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The demand for intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy using sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine in the Volta Region of Ghana
BACKGROUND: Malaria in pregnancy (MiP) is a preventable condition leading to maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Invariably, with all …
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No impact of COVID-19 at delivery on maternal mortality or infant adverse birth outcomes in Botswana during the Omicron era
SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy was associated with maternal mortality and adverse birth outcomes in the pre-Omicron era, including a stillbirth …
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Field and DNA-barcode based surveys reveal evidence of rare endemic fishes in the Rufiji River Basin
Endemic fish species have long supported the livelihoods of local communities in the Rufiji River Basin (RRB). However, destructive fishing …
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A possible later stone age painting of a dicynodont (Synapsida) from the South African Karoo
The Horned Serpent panel at La Belle France (Free State Province, South Africa) was painted by the San at least …
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Antibacterial and antioxidant activities of plants consumed by western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) in Gabon
Zoopharmacognosy is the study of the self-medication behaviors of non-human animals that use plant, animal or soil items as remedies. …
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Determinants of rice production and market supply: A study of Bench Sheko zone in Ethiopia
In Ethiopia rice crop is considered as a strategic food security crop which is expected to contribute to ensuring food …
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Text mining of verbal autopsy narratives to extract mortality causes and most prevalent diseases using natural language processing
Verbal autopsy (VA) narratives play a crucial role in understanding and documenting the causes of mortality, especially in regions lacking …
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Prevalence and prognostic role of hypochloremia in patients with acute heart failure in Ethiopia: A single-center retrospective analysis
BACKGROUND: In patients with heart failure (HF), multiple electrolyte disorders are common, and recent studies have shown that chloride disorders …
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Aqueous extract of Peristrophe bivalvis (L.) Merr. leaf reversed the detrimental effects of nitric oxide synthase inhibitor on blood lipid profile and glucose level
There is evidence that nitric oxide (NO) modulates the metabolism of glucose and lipid, and some antihypertensive medications have been …
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Diagnostic role of Sysmex hematology analyzer in the detection of malaria: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Malaria control depends primarily on rapid and accurate diagnosis followed by successful treatment. Light microscopy is still used as …
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Persistent hypertension among postpartum women with comorbid HIV and preeclampsia in Zambia
BACKGROUND: Persistent hypertension is common after preeclampsia and is causally tied to later cardiovascular risks. This study examined whether being …
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Advanced HIV disease and its predictors among newly diagnosed PLHIV in the Gedeo zone, southern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Globally, HIV infection remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Despite reducing new infections, the global response to …
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Knowledge and perceptions of snakes, snakebites and their management among health care workers in Sudan
BACKGROUND: Snakebite statistics in Sudan are lacking despite the high estimated burden of the problem. One study in Sudan reported …
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A decline in tuberculosis diagnosis, treatment initiation and success during the COVID-19 pandemic, using routine health data in Cape Town, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) negatively impacted tuberculosis (TB) programs which were already struggling to meet End-TB targets globally. We aimed …
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Potentials of invasive Bidens pilosa, Conyza bonariensis and Parthenium hysterophorus species based on germination patterns and growth traits
Invasive alien species drive extensive ecological changes and cause unexpected risks worldwide. Perceptive germination requirements and the growth function of …
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PrEP discontinuation, cycling, and risk: Understanding the dynamic nature of PrEP use among female sex workers in South Africa
PrEP cycling among women is thought to be safe when there are distinct "seasons of risk." However, cyclical PrEP use …
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Effects of the timing of maternal antiretroviral therapy initiation, CD4 count, and HIV viral load on birth outcomes in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa: A secondary data analysis
BACKGROUND: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) use during pregnancy is essential to prevent vertical transmission of HIV, but it may also increase …
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The relationship between selected sexually transmitted pathogens, HPV and HIV infection status in women presenting with gynaecological symptoms in Maputo City, Mozambique
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have a profound impact on sexual and reproductive health worldwide. Syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis are …
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Impact of urban productive safety net program on urban households’ asset accumulation and food consumption rate in Dessie City, South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Agriculture is the driver of economic growth in many developing countries like Ethiopia, where it often represents at least 25% …
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Detection and prevalence of a novel Bandavirus related to Guertu virus in Amblyomma gemma ticks and human populations in Isiolo County, Kenya
INTRODUCTION: Emerging tick-borne viruses of medical and veterinary importance are increasingly being reported globally. This resurgence emphasizes the need for …