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Population-based socio-demographic household assessment of livelihoods and health among communities in Migori County, Kenya over multiple timepoints (2021, 2024, 2027): A study protocol
Migori County is located in western Kenya bordering Lake Victoria and has traditionally performed poorly on important health metrics, including …
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The ability of continuous-wave Doppler ultrasound to detect fetal growth restriction
BACKGROUND: Fetal growth restriction (FGR), defined as a fetus failing to reach its genetic growth potential, remains poorly diagnosed antenatally. …
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Genotypic and phenotypic diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex genotypes prevalent in West Africa
Findings from previous comparative genomics studies of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) suggest genomic variation among the genotypes may have …
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Chemical and biological investigations of Limonium axillare reveal mechanistic evidence for its antidiabetic activity
Root and bark of Limonium axillare (Forssk) Kuntze are used as antidiabetic remedies in parts of East Africa, but this …
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Level of non-adherence and its associated factors among adults on first-line antiretroviral therapy in Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: In Ethiopia, nearly one-third of people living with human immunodeficiency viruses do not adhere to antiretroviral therapy. Moreover, information …
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Potential of in vivo- and in vitro-cultured entomopathogenic nematodes to infect Lobesia vanillana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) under laboratory conditions
Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) have been successfully applied as biological control agents against above ground and soil stages of insect pests. …
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Preliminary model assessing the cost-effectiveness of preoperative chlorhexidine mouthwash at reducing postoperative pneumonia among abdominal surgery patients in South Africa
BACKGROUND: Pneumonia is a common and severe complication of abdominal surgery, it is associated with increased length of hospital stay, …
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Trends in the nephrologist workforce in South Africa (2002–2017) and forecasting for 2030
BACKGROUND: The growing global health burden of kidney disease is substantial and the nephrology workforce is critical to managing it. …
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The cranial anatomy and relationships of Cardiocorax mukulu (Plesiosauria: Elasmosauridae) from Bentiaba, Angola
We report a new specimen of the plesiosaur Cardiocorax mukulu that includes the most complete plesiosaur skull from sub-Saharan Africa. …
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Description of adverse events among adult men following voluntary medical male circumcision: Findings from a circumcision programme in two provinces of South Africa
BACKGROUND: Clinical trials showed strong evidence that voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) reduces the acquisition of HIV among heterosexual men …
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease prevalence and associated factors in an urban HIV clinic in a low income country
INTRODUCTION: In the last decade, survival of people living with HIV (PLHIV) has dramatically increased due wide availability of effective …
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Radiographic analysis of the thickness of the cranial bones in captive compared to wild-living cheetahs and in cheetahs with hypovitaminosis A
Captive cheetahs often demonstrate a high incidence of diseases in which vitamin A imbalances are implicated. These can occur even …
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Molecular diversity and relationships of fig associated nematodes from South Africa
Nematodes of figs and fig wasps have received limited attention in Africa since their discovery in 1973. Sixteen of the …
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The witchweed Striga gesnerioides and the cultivated cowpea: A geographical and historical analysis of their West African distribution points to the prevalence of agro-ecological factors and the parasite’s multilocal evolution potential
The increasing severity of Striga gesnerioides attacks on cowpea across West Africa has been related to its prolificity, seed mobility …
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A quantitative analysis of food insecurity and other barriers associated with ART nonadherence among women in rural communities of Eswatini
BACKGROUND: Eswatini has the highest global prevalence of HIV despite decades of universal access to free antiretroviral therapy (ART). We …
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Community burden of hypertension and treatment patterns: An in-depth age predictor analysis: (The Rural Community Risk of Non-Communicable Disease Study - Nyive Phase I)
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to describe the burden, treatment patterns and, age threshold for predicting hypertension among rural adults in …
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A qualitative study to explore the experience of parents of newborns admitted to neonatal care unit in rural Rwanda
BACKGROUND: Neonatal Care Units (NCUs) provide special care to sick and small newborns and help reduce neonatal mortality. For parents, …
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The impact of diabetes on visual acuity in Ethiopia, 2021
BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus is a complex metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia that results from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, …
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Quality of service and continuous quality improvement in voluntary medical male circumcision programme across four provinces in South Africa: Longitudinal and cross-sectional programme data
BACKGROUND: Recent studies in the Sub-Saharan countries in Africa have indicated gaps and challenges for voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) …
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Collection, genotyping and virus elimination of cassava landraces from Tanzania and documentation of farmer knowledge
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz.) has been a vital staple and food security crop in Tanzania for several centuries, and it …