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Analysis of risk factors associated with hepatocellular carcinoma in black South Africans: 2000–2012
OBJECTIVE: The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence of risk factors associated with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in …
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Evaluation of Providencia rettgeri pathogenicity against laboratory Mediterranean fruit fly strain (Ceratitis capitata)
The Mediterranean fruit fly (medfly) Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae), is often referred to as the most severe agricultural pest. …
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MPT64 antigen detection test improves routine diagnosis of extrapulmonary tuberculosis in a low-resource setting: A study from the tertiary care hospital in Zanzibar
BACKGROUND: Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) is a diagnostic challenge. An immunochemistry-based MPT64 antigen detection test (MPT64 test) has reported higher sensitivity …
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Exogenous dietary enzyme formulations improve growth performance of broiler chickens fed a low-energy diet targeting the intestinal nutrient transporter genes
Diminishing the cost of broiler chicken diet is a critical issue in the poultry industry. Numerous studies were performed to …
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Determinants of blood pressure control amongst hypertensive patients in Northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Controlling blood pressure (BP) leads to significant reduction in cardiovascular risks and associated deaths. In Ethiopia, data is scarce …
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Tobacco use in Nigerian youth: A systematic review
BACKGROUND: Tobacco use is the most important preventable cause of premature death and major risk factor for non-communicable diseases. Due …
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Prevalence, outcome and quality of care among children hospitalized with severe acute malnutrition in Kenyan hospitals: A multi-site observational study
BACKGROUND: Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) remains a major cause of admission and inpatient mortality worldwide in children aged less than …
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Survival and predictors of mortality among children co-infected with tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. A retrospective follow-up study
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death in Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected children globally. The aims of …
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Spatial pattern and determinants of anaemia in Ethiopia
Anaemia is a condition in which the haemoglobin concentration falls below an established cut-off value due to a decrease in …
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The microbial killing capacity of aqueous and gaseous ozone on different surfaces contaminated with dairy cattle manure
A high reactivity and leaving no harmful residues make ozone an effective disinfectant for farm hygiene and biosecurity. Our objectives …
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Early warning and response system (EWARS) for dengue outbreaks: Recent advancements towards widespread applications in critical settings
BACKGROUND: Dengue outbreaks are increasing in frequency over space and time, affecting people's health and burdening resource-constrained health systems. The …
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Evaluation of anaesthetic protocols for laboratory adult zebrafish (Danio rerio)
In the last decades, the use of zebrafish (Danio rerio) in biomedical research has increased. Anaesthesia is daily used in …
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Early school failure predicts teenage pregnancy and marriage: A large population-based cohort study in northern Malawi
BACKGROUND: School dropout has been linked to early pregnancy and marriage but less is known about the effect of school …
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Understanding HIV risks among adolescent girls and young women in informal settlements of Nairobi, Kenya: Lessons for DREAMS
INTRODUCTION: High incidence of HIV infection among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) has been attributed to the numerous and …
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Virological and immunological failure of HAART and associated risk factors among adults and adolescents in the Tigray region of Northern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Human immunodeficiency virus/Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome associated morbidity and mortality has reduced significantly since the introduction of highly active antiretroviral …
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Prevalence of stunting and its associated factors among children 6-59 months of age in Libo-Kemekem district, Northwest Ethiopia; A community based cross sectional study
BACKGROUND: Children in developing countries are highly vulnerable to impaired physical growth because of poor dietary intake, lack of appropriate …
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Food hygiene and safety measures among food handlers in street food shops and food establishments of Dessie town, Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study
INTRODUCTION: In sub-Saharan Africa foodborne disease and foodborne disease outbreaks are frequently ascribed to poor personal hygiene of street food …
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Multisectoral prioritization of zoonotic diseases in Uganda, 2017: A One Health perspective
BACKGROUND: Zoonotic diseases continue to be a public health burden globally. Uganda is especially vulnerable due to its location, biodiversity, …
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The impact of young maternal age at birth on neonatal mortality: Evidence from 45 low and middle income countries
OBJECTIVES: This study explores the impact of early motherhood on neonatal mortality, and how this differs between countries and regions. …
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Ovarian mast cells migrate toward ovary-fimbria connection in neonatal MRL/MpJ mice
MRL/MpJ mice have abundant ovarian mast cells (MCs) as compared with other strains at postnatal day 0 (P0); however, they …