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Improving Exposure Assessment Methodologies for Epidemiological Studies on Pesticides: Study Protocol
Jones K, Basinas I, Kromhout H, van Tongeren M, Harding AH, Cherrie JW, Povey A, Ahmad ZNS, Fuhrimann S, Ohlander J, Vermeulen R, Galea KS
2020
DOI: 10.2196/16448

Background: Exposure to certain pesticides has been associated with several chronic diseases. However, to determine the role of pesticides in the causation of such diseases, an assessment of historical exposures …

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Effects of treatments for drooling on caries risk in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy
Gutierrez Gabriela-Mancia, Siqueira Vanessa-Lira, Loyola-Rodriguez Juan-Pablo, Diniz Michele-Baffi, Guaré Renata-Oliveira, Ferreira Ana-Cristina-Fernandes-Maria, Santos Maria-Teresa-Botti-Rodrigues
2019
DOI: 10.4317/medoral.22729

Background: Neuromuscular impairment makes individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) more prone to drooling. Among the treatment options, there are procedures that interfere with saliva production. It is imperative to evaluate …

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Contribution of Environment Sample-Based Detection to Ebola Outbreak Management
Formenty P, Kapetshi J, Fausther-Bovendo H, Corbett C, Leung A, Ait-Ikhlef K, Nsio J, Aruna A, Kebela Ilunga B, Muyembe JJ, Kobinger GP
2018
DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiy366

Detection of chains of transmission is critical to interrupt Ebola virus (EBOV) outbreaks. For >25 years, quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction performed on biological fluids has been the reference …

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Dyslipidaemia and hypertension among adults with diabetes in rural Uganda
Kamara NT, Asiimwe S
2010
DOI: 10.1258/td.2009.090086

Dyslipidaemia and hypertension in patients with diabetes increase the risk of macrovascular and microvascular complications.We took anthropometric measurements, lipids, blood pressure and fasting blood sugar of 150 diabetics and 151 …

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Increased sensitivity of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli detection in stool samples using oligonucleotide immobilized-magnetic nanoparticles
Jangpatarapongsa K., Saimuang K., Polpanich D., Thiramanas R., Techakasikornpanich M., Yudech P., Paripurana V., Leepiyasakulchai C., Tangboriboonrat P.
2021
DOI: 10.1016/j.btre.2021.e00677

PCR detection of enterotoxigenic Escherichia-coli (ETEC) can be used directly on stool sample. However, it still has limitations due to presence of PCR inhibitors and interferences. This study, oligonucleotide primer …

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A randomised placebo-controlled safety and acceptability trial of PRO 2000 vaginal microbicide gel in sexually active women in Uganda
McCormack S., Kamali A., Grosskurth H., Byaruhanga R., Byomire H., Muwonge C., Bakobaki J., Rutterford C., Okong P., Profy A., Namukwaya S., Nunn A.J., Lacey C.J.N.
2010
DOI: 10.1136/sti.2009.038372
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A review of Kenyan, Ugandan and Tanzanian public health law relevant to equity in health,â EQUINET Discussion Paper Series 63.
Mulumba Moses, Emmanuel Kasimbazi, Rene Loewenson
2008

Public health functions cover assessment and monitoring of the health of communities and populations at risk to identify health problems and priorities; and the formulation of public policies designed to …

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Neighborhood greenness and burden of non-communicable diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa: A multi-country cross-sectional study
Bajunirwe F., Iyer H.S., James P., Valeri L., Nankya-Mutyoba J., Njelekela M., Chiwanga F., Sewram V., Ajayi I., Adebamowo C., Dalal S., Reid T.G., Rebbeck T.R., Adami H.-O., Holmes M.D.
2021
DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2020.110397
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Implementation of maternal and perinatal death reviews: a scoping review protocol
Waiswa P., Kinney M. V., Walugembe D. R., Wanduru P., George A. S.
2019
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031328

INTRODUCTION: Maternal and perinatal death surveillance and response (MPDSR), or any related form of audit, is a systematic process used to prevent future maternal and perinatal deaths. While the existence …

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Apabetalone downregulates fibrotic, inflammatory and calcific processes in renal mesangial cells which may contribute to reduced cardiac events observed in ckd patients
Gilham D., Fu L., Rakai B., Wasiak S., Tsujikawa L., Halliday C., Sarsons C., Stotz S., Jahagirdar R., Johansson J., Sweeney M., Wong N., Kalantar-Zadeh K., Kulikowski E.
2021
DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfab078.008

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Major adverse cardiac events (MACE) remain a leading cause of mortality in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Apabetalone is an orally available inhibitor of bromodomain & extraterminal (BET) …

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