Nine papers explore the history of global health initiatives to control disease in Africa. Papers discuss the long history of smallpox eradication--lessons for global health in Africa (William H. Schneider); …
Objective To evaluate the frequency of peri-implant diseases and factors associated with its occurrence. Material and methods One hundred and fifty-five patients with dental implants were evaluated in this cross-sectional …
AimsAtopic dermatitis (AD) affects approximately 20% of children worldwide, and is associated with a substantial impact on quality of life for children and families.1,2 Prevalence varies significantly between countries, but …
Background and Aims: The Abbreviated Version of the Pediatric Oncology Facility Integrated Local Evaluation (PrOFILE) tool includes a subset of the questions and activities of the FullVersion. It aims to …
Background.âThe malaria-specific T-cell response is believed to be important for protective immunity. Antimalarial chemoprevention may affect this response by altering exposure to malaria antigens.Methods.âWe performed interferon γ (IFNγ) ELISpot assays …
ObjectiveTo assess predictors of diarrhea and dehydration and to investigate the role of diarrhea in mortality among children with complicated severe acute malnutrition.Study designA prospective cohort study, nested in a …
"Background: Dyspepsia has a significant impact on the quality of life of the sufferer; and results in enormous societal costs; either due to direct medical costs for physician visits; diagnostic …
All-Cause Mortality Surveillance in Bunyangabu, Kabarole and Kyenjojo districts, Uganda
Transaction cost economics (TCE) theory predicts that features of institutional arrangements determine the intensity of their governance instruments. Consequently, institutional features link to transaction costs, but the linkages have received …
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) …