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Human papillomavirus self-sampling versus standard clinician-sampling for cervical cancer screening in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Abstract Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection remains a major health threat in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). HPV self-sampling could help find …
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Distinct pattern of lymphoid neoplasms characterizations according to the WHO classification (2016) and prevalence of associated Epstein–Barr virus infection in Nigeria population
BACKGROUND: The present study aimed to classify lymphoid neoplasms according to the latest World Health Organization (WHO) classification and outlining …
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Visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) positivity among female sex workers: a cross-sectional study highlighting one-year experiences in early detection of pre-cancerous and cancerous cervical lesions in Kampala, Uganda
BACKGROUND: Although cervical cancer is preventable, most women in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) do not receive routine screening and few treatment …
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Prevalence of late-stage presentation and associated factors of cervical cancer patients in Tikur Anbesa Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia: institutional based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Cancer of the uterine cervix remains a main public health problem in Sub-Saharan Africa. About two-thirds of patients with …
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Evaluation of treatments for HIV-associated Kaposi sarcoma in Africa
We write to comment on the recent article by Coldiron and colleagues [1] that describes Mdecins Sans Frontires' programmatic use …
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Correction to: High dose rate intra-cavitary brachytherapy with cobalt 60 source for locally advanced cervical cancer: the Zimbabwean experience
An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.
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Low level of knowledge about cervical cancer among Ethiopian women: a systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of malignancies among women in Ethiopia. Knowing the disease could empower …
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Circulating cell‐free epstein–barr virus DNA levels and clinical features in Moroccan patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma
BACKGROUND: The identification of effective prognosis biomarkers for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is crucial to improve treatment and patient outcomes. In …
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Type-specific persistence, clearance and incidence of high-risk HPV among screen-positive Rwandan women living with HIV
Abstract Background Persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) is a critical step in cervical carcinogenesis. We report on type-specific …
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High dose rate intra-cavitary brachytherapy with cobalt 60 source for locally advanced cervical cancer: the Zimbabwean experience
Abstract Background and purpose Cervical cancer is the fourth commonest cancer in women in the world with the highest regional …
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Outcomes of AIDS-associated Kaposi sarcoma in Mozambique after treatment with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin
BACKGROUND: Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a common HIV-associated malignancy frequently associated with poor outcomes. It is the most frequently diagnosed …
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Malaria during pregnancy and transplacental transfer of Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) antibodies: a cohort study of Kenyan mother and child pairs
BACKGROUND: Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) seroprevalence in sub-Saharan African children can range up to 50% by age 2 years but …
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Novel biomarkers with promising benefits for diagnosis of cervical neoplasia: a systematic review
BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer screening is slowly transitioning from Pappanicolaou cytologic screening to primary Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) or …
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Uptake of cervical cancer screening service and associated factors among age-eligible women in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women in developing countries. Since cervical cancer is …
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Association of schistosomiasis and risk of prostate cancer development in residents of Murehwa rural community, Zimbabwe
Abstract Background Prostatic male genital schistosomiasis and prostate cancer co-existence cases are uncommon however, some studies have indicated that schistosomiasis …
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Novel concepts in cervical cancer screening: a comparison of VIA, HPV DNA test and p16INK4a/Ki-67 dual stain cytology in Western Kenya
Abstract Background Screening of unvaccinated women remains essential to mitigate the high morbidity/mortality of cervical cancer. Here, we compared visual …
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Design and feasibility of a novel program of cervical screening in Nigeria: self-sampled HPV testing paired with visual triage
BACKGROUND: Accelerated global control of cervical cancer would require primary prevention with human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in addition to novel …
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HIV Nef enhances the expression of oncogenic c-MYC and activation-induced cytidine deaminase in Burkitt lymphoma cells, promoting genomic instability
Abstract Background Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is of high prevalence among HIV-infected people. In particular, the incidence of HIV-associated Burkitt lymphoma (BL) …
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The human microbiome and its link in prostate cancer risk and pathogenesis
There is growing evidence of the microbiome's role in human health and disease since the human microbiome project. The microbiome …
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HIV and development of epithelial cell abnormalities in women with prior normal cervical cytology in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: HIV-associated cellular immune dysfunction has been linked to higher risk of cervical dysplasia and cancer in HIV infected women. …