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A Decade of Research Involving Men who have Sex with Men in Sub-Saharan Africa: Current Knowledge and Future Directions
Geibel S, Muraguri N, Temmerman M
2012

It has been just over 10 years since the first large behavioral survey of men who have sex with men (MSM) was implemented in Senegal in 2001. Since then; behavioral …

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âif It Does Not Endanger Me or the Health of My Baby, i Will Take It Up ...â Vaccine safety is an important consideration for maternal immunization acceptability in Rural Uganda: A qualitative study
Kajungu D., Muhoozi M., Stark J., Weibel D.
2020
DOI: 10.1002/pds.5114

Background: Maternal immunization is a successful and most costeffective public health strategy that protects pregnant women and their infants from vaccine-preventable diseases directly associated with reduced morbidity and mortality. Uganda …

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Prevalence de l'hypotension orthostatique et ses facteurs favorisants chez les hypertendus noirs africains traites
Baragou Soodougoua, Pessinaba Soulemane, Pio Machiude, Redah Datouda
2012

ntroduction: Le but de cette étude était de déterminer la prévalence de lâhypotension orthostatique (HO) chez les hypertendus noirs africainstraités, et rechercher ses facteurs favorisants. Méthodes: Il sâest agi dâune …

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The path to longer and healthier lives for all Africans by 2030: the Lancet Commission on the future of health in sub-Saharan Africa
Tlou Sheila, Agyepong Irene Akua, Sewankambo Nelson, Binagwaho Agnes, Coll-Seck Awa Marie, Corrah Tumani, Ezeh Alex, Fekadu Abebaw, Kilonzo Nduku, Lamptey Peter, Masiye Felix, Mayosi Bongani, Mboup Souleymane, Muyembe Jean-Jacques, Pate Muhammad, Sidibe Myriam, Simons Bright, Gheorghe Adrian, Legido-Quigley Helena, McManus Joanne
2017
DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(17)31509-X

The article offers information on the creation of the Lancet Commission which aims to create policies and programmes related to public health and disease prevention as well as examine the …

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Adverse drug reaction reporting among health care workers at Mulago National Referral and Teaching hospital in Uganda
Semakula D, Katusiime B, Lubinga SJ
2015
DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v15i4.34

Background: Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) are an important contributor to patient morbidity and hospitalisation in Uganda. Under-reporting of ADRs may increase medicine-induced morbidity and mortality among patients. This study determined …

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Risk factors for recurrence of pelvic organ prolapse after vaginal surgery among Ugandan women: a prospective cohort study
Kajabwangu R, Lugobe HM, Kaye DK, Migisha R, Kayondo M, Njagi J, Geissbuehler V, Kato PK, Fajardo Y
2022
DOI: 10.1007/s00192-021-04930-8

Introduction and hypothesis This study was aimed at determining the recurrence rate and risk factors for the recurrence of pelvic organ prolapse (POP), at 1 year post-vaginal reconstructive surgery in …

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The impact and cost-effectiveness of the Amref Health Africa-Smile Train Cleft Lip and Palate Surgical Repair Programme in Eastern and Central Africa
Hamze Hasan, Mengiste Asrat, Carter Jane
2017

Introduction: cleft lip with or without cleft palate (CLP) is a congenital malformation that causes significant morbidity in low and middle income countries. Amref Health Africa has partnered with Smile …

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Outcomes of anterior versus posterior peroral endoscopic myotomy 2 years post-procedure: Prospective follow-up results from a randomized clinical trial
Ichkhanian Y., Abimansour J.P., Pioche M., Vosoughi K., Eleftheriadis N., Chiu P.W.Y., Minami H., Ogihara K., Sanaei O., Jovani M., Khashab M.A.
2021
DOI: 10.1055/a-1204-4242

Background Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is considered a primary treatment modality for achalasia. It can be performed using either the anterior or posterior approach. A previous randomized clinical trial (RCT) …

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Assessing the evidence for applying burden of disease methods, with a specific focus on unsafe water, sanitation and hygiene in developing countries
Gore Fiona
2015

INTRODUCTION Health data in low- and middle-income countries are often inconsistent and of poor quality, or simply non-existent. This impedes the ability of countries themselves and the international community to …

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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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