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Bioarchaeology and evidence of violence from a precolonial later stone age communal burial in South Africa
This study reports on the bioarchaeology and evidence of interpersonal violence in a group of archaeological skeletons found near Ladismith, …
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Alcohol misuse within different socio-ecologies in rural communities of Botswana
Alcohol-related research in Botswana has rarely used a socio-ecological approach. This article presents a phenomenological in-depth analysis drawn from community …
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A hybrid approach of ensemble learning and grey wolf optimizer for DNA splice junction prediction
DNA splice junction classification is a crucial job in computational biology. The challenge is to predict the junction type (IE, …
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Evaluation of a modified quantitative polymerase chain reaction assay for genus Schistosoma detection using stool and urine samples from schistosomiasis endemic areas in Kenya
INTRODUCTION: The microscopy-based Kato-Katz and urine filtration techniques have traditionally faced challenges in the detection of schistosomiasis in areas with …
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Anorectal Malformations (ARM) and associated maternal factors among children at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital and St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: An unmatched case-control study
INTRODUCTION: Anorectal malformations (ARMs) are birth defects that affect the rectum, anus, and surrounding structures. While genetic and environmental factors …
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Spatial patterns and associated factors of HIV testing and counselling (HTC) as a component of antenatal care services in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: While HIV testing and counselling play a crucial role in preventing mother-to-child transmission, numerous pregnant women did not receive …
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Predicting neutralization susceptibility to combination HIV-1 monoclonal broadly neutralizing antibody regimens
Combination monoclonal broadly neutralizing antibodies (bnAbs) are currently being developed for preventing HIV-1 acquisition. Recent work has focused on predicting …
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Factors contributing to delays in accessing health facility-based maternal delivery services in Sierra Leone, 2018: A community-based cluster survey
BACKGROUND: With a Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of 516 deaths per 100,000 live-births, Sierra Leone hosts one of the highest …
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Kidney damage and associated risk factors in the rural Eastern Cape, South Africa: A cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: The colliding epidemic of infectious and non-communicable diseases in South Africa could potentially increase the prevalence of kidney disease …
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Syphilis among HIV-positive men who have sex with men in Ghana: The 2023 biobehavioral survey
BACKGROUND: Apart from HIV acquisition, men who have sex with men are at a higher risk of sexually transmitted infections, …
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Elucidating the effect of drug-induced mitochondrial dysfunction on insulin signaling and glucose handling in skeletal muscle cell line (C2C12) in vitro
Efavirenz, tenofovir, rifampicin, simvastatin, lamotrigine and clarithromycin are known potential mitochondrial toxicants. Mitochondrial toxicity has been reported to disrupt the …
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Addressing disparity in attitudes and utilization of family planning among married couples in the pastoralist community of Fentale District, Eastern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Despite progress in national reproductive health programs, pastoralist regions like Fentale District in Eastern Ethiopia face challenges with low …
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Living donors kidney transplantation and oxidative stress: Nitric oxide as a predictive marker of graft function
BACKGROUND: Glomerular filtration rate is the best indicator of renal function and a predictor of graft and patient survival after …
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Farmers’ perceptions on stock theft in some districts of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Stock theft is a persistent and widespread problem affecting farmers in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. This study …
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Intimate partner violence among pregnant women attending a low-resource primary care facility in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Intimate partner violence in pregnancy is a significant public health issue that has several detrimental effects. Pregnant women subjected …
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Spatial variations and determinants of bottle feeding among children aged 0–23 months in Ethiopia in 2019: A spatial and multi-level analysis
BACKGROUND: Bottle feeding should be avoided since it interferes with optimal breastfeeding and it causes diarrheal-related morbidity and mortality. Despite …
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Health care providers`attitude and associated factors to safe abortion in Ethiopia, 2023: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: In sub-Saharan Africa, the number of maternal deaths due to unsafe abortions has been gradually rising. In Ethiopia, unplanned …
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Increasing densities of Leucosidea sericea have minimal effects on grazing capacity and soil characteristics of a high-altitude communal rangeland at Vuvu, South Africa
Increasing densities of woody plants, known as woody plant encroachment, is a phenomenon affecting savannas and grasslands in many parts …
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Knowledge, and attitude of service user of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy using sulfadoxine pyrimethamine in the Volta Region of Ghana
BACKGROUND: Malaria in pregnancy (MiP) is a condition that can be prevented by using intermittent preventive treatment using Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine. However, …
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Determinants of care-seeking behavior for sexually transmitted infections among sexually active men in East Africa: A multilevel mixed effect analysis
BACKGROUND: Addressing the global challenge of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is crucial and demands immediate attention. Raising awareness, improving healthcare …