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Incident tuberculosis and risk factors among HIV-infected children in Tanzania by NAN LI, MANJI, Karim P, SPIEGELMAN, Donna, MUYA, Aisa, MWIRU, Ramadhani S, ENJU LIU, CHALAMILLA, Guerino, FAWZI, Wafaie W, DUGGAN, Christopher

“…To describe the burden of pediatric tuberculosis (TB) in a HIV-infected population and explore the demographic and clinical factors associated with the…”
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Infant Nutritional Status and Markers of Environmental Enteric Dysfunction are Associated with Midchildhood Anthropometry and Blood Pressure in Tanzania by Locks, Lindsey M., ScD, MPH, Mwiru, Ramadhani S., ScD, MSc, Mtisi, Expeditho, PhD, MSc, MS, Manji, Karim P., MBBS, MMED, MPH, McDonald, Christine M., MS, ScD, Liu, Enju, PhD, Kupka, Roland, ScD, Kisenge, Rodrick, MD, MMed, PhD, Aboud, Said, MD, PhD, Gosselin, Kerri, MD, Gillman, Matthew, MD, SM, Gewirtz, Andrew T., PhD, Fawzi, Wafaie W., DrPH, MBBS, MPH, MS, Duggan, Christopher P., MD, MPH

“…Objective To assess whether growth and biomarkers of environmental enteric dysfunction in infancy are related to health outcomes in midchildhood in Tanzania…”
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Nutritional Status and Other Baseline Predictors of Mortality among HIV-Infected Children Initiating Antiretroviral Therapy in Tanzania by Mwiru, Ramadhani S., Spiegelman, Donna, Duggan, Christopher, Seage, George R., Semu, Helen, Chalamilla, Guerino, Kisenge, Rodrick, Fawzi, Wafaie W.

“…Background: We assembled a prospective cohort of 3144 children less than 15 years of age initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania…”
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The prevalence and risk factors associated with Iron, vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies in pregnant women: A cross-sectional study in Mbeya, Tanzania by John, Sauli E, Azizi, Kaunara, Hancy, Adam, Twin'omujuni, Abela, Katana, Doris, Shine, Julieth, Lyatuu, Vumilia, Sanga, Abraham, Mwiru, Ramadhani S, Abdallah, Fatma, Mchau, Geofrey, Lukindo, Tedson, Kamala, Analice, Codjia, Patrick, Leyna, Germana H, Masumo, Ray M

“…Maternal nutrition is an important forecaster of infant's and mother's health status in most developing countries. This study aimed at assessing the prevalence…”
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Extended Prophylaxis With Nevirapine Does Not Affect Growth in HIV-Exposed Infants by Onyango-Makumbi, Carolyne, Owora, Arthur H, Mwiru, Ramadhani S, Mwatha, Anthony, Young, Alicia M, Moodley, Dhayendre, Coovadia, Hoosen M, Stranix-Chibanda, Lynda, Manji, Karim, Maldonado, Yvonne, Richardson, Paul, Andrew, Philip, George, Kathleen, Fawzi, Wafaie, Fowler, Mary Glenn

“…BACKGROUND:Effects of prolonged nevirapine prophylaxis exposure on growth among HIV-exposed uninfected (HEU) infants are unknown. This study examines the…”
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Maternal Dietary L-Arginine and Adverse Birth Outcomes in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by Darling, Anne Marie, McDonald, Chloe R, Urassa, Willy S, Kain, Kevin C, Mwiru, Ramadhani S, Fawzi, Wafaie W

“…The amino acid arginine is a physiological precursor to nitric oxide, which is a key mediator of embryonic survival, fetal growth, and pregnancy maintenance…”
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Gender differences in diet and nutrition among adults initiating antiretroviral therapy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by Abioye, Ajibola I., Isanaka, Sheila, Liu, Enju, Mwiru, Ramadhani S., Noor, Ramadhani A., Spiegelman, Donna, Mugusi, Ferdinand, Fawzi, Wafaie

“…Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected males have poor treatment outcomes after initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) compared to HIV-infected women…”
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The contribution of preterm birth and intrauterine growth restriction to childhood undernutrition in Tanzania by Sania, Ayesha, Spiegelman, Donna, Rich-Edwards, Janet, Hertzmark, Ellen, Mwiru, Ramadhani S., Kisenge, Rodrick, Fawzi, Wafaie W.

“…Objectives were to examine the growth patterns of preterm and growth‐restricted infants and to evaluate the associations of prematurity and intrauterine growth…”
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Effect of multivitamin supplements on weight gain during pregnancy among HIV-negative women in Tanzania by Changamire, Freeman T., Mwiru, Ramadhani S., Peterson, Karen E., Msamanga, Gernard I., Spiegelman, Donna, Petraro, Paul, Urassa, Willy, Fawzi, Wafaie W.

“…Multivitamin supplementation has been shown to reduce the risk of low birthweight. This effect could be mediated through gestational weight gain. However, the…”
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Relationship of exclusive breast-feeding to infections and growth of Tanzanian children born to HIV-infected women by Mwiru, Ramadhani S, Spiegelman, Donna, Duggan, Christopher, Peterson, Karen, Liu, Enju, Msamanga, Gernard, Aboud, Said, Fawzi, Wafaie W

“…Objective We examined the relationships between exclusive breast-feeding and the risks of respiratory, diarrhoea and nutritional morbidities during the first 2…”
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Macronutrient and Sociodemographic Determinants of Gestational Weight Gain among HIV-Negative Women in Tanzania by Changamire, Freeman T., Mwiru, Ramadhani S., Msamanga, Gernard I., Spiegelman, Donna, Urassa, Willy, Hertzmark, Ellen, Fawzi, Wafaie W., Peterson, Karen E.

“…Background The effect of dietary macronutrient composition on the rate of gestational weight gain among women in sub-Saharan Africa is unclear. Objective To…”
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Growth among HIV-infected Children Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by MWIRU, Ramadhani S, SPIEGELMAN, Donna, DUGGAN, Christopher, SEAGE, George R, SEMU, Helen, CHALAMILLA, Guerino, KISENGE, Rodrick, FAWZI, Wafaie W

“…We assembled a prospective cohort of 3144 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected children aged <15 years initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Dar es…”
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Predictors of weight loss after HAART initiation among HIV-infected adults in Tanzania by NAN LI, SPIEGELMAN, Donna, DRAIN, Paul, MWIRU, Ramadhani S, MUGUSI, Ferdinand, CHALAMILLA, Guerino, FAWZI, Wafaie W

“…To explore the predictors of weight loss after highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) initiation in a large cohort of HIV-infected adults living in Dar…”
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Scale-Up of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Services for HIV Prevention — 12 Countries in Southern and Eastern Africa, 2013–2016 by Hines, Jonas Z., Ntsuape, Onkemetse Conrad, Malaba, Kananga, Zegeye, Tiruneh, Serrem, Kennedy, Odoyo-June, Elijah, Nyirenda, Rose Kolola, Msungama, Wezi, Nkanaunena, Kondwani, Come, Jotamo, Canda, Marcos, Nhaguiombe, Herminio, Shihepo, Ella K., Zemburuka, Brigitte L.T., Mutandi, Gram, Yoboka, Emmanuel, Mbayiha, André H., Maringa, Hilda, Bere, Alfred, Lawrence, J. Joseph, Lija, Gissenge J.I., Simbeye, Daimon, Kazaura, Kokuhumbya, Mwiru, Ramadhani S., Talisuna, Stella Alamo, Lubwama, Joseph, Kabuye, Geoffrey, Zulu, James Exnobert, Chituwo, Omega, Mumba, Maybin, Xaba, Sinokuthemba, Mandisarisa, John, Baack, Brittney N., Hinkle, Lawrence, Grund, Jonathan M., Davis, Stephanie M., Toledo, Carlos

“…Countries in Southern and Eastern Africa have the highest prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in the world; in 2015, 52% (approximately…”
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Obesity, Overweight, and Perceptions about Body Weight among Middle-Aged Adults in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by Muhihi, Alfa J., Njelekela, Marina A., Mpembeni, Rose, Mwiru, Ramadhani S., Mligiliche, Nuru, Mtabaji, Jacob

“…Background. Prevalence of obesity is increasing throughout the world at an alarming rate. Appropriate perception of one’s own body weight is important for…”
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Infant nutritional status and markers of environmental enteric dysfunction are associated with mid‐childhood anthropometry and blood pressure in Tanzania by Locks, Lindsey M, Mwiru, Ramadhani S, Mtisi, Expeditho, Manji, Karim P, McDonald, Christine M, Liu, Enju, Kupka, Roland, Kisenge, Rodrick, Aboud, Said, Gosselin, Kerri, Gillman, Mathew W, Gewirtz, Andrew T, Fawzi, Wafaie W, Duggan, Christopher P

“…Abstract only…”
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Gender differences in diet and nutrition among adults initiating anti-retroviral therapy in Dar es salaam, Tanzania by Abioye, Ajibola I, Isanaka, Sheila, Liu, Enju, Mwiru, Ramadhani S., Noor, Ramadhani A., Spiegelman, Donna, Mugusi, Ferdinand, Fawzi, Wafaie

“…HIV infected males have poor treatment outcomes after initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) compared to HIV-infected women. Dietary factors might mediate…”
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Incident tuberculosis and risk factors among HIV-infected children in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by LI, Nan, MANJI, Karim P., SPIEGELMAN, Donna, MUYA, Aisa, MWIRU, Ramadhani S., LIU, Enju, CHALAMILLA, Guerino, FAWZI, Wafaie W., DUGGAN, Christopher

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The contribution of preterm birth and intrauterine growth restriction to childhood undernutrition in T anzania by Sania, Ayesha, Spiegelman, Donna, Rich‐Edwards, Janet, Hertzmark, Ellen, Mwiru, Ramadhani S., Kisenge, Rodrick, Fawzi, Wafaie W.

“…Objectives were to examine the growth patterns of preterm and growth‐restricted infants and to evaluate the associations of prematurity and intrauterine growth…”
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Effect of multivitamin supplements on weight gain during pregnancy among HIV ‐negative women in T anzania by Changamire, Freeman T., Mwiru, Ramadhani S., Peterson, Karen E., Msamanga, Gernard I., Spiegelman, Donna, Petraro, Paul, Urassa, Willy, Fawzi, Wafaie W.

“…Multivitamin supplementation has been shown to reduce the risk of low birthweight. This effect could be mediated through gestational weight gain. However, the…”
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