Sciences de la santé

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Prevalence, Associated Factors, and Antifungigram of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis among Pregnant Women Receiving Antenatal Care At Lira Regional Referral Hospital

2026 Open Access

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Scabies prevalence and risk factors in internally displaced persons in Hargeisa, Somaliland: a cross-sectional survey

Background Scabies is a major public health concern in displaced populations due to overcrowding and poor sanitation. Despite high prevalence …

2026 Open Access

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Epidemiology of viral and atypical bacterial respiratory infections among children hospitalised at a Kenyan tertiary referral centre: a cross sectional multiplex PCR study

Background Severe acute respiratory infections (SARIs) cause high paediatric morbidity and mortality particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Understanding contemporary trends in …

2026 Open Access

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DobicVLM: Aligning Chest X-Ray Report Generation with Clinically-Grounded Programmatic Rewards via Group Relative Policy Optimization

Medical imaging is a cornerstone of diagnostics, yet automated chest X-ray report generation struggles with structural adherence, anatomical completeness, and …

2026 Open Access

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Awareness gaps of onchocerciasis in endemic Health district of Kéniéba, Séféto, Dioila, Kati and Selingué in 2021: cross - sectional study in Mali

Background Onchocerciasis is still endemic and requiring Mass drug administration (MDA). In Mali, despite more than 15 rounds of treatment, …

2026 Open Access

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Diagnostic accuracy of rapid and point-of-care tests for Schistosoma haematobium in African populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background Accurate and accessible point-of-care testing for urogenital schistosomiasis (UGS) is vital for control and prevention in sub-Saharan Africa. Point-of-care …

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Host genetics influences HIV reservoir persistence, treatment outcomes and CCR5 expression in patients on long-term antiretroviral therapy in Ghana

Objective This study investigated influence of cysteine-cysteine chemokines (CCR5, CCR5-59029A/G, CCR2), and stoma cell derived factor 1 (SDF1); as AIDS …

2026 Open Access

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Non-febrile headache burden among secondary school students in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo: prevalence, clinical phenotype, and sex differences

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Predictors and evolution of post-stroke depression among adults admitted for first stroke at referral hospitals in Dodoma, Tanzania: A protocol for a prospective longitudinal observational study

BACKGROUND: Survivors of strokes are prone to disabilities, especially in underdeveloped countries. Post-stroke depression (PSD) is a common neuropsychiatric condition …

2026 Open Access

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Assessment of biofilm resistance, degree of conversion, and mechanical properties of nanomodified 3D-printed orthodontic clear aligner (in-vitro study)

BACKGROUND: Three-dimensional (3D)-printed orthodontic clear aligners represent a paradigm shift in malocclusion management; however, they remain susceptible to bacterial biofilm …

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Long-term outcomes with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in patients with ovarian cancer: Meta-analysis of 10 randomized trials

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Epidemics, Ebola and the dignity of goodbye: how public health could respect culture

The Ebola epidemic in East and Central Africa is not only a medical emergency but also a crisis of grief, …

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Measles Vaccination Coverage, Caregiver Perceptions, and Information Sources in Five Selected Outbreak Districts of Zambia: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

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Extinction pathways in dengue-Zika multi-pathogen systems with antibody-dependent enhancement

Introduction Antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE) creates complex multi-pathogen dynamics that fundamentally alter extinction probabilities in co-circulating dengue and Zika viruses. Methods …

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Epidemiological determinants and economic impact of heartwater in livestock systems across Lephalale municipality, Limpopo, South Africa (2010–2022)

Heartwater, caused by Ehrlichia ruminantium and transmitted by Amblyomma ticks, remains one of the most economically significant tick-borne diseases affecting …

2026 Open Access

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Artificial Intelligence Framework for Audit-Ready Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Under Explainability, Fairness, and Regulatory Transparency Constraints

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Inflammation, infection, and immune dysregulation in chronic kidney disease: translational and epidemiological perspectives

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) represents a growing global health challenge associated with substantial morbidity, mortality, and healthcare burden. Although metabolic …

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Prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, and virulence factors of Enterococcus spp. infecting broiler chickens in Egypt

Enterococcus spp. are potential pathogens in broiler chickens, causing economic losses in addition to their extensive capacity to acquire and …

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Perceived factors shaping unsafe abortion practices among young women in Bongo District, Ghana

Background: Unsafe abortion remains a critical public health challenge among young women in Ghana, persisting despite the relatively liberal provisions …

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A systematic review and meta-analysis on the epidemiology of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among nurses in Ethiopia

BACKGROUND: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are among the most prevalent work-related disorders affecting individuals across all age groups and professions. …

2026 Open Access