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Effect of botulinum toxin type A on masticatory function and musculoskeletal structure in rabbits
Botulinum toxin (BTX) injection could relieve many disorders in the maxillofacial regions. Although it could have some side effects on …
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Weight changes among antiretroviral therapy-naïve people living with human immunodeficiency virus in Lagos, Nigeria
Introduction The advent of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has converted HIV from a death sentence to a chronic disease. Subsequently, weight …
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Evidence-Based Integration of Traditional Medicine in Nigeria: Translational Impacts on Healthcare Access, Quality, and Resilience
Traditional medicine remains the primary source of healthcare for an estimated 80% of Nigerians, yet unresolved issues of standardisation, safety, …
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Implementing active surveillance for tuberculosis: A quality improvement project
BACKGROUND: South Africa is a high tuberculosis (TB)-burden country with the worst multidrug-resistant TB (MDRTB) epidemic in Sub-Saharan Africa. The …
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Modeling and mapping under-nutrition among under-five children in Ethiopia: a Bayesian spatial analysis
Malnutrition remains a critical global challenge, characterized by an imbalance between nutrient requirements and consumption. Under-nutrition, a specific form of …
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Clinical and research implications of the findings of the Tanzania 2022 Population and Housing Census for the development and suitability of neuropsychological tests for older adults in Tanzania
BACKGROUND: The identification of dementia using valid and reliable neuropsychological tests is crucial for the development of effective preventive interventions, …
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Prevalence of substance use and knowledge of its effects among secondary school students in Lagos, Nigeria
Background: World Health Organization defines substance use as harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs. …
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Transcriptome analysis reveals a de novo DNA element that may interact with chromatin-associated proteins in Plasmodium berghei during erythrocytic development
The life cycle of Plasmodium parasites involves intricate, multistage processes that are tightly regulated by stage-specific transcription factors. These factors …
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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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Antenatal care visits and associated factors in Senegal: a multilevel poisson regression analysis of the 2023 DHS survey
Background: Maternal health is crucial for women's well-being during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Antenatal care (ANC) is essential for monitoring …
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First molecular confirmation of the presence of Hippobosca longipennis (Diptera: Hippoboscidae) and infestation of sheltered dogs in Morocco
BACKGROUND: Hippobosca longipennis (Diptera: Hippoboscidae) is an obligate hematophagous ectoparasite that infests a wide range of vertebrate hosts across Africa, …
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South African Speech-Language Therapy and Audiology students’ experiences of academic and clinical curriculum transformation
BACKGROUND: South African Speech-Language Therapy and Audiology (SLH) programmes historically followed Western frameworks, often lacking in cultural and linguistic relevance …
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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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Determinants of gender disparities in psychological distress in the South African population aged 15 years and older: Findings from the 2017 National HIV prevalence, incidence, behaviour, and communication survey
Psychological distress, characterized by symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and emotional suffering, is a major public health issue with well-documented …
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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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Impact of intermittent fasting versus vitamin D on high fat fructose-induced pancreatic steatosis: possible role of aquaporins
BACKGROUND: The molecular basis of pancreatic steatosis is not entirely known. Aquaporins (AQPs) are integral membrane proteins involved in a …
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Genetic association of ACE2 rs2285666 (C>T) and rs2106809 (A>G) and susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection among the Ghanaian population
Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), enters human cells using the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE-2) receptor. ACE2 single …
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Antibacterial efficacy of ultrasonically activated probiotic endodontic irrigant against Enterococcus faecalis biofilm: an in-vitro study
BACKGROUND: Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) is the most frequently retrieved microorganism from teeth with failed endodontic treatment. Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) …
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Marginal fit and fracture resistance of CAD/CAM glass ceramic occlusal veneers with different preparation designs
BACKGROUND: To assess marginal fit and fracture resistance of CAD/CAM glass ceramic occlusal veneers with different preparation designs. METHODS: First …