Factors associated with post-traumatic stress disorder among SIMAD University students in Mogadishu, Somalia: a cross-sectional study
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Jaweriya Bashir Ahmed, George N. Agot
BACKGROUND: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition that may develop following exposure to severe or life-threatening traumatic events. Despite ongoing insecurity in Somalia, …
Tetanus following Guboow complications of Somali traditional burn therapy: a case report
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Mulki Mukhtar Hassan, Mohamed Mustaf Ahmed, Najib Isse Dirie
BACKGROUND: Tetanus remains a significant public health concern, particularly in regions with low vaccination rates and prevalent traditional healing practices. Guboow, a Somali traditional healing …
Brief communication: qualitative evaluation of call-for-life mHealth tool among youth living with HIV in Uganda
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Agnes Bwanika Naggirinya, Joseph Rujumba, Joshua Beinomugisha
INTRODUCTION: Afew studies have assessed the acceptability of mHealth interventions in youth living with HIV, Call For Life -Interactive Voice Response (C4L-IVR) system developed to …
Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block versus rhomboid intercostal sub-serratus plane block for postoperative analgesia in open radical nephrectomy: a randomized clinical study
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Doaa Abd Eltwab, Sayed Mahmoud Abed, Ahmad N Saad
BACKGROUND: Open radical nephrectomy often results in significant acute postoperative pain. Regional anesthesia offers an alternative analgesic approach in these situations. This study aims to …
Melatonin free form versus its chitosan-loaded nano formula impact on wound healing of albino rat’s parotid gland “a histological study”
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Shimaa S. Taher, Mazen Tharwat Abou Elkhier, Reham Mokhtar Aman
BACKGROUND: This study was carried out in rat's parotid glands to compare the regenerative effect of melatonin (MET) as a free drug and when loaded …
Effect of the incorporation of graphene oxide filler on the performance of sodium alginate/polyvinyl alcohol draw agent hydrogel for forward osmosis desalination
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Eman Radi Sadik, Basma Mohamed Eldakiky, Randa E. Khalifa
Abstract Hydrogels are typically 3D networks of hydrophilic polymers, which can hold a specific amount of water. They have recently been utilized to draw freshwater …
Framework for assessing the climate vulnerability of unpaved roads in Sierra Leone
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Phodie Musa Kamara, Yaw Adubofour Tuffour, Frank Baffour‐Ata
Introduction Unpaved roads make up 80% of the global road network and 90% in developing countries. In Sierra Leone—one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations—secondary …
Trichiasis with and without tarsal conjunctival scarring: A multi-country observational study
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Esmael Habtamu, Caleb Mpyet, Francis Mugume
There has been discussion regarding the definition of the clinical sign trachomatous trichiasis (TT) for the purposes of determining elimination of trachoma as a public …
Caregivers’ practices and factors associated with malaria vaccine uptake among under-five children in the Tiko Health District, Cameroon: A community based cross-sectional study
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Idang Maureen Abiache, Divine Nsobinenyui, Cornelius Ozobia Ukah
Malaria remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five in Cameroon. In 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended the RTS,S/AS01 …
Frailty and liver transplant eligibility beyond MELD scores: integrating functional status into candidate selection
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Maha Elsabaawy, Sameh Afify, Warda Othman
BACKGROUND: The MELD score, while central to liver transplant prioritization, fails to capture frailty, an important predictor of transplant eligibility and outcomes. AIM: To assess …
Fine-scale mapping of irrigation suitability in South Africa using ensemble modelling
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Kudzai Shaun Mpakairi, Timothy Dube, Mbulisi Sibanda
Food insecurity, exacerbated by a growing population and environmental change, poses a significant challenge in Southern Africa. Enhancing agricultural productivity through efficient irrigation practices is …
Neonatal mortality and associated factors among neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care units at public hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia:
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Getinet Tilahun Simeneh, Getaye Worku Tesema, Dawit Tarko Alamenie
BACKGROUND: Globally, approximately 2.4 million neonatal mortalities occur each year, accounting for nearly half of all under-five mortalities. The neonatal period is the most vulnerable …
Time trend prediction of multidrug-resistant/rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis in treatment initiation centers of North East Ethiopia (2015–2023)
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Enkuneh Atnafu Abegaz, Metadel Adane Mesfin, Getaw Walle Bazie
BACKGROUND: Multidrug-resistant and rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR-TB) represents a major public health threat and a significant obstacle to global TB control. Analysing trends and forecasting future …
Animal performance and methane emissions in feedlot vs, traditional pastoral systems with concentrate supplementation for Tanzanian Short Horn Zebu and Boran cattle
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Angello Mwilawa, Endale B. Gurmu, Martin Riis Weisbjerg
The current study examined the effect of concentrate supplementation on beef cattle performance and methane (CH4) emissions in traditional pastoral systems in Tanzania. The study …
Neutrophil proteins as potential biomarkers for a sputum-based tuberculosis screening test
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Mark Andrew Chambers, Farina Karim, Matilda Mazibuko
Introduction: The development of a rapid and affordable assay to screen participants for Q12 additional testing could streamline TB screening in resource-limited settings and for …
Postnatal HIV vertical transmission and the impact of infant feeding choice in the ART era
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Victoria Ndarukwa, Mark F. Cotton, Moleen Zunza
Background: Mixed feeding (MF) among HIV-exposed infants is a common practice in sub-Saharan Africa. Evidence suggests that MF is an additional risk for postnatal HIV …
Disturbances shape the tree community in Ghana's Mole National Park
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Collins Ayine Nsor, Vincent Kusi-Kyei, Emelia Anawhyne
Collins Ayine Nsor, Vincent Kusi-Kyei, Emelia Anawhyne, Micheal Asigbaase, Peggy Somuah, Patrick Opoku, Daniel Dompreh and Osei Owusu Antobre. J Ecol Environ 2025;49:. https://doi.org/10.5141/jee.25.036
Keratoconus in Northern Tanzania: A hospital-based prevalence and clinical profile study
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Focus P. Maro, Vanessa R. Moodley
Background: Keratoconus (KC), a progressive, corneal, ectatic disease varies in prevalence globally. Differences and similarities in KC prevalence have been observed, and despite clinicians anecdotally …
The Role of Precision Medicine in Malaria: An Innovative Treatment Approach
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Chiamaka Jessica Okeke, Ayoub Ksouri
Abstract Malaria, caused by Plasmodium parasites and transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes, continues to remain a substantial threat to global public health, especially …
Precision Medicine of Rare Genetic Diseases in Africa
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Lilia Romdhane, Nessrine Mezzi, Ghada El Kamah
Abstract Rare diseases (RD) constitute a real health problem in Africa and pose serious challenges in terms of both diagnoses. The whole continent faces a …