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The Power of the Shared Experience: MTN-020/ASPIRE Trial Participants' Descriptions of Peer Influence on Acceptability of and Adherence to the Dapivirine Vaginal Ring for HIV Prevention
Siva S., Katz A.W.K., Naidoo K., Reddy K., Chitukuta M., Nabukeera J., Zimba C., Montgomery E.T.
2020
DOI: 10.1007/s10461-020-02799-0

Women are disproportionately at risk of acquiring HIV in East and Southern Africa, despite global declines in incidence. Female-initiated HIV prevention methods, like the dapivirine vaginal ring, are needed to …

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Endangered mountain gorillas and COVID-19: One health lessons for prevention and preparedness during a global pandemic
Gilardi K, Nziza J, Ssebide B, Syaluha EK, Muvunyi R, Aruho R, Shalukoma C, Seguya A, Masozera AB
2022
DOI: 10.1002/ajp.23291

The world's 1063 mountain gorillas (Gorilla beringei beringei) live in two subpopulations at the borders of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda. The majority of mountain gorillas are …

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Global prevalence and reasons for case cancellation on the intended day of surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abate S.M., Chekole Y.A., Minaye S.Y., Basu B.
2020
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijso.2020.08.006
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The design and implementation of the re-vitalised integrated disease surveillance and response (IDSR) in Uganda, 2013-2016
Nsubuga P, Makumbi I, Kihembo C, Masiira B, Nabukenya I, Nanyunja M, Nakiire L, Katushabe E, Natseri N, Komakech I, Okot CL, Adatu F, Woldetsadik SF, Tusiime P, Fall IS, Wondimagegnehu A
2018
DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-5755-4

Background: Uganda adopted and has been implementing the Integrated Disease Surveillance (IDSR) strategy since 2000. The goal was to build the country's capacity to detect, report promptly, and effectively respond …

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The INVICTUS rheumatic heart disease research program: Rationale, design and baseline characteristics of a randomized trial of rivaroxaban compared to vitamin K antagonists in rheumatic valvular disease and atrial fibrillation
Sharma S.K., Lwabi P., Karthikeyan G., Connolly S.J., Ntsekhe M., Benz A., Lewis G., Yun Y., Maklady F., Elghamrawy A.E., Kazmi K., Cabral T.T.J., Dayi H., Changsheng M., Gitura B.M., Zuhlke L., Haileamlak A., Chillo P., Damasceno A., Paniagua M., ElSayed A., Ogah O., Rangarajan S., Dans A., Gondwe-Chunda L., Molefe-Baikai O.J., Gonzalez-Hermosillo J.A., Kamanzi E.R., Musuku J., Connolly K., Mayosi B.M., Avezum A., Yusuf S., Davletov K., Hakim J.
2020
DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2020.03.018

Background: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a neglected disease affecting 33 million people, mainly in low and middle income countries. Yet very few large trials or registries have been conducted …

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1105âEmergency medicine interest groups and paediatrics teachings: a case of Mbarara University of Science and Technology Emergency Medicine Interest Group (MUST-EMIG) in Uganda
Kajjimu Jonathan, Tagg Andrew, Odakha Justine Athieno, Lyon Mary Ellen, Kapur Sarah, Wilson Kathryn
2022
DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2022-rcpch.537

AimsEmergency medicine (EM) is a new specialty in Uganda and there is currently no formal EM undergraduate curriculum. The Mbarara University of Science and Technology Emergency Medicine Interest Group (MUST-EMIG) …

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Effect of cotrimoxazole prophylaxis on malaria occurrence in HIV-infected patients on antiretroviral therapy in sub-Saharan Africa
Kasirye R, Baisley K, Grosskurth H, Munderi P
2015
DOI: 10.1111/tmi.12463

ObjectiveTo systematically review the evidence on the effect of cotrimoxazole (CTX) on malaria in HIV-positive individuals on antiretroviral therapy (ART).MethodsWeb of Science, PubMed and MEDLINE, EMBASE, Global Health and Cochrane …

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It could be viral but you don't know, you have not diagnosed it: health worker challenges in managing non-malaria paediatric fevers in the low transmission area of Mbarara District, Uganda
Wamani H, Awor P, Peterson SS, Johansson EW, Hildenwall H, Kitutu FE, Mayora C
2016
DOI: 10.1186/s12936-016-1257-y

Background: In 2012, Uganda initiated nationwide deployment of malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) as recommended by national guidelines. Yet growing concerns about RDT non-compliance in various settings have spurred calls …

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Enhanced recovery in perioperative care of rectal carcinoma in the elderly
Alagbe-Briggs O. T
2013
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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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