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Retrospective study of toxoplasmosis prevalence in pregnant women in Benin and its relation with malaria
BACKGROUND: Globally distributed with variable prevalence depending on geography, toxoplasmosis is a zoonosis caused by an obligate intracellular protozoan parasite, …
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Potential impact of groundnut production technology on welfare of smallholder farmers in Ghana
This study was conducted to assess the potential impact of applying a new groundnut planting density on welfare of smallholder …
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Identifying barriers to ART initiation and adherence: An exploratory qualitative study on PMTCT in Zambia
BACKGROUND: Though antiretroviral therapy (ART) is widely available, HIV positive pregnant women in Zambia are less likely to start and …
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Validation of the Rowlands Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) to detect major neurocognitive disorder among elderly people in Ethiopia, 2020
BACKGROUND: The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is currently widely used for research and clinical purposes in many countries. …
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Immunogenicity and waning immunity from the oral cholera vaccine (Shanchol™) in adults residing in Lukanga Swamps of Zambia
INTRODUCTION: In cholera endemic areas, the periodicity of cholera outbreaks remains unpredictable, making it difficult to organize preventive efforts. Lack …
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Evaluation of the discriminatory power of spoligotyping and 19-locus mycobacterial interspersed repetitive unit-variable number of tandem repeat analysis (MIRU-VNTR) of Mycobacterium bovis strains isolated from cattle in Algeria
Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) caused by Mycobacterium (M.) bovis and M. caprae is a transmissible disease of livestock, notifiable to the …
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Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance by Xpert® MTB/RIF assay among presumptive tuberculosis cases at Jimma University Medical Center, Southwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Rapid diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) and detection of drug resistance are very important for timely and appropriate management of …
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Physical activity and active transportation behaviour among rural, peri-urban and urban children in Kenya, Mozambique and Nigeria: The PAAT Study
BACKGROUND: Physical activity (PA) is associated with numerous health benefits among children and youth. However, few studies have examined how …
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Key risk factors for substance use among female sex workers in Soweto and Klerksdorp, South Africa: A cross-sectional study
INTRODUCTION: Sex workers in South Africa experience high levels of trauma and mental health issues, but little is known about …
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Scoping review of the applications of peptide microarrays on the fight against human infections
INTRODUCTION: This scoping review explores the use of peptide microarrays in the fight against infectious diseases. The research domains explored …
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Genetic diversity of local and introduced cassava germplasm in Burundi using DArTseq molecular analyses
In Burundi most small-scale farmers still grow traditional cassava landraces that are adapted to local conditions and have been selected …
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1,8 Cineole and Ellagic acid inhibit hepatocarcinogenesis via upregulation of MiR-122 and suppression of TGF-β1, FSCN1, Vimentin, VEGF, and MMP-9
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most burdened tumors worldwide, with a complex and multifactorial pathogenesis. Current treatment approaches …
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Interventions to reduce pedestrian road traffic injuries: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials, cluster randomized controlled trials, interrupted time-series, and controlled before-after studies
BACKGROUND: Road traffic injuries are among the top ten causes of death globally, with the highest burden in low and …
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Community perceptions towards invasion of Prosopis juliflora, utilization, and its control options in Afar region, Northeast Ethiopia
This study aimed to assess community perceptions towards invasion of Prosopis juliflora, utilization, and its control options in Afar region, …
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Uterine prolapse and associated factors among reproductive-age women in south-west Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Uterine prolapse is an important but neglected public health problem that causes maternal morbidity and mortality in women of …
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Field evaluation of the impact of cocoa swollen shoot virus disease infection on yield traits of different cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) clones in Ghana
Cocoa swollen shoot virus disease (CSSVD) is a major disease of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) in Ghana and other West …
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Helmet wearing behavior where people often ride motorcycle in Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Road traffic accidents are a major global concern that affects all people regardless of their age, sex, wealth, and …
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Incidence and predictors of chronic kidney disease in type-II diabetes mellitus patients attending at the Amhara region referral hospitals, Ethiopia: A follow-up study
BACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the severest form of kidney disease characterized by poor filtration. The magnitude of chronic …
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Overexpression of PD-1 and CD39 in tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes compared with peripheral blood lymphocytes in triple-negative breast cancer
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Growing evidence highlighted the primary role of the immune system in the disease course of triple-negative breast …
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Serum miR-34a-5p and miR-199a-3p as new biomarkers of neonatal sepsis
BACKGROUND: Neonatal sepsis is a serious condition. Recent clinical studies have indicated that microRNAs (miRNAs) are key players in the …