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The role of social media in accessing and utilizing Sexual and Reproductive Health Services among adolescents and youths in Lower and Middle-Income Countries
Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI)
2024
Rapid Review, Rapid Evidence Review
Health Research

Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are fundamental to universal health coverage (UHC) and ensuring that all individuals can access and receive quality health services and information, without discrimination …

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Challenges and Opportunities Female Entrepreneurs Face in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI)
2024
Rapid Review, Rapid Evidence Review
Health Research

Despite making nearly half of the world's population, women are underrepresented in every industry. A nation's overall development greatly depends on the economic empowerment of women. Despite this, prejudice, a …

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What is the appropriate malaria treatment for a low-income endemic country like Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: The treatment of malaria in endemic, low-income countries is complicated by increasing resistance to anti-malarial medicines and challenges in accessing these medicines. The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued …

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Covid-19 control: How can an LMIC implement a jurisdictional lockdown to prevent spread of infection in the community; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: The WHO declared Covid-19 a pandemic. At this stage in many countries, one of the questions yet to be answered with certainty is where a good proportion of people …

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What are the arrangement options for the accreditation of health service providers in low and middle-income countries (LMICs); A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2012
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background:National accreditation systems aim to provide accreditation services to healthcare facilities. Accreditation can be used at the national level for external assessment of health services and as a tool for …

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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
Rapid Review
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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Strategies for reducing mortality due to motorcycle accidents; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2024
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: The rise in morbidity and mortality from motorcycle-related injuries is concerning, especially with the increasing popularity of motorcycles for transportation. Despite this trend, the management of crash victims has …

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Why immunisation coverage is not recovering; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2024
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background:The Uganda Ministry of Health monitors HPV screening through district-level data collection, incentivizing active monitoring. In Mukono District, efforts have focused on educating HIV-infected women and providing sample self-collection kits …

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Does introducing deliveries at Health Center II improve maternal outcomes; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: In low and middle-income countries, a significant proportion of maternal deaths are due to preventable obstetric complications. Physical access to healthcare remains a substantial barrier in many regions, including …

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What is the evidence for the effectiveness, safety and acceptability of âReady-To-Use Feedsâ; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: Malnutrition rates in Uganda are high, with a significant proportion of children under 5 suffering from chronic and acute malnutrition. Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF), known as RUTAFA in Uganda, …

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Viral and Clinical Oncology of Head and Neck Cancers
Goon Peter, Schürmann Matthias, Oppel Felix, Shao SenYao, Schleyer Simon, Pfeiffer Christoph J., Todt Ingo, Brasch Frank, Scholtz Lars-Uwe, Göerner Martin and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Purpose of ReviewThis study assesses the current state of knowledge of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC), which are malignancies arising from the orifices and adjacent mucosae of the …

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HIV-Associated Gut Microbiome Differences and Immune Activation Are Dependent on Host Context
Gootenberg David B.
2019
Dissertation
Health Research

Even with antiretroviral therapy, individuals infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) experience greater mortality than uninfected individuals. This mortality is due in large part to inflammation-related non-communicable diseases, such as …

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Antigen-specific interferon-gamma responses and innate cytokine balance in TB-IRIS
Mayanja-Kizza Harriet, Colebunders Robert, Goovaerts Odin, Jennes Wim, Massinga-Loembé Marguerite, Ceulemans Ann, Worodria William, Kestens Luc
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis-associated immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (TB-IRIS) remains a poorly understood complication in HIV-TB patients receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). TB-IRIS could be associated with an exaggerated immune response …

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Lower Pre-Treatment T Cell Activation in Early- and Late-Onset Tuberculosis-Associated Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Mayanja-Kizza Harriet, Colebunders Robert, Goovaerts Odin, Jennes Wim, Massinga-Loembé Marguerite, Ceulemans Ann, Worodria William, Kestens Luc, Ondoa Pascale, Vereecken Chris
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundTuberculosis-associated immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (TB-IRIS) is aninflammatory complication in HIV-TB co-infected patients receiving antiretroviral therapy(ART). The role of disturbed T cell reconstitution in TB-IRIS is not well understood. Weinvestigated …

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Increased KLRG1 and PD-1 expression on CD8 T lymphocytes in TB-IRIS
Worodria W., Goovaerts O., Massinga-Loembé M., Ondoa P., Ceulemans A., Mayanja-Kizza H., Colebunders R., Kestens L.
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis-associated immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (TB-IRIS) is an inflammatory complication in HIV-TB co-infected patients receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). The exact contribution of T cells, natural killer (NK) cells, and …

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Continuation of antiplatelet and/or anticoagulation in patients undergoing rezum prostate ablation
Gopalakrishna A., Bole R., Kuang R., Yang D., Houlihan M., Jimbo M., Helo S., Ziegelmann M., Kohler T.
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Rezum is a minimally invasive technique to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Major advantages include no de novo erectile dysfunction and low rate of retrograde ejaculation. Discontinuation …

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Predicting Readmission Charges Billed by Hospitals: Machine Learning Approach
Gopukumar Deepika, Ghoshal Abhijeet, Zhao Huimin
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services projects that health care costs will continue to grow over the next few years. Rising readmission costs contribute significantly to increasing health …

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Cancer Associated Fibroblasts and T Cells in Pancreatic Cancer: An Immune Perspective
Gorchs Laia
2022
Dissertation
Health Research

About 90% of pancreatic cancers are pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas (PDAC) and its deadly hallmarks, including a prominent fibrotic stroma, low mutational burden, lack of early diagnosis and rapid metastasis, contribute …

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Developing mental health literacy and cultural competence in elite sport
Gorczynski Paul, Currie Alan, Gibson Kass, Gouttebarge Vincent, Hainline Brian, Castaldelli-Maia João Mauricio, Mountjoy Margo, Purcell Rosemary, Reardon Claudia L., Rice Simon and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Mental health symptoms and disorders amongst elite athletes have attracted a great deal of discussion recently. Current epidemiological evidence illustrates that mental health symptoms and disorders in elite athletes are …

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Developing Healthcare Non-Technical Skills Training Through Educational Innovation and Synthesis of Educational Research
Gordon Morris Ari
2014
Dissertation
Health Research

This thesis presents a programme of nine key published works, as well as twelve published supporting works focusing on two areas. Firstly, an investigation of how non-technical skills education in …

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