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Correlation between Isocitrate Dehydrogenase Mutation and Immunohistochemical Expression of DNA Mismatch Repair Proteins in the Prognosis of Gliomas
BACKGROUND: Gliomas comprise about a third of all brain tumors and 80% of malignant brain cancers. Isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) normally …
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Spatial distribution and determinants of micronutrient intake status among children aged 6–23 months in Ethiopia: A Multi-scale Geographical Weighted Regression Analysis
INTRODUCTION: Micronutrient (MN) deficiency is a major global health concern, especially in developing countries like Ethiopia. However, there is a …
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Impact of aging on alanine aminotransferase levels and frailty in chronic kidney disease patients: laboratory-based cross-sectional study in Northwest Ethiopia
Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a non-communicable progressive condition that leads to a gradual decline in kidney functions, resulting …
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Barriers and facilitators of HIV treatment services among men who have sex with men during COVID-19 lockdown
Background: The provision of HIV treatment services was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown measures, particularly …
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Reflexed cryptococcal antigenaemia detection rates in the Western Cape, South Africa
Background: Reflexed cryptococcal antigenaemia (CrAg) testing has been offered on remnant CD4 specimens with a count < 100 cells/µL from …
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Application of digital health technologies to substance use reduction among students in higher education institutions: A scoping review
Substance use among college and university students is associated with significant health issues, academic struggles, and premature death. This scoping …
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Lytic bone lesion of the skull as a rare manifestation of hepatocellular carcinoma: a case report
BACKGROUND: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) ranks among the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with metastatic spread to bones being alarmingly …
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Case Report: Macrophage activation syndrome due to multifocal tuberculosis in an immunocompromised patient
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS) is a serious and life-threatening complication defined by excessive immune activation. While it's commonly associated with …
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Toward Improved Glioma Mortality Prediction: A Multimodal Framework Combining Radiomic and Clinical Features
Gliomas, especially diffuse gliomas, remain a major challenge in neuro-oncology due to their highly heterogeneous nature and poor prognosis. Accurately …
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Impact of diabetes mellitus on 30-day mortality among acute stroke patients in northern Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Among acute stroke patients (ASPs), diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with a higher risk of death, functional dependency, and …
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COVID-19 pandemic during the war in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia: a sequential mixed-methods approach
Introduction: The overlapping global crises of war, pandemic, and inflation have hit the poorest countries the hardest. Political and security …
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Factors associated with adequate antenatal care use among women of childbearing age in Burkina Faso: finding from the 2010 and 2021 demographic and health surveys
Introduction: Antenatal care (ANC) is a critical determinant of maternal and infant wellbeing and is a reliable method for reducing …
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Neurological conditions among pediatric patients seeking care at a tertiary level hospital in western Kenya
Neurological disorders significantly contribute to the global burden of diseases, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. However, within local contexts in Kenya, …
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Mobile health interventions for substance use reduction: a systematic review
Substance use disorders often emerge during adolescence or early adulthood, posing significant physical and mental health risks. Young adults, however, …
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Retinal nerve fibre layer thickness in Black South African children: A preliminary study
Background: Spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) provides age-adjusted retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) thickness measurements, essential for diagnosing glaucoma. …
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What is the role of family medicine in providing palliative care in Africa?
Although palliative care is known to effectively relieve serious health-related suffering (SHS), it is not yet widely available, particularly in …
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Socio-structural and direct health challenges related to illness management among patients with type 2 diabetes in Kenya and Tanzania during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative inquiry
During COVID-19, people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) experienced increased vulnerability, including severe COVID-19 complications, disruptions in diabetes management, and …
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A narrative review of the pathophysiology of sepsis in sub-Saharan Africa: Exploring the potential for corticosteroid therapy
Sepsis remains a significant global health threat with a disproportionate burden in low-income countries including those in sub-Saharan Africa where …
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Kangaroo mother care among hospitalised neonates: evaluation of the validity of duration measurement methods compared to observation linked to the OMWaNA trial in Uganda
BACKGROUND: Studies evaluating the impact of kangaroo mother care (KMC) on neonatal mortality and morbidity often rely on healthcare worker …
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Diagnostic performance of a novel point-of-care test for the diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis in Sudan: A Comparative Accuracy Study
East-African countries suffer from a high incidence of Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL). Despite the availability of several diagnostic tests for VL, …