Search Results - "Mwanga, Ally"

The effect of reproductive, hormonal, nutritional and lifestyle on breast cancer risk among black Tanzanian women: A case control study by Akoko, Larry Onyango, Rutashobya, Amonius K, Lutainulwa, Evelyne W, Mwanga, Ally H, Kivuyo, Sokoine L

“…This study aimed to determine the effect of reproductive, hormonal, lifestyle and nutritional factors on breast cancer development among Tanzanian black women…”
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Congenital heart diseases: genetics, non-inherited risk factors, and signaling pathways by Suluba, Emmanuel, Shuwei, Liu, Xia, Qing, Mwanga, Ally

“…Background Congenital heart diseases (CHDs) are the most common congenital anomalies with an estimated prevalence of 8 in 1000 live births. CHDs occur as a…”
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Clinical characteristics and management of patient with portal hypertension at tertial level hospital in Tanzania by Itule, Paul William, Mwanga, Ally, Khamisi, Ramadhani Hassani, Byomuganyizi, Moses, Lutege, William, Kagaruki, Tryphone Buchard

“…Portal hypertension is a common diagnosis in Sub-Saharan African countries, with the majority of patients presenting late. This study aimed to understand…”
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A Comprehensive Overview of In-patients Treated for Hepatocellular Carcinoma at a Tertiary Care Facility in Tanzania by Mwanga, Ally, Mwakipesile, James, Kitua, Daniel, Ringo, Yona

“…Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the commonest causes of cancer-related morbidity and mortality worldwide. However, only a limited number of studies on…”
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Characterization of hormonal receptors and human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 in tissues of women with breast cancer at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es salaam, Tanzania by Mwakigonja, Amos Rodger, Lushina, Nyanda Elias, Mwanga, Ally

“…Breast cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and deaths among women worldwide. In Tanzania there is no published data on human epidermal growth receptor-2…”
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Incidental actinomycosis in a 44-year-old female during total abdominal hysterectomy for abnormal uterine bleeding: A case report by Kyejo, Willbroad, Ismail, Allyzain, Kitua, Abduel, Moshi, Brenda, Ntiyakunze, Gregory, Kaguta, Munawar, Mwanga, Ally

“…Actinomycosis, a rare chronic bacterial infection caused by Actinomyces species, presents diagnostic challenges due to diverse clinical presentations. This…”
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Investigating bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms among people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy: prevalence, influencing factors, and quality-of-life implications by Benyamina, Imane H. S., Nyongole, Obadia V., Mushi, Fransia A., Kitua, Daniel W., Otieno, Aubrey, Mwanga, Ally H.

“…Background Urological complications are not uncommon among people living with HIV and are often the initial clinical manifestation of HIV and AIDS. These…”
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Report from the first Tanzania Liver Cancer Conference: a call for action to unite in the fight against liver cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa, 17-18 March 2023, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by Mwanga, Ally, Mbuguje, Eric, Alswang, Jared, Brand, Nathan, Swallow, Andrew, Mwanakulya, Deogratius Beda, Pallangyo, Charles, Wibonela, Seif, Uiso, Eva, Kitua, William, Pazi, Saleh

“…The first Tanzania Liver Cancer Conference (TLCC2023) took place on 17-18 March 2023 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania with the aim of raising awareness among…”
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Assessment of the Surgical Oncology Case Volume Within the Public Sector in Tanzania by Brand, Nathan R, Akoko, Larry, Kotecha, Vihar, Mwakyembe, Theresia, Mwashambwa, Masumbuko, Hamid, Rukia, Hando, Deo, Komba, Charles, Mwanga, Ally, Mbele, Peter, Itule, Paul, Jackson, Joshua, Misidai, Mungeni, Gaskill, Cameron, Ozgediz, Doruk

“…Surgery provides vital services to diagnose, treat, and palliate patients suffering from malignancies. However, despite its importance, there is little…”
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Manual Laparoscopic Skills Development Using a Low-Cost Trainer Box in Tanzania by Beard, Jessica H., MD, Akoko, Larry, MD, Mwanga, Ally, MD, Mkony, Charles, MD, O’Sullivan, Patricia, EdD

“…Objectives To explore the feasibility and effectiveness of guided practice using a low-cost laparoscopic trainer on the development of laparoscopic skills by…”
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Assessing the accuracy of the revised Cardiac Risk Index compared to the American Society of Anaesthesiologists physical status classification in predicting Pulmonary and Cardiac complications among non-cardiothoracic surgery patients at Muhimbili National Hospital: a prospective cohort study by Chrisant, Elias Makoye, Khamisi, Ramadhan Hassani, Muhamba, Frank, Mwanga, Ally Hamis, Mbuyamba, Hervé Tshikomba

“…The Revised Cardiac Risk Index (RCRI) and the American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA-PS) classification system are two commonly used tools for…”
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Extent and pattern of symptom relief following surgical castration in patients with advanced prostate cancer treated at a tertiary referral hospital in Tanzania: a prospective cohort study by Nhungo, Charles John, Sensa, Victor Patrick, Mushi, Fransia Arda, Alexandre, Amini Mitamo, Njiku, Kimu Marko, Mwanga, Ally Hamis, Nyongole, Obadia Venance, Paciorek, Alan, Mkony, Charles A

“…Advanced prostate cancer leads to many symptoms, notably bone pain and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTs); however, the degree and duration of pain relief,…”
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Preoperative waiting time and outcomes of non-traumatic emergency abdominal surgeries: Insights from a zonal referral hospital in northern Tanzania, a reference for health centers with similar capacities by Mchele, Godfrey M., Mwanga, Ally H., Kitua, Daniel W., Chugulu, Samwel

“…•Non-traumatic abdominal surgical emergencies have a high global prevalence.•Timely interventions significantly influence treatment outcomes.•Institutional…”
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Antibiotic use in urological surgeries: a six years review at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es salaam-Tanzania by Nyongole, Obadia, Akoko, Larry, Mwanga, Ally, Mchembe, Mabula, Kamala, Benjamin, Mbembati, Naboth

“…Antimicrobial prophylaxis for urologic procedures is a major issue, as potential advantages of antibiotic administration should be carefully weighed against…”
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Surgical management of huge paratesticular rhabdomyosarcoma in a 20‐year‐old male: Case report and literature review by Nhungo, Charles John, Mtafu, Naomi Herbert, Mhaya, Joachim Kulwa, Mushi, Fransia Arda, Mtaturu, Gabriel, Ngaiza, Advera Isaac, Mwanga, Ally Hamis, Mkony, Charles A.

“…Key Clinical Message Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment of testicular rhabdomyosarcomas including surgery and chemotherapy significantly reduce local…”
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Development of the PIP score: A metric for predicting Intensive Care Unit admission among patients undergoing emergency laparotomy by Kitua, Daniel W., Khamisi, Ramadhani H., Salim, Mohammed S. A., Kategile, Albert M., Mwanga, Ally H., Kivuyo, Nashivai E., Hando, Deo J., Kunambi, Peter P., Akoko, Larry O.

“…•The PIP score is a novel stratification tool used for predicting ICU admissions in emergency laparotomy cases.•The score incorporates the ASA-Physical Status;…”
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Choledochal cyst type I with dilated intrahepatic biliary radicles: a type IVA mimic by Hando, Deo Justine, Kitua, Daniel William, Bitesigilwe, Mbelwa Dennis, Mutajwaha, JohnofGod Leonce, Gabolwelwe, Mogolodi, Chande, Hassan Mwinchande, Mwanga, Ally Hamisi

“…Background A choledochal cyst is a relatively rare congenital anomaly of the biliary tree requiring surgery as the definitive treatment. Amongst the five…”
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The African Esophageal Cancer Consortium: A Call to Action by Van Loon, Katherine, Mwachiro, Michael M, Abnet, Christian C, Akoko, Larry, Assefa, Mathewos, Burgert, Stephen L, Chasimpha, Steady, Dzamalala, Charles, Fleischer, David E, Gopal, Satish, Iyer, Prasad G, Kaimila, Bongani, Kayamba, Violet, Kelly, Paul, Leon, Maria E, Mathew, Christopher G, Menya, Diana, Middleton, Daniel, Mlombe, Yohannie, Mmbaga, Blandina T, Mmbaga, Elia, Mulima, Gift, Murphy, Gwen, Mushi, Beatrice, Mwanga, Ally, Mwasamwaja, Amos, Parker, M Iqbal, Pritchett, Natalie, Schüz, Joachim, Topazian, Mark D, White, Russell E, McCormack, Valerie, Dawsey, Sanford M

“…Esophageal cancer is the eighth most common cancer worldwide and the sixth most common cause of cancer-related death; however, worldwide incidence and…”
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Factors Influencing the Health-Related Quality of Life Among Lower Limb Amputees: A Two-Center Cross-Sectional Study by Hando, Deo J., Byomuganyizi, Moses J., Ngendahayo, John B., Khamisi, Ramadhani H., Kivuyo, Nashivai E., Kunambi, Peter P., Mutajwaha, JohnofGod L., Mushi, Giliard R., Kitua, Daniel W., Mwanga, Ally H.

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Rare clinical scenario and surgical approach for traumatic obstructed Spigelian hernia with penetrating scrotal injury: A case report by Mbuyamba, Hervé Tshikomba, Ngendahayo, John Bosco, Mwanga, Ally Hamis

“…Traumatic Spigelian hernias, an unusual subtype of traumatic abdominal wall hernias (TAWH). This case highlights the individualized surgical management of…”
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