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Prevalence of obesity and associated risk factors among adults in Kinondoni municipal district, Dar es Salaam Tanzania by Shayo, Grace A, Mugusi, Ferdinand M

“…Obesity is on the rise worldwide, not sparing developing countries. Both demographic and socio-economic factors play parts in obesity causation. Few surveys…”
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The prevalence of human immunodeficiency and of hepatitis B viral infections is not increased in patients with sickle cell disease in Tanzania by Shayo, Grace, Makundi, Irene, Luzzatto, Lucio

“…Tanzania ranks as the fourth country in the world with respect to the number of sickle cell disease (SCD) births; it is also endemic to the human…”
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Elephantiasis mimicry in recurrent lower limb skin infections in a diabetic patient: a case report by Bramania, Puneet, Moshi, Emmaeli, Foi, Andrew, Shayo, Grace

“…Chronic edema as a complication of systemic diseases or infections can mimic filarial lymphedema (also known as elephantiasis) and considered so. We describe a…”
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Hypertension and immune activation in antiretroviral therapy naïve people living with human immunodeficiency virus by Mwakyandile, Tosi M, Shayo, Grace A, Sasi, Philip G, Mugusi, Ferdinand M, Barabona, Godfrey, Ueno, Takamasa, Lyamuya, Eligius F

“…The pathogenesis of hypertension (HTN) in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) is complex and remains not fully understood. Chronic immune activation (IA) is…”
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Hypertension and traditional risk factors for cardiovascular diseases among treatment naïve HIV- infected adults initiating antiretroviral therapy in Urban Tanzania by Mwakyandile, Tosi M, Shayo, Grace A, Sasi, Philip G, Mugusi, Ferdinand M, Barabona, Godfrey, Ueno, Takamasa, Lyamuya, Eligius F

“…Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have become an important cause of ill health and death among people living with HIV and/or AIDS (PLHIV) in the antiretroviral…”
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Acceptability and adherence to Isoniazid preventive therapy in HIV-infected patients clinically screened for latent tuberculosis in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by Shayo, Grace A, Moshiro, Candida, Aboud, Said, Bakari, Muhammad, Mugusi, Ferdinand M

“…Proper adherence to isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) may depend upon the results of tuberculosis (TB) screening test and patients' understanding of their…”
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Cost-Effectiveness of isoniazid preventive therapy among HIV-infected patients clinicaly screened for latent tuberculosis infection in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A prospective Cohort study by Shayo, Grace A, Chitama, Dereck, Moshiro, Candida, Aboud, Said, Bakari, Muhammad, Mugusi, Ferdinand

“…One of the reasons why Isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) for Tuberculosis (TB) is not widely used in low income countries is concerns on cost of excluding…”
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Predictors of mortality among adolescents and young adults living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: a retrospective cohort study by Amour, Maryam A., Shayo, Grace A., Matee, Mecky M., Machumi, Lameck, Rugarabamu, Angelica, Aris, Eric A., Sunguya, Bruno F., Mugusi, Ferdinand M.

“…Introduction Global AIDS‐related deaths have declined by only 10% among adolescents since its peak in 2003. This is disproportionately low compared to a…”
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Clinical and Imaging Features of Adults with Recurrent Pulmonary Tuberculosis - A Prospective Case-Controlled Study by Nagu, Tumaini J., Mboka, Monica A., Nkrumbih, Zuhura F., Shayo, Grace, Mizinduko, Mucho M., Komba, Ewaldo V., Maeurer, Markus, Zumla, Alimuddin, Mugusi, Ferdinand

“…•Recurrent pulmonary tuberculosis (RPTB) is a growing, neglected problem worldwide.•We performed a case-controlled study to ascertain main clinical features of…”
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Effect of aspirin on HIV disease progression among HIV-infected individuals initiating antiretroviral therapy: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Mwakyandile, Tosi, Shayo, Grace, Mugusi, Sabina, Sunguya, Bruno, Sasi, Philip, Moshiro, Candida, Mugusi, Ferdinand, Lyamuya, Eligius

“…IntroductionAn increase in cardiovascular disease (CVD) among people living with HIV infection is linked to platelet and immune activation, a phenomenon…”
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Patients' and Care Providers' Reported Barriers and Suggestions for Improving HIV Viral Load Testing in Tanzania: A Qualitative Study in Dar es Salaam by Karoli, Peter M, Shayo, Elizabeth H, Shayo, Grace A, Kiwale, Zenais A, Hawkins, Claudia A, Kaaya, Sylvia F, Hirschhorn, Lisa R

“…The study explores barriers and suggestions for improving viral load testing (VLT) uptake in Tanzania, revealing that only 58% of patients receive VLT…”
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Diagnoses from lung specimen collected through flexible bronchoscopy from patients in a tertiary hospital in Dar es Salaam Tanzania: a retrospective cross-sectional study by Ndilanha, Deus A, Shayo, Grace A, Hassan, Ramadhan, Byomuganyizi, Moses, Lema, Leonard E K

“…Flexible bronchoscopy enables visualization of the respiratory airway mucosa from the oropharynx to third generation branching of the tracheobronchial tree…”
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Polypharmacy and health related quality of life among older adults on antiretroviral therapy in a tertiary hospital in Tanzania: a hospital-based cross-sectional study by Massawe, Antimon Tibursi, Shayo, Grace Ambrose, Mugusi, Sabina Ferdinand

“…Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) chronicity in the midst of old age multiplies the risk for chronic non communicable diseases. The old are predisposed to…”
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Chronic cough and noisy breathing: An 11-year journey to diagnosis and successful treatment by M Moledina, Sibtain, Kwiyolecha, Elizabeth, Isingo, Diana, Chale, Pauline, Kilima, Mwanaada, Mwapule, Luth, Masao, Alex, Tarimo, Jude, Chuwa, Godfrey, Duttu, Joseph, Nsato, Sylvia B., Liseki, Evans, Shayo, Grace, Swai, Hedwiga F.

“…Foreign body aspiration in an uncommon entity in adults which often leads to delays in diagnosis. Adults with long-standing foreign bodies in the airway can…”
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Patient reported experience measures on HIV viral load testing at public health facilities in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A convergent mixed method study by Karoli, Peter M, Shayo, Grace A, Shayo, Elizabeth H, Wood, Christine V, Ottaru, Theresia A, Hawkins, Claudia A, Mbugi, Erasto V, Kivuyo, Sokoine L, Mfinanga, Sayoki G, Kaaya, Sylvia F, Mgina, Eric J, Hirschhorn, Lisa R

“…While viral load (VL) testing is critical to effective treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), little is known about patients' experiences with, and…”
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Endobronchial Tuberculosis: A Rare Presentation by Kassam, Nadeem M, Aziz, Omar M, Somji, Samina, Shayo, Grace, Surani, Salim

“…Endobronchial tuberculosis (EBTB) is an infection of the tracheobronchial tree by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is common among young females. Patient can…”
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Symptom‐based screening tool in ruling out active tuberculosis among HIV‐infected patients eligible for isoniazid preventive therapy in Tanzania by Shayo, Grace A., Minja, Lilian T., Egwaga, Said, Bakari, Muhammad, Mugusi, Ferdinand M.

“…Objectives We assessed the usefulness of the National TB and Leprosy Control Program (NTLP) symptom‐based tuberculosis (TB) screening tool in identifying…”
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Diagnostic delay in ankle and foot tuberculosis resulting in tuberculoma and tuberculous meningitis in a middle-aged female: A case report by Swai, Hedwiga F, Moledina, Sibtain M, Nsato, Sylvia B, Mgunya, Amina, Rugemalila, Joan, Byemelwa, Veridiana, Ismail, Sharon, Chale, Pauline, Mwapule, Luth, Masao, Alex, Tarimo, Jude, Meda, Amunga, Muhali, Fatuma, Shoo, May, Uiso, Eva, Rwezaura, Stella, Minja, Eliaichi, Beda, Deogratius, Nyagabona, Sarah K, Kisanga, Onesmo, Salehe, Sayan, Chiwanga, Faraja, Mwemba, Said, Rwegasha, John, Shayo, Grace

“…A middle-aged woman presents with chronic foot arthritis which progressed to a non-healing ulcer, which was unresponsive to conventional antibiotics and…”
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Prevalence and risk factors for skin diseases among antiretroviral-naïve HIV-infected pregnant women in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by Shayo, Grace A., Moshiro, Candida, Spiegelman, Donna, Mugusi, Ferdinand M., Chalamilla, Guerino, Msamanga, Gernard, Hawkins, Claudia, Fawzi, Wafaie

“…Background Reduced cell‐mediated immunity associated with pregnancy may cause a flaring or exacerbation of some skin conditions. Little is known about the…”
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Prevalence and risk factors for obstructive sleep apnoea in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by SHAYO, GRACE A, MUGUSI, FERDINAND M

“…Background: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a common cause of daytime sleepiness, a condition associated with accidents, antisocial behaviour, mood…”
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