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What measures can district health authorities take to prevent and control Covid19 in the community; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background:While discussing the dynamics of the spread of Covid-19 disease and the global trend of the disease morbidity and mortality, District Health Officers (DHOs) have raised a need to explore …

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Causes of Absenteeism and Associated Mitigating Measures Among Health Workers; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2021
brief
Health Research

Background:One of the District Health Teams (DHT) in Uganda is struggling with chronic health workers absenteeism at health facilities. Absenteeism has affected service delivery at the health facilities within the …

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Considerations for Improving HPV Vaccination Uptake among Adolescent girls in Mukono district; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2021
brief
Health Research

Background:Ugandaâs Mukono district is grappling with a persistently suboptimal coverage of the second dose of HPV vaccination among 10-year-old school girls. While they are not sure about what exactly to …

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Covid-19 - Factors promoting vaccine hesitancy and measures to address these in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2021
brief
Health Research

Background:Uganda rolled out the Covid-19 vaccination in March 2021. The Ministry of Health used a phased approach in the rollout, prioritizing Health Care Workers (HCWs), security personnel, staff within the …

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Scale-up strategies for the MoHâs âTransformative leadership and cultural change collaborative initiativeâ in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2021
brief
Health Research

Background:The Ministry of Health (MoH) has collaborated with Spark Health Africa to pilot an initiative aimed at improving health system resilience in 10 districts in Uganda - the âTransformative leadership …

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Challenges for implementing Home-based care and measures to address these challenges during COVID-19 in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2022
brief
Health Research

Background:Like many countries, Uganda's healthcare system was overwhelmed by the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. There was an ever-increasing number of people seeking medical help at the health facilities for …

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How can we promote exclusive breastfeeding in the informal economy in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2022
brief
Health Research

Background:Working with other government ministries, departments and agencies and different development partners, the Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development is leading efforts to develop regulations on "Breastfeeding and childcare …

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Increasing access to family planning health services in areas with limited access in the Kalungu district; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2022
brief
Health Research

Background:The unmet need for family planning in sub-Saharan Africa is high. Like in many African countries, Uganda's outstanding coverage of sexual reproductive health services to the communities is unsatisfactory. In …

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Strategies to control the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in Ugandan schools; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2022
brief
Health Research

SummaryBackground: On January 10, 2022, all schools in Uganda reopened after almost two years. The reopening of the schools coincided with the peak of the third surge of the Severe …

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SUPPORTING MOTHERS TO CONTINUE BREASTFEEDING: CHALLENGES AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2023
brief
Health Research

Background: It is recommended to initiate breastfeeding within an hour of birth, exclusively breastfeeding from birth until six months of age, and continuing breastfeeding to 24 months or longer,along with …

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Efficacy and safety of tacrolimus as long-term monotherapy for myasthenia gravis
Fujita K., Itani K., Nakamura M., Wate R., Kaneko S., Iida S., Morise S., Murakami A., Kunieda T., Takenouchi N. and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

The objective was to evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of tacrolimus monotherapy in myasthenia gravis (MG) patients. Immunosuppressive drug-naïve MG patients were administered tacrolimus, followed by thymectomy in some …

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Aberrant expression of claudin-6 contributes to malignant potentials and drug resistance of cervical adenocarcinoma
Ito Y., Takasawa A., Takasawa K., Murakami T., Akimoto T., Kyuno D., Kawata Y., Shano K., Kirisawa K., Ota M. and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Recent studies have revealed that aberrant expression of tight junction (TJ) proteins is a hallmark of various solid tumors and it is recognized as a useful therapeutic target. Claudin-6 (CLDN6), …

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Heterogeneous contributions of change in population distribution of body mass index to change in obesity and underweight
Jöckel K.-H., Joffres M., Johansson M., Jokelainen J.J., Jonnagaddala J., Jørgensen T., Joshi P., Jovic D.P., Jóźwiak J.J., Juolevi A. and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

From 1985 to 2016, the prevalence of underweight decreased, and that of obesity and severe obesity increased, in most regions, with significant variation in the magnitude of these changes across …

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Pregnancy outcome and liraglutide levels in serum and umbilical vein blood of a woman with type 2 diabetes. A case report
IvaniÅ¡eviÄ M., Herman M., HorvatiÄek M., LovrenÄiÄ M.V., ÄelmiÅ¡ J.
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research
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A Systematic Review of Sexual and Reproductive Health Knowledge, Experiences and Access to Services among Refugee, Migrant and Displaced Girls and Young Women in Africa
Kemigisha Elizabeth, IvanovaOlena, Rai Masna
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Adolescent girls and young women are an overlooked group within conflict- or disaster-affected populations, and their sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs are often neglected. Existing evidence shows …

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Child stunting concurrent with wasting or being overweight: A 6-y follow up of a randomized maternal education trial in Uganda
Iversen PO, Ngari M, Westerberg AC, Muhoozi G, Atukunda P
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives: There is paucity of longitudinal data on combined anthropometric deficiencies in children. Herein, we present data on child stunting concurrent with wasting or being overweight among children in a …

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Inverse Correlation Between Seasonal Changes in Home Blood Pressure and Atmospheric Temperature in Treated-Hypertensive Patients
Iwabu Akihiro, Konishi Kumi, Tokutake Hiroe, Yamane Shinichi, Ohnishi Hiromichi, Tominaga Youkou, Kusachi Shozo
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

We examined the relationships between home blood pressure (BP) and atmospheric temperature in 20 treated-hypertensive patients. A significant correlation between morning and evening BP and atmospheric temperature was found. For …

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Morbidity in HIV-1-infected individuals before and after the introduction of antiretroviral therapy: A longitudinal study of a population-based cohort in Uganda
Hughes P., Grosskurth H., Iwuji C.C., Mayanja B.N., Weiss H.A., Atuhumuza E., Maher D.
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Prevalence of nodding syndrome--Uganda, 2012-2013
Downing Robert, Iyengar Preetha J., Wamala Joseph, Ratto Jeffrey, Blanton Curtis, Malimbo Mugagga, Lukwago Luswa, Becknell Steven, Bunga Sudhir, Sejvar James and others...
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Nodding syndrome (NS) is a seizure disorder of unknown etiology, predominately affecting children aged 3-18 years in three sub-Saharan countries (Uganda, South Sudan, and Tanzania), with the primary feature of …

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Prevalence of nodding syndrome â Uganda, 2012-2013
Makumbi I., Iyengar P.J., Wamala J., Ratto J., Blanton C., Malimbo M., Lukwago L., Becknell S., Downing R., Bunga S. and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research
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