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Unlocking the power of reticulocyte analysis: Advancing care for patients with abnormal haemoglobin variants at Eastern Regional Hospital, Koforidua
Reticulocytes are immature erythrocytes that have been released into the peripheral circulation after being extruded from the bone marrow. However, …
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Correction: Impact of HIV comprehensive care and treatment on serostatus disclosure among Cameroonian patients in rural district hospitals
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0055225.].
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Correction: Adherence as a Predictor of Sexual Behaviors in People Living with HIV/AIDS during the First Year of Antiretroviral Therapy in Rural Cameroon: Data from Stratall ANRS 12110/ESTHER Trial
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0036118.].
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Variable selection in mixture cure models using elastic net penalty: application to COVID-19 data
In survival analysis, it is often assumed that all individuals will eventually experience the event of interest if followed long …
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Identifying candidate items for a health-related quality of life measure in young children with respiratory illness: A scoping review of generic and disease-specific measures
BACKGROUND: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in young children affected by respiratory illnesses remains understudied, particularly in low- and middle-income …
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Computational investigation and experimental validation of the molecular mechanism of Solanecio mannii aqueous roots extract against cervical cancer
Cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality among women worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, …
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Educational video combined with augmented clinical support to improve CPAP use in patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome: A randomized controlled trial protocol
BACKGROUND: Poor patient adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) remains a common challenging issue and a major cause of …
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Healthcare-seeking behaviour of fever cases in Magude district, southern Mozambique: A qualitative study
Fever is the main manifestation of malaria, which is a major public health concern in Mozambique. Achieving prompt diagnosis and …
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Co-infections and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection among pregnant women in Ghana: A facility-based cross-sectional study
This study assessed the prevalence of co-infections (human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B, and syphilis) and associated risk factors for Toxoplasma …
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Diazinon residues levels in farm-gate Brassica oleracea var. acephala of Kimira-Oluch smallholder farm improvement project, Kenya
Diazinon insecticide, though associated with human health impacts, is popularly used in the production of Brassica oleracea var. acephala (kale) …
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Serological evidence and factors associated to liver damage in malaria-typhoid infected patients consulting in two health facilities, Yaoundé-Cameroon
Malaria and typhoid fever remain major health issues in developing countries like Cameroon, with frequent co-infections. The potential liver damage …
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Sequelae following an epidemic of meningococcal meningitis in Niger in 2022
BACKGROUND: The management of post-meningitis sequelae is a priority in the WHO Roadmap to Defeat Meningitis by 2030. Nonetheless, the …
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Viral kinetics among persons living with HIV (PLWH) on Dolutegravir-based antiretroviral Regimen: A retrospective and prospective analysis from selected HIV clinics in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Dolutegravir (DTG)-based antiretroviral therapy has demonstrated superior efficacy, tolerability, and durability when compared to other HIV treatment regimens. However, …
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Factors associated with female infertility in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Infertility is a significant public health issue that affects couples worldwide. The impacts of infertility is notably higher in …
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The effect of the universal test and treat strategy on the kidney function in adults living with HIV in Zambia: A six-month multicenter cohort study
BACKGROUND: Kidney disease is prevalent among people living with HIV (PLHIV), especially in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), due to complications of …
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Effects of upper-limb aerobic exercise plus general exercise versus general exercise alone among patients with spinal cord injury in northern Nigeria: A protocol for a randomized controlled trial
INTRODUCTION: Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating injury often associated with immobility, leading to numerous complications, with cardiovascular disorders …
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Active trachoma among children aged 1–9 years in Ethiopia: A meta-analysis from 2019 to 2024
BACKGROUND: Trachoma is a leading infectious cause of blindness and of significant public health concern targeted for elimination. This study …
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Resistance to tuberculin skin test/interferon-gamma release assay conversion among highly TB exposed, HIV infected goldminers in South Africa
BACKGROUND: A small proportion of goldminers in South Africa resist tuberculin skin test (TST)/interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) conversion despite high …
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Community health volunteers’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kiambu county, Kenya: A qualitative study
BACKGROUND: For already overburdened health systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), the COVID-19 pandemic presented an almost impossible challenge. …
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Use of allele-specific qPCR and PCR-RFLP analysis for rapid detection of the SARS-CoV-2 variants in Tunisia: A cheap flexible approach adapted for developing countries
Monitoring the emergence and propagation of SARS-COV2 variants, especially Omicron variants, remains a major concern in developing countries, including Tunisia. …