Search Results - "African health sciences"

Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio as an indicative of diabetic control level in type 2 diabetes mellitus by Duman, Tuba T, Aktas, Gulali, Atak, Burcin M, Kocak, Mehmet Z, Erkus, Edip, Savli, Haluk

“…Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with chronic low grade inflammation. One of the novel inflammatory markers is hemogram derived neutrophil to…”
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Inflammatory cytokines and immune system modulation by aerobic versus resisted exercise training for elderly by Abd El-Kader, Shehab M, Al-Shreef, Fadwa M

“…Background: Aging is characterized with immunosenescence associated with a hyper-inflammatory state, characterized by elevated circulating levels of…”
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Evidence for decreasing sperm count in African population from 1965 to 2015 by Sengupta, Pallav, Nwagha, Uchenna, Dutta, Sulagna, Krajewska-Kulak, Elzbieta, Izuka, Emmanuel

“…Purpose: This meta-analysis, following our previous reports those documented an overall 57% diminution in mean sperm concentration around the globe over past…”
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Streptozotocin-induced type 1 and 2 diabetes in rodents: a model for studying diabetic cardiac autonomic neuropathy by Akinlade, Olawale Mathias, Owoyele, Bamidele Victor, Soladoye, Ayodele Olufemi

“…Several animal models are continually being developed to study diabetic complication. Several conflicting regimen for diabetes induction exist in the…”
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The concept of low glycemic index and glycemic load foods as panacea for type 2 diabetes mellitus; prospects, challenges and solutions by Eleazu, Chinedum Ogbonnaya

“…Background: This article examines the concepts of low glycemic indices (GIs) and glycemic load (GL) foods as key drivers in the dietary management of type 2…”
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Depression, anxiety, and stress among Ugandan university students during the COVID-19 lockdown: an online survey by Najjuka, Sarah Maria, Checkwech, Gaudencia, Olum, Ronald, Ashaba, Scholastic, Kaggwa, Mark Mohan

“…COVID19 pandemic forced most countries to lockdown, leading to the prolonged closure of many learning institutions. This dramatic shift led to increase of…”
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Using artificial intelligence on dermatology conditions in Uganda: a case for diversity in training data sets for machine learning by Kamulegeya, Louis, Bwanika, John, Okello, Mark, Rusoke, Davis, Nassiwa, Faith, Lubega, William, Musinguzi, Davis, Börve, Alexander

“…In pursuit of applying universal non-biased Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, it is essential that data from different geographies are represented…”
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A randomized controlled clinical trial evaluating the effect of Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek) versus glibenclamide in patients with diabetes by Najdi, Rania A, Hagras, Magda M, Kamel, Fatemah O, Magadm, Rania M

“…Background: Herbal medicines long have been used in the management of diabetes mellitus (DM). Objective: This study was conducted to ascertain if fenugreek…”
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Review of Leishmaniasis in the Middle East and North Africa by Tabbabi, Ahmed

“…Background: Cutaneous and visceral forms of leishmaniasis are the most important protozoan infection in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Objectives:…”
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Effect of interleukins (IL-2, IL-15, IL-18) on receptors activation and cytotoxic activity of natural killer cells in breast cancer cell by Widowati, Wahyu, Jasaputra, Diana K, Sumitro, Sutiman B, Widodo, Mochammad A, Mozef, Tjandrawati, Rizal, Rizal, Kusuma, Hanna Sari W, Laksmitawati, Dian R, Murti, Harry, Bachtiar, Indra, Faried, Ahmad

“…Introduction: Breast cancer is one of the leading cause of cancer deaths in women. Metastasis in BC is caused by immunosurveillance deficiency, such NK cell…”
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Aerobic exercise modulates cytokine profile and sleep quality in elderly by Abd El-Kader, Shehab M, Al-Jiffri, Osama H

“…Background: Sleep disturbance is a major problem for older adults which can be exacerbated by increased inflammation as aging is associated with increased…”
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Characterization and antitumor activity of camptothecin from endophytic fungus Fusarium solani isolated from Camptotheca acuminate by Ran, Xueqin, Zhang, Gen, Li, Sheng, Wang, Jiafu

“…Background: Camptothecin (CPT) is a potent drug against cancers, originally from plants. The endophytic fungi could produce the secondary metabolite same as…”
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Healthcare spending and health outcomes: evidence from selected East African countries by Bein, Murad A, Unlucan, Dogan, Olowu, Gbolahan, Kalifa, Wagdi

“…Background: Over the last decade, total healthcare expenditures, comprised of both public and private healthcare expenditures, have increased in most East…”
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Health seeking behaviour and challenges in utilising health facilities in Wakiso district, Uganda by Musoke, David, Boynton, Petra, Butler, Ceri, Musoke, Miph Boses

“…Background: The health seeking behaviour of a community determines how they use health services. Utilisation of health facilities can be influenced by the cost…”
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A systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-Lactamase-Producing Klebsiella Pneumonia in Nigeria by Kelechi Ezeh, Christian, Chinonso Digwo, Daniel, Amara Okeke, Irene, Chidinma Elebe, Prisca, Onyedikachi Ezeh, Emmanuel

“…  Background: Rapid emergence and proliferation of extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing Klebsiella pneumoniae (ESBL-KP) constitute a serious health…”
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Prognostic impact of diagnostic and therapeutic time delays in breast cancer: an exploratory data analysis for patients at Parirenyatwa Hospital, Zimbabwe by Saruchera, Bester, Bodhlyera, Oliver, Mwambi, Henry, Ndlovu, Ntokozo

“…Objective: This paper seeks to investigate factors related to time delays for diagnosis and treatment in breast cancer patients at Parirenyatwa Hospital in…”
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Burden of virologic failure, and its determinants among HIV positive children in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Chekole Temere, Bogale, Aynalem Mewahegn, Agerie, Tefera Zewudie, Bitew, Alebel GebreEyesus, Fisha, Abebe, Haymanot, Nuru, Ahmed, Fetene, Tamene, Tesfa, Shegaw, Tsehay Tarekegn, Tadesse, Kassaw, Amare, Alebachew, Wubet, Gelaw Walle, Belete, Geze Tenaw, Shegaw, Mesfin, Yibeltal, Argaw, Muche, Tsega, Daniel

“…Background: There are many studies regarding the prevalence of Virologic failure and its associated factors in East Africa, but they are inconclusive. In this…”
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Complementary feeding and food handling practices among caregivers in a semi-urban setting in Northern Uganda by Atim, Elizabeth, Atukwase, Abel, Kabahenda, Margaret

“…Background: Complementary feeding practices influence the nutritional status and health of children, especially in developing countries where sub-optimal…”
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The predictive value of PCT, SP-D and 8-iso-PGF2 α for the development of severe pneumonia in children by Zhang, Guiying, Hu, Yang, Huang, Bo, Gao, Hongliang, Zhu, Mengsha

“…Background: To investigate the predictive value of predictive value of procalcitonin (PCT), 8-iso-prostaglandin F2α (8-iso-PG-F2α) and pulmonary…”
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The Onerous task of managing paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria in a Low resource setting: a case report. A hematologist’s experience by Kasadhakawo Waiswa, Musa, Sekaggya-Wiltshire, Christine, Seremba, Emmanuel, Ddungu, Henry, Mutyabule, Richard, Enoch Kawalya, David, Verhovsek, Madeleine

“…Introduction: Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a form of red cell membrane defect characterized by increased sensitivity to complement-mediated…”
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