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Dataset for vaginal human papillomavirus infection among adolescent and early adult girls in Jos, Nigeria
OBJECTIVES: To assess risk factors for HPV infection, determine knowledge about HPV vaccines, assess willingness to receive the HPV vaccine …
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Modified sharp regression discontinuity model to settings with fuzzy variables
OBJECTIVE: The goal of this study is to develop a Modified Sharp Regression Discontinuity model to predict alcohol consumption in …
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Some genetic differences in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
OBJECTIVE: Vitamin D is important for bone and cartilage metabolism. Changes in vitamin D blood level may be related to …
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Phytogeographical regions of Egypt: first open-source geospatial data and its applications
OBJECTIVES: To our knowledge, this is the first attempt for digitizing the Egyptian phytogeographical regions through incorporation of Geographical Information …
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The expression of matrix metalloproteinase 2, 9 and 11 in Ethiopian breast cancer patients
INTRODUCTION: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play a pathophysiological role in cancer initiation and progression. Numerous studies have examined an association between …
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Molecular detection of Epstein-Barr virus among Sudanese patients diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
OBJECTIVES: Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) is the most common cause of hypothyroidism. The exact mechanism initiating the development of HT is …
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Evaluation of the health-related quality of life and associated factors in Zimbabwean adults living with HIV: a cross-sectional study
OBJECTIVE: HIV remains a global burden, with the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region reporting the largest number of people living with …
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Translating medical device innovations to market - a Ugandan perspective
There is a disparity between low and middle-income countries (LMICs) and high-income countries (HICs) in translating medical device innovations to …
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Point of care obstetric ultrasound training for midwives and nurses: implementation and experiences of trainees at a rural based hospital in Sub-saharan Africa: a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Point of care ultrasound training has been successfully implemented in some settings. This has been done due to a …
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Comparative analysis of glycated haemoglobin, fasting blood glucose and haematological parameters in Type-2 diabetes patients
OBJECTIVE: Diabetes remains a major health problem, and Glycated hemoglobin (HBA1c) and fasting blood glucose (FBG) levels play important roles …
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High incidence of catheter-associated urinary tract infections and related antibiotic resistance in two hospitals of different geographic regions of Sierra Leone: a prospective cohort study
OBJECTIVE: Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) are common worldwide, but due to limited resources, its actual burden in low-income countries …
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The effects of HIV and systolic blood pressure on mortality risk in rural South Africa, 2010–2019: a data note
OBJECTIVES: South Africa is experiencing both HIV and hypertension epidemics. Data were compiled for a study to identify effects of …
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Retrospective digital study of mandibular flexure in patients with long-span fixed restorations supported by natural teeth
PURPOSE: This retrospective study aims to evaluate the mandibular flexure on a long-span rigid fixed prosthesis supported by natural teeth. …
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Alcohol intake, smoking, self-medication practices and burden of anaemia among traders in Tamale metropolis of Ghana
Abstract Objective Lifestyle choices including physical inactivity, smoking, abuse of alcohol and drugs, unhealthy diet are common among traders and …
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Rubella virus genotype 2B endemicity and related utility of serum-based molecular characterization in Uganda
There are 13 globally recognized rubella virus genotypes of which only 2 (1E and 2B) have been detected recently. The …
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Solving singularly perturbed fredholm integro-differential equation using exact finite difference method
OBJECTIVES: In this paper, a numerical scheme is designed for solving singularly perturbed Fredholm integro-differential equation. The scheme is constructed …
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Periodontitis is associated with insulin resistance in adults living with diabetes mellitus in Uganda: a cross- sectional study
Abstract Introduction Evidence suggests that majority of patients with diabetes mellitus in Uganda have poor glycaemic control as well as …
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Burden and predictors of diabetic kidney disease in an adult Ugandan population with new-onset diabetes
Abstract Background Despite the growing evidence of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) in adult patients with long-standing diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa, …
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Use of mobile technology to identify behavioral mechanisms linked to mental health outcomes in Kenya: protocol for development and validation of a predictive model
OBJECTIVE: This study proposes to identify and validate weighted sensor stream signatures that predict near-term risk of a major depressive …
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In vitro micropropagation of Aloe elegans Tod. using offshoot cuttings
OBJECTIVE: Aloe elegans Tod. is an ecologically, environmentally, medicinally, and commercially useful aloe species in Ethiopia and Eritrea. Unfortunately, it …