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Improving antiretroviral therapy adherence in resource-limited settings at scale: a discussion of interventions and recommendations
Ford Nathan, Munderi Paula, Bangsberg David R., Tsai Alexander C., HabererJessica E., Sabin Lora, Amico K. Rivet, Orrell Catherine, Galárraga Omar, Vreeman Rachel C., Wilson Ira, Sam-Agudu Nadia A., Blaschke Terrence F., Vrijens Bernard, Mellins Claude A., Remien Robert H., Weiser Sheri D., Lowenthal Elizabeth, Stirratt Michael J., Sow Papa Salif, Thomas Bruce, Mills Edward, Lester Richard, Nachega Jean B., Bwana Bosco Mwebesa, Ssewamala Fred, Mbuagbaw Lawrence, Geng Elvin
2017

MEDLINE Abstract: Introduction<BR>: Successful population-level antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence will be necessary to realize both the clinical and prevention benefits of antiretroviral scale-up and, ultimately, the end of AIDS. Although …

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Prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection and associated risk factors among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Mulago Hospital, Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Byamugisha JK, Kayondo SP, Ntuyo P
2020
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033043

AimTo determine the prevalence and factors associated with hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Mulago Hospital.DesignCross-sectional observational study.SettingMulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda, antenatal clinic.ParticipantsWe randomly …

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Implementation and operational feasibility of SAMBA I HIV-1 semi-quantitative viral load testing at the point-of-care in rural settings in Malawi and Uganda
Balkan S, Gueguen M, Nicholas S, Poulet E, Schramm B, Szumilin E, Wolters L, Wapling J, Ajule E, Rakesh A, Mwenda R, Kiyaga C
2021
DOI: 10.1111/tmi.13519

Objective We monitored a large-scale implementation of the Simple Amplification-Based Assay semi-quantitative viral load test for HIV-1 version I (SAMBA I Viral Load = SAMBA I VL) within Medecins Sans …

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Incidence and predictors of 6 months mortality after an acute heart failure event in rural Uganda: The Mbarara Heart Failure Registry (MAHFER)
Okello S, Abeya FC, Lumori BAE, Akello SJ, Annex BH, Buda AJ
2018
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2018.03.110

Objective: We sought to estimate the incidence and predictors of all-cause mortality 6 months after heart failure hospitalization in Uganda.Methods: Mbarara Heart Failure Registry is a cohort of patients hospitalized …

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Biochemical Characteristics and Clinical Result of Bone MarrowâDerived Fibrin Clot for Repair of Isolated Meniscal Injury in the Avascular Zone
Orita K., Nakamura H., Hashimoto Y., Nishino K., Yamasaki S., Nishida Y., Kinoshita T.
2022
DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.05.026

Purpose: To characterize bone marrow aspirateâderived fibrin clot (BMA clot) and evaluate the clinical result of meniscal repair with a BMA clot for isolated meniscal injury in the avascular zone. …

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Incidence and Persistence of Major Depressive Disorder Among People Living with HIV in Uganda
Levin J, Nakasujja N, Nakku J, Kinyanda E, Mpango R, Birabwa H, Patel V, Seedat S, Weiss HA, Grosskurth H, Araya R
2017
DOI: 10.1007/s10461-016-1575-7

Data on the course of major depressive disorder (MDD) among people living with HIV (PLWH) are needed to inform refinement of screening and interventions for MDD. This paper describes the …

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Global Health in Africa: Historical Perspectives on Disease Control
Giles-Vernick Tamara, Webb James L. A. Jr eds
2013

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); …

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Sweet Pollutants: Sweeteners In Rivers
bvision
2019

The Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited (SCOUL) factory in Lugazi is dotted with a lush terraced sugarcane vegetation and meandering streams of fresh water providing breathtaking beauty. For 90 years, …

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HIV Testing and Treatment with the Use of a Community Health Approach in Rural Africa
Balzer LB, Charlebois ED, Kwarisiima D, Ayieko J, Kabami J, Sang N, Liegler T, Chamie G, Camlin CS, Jain V, Kadede K, Atukunda M, Ssemmondo E, Byonanebye DM, Owaraganise A, Olilo W, Black D, Snyman K, Burger R, Getahun M, Achando J, Awuonda B, Nakato H, Kironde J, Okiror S, Thirumurthy H, Koss C, Brown L, Marquez C, Schwab J, Lavoy G, Wafula EM, Omanya P, Chen YH, Rooney JF, Bacon M, van der Laan M, Cohen CR, Petersen M, Bukusi E, Shade SB, Clark TD, Kamya MR, Havlir DV, Mwangwa F, Plenty A, Ruel T
2019
DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1809866

Background Universal antiretroviral therapy (ART) with annual population testing and a multidisease, patient-centered strategy could reduce new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections and improve community health. Methods We randomly assigned …

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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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