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Bacterial profile, treatment outcomes, and determinants among adult patients with musculoskeletal infections admitted to Jimma Medical Center: A prospective observational study
BACKGROUND: The epidemiological characteristics of musculoskeletal infections are constantly evolving. Despite the significant burden of musculoskeletal infections in sub-Saharan Africa, …
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Lessons from a systematic tracing process aimed to reduce initial loss to follow-up (ILTFU) among people diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) in Cape Town, South Africa
BACKGROUND: South Africa is a high tuberculosis (TB) burdened country. People who are newly diagnosed with TB must link to …
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Thymoquinone loaded on chitosan nanoparticles alleviated the consequences of cryptosporidiosis infection in a murine model: Evidence from parasitological, histopathological, immunohistochemical, and immunological studies
BACKGROUND: Cryptosporidiosis, a parasitic zoonosis caused by the genus Cryptosporidium (C.), currently lacks a vaccine or fully effective treatment. Nitazoxanide …
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Self-reported life experiences of members of the LGBTQ+ community in Accra, Ghana
BACKGROUND: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ+) community members encompass individuals whose sexual orientations and gender identities do not align …
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Spatial interpolation of health and demographic variables: Predicting malaria indicators with and without covariates
Accurate mapping and disaggregation of key health and demographic risk factors have become increasingly important for disease surveillance, which can …
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Genomic insights into the role of Salmonella Typhi carriers in antimicrobial resistance and typhoid transmission in Urban Kenya
Typhoid fever cases and carriers can transmit Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi (S. Typhi) through fecal shedding. It remains unclear whether …
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Bovine tuberculosis in cattle slaughtered at Addis Ababa abattoir in Ethiopia and workforce awareness of zoonotic risk
BACKGROUND: Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is endemic and of zoonotic importance in Ethiopia. Despite this, there is limited recent information on …
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Analysis of the determinants for using health research evidence in health planning in Tanzania: a cross-sectional study
INTRODUCTION: The use of health research evidence is essential for informed decision-making and effective health planning. Despite its importance, there …
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Improving nutrition outcomes through enhanced allocative efficiency of investments in 24 high risk counties in Kenya: An Optima Nutrition modelling study
INTRODUCTION: Undernutrition remains a significant global challenge, severely impacting children's development and growth. To address this, the Sustainable Development Goals …
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Clinical outcomes and management of tibial plateau fractures in Ethiopia: A prospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Tibial plateau fractures, accounting for approximately 1% of adult fractures, are often associated with significant long-term complications such as …
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Sleep quality and associated factors among people with asthma at public hospitals in east gojjam zone, North West Ethiopia, 2022
INTRODUCTION: The magnitude of poor sleep quality among people with asthma is widespread and has detrimental consequences, including a higher …
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Allosteric modulation of Plasmodium falciparum Isoleucyl tRNA synthetase by South African natural compounds
Targeting Plasmodium falciparum (Pf) aminoacyl tRNA synthetases is a viable strategy to overcome malaria parasite multi-drug resistance. Here, we focused …
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Factors associated with childhood undernutrition in poor Ethiopian households: Implications for public health interventions
BACKGROUND: Childhood undernutrition is a significant public health concern linked to poverty. Despite the persistent high burden of childhood undernutrition …
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Green synthesized Polyscias fulva silver nanoparticles ameliorate uterine fibroids in female Wistar Albino rats
Uterine fibroids affect a substantial proportion of women in their reproductive age. Despite their effectiveness, surgical options such as hysterectomy …
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From brewery waste to agricultural wealth: Enhancing nitrogen use efficiency and productivity of maize through brewery sludge and blended NPS fertilizer in North Mecha District, Northwestern Ethiopia
The expansion of brewery factories with huge production potential of brewery sludge in Ethiopia presents a significant opportunity to enhance …
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Family caregivers’ experience of caring for patients undergoing hemodialysis: A qualitative study at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
BACKGROUND: The number of patients with chronic kidney disease requiring hemodialysis services is growing in Tanzania. Considering patients undergoing hemodialysis …
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Hematological abnormalities and associated factors among patients with thyroid hormone dysfunction at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Thyroid hormones substantially influence the metabolism and production of blood cells; as a result, blood disorders are frequently seen …
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Intraoperative pediatrics hypothermia and its factors during general anesthesia at comprehensive specialized hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia: Multicenter follow up study
BACKGROUND: The human body can regulate its internal temperature under physiological conditions by balancing heat production and loss. Many pediatric …
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Self-care practice and associated factors among hypertensive patients who have follow-ups in public hospitals of Bahir-Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia, a mixed study
BACKGROUND: Hypertension is defined as the sustained elevation of blood pressure to levels greater than 140/90 mmHg. It is a …
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Phenome-wide association study and functional annotation of hemoglobin A1c-associated variants in African populations
BACKGROUND: Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) measures the average blood sugar level over the past three months. As a vital biomarker of …