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A Method to adjust for measurement error in multiple exposure variables measured with correlated errors in the absence of an internal validation study
Difficulty in obtaining the correct measurement for an individual’s longterm exposure is a major challenge in epidemiological studies that investigate …
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Experiences of the International In-Training Examination (I-ITE) by Rwandan pediatric residents – a mixed-methods description of candidate feedback
Background: The University of Rwanda is the only African residency to have implemented the pediatric International In-Training Examination (I-ITE) as …
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Case Report: Sudden death related to unrecognized cardiac hydatid cyst
Echinococcosis, also known as hydatid disease, is a common parasitic human infestation found in sheep-breeding areas. It is caused by …
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Risk factors and experiences of prepartum depression among pregnant women in urban- low income in Nairobi Kenya: a mixed-method study
Background: Prepartum depression is common among pregnant women and has not been studied much in low and middle-income countries. Evidence …
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Pneumococcal nasopharyngeal carriage and antimicrobial susceptibility profile in children under five in southern Ethiopia
Background : Streptococcus pneumonia causes high morbidity and mortality, particularly in children under five. Nasopharyngeal (NP) carriage predisposes individuals to …
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The role of exogenous epidermal growth factor on Ki-67 proliferation marker expression in the submandibular salivary gland of albino rats receiving doxorubicin
Background: This study was conducted to evaluate the role of exogenous epidermal growth factor (EGF) injection on the Ki-67 immuno-expression …
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Review of the nutritional composition, medicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Citrus reticulata Blanco (Rutaceae)
Citrus reticulata Blanco is a moderately-sized fruit tree widely used as herbal medicine worldwide. The nutritional composition, medicinal uses, phytochemistry …
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Case Report: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome in a HIV-positive patient
We report a 29-year-old, HIV-positive woman being treated with antipsychotic medication for psychosis (Clopixol 200mg intramuscularly monthly, Risperidone 2mg orally …
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Case Report: Unusual presentation of concomitant gastric outlet obstruction and jaundice complicating giant hepatic angioma
Hemangioma is the most common benign tumor affecting the liver. The vast majority of liver hemangiomas (LH) are less than …
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Case Report: Aortitis associated with rheumatoid arthritis: A challenging rheumatoid vasculitis presentation
Rheumatoid vasculitis (RV) is a rare but serious extra-articular manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Its varied clinical presentation makes it …
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Influence of Workplace management initiatives on talent engagement in the Nigerian pharmaceutical industry
Background : Talent engagement is increasingly gaining the attention of pharmaceutical industry, particularly in developing nations like Nigeria. The existing …
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Use of 16s rRNA to identify non-lactose-fermenting bacilli and molecular detection of ESBL resistance genes associated with hospital-acquired infection in Soba University Hospital, Sudan
Background: Non-lactose-fermenting gram-negative bacilli (NLFGNB) have become significant nosocomial pathogens and often exhibit intrinsic multidrug resistance. Sequencing of 16s rRNA …
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Estimating the impact of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines on childhood pneumonia in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review
Background : This study aimed to summarise the evidence on the impact of routine administration of 10-valent and 13-valent pneumococcal …
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Bottled water brands are contaminated with multidrug resistant bacteria which are associated with companies handling procedures in Nairobi, Kenya
Background: The demand for water has necessitated the proliferation of bottled water companies in Kenya. This study evaluated if retailed …
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The ameliorative effect of atorvastatin on serum testosterone and testicular oxidant/antioxidant system of HFD-fed male albino rats
Background : There is a mutual effect between central obesity and low total serum testosterone. Moreover, oxidative stress acts as …
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Case Report: Thalamomesencephalic stroke due to vasculitis in a patient with HIV
We present a 41-year-old HIV-positive female patient complaining of complete right palpebral ptosis, diplopia, and inability to balance herself. On …
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Identification of selected primary bloodstream infection pathogens in patients attending Kisii level five and Homa Bay county hospitals
Background: Bloodstream infection (BSI) contributes to a substantial proportion of mortality in sub-Saharan Africa and is marked by the presence …
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Where have all the parasites gone? Unusual Plasmodium falciparum monoparasitaemia in a cross-sectional malariometric survey in northern Nigeria
Background: Malaria is caused by one of five currently known Plasmodium parasite species causing disease in humans. While modelling has …
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Characterization of sulfated polysaccharide activity against virulent Plasmodium falciparum PHISTb/RLP1 protein
Background: The emergence of artemisinin resistance in South East Asia calls for urgent discovery of new drug compounds that have …
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Risk factors for composite adverse outcomes of postpartum haemorrhage, Mpilo Central Hospital, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Background Globally, primary postpartum haemorrhage continues to cause considerable maternal morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to …