Incidence of intraventricular haemorrhage, associated risk factors and short-term outcomes among preterm neonates in a tertiary referral hospital in Kenya
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Annette Baine Mwatha, Roseline Ochieng, Rosebella Alungata Iseme
BACKGROUND: Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) stands as the predominant cause of brain injury with the incidence increasing with the decrease in birth weight and gestational age. …
Examining gender as an issue of policy priority: a case study of four Kenyan health policy implementation strategies
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Henry Owoko Odero, Doris Kwesiga, Sally Atieno Odunga
Background: Despite global and national commitments to gender equity, including Sustainable Development Goal 5, health policy processes often fail to adequately integrate gender considerations. This …
Lessons learnt in the response to COVID-19 in Mozambique: enabling readiness for the next pandemic
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Mariana Posse, Grace Njeri Muriithi, Daniel Malik Achala
Introduction: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led to a dramatic loss of human lives worldwide and caused economic and social disruptions. The risk of …
Knowledge and attitudes toward nutritional deficiencies in celiac disease among medical students and healthcare providers in Egypt
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Maysara Abdelaziz, Hajer Azzam, Abdalla Hefnawy
Celiac disease is an autoimmune enteropathy caused by gluten intake in foods and cereals. Weight loss, persistent diarrhea, and starvation are all possible outcomes. A …
Clinical and imaging diagnosis of pediatric testicular microlithiasis: a physician’s dilemma
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Ghada Habachi, Yosra Kerkeni, Jouini Riadh
Testicular microlithiasis (TM) is a relatively rare and incompletely understood condition, particularly in the pediatric population. Its clinical significance and optimal diagnostic and therapeutic management …
Transforming education in a rural ecosystem: school libraries as hubs for teaching-learning innovation
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Lulama Mdodana-Zide, Godsend T. Chimbi
Introduction Although literature shows that libraries can play a significant role in student learning, very little is known about how the availability of libraries can …
Suboptimal maize spacing undermines yields and diminishes land utility in Malawi
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Bertha Kachala, Stella Kumwenda, Annie Mtimuni Matumba
Intensifying maize production to maximize yields in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly through improved plant spacing, has been governmental policy in many locations for several decades, yet …
The impact of inclusive architectural strategies on social inclusion characteristics in innovation hubs in Southwest Nigeria
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Eghosa Noel Ekhaese, Felicia Oyelude
Innovation hubs foster collaboration, creativity, and economic growth. However, the inclusivity of these spaces remains a critical factor in ensuring equal access and participation by …
Experiences of reintegration, relapse, and readmission: a qualitative study among patients with alcohol use disorder in Uganda
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Hillary Mugabo Mukula, Morris Ndeezi, Harriet Opondo
Introduction: Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a significant public health concern in Uganda, with many patients experiencing relapses. Despite the implementation of various interventions and …
Comparison of two polymerase chain reaction assays, DaAn Gene (DaAn Gene 2019-ncov) and Cepheid (Cepheid Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2) for Delta and Omicron variants of SARS-CoV-2 detection in Yaoundé, Cameroon
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Martin Maïdadi‐Foudi, Marie Atsama Amougou, Célestin Godwe
Background: New severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants may affect diagnostic test accuracy. Aim: To evaluate the performance of two reverse transcription-polymerase chain …
Increasing knowledge on adolescent mental health in low- and middle-income countries: The National Adolescent Mental Health Surveys
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James G. Scott, Holly E Erskine, Shoshanna L. Fine
BACKGROUND: There are limited prevalence data available for mental disorders in adolescents living in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The National Adolescent Mental Health Surveys …
Beyond survey design: Lessons from conducting the National Adolescent Mental Health Surveys
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Holly E Erskine, Yohannes Dibaba Wado, Vu Manh Loi
BACKGROUND: The National Adolescent Mental Health Surveys (NAMHS) were the result of a six-year collaboration between five organisations from five countries. Nationally representative household surveys …
Outcomes of posterior lamellar tarsal rotation vs bilamellar tarsal rotation for trachomatous trichiasis
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John H. Kempen, Yineng Chen, Aida Abashawl
BACKGROUND: Trachomatous trichiasis (TT) surgery is a key strategy for avoiding blindness and visual impairment from trachoma. We compared alternative WHO-endorsed TT surgery techniques, hypothesizing …
Prophylactic effect of nano vitamin D3 against fatty degeneration caused by calcium-deficient diet in parotid salivary gland: a histological and ultrastructural study
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Maha Mohamed Montaser, Dina M. Mahdy, Sara A. Hamza
BACKGROUND: Poor dietary habits, such as a calcium-deficient diet, negatively impact oral health by impairing salivary gland function due to hypocalcemia. If left untreated, calcium …
A landscape study on the intersection between climate change and gender-based violence in Uganda
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Itziar Familiar, Jura Augustinavicius, Jenus Shrestha
Despite global evidence linking the degradation of the environment caused by humans and gender-based violence (GBV), current climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies and GBV …
Advances in Molecular Diagnostics and Targeted Therapeutic Approaches in HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer
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Basma Albanyahyati, Hicham El Hadi, Youssef Bakri
Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) is linked with aggressive tumors in breast carcinoma patients and results in poor outcomes. HER2 signaling in breast …
Age- and sex-related changes in children with and without generalized joint hypermobility: a two-year follow-up study
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Oluwakemi Adebukola Ituen, Jacques Duysens, Gillian Ferguson
BACKGROUND: Joint hypermobility provides flexibility and is known to enhance motor performance but can also give rise to musculoskeletal complaints. There is evidence that young …
Development and application of an LC–MS/MS method for quantification of fosmidomycin in human and rat plasma
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Christoph Pfaffendorf, Keanu D Sackmann, Johannes Mischlinger
BACKGROUND: Malaria still poses a significant burden on global health, with millions of cases reported annually and rising resistance to current treatments, emphasizing the need …
Resolution of signs and symptoms of illnesses among self-medicating undergraduate students of Mbarara University of Science and Technology: a cross-sectional study
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Ronald Mushemeza, Hannah Mwebaza, Patience Amutuhaire
Abstract Introduction Self-medication(SM) is highly prevalent among university students in Uganda, This poses various challenges to the local healthcare system and the nation at large. …
Analysis of space solar array arc images based on deep learning techniques
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Afaf M. Abd El-Hameed, Ahmed S. Farahat, Khaled Y. Youssef
One of the critical challenges for solar arrays operating in space is the occurrence of discharging and arcing on the array surfaces exposed to plasma …