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System dynamics modelling approach to explore the effect of dog demography on rabies vaccination coverage in Africa
BACKGROUND: Dogs are important reservoirs of rabies, a zoonotic viral encephalitis that kills thousands of people in Asia and Africa …
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Lebbiea (Podostemaceae-Podostemoideae), a new, nearly extinct genus with foliose tepals, in Sierra Leone
Lebbiea grandiflora (Podostemaceae), a rheophytic herb from the Sewa River rapids in Sierra Leone, is described as a new species. …
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Diagnostic performance of blood inflammatory markers for tuberculosis screening in people living with HIV
BACKGROUND: Approaches to screening for active tuberculosis (TB) among people living with HIV are inadequate, leading to missed diagnoses and …
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The intersection of school corporal punishment and associated factors: Baseline results from a randomized controlled trial in Pakistan
Violence against youth is a global issue; one form of youth victimization is school corporal punishment. We use baseline assessments …
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Contraceptive use following unintended pregnancy among Ugandan women living with HIV
BACKGROUND: Preventing unintended pregnancy is critical for women living with HIV (WLWH) to safely achieve their reproductive goals. Family planning …
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Germ cell desquamation-based testis regression in a seasonal breeder, the Egyptian long-eared hedgehog, Hemiechinus auritus
Testes of seasonally breeding species experience a severe functional regression before the non-breeding period, which implies a substantial mass reduction …
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Perceptions of the “Fabric” – An exploratory study of a novel multi-purpose technology among women in Sub Saharan Africa
BACKGROUND: HIV and pregnancy prevention are dual health priorities for women, and particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Drug-eluting fibers offer a …
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Assessing the competence of midwives to provide care during labor, childbirth and the immediate postpartum period – A cross sectional study in Tigray region, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: The availability of a skilled birth attendant is widely recognized as a critical factor in reducing maternal and newborn …
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Characterising antibody avidity in individuals of varied Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection status using surface plasmon resonance
There is increasing evidence supporting a role for antibodies in protection against tuberculosis (TB), with functional antibodies being described in …
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Utility of reticulocyte haemoglobin content and percentage hypochromic red cells as markers of iron deficiency anaemia among black CKD patients in South Africa
INTRODUCTION: Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) worsens the prognosis and outcomes of chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, while the haemoglobin level …
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Field evaluation of the BG-Malaria trap for monitoring malaria vectors in rural Tanzanian villages
BG-Malaria (BGM) trap is a simple adaptation of the widely-used BG-Sentinel trap (BGS). It is proven to be highly effective …
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Non-adherence to oral antibiotics for community paediatric pneumonia treatment in Malawi – A qualitative investigation
BACKGROUND: Pneumonia remains the leading cause of paediatric infectious mortality globally. Treatment failure, which can result from non-adherence to oral …
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Seasonal weather conditions affect training program efficiency and physical performance among special forces trainees: A long-term follow-up study
The purpose of the present investigation was to follow-up the effect of specific commandos' training-cycles (SCTCs) on upper-body strength resistance …
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Circulating angiogenic stem cells in type 2 diabetes are associated with glycemic control and endothelial dysfunction
Circulating angiogenic cells (CACs) of various described phenotypes participate in the regeneration of the damaged endothelium, but the abundance of …
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Model of care and risk factors for poor outcomes in patients on multi-drug resistant tuberculosis treatment at two facilities in eSwatini (formerly Swaziland), 2011–2013
INTRODUCTION: Since 2011 Médecins sans Frontières together with the eSwatini Ministry of Health have been managing patients with multi-drug resistant …
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Stabilization period before capturing an ultra-short vagal index can be shortened to 60 s in endurance athletes and to 90 s in university students
PURPOSE: To find the shortest, acceptable stabilization period before recording resting, supine ultra-short-term Ln RMSSD and heart rate (HR). METHOD: …
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Preparation of acacia tannin loaded lipid microparticles by solid-in-oil-in-water and melt dispersion methods, their characterization and evaluation of their effect on ruminal gas production In Vitro
Tannin extracts have wide biological activity in ruminant nutrition. The possibility of masking their bitter taste and enhancing sustained release …
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Associations of perceived neighbourhood safety from traffic and crime with overweight/obesity among South African adults of low-socioeconomic status
BACKGROUND: The relationship between perceived neighbourhood safety from traffic and crime with overweight/obesity can provide intervention modalities for obesity, yet …
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An EST-SSR based genetic linkage map and identification of QTLs for anthracnose disease resistance in water yam (Dioscorea alata L.)
Water yam (Dioscorea alata L.) is one of the most important food yams with wide geographical distribution in the tropics. …
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Barriers and incentives for conducting research amongst the ophthalmologists in Sub-Sahara Africa
BACKGROUND: Research is a critical component amongst the strategies to improve health outcomes of any country. The role of research …