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Governance and implementation of solar-powered digital health systems in low- and middle-income countries: a mixed-methods study from Kenya and Ethiopia

Background: Digital health systems are increasingly recognised as critical components of health system strengthening in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). …

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Mortality rate and predictors of mortality of pediatric sepsis and septic shock in a Moroccan tertiary care center

Background Sepsis is the leading cause of child mortality worldwide. Pediatric sepsis-related mortality in Africa is estimated to be as …

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Knowledge, attitudes, practices, and adherence to multiple micronutrient supplementation among pregnant women in Rwanda: a mixed-methods study

Introduction: Micronutrient deficiencies among pregnant women remain a public health concern in Rwanda. Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) was introduced through …

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Modelling of South African adolescent hypertension: application of frequentist quantile regression on main effect variables and interactions

Background Childhood hypertension has become a major global public health concern. It is not only an indicator of poor cardiovascular …

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Synergistic effects of intradialytic concurrent training and melatonin supplementation on immune cell adaptations in hemodialysis patients

Background Immune dysfunction and chronic low-grade inflammation contribute substantially to morbidity and cardiovascular risk in patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD). Both …

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Impact of Mediterranean diet–based nutritional intervention on gluten-free diet, nutritional status, and quality of life in a pediatric celiac population: a randomized controlled trial

Introduction Although strict adherence to gluten-free diet (GFD) is essential for celiac disease (CeD) management, it does not necessarily ensure …

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The Role of Digital Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Practices in Enhancing Organizational Performance: Evidence from Rutongo Hospital, Rwanda

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Application of Fine–Gray Competing Risk Modeling to Predict Pediatric Care Escalation Pathways in Southeast Ethiopia

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HLA-B*57 as a Dominant Genetic Determinant of HIV-1 Elite Control: Comparative Reanalysis of MHC Variant Associations in European and African-American Cohort A reanalysis of published genomic association data

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Estimated benefits of providing on-demand pre-exposure prophylaxis options for cisgender women in South Africa: A modeling study

INTRODUCTION: On-demand oral tenofovir disoproxil fumarate-emtricitabine (TDF/FTC) pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has been shown to be effective at preventing HIV acquisition …

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Dengue virus NS5 RdRp protease binding assay for compound screening using grating-coupled interferometry v1

This protocol aims to measure kinetic parameters (ka, kd, and KD) for compounds against Dengue virus (DENV) NS5 RdRp protease …

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Trauma Registry Implementation in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review of Characteristics, Data Quality, Barriers, and Facilitators

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In vitro evaluation of a novel self-adhesive composite primer modified with nano zinc oxide and hydroxyapatite: antibacterial activity, marginal microleakage, and interfacial elemental analysis

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to investigate the antibacterial effects of a self-adhesive 10-MDP contained Primer (Stela primer) modified with nano-sized …

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Marginal adaptation of 3D-printed crowns: influence of preparation geometry and digitization workflow

BACKGROUND: This in vitro study evaluated the impact of different workflow and finish line design on the marginal adaptation of …

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Timing of antenatal care initiation, contact frequency, and adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes at a district hospital in Zanzibar, Tanzania: an analytical cross-sectional study

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Crossing borders, facing barriers: a rights-based narrative review of HIV care access among African migrants living with HIV

International migration has long shaped economies and public health. In today's globalized world, migrant health is increasingly a critical equity …

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Predictive Influence of Pre‑Entry Examination Performance on Educational Outcomes among Certificate‑Level Trainees in Midwifery, Nursing, and Pharmacy in Uganda

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Women’s experiences of emergency post-abortion care at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Uganda: a qualitative descriptive study

Abstract Background Post-abortion care (PAC) encompasses emergency treatment, counselling, contraceptive services, and referral linkages. Emergency post-abortion care (EPAC), the life-saving …

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The prc gene as a high-resolution proxy for Aeromonas genus-wide clonal genealogy, phylogenomic validation and superiority over traditional MLST

Aeromonas spp. are critical aquatic pathogens affecting global aquaculture and human health, yet their taxonomy is frequently confounded by persistent …

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Schistosomiasis prevalence associated with water catchment geography in a rice farming community in South-eastern Madagascar: A cross-sectional exploratory study

Abstract Background Madagascar has one of the highest burdens of schistosomiasis globally, yet epidemiological evidence from the South-east of the …

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