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Predicting prostate cancer metastasis in Ghana: Comparison of multiparametric and PSA models
BACKGROUND: Prostate cancer is the most prevalent male malignancy in Ghana, with a high-risk of metastatic progression. Early detection and …
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School dietary habits & oral health experiences of primary school children in Johannesburg
BACKGROUND & AIM: Understanding the impact of food exposures outside the home environment is pivotal for helping children establish healthy …
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Assessment of the Bacterial communities associated with Anopheles gambiae larval habitats in Southern Ghana
Mosquito breeding habitats are ecosystems that comprise a complex, intimately associated micro-organism. This study aimed to determine the bacteria communities …
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Advanced strategies for enhancing kaolin ceramics using nanostructured additives: A comprehensive study
In this study, we investigated the enhancement of Egyptian kaolin ceramics using various nanostructured additives: polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), titanium dioxide …
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“If he returns, receive him because he has realized that he needs assistance”: A qualitative study exploring preferences for retention on antiretroviral therapy support in Malawi among Lighthouse Clinic clients
INTRODUCTION: Retention of people living with HIV (PLHIV) on antiretroviral therapy (ART) is critical. Retention is not static: clients cycle …
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Assessing yield stability of pearl millet and rice cropping systems across West Africa using long-term experiments and a modeling approach
Long-term field experiments (LTEs) provide invaluable insights into temporal yield patterns of agronomic interventions. However, the number of LTEs and …
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“If I tell you my problems, how will you perceive me?”: A qualitative study of mental health knowledge, barriers, and opportunities for care among Kenyan adolescents during COVID-19
INTRODUCTION: The majority of the world's adolescents live in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, there is a dearth of knowledge …
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Effectiveness of obesity interventions in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analyses
The escalating obesity epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa is a pressing regional concern. Despite this, there is scarce evidence of effective …
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Chemometrics-aided surface-enhanced Raman spectrometric detection and quantification of GH and TE hormones in blood
Growth hormone (GH) and testosterone (TE) levels in blood are crucial indicators of human health and performance in clean sports. …
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Susceptibility profile of Anopheles and target site resistance mechanism against organophosphates in Cameroon.
Escalating pyrethroid resistance in malaria vectors jeopardizes vector control, necessitating the use of alternative insecticides such as pirimiphos-methyl (organophosphate) for …
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Performance of four newly released cassava varieties in a fallowed land over two cropping seasons
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is an important crop for humans due to its staple and industrial values. Currently the demand …
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Evaluating the impact of the National Health Insurance Fund oncology benefits package and a healthcare workers’ strike on time to cancer treatment initiation in Nairobi County, Kenya: An interrupted time series analysis
INTRODUCTION: In April 2015, Kenya introduced the National Health Insurance Oncology Benefits Package and its complementary reforms (oncology insurance scheme) …
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Food-drug interactions: Modelling knowledge and attitude among healthcare professionals at the Ho Teaching Hospital
BACKGROUND: Food-drug interactions (FDIs) are a significant clinical concern, impacting the effectiveness and safety of treatments. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) play …
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Effectiveness of integrating cervical cancer prevention strategies into HIV care programmes: A mixed-methods systematic review protocol
INTRODUCTION: Cervical cancer, which is the fourth most frequently diagnosed cancer among women globally, remains a significant health burden despite …
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Protective role of Lagenaria Siceraria seed oil against furan-induced toxicity: Histopathological, biochemical, and molecular insights in male Albino rats
This study aimed to assess the protective effects of Lagenaria siceraria seed oil (LSO) on fifty male Albino rats subjected …
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Perceived family support status and associated factors among people with hypertension in Nekemte City public hospitals, Western Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Though previous studies reported the advantages of family in treating people with hypertension, evidence indicates that family support among …
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Anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress and associated risk factors among out-of-school girls in western Kenya
BACKGROUND: Many adolescent girls drop out of school in sub-Saharan Africa. Mental health problems in this population and their risk …
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Oxygen desaturation and lung ultrasonography as markers of diffuse parenchymal lung diseases severity
PURPOSE: we aimed to evaluate lung ultrasound (LUS) and oxygen desaturation as markers for the severity of diffuse parenchymal lung …
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Genome-wide association study of biological nitrogen fixation traits in mini-core cowpea germplasm
Biological Nitrogen Fixation (BNF) efficiency in legume crops such as cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) has been less documented yet …
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Spectrum of sexual partner types among adults screened for sexually transmitted infections in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
In South Africa, Chlamydia trachomatis prevalence is 14.7% in women and 6.6% in men, while Neisseria gonorrhoeae rates are 6.0% …