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Analysis of actors’ attitudes towards the application of the legal institutional framework for sand mining in two local government areas of Ghana
Sand is illegally mined in Ghana, despite the existence of legal frameworks governing the industry. The paper analyses actors' attitudes …
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Chronic kidney disease progression rate and predictors in hypertensive patients: A 5-year retrospective follow-up study in Ethiopia
INTRODUCTION: Chronic kidney disease is a major public health concern worldwide. Despite the well-established link between hypertension and chronic kidney …
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Gastroparesis induced by glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists: A systematic review of clinical features, diagnosis, management, and outcomes
BACKGROUND: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are widely used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity. Although …
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Psychometric evaluation of the GHQ-28 in a South African recidivist sample
This study evaluated the psychometric performance of the 28-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) in an archived South African recidivist sample. …
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Prevalence and determinants of soil transmitted helminth infections among children on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) in Mulobezi and Sesheke Districts, Zambia: A cross – sectional study
BACKGROUND: Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are a major public health challenge in regions where they overlap with HIV/AIDS. Children with …
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Efficacy of MiraNet Combi, a novel alpha-cypermethrin, pyriproxyfen, and piperonyl butoxide long-lasting insecticidal net against pyrethroid-resistant Anopheles funestus in western Kenya
BACKGROUND: The widespread use of pyrethroid-only long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) has contributed substantially to malaria control; however, increasing pyrethroid resistance …
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Cave-dwelling bats as hosts of Trypanosoma livingstonei: Evidence from peri-domestic roosts in southeastern Nigeria
Bats play important roles in ecosystem functioning and host a remarkable diversity of blood parasites, including a limited number of …
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Exploring the association between home delivery and under-five mortality in Ethiopia: A bivariate multilevel mixed-effects analysis
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Child mortality remains a major public health issue in Ethiopia, with under-five mortality rates among the …
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Urban-rural disparities in receipt of treatment for obstetric complications in Ethiopia: A multivariate decomposition analysis
BACKGROUND: Reducing disparities in access to emergency obstetric care is crucial for decreasing maternal morbidity and mortality, particularly in low-resource …
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Genomic epidemiology of multidrug-resistant and ESBL-producing Proteus mirabilis in a military referral hospital in Ethiopia
Multidrug-resistant Proteus mirabilis has emerged as an important healthcare-associated pathogen; however, genomic epidemiological data from sub-Saharan Africa remain limited, particularly …
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Carissa spinarum L. aqueous root extracts ameliorate oxidative stress-induced infertility in adult male Wistar rats
The potential of Carissa spinarum in treatment of male infertility arising from oxidative stress remains obscure, despite its traditional use …
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Barriers to epilepsy care: Measuring the treatment gap in rural and peri-urban districts in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Epilepsy is an easily treatable condition, but a substantial treatment gap persists, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. We …
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Maternal and cross-stage effects of Metarhizium pingshaense fungal infection on the malaria mosquito Anopheles coluzzii life-history
BACKGROUND: Entomopathogenic fungi of the genus Metarhizium are widely used as eco-friendly biocontrol agents against insect vectors, offering a cost-effective …
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Spatial assessment of soil erosion using GIS-integrated RUSLE in the Wolaita zone, Ethiopia
Soil requires focused management to ensure long-term productivity and ecological balance. The Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) is an …
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Context of data sharing practices in collaborative human genomic research in low and middle income countries: A systematic review
BACKGROUND: The collection and aggregation of individual genomic data into large-scale repositories is now a common approach in biomedical research. …
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“Heartbreak and Frustration’’ experiences of healthcare providers caring for pregnant women with sickle cell disease in Uganda
INTRODUCTION: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a hereditary hemoglobinopathy that poses significant risks during pregnancy, leading to increased maternal complications …
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Developing a clinical case definition for Chikungunya fever in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
INTRODUCTION: Chikungunya fever presents a diagnostic challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa due to the absence of a region-specific case definition, especially …
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Guazuma ulmifolia butanol extract protects against cadmium-induced hepatotoxicity via HO-1/Sirt-1 activation, miRNA–lncRNA modulation, and metabolic reprogramming
BACKGROUND: Guazuma ulmifolia is traditionally used for liver disorders, but its protective mechanisms against heavy metal toxicity are poorly defined. …
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Prevalence, treatment rates and control of dyslipidemia among diabetes patients in northern Nigeria: A cross-sectional, multicenter study
OBJECTIVES: Dyslipidemia is prevalent among Nigerians with diabetes mellitus (DM), but its treatment has not been well-studied. The objective of …
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Implementation of school-feeding programme and its effect on dietary adequacy among primary school children in Kisarawe district, Tanzania
The school-age period is crucial nutritional-wise owing to its health and developmental impact. In Tanzania, 11% of school-aged children are …