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Is there a Role for Surgery in the Management of Isolated Secundum Atrial Septal Defect in Adults? : Cardiovascular Topic
Arslan Gokhan, Arslan Mehmet, Barcin Cem, Bolcal Cengiz, Doganci Suat, Iyisoy Atilla, Kadan Murat, Yildirim Vedat
2014
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Perceived stigma and associated factors among children and adolescents with epilepsy in south western Uganda: A cross sectional study
Rukundo GZ, Kirabira J, Nakawuki M, Fallen R
2018
DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2018.03.008

Purpose: To determine the prevalence of perceived stigma and its associated factors among children and adolescents with epilepsy in southwestern Uganda.Methods: We conducted a cross sectional study at a large …

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Biomarker Testing to Estimate Under-Reported Heavy Alcohol Consumption by Persons with HIV Initiating ART in Uganda
Emenyonu NI, Hahn JA, Bangsberg DR, Martin JN, Bwana MB, Javors MA
2010
DOI: 10.1007/s10461-010-9768-y

Alcohol affects the transmission and treatment of HIV, yet may be under-reported in resource-limited settings We compared self-reported alcohol consumption with levels of plasma carbohydrate-deficient transferin (%CDT), a biomarker of …

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Dwelling Places JANUARY-JUNE DETAILED PERFORMANCE REPORT
Faith A Chagara
2021

Describe important changes in the context of the project or program. Also comment on the implications for implementation.The first half of 2021 has been a very interesting period in every …

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The future of financing for HIV services in Uganda and the wider sub-Saharan Africa region: should we ask patients to contribute to the cost of their care?
Parkes-Ratanshi R, Coutinho A, Kakaire T, Schlech W, Brough R
2016
DOI: 10.1186/s12889-016-3573-0

Whilst multi-lateral funding for HIV/AIDS dramatically increased from 2004 to 2008, it has largely plateaued in the last 8 years. Across sub-Saharan Africa, up to 20 % of total spending …

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The role of cytokines in the pathogenesis and staging of Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense sleeping sickness
Nanteza Ann, Matovu Enock, Alibu Vincent P., Kato Charles D., Mugasa Claire M.
2016

MEDLINE Abstract: Human African trypanosomiasis due to Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense is invariably fatal if untreated with up to 12.3 million people at a risk of developing the disease in Sub-Saharan …

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African health innovation systems: preface
Juma Calestous
2010
DOI: 10.1186/1472-698X-10-S1-I1

[...] the case studies show that Africa's health innovation systems are integrated into the global knowledge ecology and benefit from extensive international partnerships. [...] they have come at a time …

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Species and drug susceptibility profiles of staphylococci isolated from healthy children in Eastern Uganda
Asiimwe BB, Rutebemberwa E, Kateete DP, Najjuka CF, Mayanja R
2020
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0229026

Staphylococci are a key component of the human microbiota, and they mainly colonize the skin and anterior nares. However, they can cause infection in hospitalized patients and healthy individuals in …

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Trends and Determinants of Human Papillomavirus Concordance Among Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Positive and -Negative Heterosexual Couples in Rakai, Uganda
Kong XR, Wawer MJ, Kigozi G, Grabowski MK, Gray RH, Serwadda D, Gravitt PE, Nalugoda F, Quinn TC, Tobian AAR, Redd AD
2017
DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiw631

Background. Limited data are available on human papillomavirus (HPV) infection among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-negative or HIV-positive couples followed longitudinally.Methods. Genital HPV was assessed in 725 concordant HIV-negative couples and …

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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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