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Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato and the fall armyworm modulate the morpho-physiology and the metabolome of potato plants
Potato seedlings were challenged with two parasites, namely, the fall armyworm and Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato, in combination and individually. …
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Green synthesized silver nanoparticles from Moringa: Potential for preventative treatment of SARS-CoV-2 contaminated water
Biogenic silver nanoparticles have been reported as good antimicrobial candidates. In this study, we synthesized and characterized silver nanoparticles using …
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Environmental education positively impacts the perceptions of learners towards bats in schools in a low socio-economic area in South Africa
Bats are amongst the most important ecosystem service providers in the world. This is in part due to their diversity …
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Randomized controlled trial comparing low pressure (8 mmHg) versus high pressure (14 mmHg) CO2 insufflation on postoperative pain in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Protocol
BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the gold standard for treating symptomatic gallstone disease. Pneumoperitoneum is essential for adequate visualization during the …
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Improving maternal outcomes of young mothers through mobile health (mHealth) and community-based interventions: Evidence from a quasi-experimental trial in Kwale County, Coastal Kenya
BACKGROUND: Inefficient referral systems and limited awareness on the importance of antenatal care (ANC) hinder expectant adolescents and young women …
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex lineages and drug resistance patterns among tuberculosis patients with or without diabetes mellitus in southern Ghana
Drug-resistant (DR) tuberculosis (TB) and diabetes mellitus (DM) are intersecting epidemics that complicate management of both diseases and worsen patient …
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Influence of rice variety and grain form on the development and infestation of Sitophilus oryzae (L.): A comparative analysis
Post harvest losses caused by the rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae L.) pose a severe threat to food security and farmer …
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Prevalence and factors associated with hyperglycemia among children living with HIV on dolutegravir in Kabale district, southwestern Uganda
BACKGROUND: Undiagnosed and poorly managed high blood sugar levels can result in short- and long-term complications in children. Following worldwide …
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Spatial autocorrelation and determinants of low uptake of breast cancer screening among women of reproductive age: A mixed-effect multilevel analysis of Tanzanian population-based survey
INTRODUCTION: Breast cancer remains an important public health problem with high mortality in low-income countries like Tanzania. This is because …
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Optimizing vitamin A supplementation: A comparative cost-effectiveness analysis of routine distribution strategies in northern Côte d’Ivoire
BACKGROUND: While recent data on vitamin A deficiency (VAD) prevalence is lacking, the 2004 Côte d'Ivoire Nutrition and Mortality Survey …
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Assessment of Schistosoma mansoni and soil-transmitted helminth infections and the diagnostic performance of the circulating cathodic antigen test among schoolchildren in Tulla district, Sidama region, Southern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: STH and S. mansoni pose significant public health challenges in regions with inadequate sanitation. Existing research on S. mansoni …
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Developing a pricing model for general medical consultation services among private consulting rooms in Harare, Zimbabwe
BACKGROUND: There are often variations around setting tariffs or prices for payment of general medical consultation services between the medical …
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Exercise as a therapy for sickle cell-associated musculoskeletal pain among children: Healthcare professionals’ perspectives
INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is one of the most substantial and debilitating complications of sickle cell disease (SCD), particularly in …
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Trends and factors associated with pneumonia mortality at Buea Regional Hospital in Cameroon from 2020 to 2023
BACKGROUND: Pneumonia cases and associated deaths remain a public health concern necessitating ongoing efforts in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. This …
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Utilization of genomic services among physicians in Kenya
BACKGROUND: With the advancement of technology in genomics and mainstreaming of genomics across all specialties of medicine, physicians will be …
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Unveiling the Plasmodium inositol (pyro)phosphate pathway: Highlighting inositol polyphosphate multikinase as a novel therapeutic target for malaria
Plasmodium falciparum malaria is fatal if left untreated. Treatment is hampered by drug-resistant variants of the malaria parasite, highlighting the …
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Using participatory methods to develop a narrative intervention to alleviate distress in children hospitalised with TB in South Africa: The DIMPle project
Children who are hospitalised for tuberculosis (TB) experience challenges that put them at risk of developing emotional, behavioural, and social …
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Quality of referral system and associated factors among referred clients referred to dessie comprehensive specialized hospital, Northeast, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: An effective referral system acts as a connection among the three tiers of healthcare in Ethiopia, ensuring the seamless …
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Magnitude of tuberculosis treatment outcomes and associated factors in public health institutions of Arba Minch town, Southern Ethiopia: A multi-centered retrospective cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: In Ethiopia, the incidence rate of tuberculosis (TB) has been steadily increasing, from 119 per 100,000 in 2021-126 per …
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Contribution of xpert MTB/RIF assay and Urine LF-LAM for the diagnosis of tuberculosis in children aged 5 – 14 years, at selected health facilities in Ethiopia, 2016 – 2019
BACKGROUND: Childhood tuberculosis (TB) remains under-reported and undiagnosed. A full complement of diagnostic tests is oftentimes unavailable in resource limited …