinal helminthiasis is a neglected tropical disease that affects more than 1.5 billion people worldwide, and school-aged children are particularly vulnerable. However, there is …
Case Report: A novel CIITA mutation causing MHC class II deficiency: first reported case in Morocco
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Aziza Bachir Kattra, Fatima Ailal, Ibtihal Benhsaien
Major histocompatibility complex class II (MHC II) deficiency (bare lymphocyte syndrome type II) is an autosomal-recessive combined immunodeficiency caused by pathogenic variants in the transcriptional …
Rheological, mechanical, and cytotoxic properties of sustainable NR/glass fiber composites: prospects for advanced applications
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Doaa Samir Mahmoud, A. M. Soliman, F. M. Helaly
Glass fiber is an inorganic reinforcement material widely used in rubber-based technological products. This study investigates the properties of natural rubber/glass fiber composites, focusing on …
Effective therapeutic strategies against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Burkholderia Cepacia complex infections
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N. Helmy, Ahmed Farouk Basyony, Sally T. K. Tohamy
Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) can cause serious nosocomial infections. The reported misidentification of Bcc as P. aeruginosa, besides the contrasting susceptibility patterns …
Assessment of right ventricular function in patients after coronary artery bypass graft: a single center study
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Salma Taha, Ahmed Taha, Maria Refaat
Right ventricular dysfunction is a major risk factor in coronary artery disease. In patients undergoing revascularization for left ventricular ischemia, the incidence of RVD is …
Design optimization and experimental validation of a biogas-powered stove for energy efficiency in injera baking in rural Ethiopia
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Gabr Goshu Syum, Mulualem G. Gebrselassie, Praveen Kumar Kanti
Abstract Injera baking is an energy-intensive daily activity in most Ethiopian households, traditionally reliant on firewood or grid electricity. Biogas presents a cleaner, more sustainable …
MAFLD in Egyptian non-dialysis CKD Patients: Frequency, fibrosis severity, and risk factors
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Zienab M Saad, Hesham Kamal Habeeb Keryakos, Hala Mohamed Hassanin
INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) in non-dialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients remains underexplored, particularly in high-risk populations such as …
Occurrence, distribution, and risk assessment of selected pharmaceuticals in municipal biosolids from the four wastewater treatment plants in Gauteng Province, South Africa
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Matome Peter Ngoetjana, Eyob Habte Tesfamariam, Sally L. Brown
The presence of pharmaceutical residues in municipal biosolids is an emerging environmental concern due to their potential accumulation in agricultural soils following land application. While …
Modelling the impact of different intervention packages for malaria control under varying intensities of pyrethroid resistance
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Hamenyimana E Gervas, Maranya Makuru Mayengo, Yeromin P. Mlacha
Abstract Background Malaria control in sub-Saharan Africa faces significant challenges from biological threats, such as insecticide resistance and adaptive vector behaviours, as well as increasing …
Access to hypertension services and health-seeking experiences in rural Coastal Kenya: A qualitative study
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Robinson Oyando, Nancy Kagwanja, Brahima A. Diallo
Globally, hypertension causes 10.8 million deaths annually. However, in Kenya, like in other low-and middle-income countries, access to hypertension care remains limited and inequitable. Understanding …
Conceptualising hardship areas in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review
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Caroline M.N. Auma, Pauline Karingu, Eli Harriss
INTRODUCTION: Many national development strategies are implemented at the subnational administrative level, serving as critical units for service delivery. Some subnational levels remain underserved and …
Improving the diagnosis of cassava mosaic begomoviruses using Oxford Nanopore Technology sequencing
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Mariam Combala, Ezechiel Bionimian Tibiri, Justin S. Pita
Cassava mosaic disease (CMD), caused by begomoviruses such as African cassava mosaic virus (ACMV) and East African cassava mosaic virus (EACMV), poses a threat to …
Fermented rice polishings dietary supplementation sustainably enhanced growth performance, gut morphology, immune response and antioxidant status of Nile tilapia
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Amr I. Zaineldin, Mohammed Barakat, Mohammed S. El Gohary
Fermentation of plant-derived by-products, including rice polishings (RP), is suggested for the sustainability of the aquafeed industry. In this study, fermented rice polishings (FRP) were …
Enhancing birth weight outcomes through improved antenatal care in West African countries: Evidence from propensity score matching analysis
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Aklilu Habte, Habtamu Mellie Bizuayehu, Samuel Hailegebreal Gele
While many underlying causes of low birth weight (LBW, < 2500 grams) are preventable through overall antenatal care (ANC) uptake, limited empirical evidence exists in …
Sustainable Soil Stabilization: Enhancing Expansive Soil with Natural Luffa Fiber
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Mohamed Boudehene, Ammar Rouaiguia, Brahim Lafifi
Abstract The swelling behavior of expansive soils presents significant challenges in geotechnical engineering, primarily due to volume changes induced by moisture fluctuations. Among various stabilization …
Understanding the relational culture of healthcare workplaces: a framework to guide improvement interventions, derived from a realist evaluation of neonatal care in Kenya
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Claire Blacklock, Conrad Wanyama, Juliet Jepkosgei
BACKGROUND: The implementation, design, and process of healthcare interventions and quality improvement initiatives often neglect the social and relational components of work, recognised as essential …
Tilianin: pharmacological potential, mechanisms of action, and future perspectives in traditional and modern medicine
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Mohammed A. Abdel-Rasol, Ruwaidah A.R. Abbas, Wael M. El‐Sayed
PURPOSE: This review evaluates the therapeutic potential of tilianin, a flavonoid glycoside from medicinal plants, in managing chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative …
Evaluating the performance of digital surveillance for epidemic-prone diseases in Kwango Province, Democratic Republic of Congo
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Ayuko Hirai, Bernard Chawo Silenou, Tommy Bukasa
Background: Strengthening infectious disease surveillance systems is critical to prevent the spread of diseases, particularly in resource-limited settings. Digital health tools such as the Surveillance …
Enteric methane emission response to peanut (Arachis hypogaea) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) haulms supplementation in zebu cattle diets
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Bienvenu d'Ela Somda, Denis Bastianelli, Gérard Xavier Gbenou
Improving the quality of ruminant rations is a promising strategy for mitigating the climate impact of livestock farming in West Africa. Legume crop coproducts such …
Efficacy of pharmacological interventions and therapeutic exercises for rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Timothy Adeyemi, Vitalis Ikenna Chukwuike, Motunrayo Adebukunola Oladimeji
Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease characterized by persistent synovitis, systemic inflammation, and progressive joint damage. Medication and physical exercise are …