Search Results - "Kimambo, Henrika"
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Diabetes mellitus among patients attending TB clinics in Dar es Salaam: a descriptive cross-sectional study
Published in BMC infectious diseases (29-10-2019)“…A bi-directional interaction between diabetes mellitus and tuberculosis is well established and has been likened to that between HIV and TB. Whereas HIV…”
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Attitudes and perceptions towards epilepsy in an onchocerciasis-endemic region of Tanzania: a mixed approach to determine the magnitude and driving factors
Published in BMC public health (27-09-2024)“…Epilepsy remains a significant public health concern in Tanzania, with affected individuals enduring stigma, whether through actions or perceptions. Myths,…”
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Severe headache as the sole presenting symptom of COVID-19 pneumonia: A case report
Published in Interdisciplinary neurosurgery : Advanced techniques and case management (01-12-2020)“…•Neurologic symptoms including headache are reported in COVID-19 patients.•Severe headache may be the sole presenting symptom of COVID-19 pneumonia.•Headache…”
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Prevalence of onchocerciasis and epilepsy in a Tanzanian region after a prolonged community-directed treatment with ivermectin
Published in PLoS neglected tropical diseases (06-09-2024)“…Epidemiological evidence suggests that Onchocerca volvulus is associated with epilepsy, although the exact pathophysiological mechanism is unknown. Mahenge is…”
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Stroke characteristics and outcomes in urban Tanzania: Data from the Prospective Lake Zone Stroke Registry
Published in International journal of stroke (01-06-2024)“…Background: Stroke is a second leading cause of death globally, with an estimated one in four adults suffering a stroke in their lifetime. We aimed to describe…”
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Prevalence of all epilepsies in urban informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya: a two-stage population-based study
Published in The Lancet global health (01-08-2024)“…WHO estimates that more than 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy and 80% of cases are in low-income and middle-income countries. Most studies in Africa…”
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