Search Results - "Wiysonge, C S"

Sputum induction for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Gonzalez-Angulo, Y., Wiysonge, C. S., Geldenhuys, H., Hanekom, W., Mahomed, H., Hussey, G., Hatherill, M.

“…Sputum induction (SI) has been proposed as the optimal sample collection method for patients with paucibacillary tuberculosis (TB). Studies reporting the…”
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Rubella seroprevalence using residual samples from the South African measles surveillance program: a cross-sectional analytic study by Motaze, N. V., Makhathini, L., Smit, S. B., Adu-Gyamfi, C. G., Fortuin, M., Wiysonge, C. S., Suchard, S. M.

“…Introduction: South Africa is yet to introduce rubella-containing vaccines (RCV) into its routine immunization schedule. Selecting the target population when…”
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A systematic review of randomized controlled trials to reduce hemorrhage during myomectomy for uterine fibroids by Kongnyuy, E.J, van den Broek, N, Wiysonge, C.S

“…Abstract Objective To assess the effectiveness and safety of interventions to reduce blood loss during myomectomy. Methods Electronic searches of the Cochrane…”
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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in South Africa: A complex social phenomenon by Cooper, S, van Rooyen, H, Wiysonge, C S

“…The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have significant health, human, social and economic impacts on South African (SA) society. COVID-19 vaccines currently offer…”
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The epidemiology of stroke in sickle cell patients in Yaounde, Cameroon by Njamnshi, A.K., Mbong, E.N., Wonkam, A., Ongolo-Zogo, P., Djientcheu, V.-de-P., Sunjoh, F.L., Wiysonge, C.S., Sztajzel, R., Mbanya, D., Blackett, K. Ngu, Dongmo, L., Muna, W.F.T.

“…Stroke, a severe and recurrent but preventable complication of sickle cell disease (SCD), has not been well studied in Cameroon. To obtain baseline data…”
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Beta-blockers for hypertension by Wiysonge, C S, Bradley, H, Mayosi, B M, Maroney, R, Mbewu, A, Opie, L H, Volmink, J

“…Two recent systematic reviews found first-line beta-blockers to be less effective in reducing the incidence of stroke and the combined endpoint of stroke,…”
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Lessons learnt during the national introduction of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programmes in 6 African countries : stakeholders’ perspectives by Wiysonge, C.S., Abdullahi, L.H., Kagina, B.M., Hussey, G.D.

“…Background. Infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) significantly increases the risk of developing cervical cancer later in life. Therefore, globally, HPV…”
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Human papillomavirus vaccination acceptance and hesitancy in South Africa : research and policy agenda by Ngcobo, N.J., Wiysonge, C.S., Cooper, S., Burnett, R.J.

“…Cervical cancer is responsible for one-quarter of a million deaths per year worldwide. In South Africa (SA), cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer…”
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Human papillomavirus vaccination acceptance and hesitancy in South Africa: Research and policy agenda by Ngcobo, N J, Burnett, R J, Cooper, S, Wiysonge, C S

“…Cervical cancer is responsible for one-quarter of a million deaths per year worldwide. In South Africa (SA), cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer…”
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Taking stock of global immunisation coverage progress: the gains, the losses and the journey ahead by Nnaji, C A, Owoyemi, A J, Amaechi, U A, Wiyeh, A B, Ndwandwe, D E, Wiysonge, C S

“…Abstract Despite the enormous benefits of vaccination, global immunisation coverage progress has stalled and remains suboptimal in many countries. In this…”
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Role of vaccines in preventing influenza in healthy children by Sambala, E.Z, Cooper, S, Schmidt, B.-M, Walaza, S, Wiysonge, C.S

“…The role of an influenza vaccine is to minimise illness and death. Vaccines provide good protection against influenza strains and significantly reduce time off…”
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Communication regarding routine childhood vaccination by Cooper, S, Burnett, R J, Sambala, E Z, Schmidt, B M, Wiysonge, C S

“…Vaccine hesitancy is an emerging problem in South Africa (SA), which threatens to erode the country's immunisation achievements. Communication interventions…”
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Healthcare workers’ adherence to infection prevention and control guidelines for respiratory infectious diseases : a rapid qualitative evidence synthesis by Wiyeh, A.B., Wiysonge, C.S., Cooper, S., Schmidt, B-M.

“…COVID-19 spreads easily between people who are in close contact, or through coughs and sneezes. As the number of cases continues to increase, healthcare…”
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Convalescent plasma or hyperimmune immunoglobulin for people with COVID‐19 by Iwu, C.J., Jordan, P., Wiysonge, C.S., Ndwandwe, D.E., Nnaji, C.A.

“…Convalescent plasma is being considered as a potential therapy for COVID‐19. We highlight and contextualise the findings of a recent Cochrane rapid review that…”
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Neonatal, infant and child health in South Africa: Reflecting on the past towards a better future by Goga, A, Feucht, U, Zar, H J, Vanker, A, Wiysonge, C S, McKerrow, N, Wright, C Y, Loveday, M, Odendaal, W, Ramokolo, V, Ramraj, T, Bamford, L, Green, R J, Pillay, Y, Nannan, N

“…Although the neonatal mortality rate in South Africa (SA) has remained stagnant at 12 deaths per 1 000 live births, the infant and under-5 mortality rates have…”
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Communication regarding routine childhood vaccination by Sambala, E.Z., Wiysonge, C.S., Burnett, R.J., Cooper, S., Schmidt, B.M.

“…Vaccine hesitancy is an emerging problem in South Africa (SA), which threatens to erode the country’s immunisation achievements. Communication interventions…”
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Interventions to reduce haemorrhage during myomectomy for fibroids by Kongnyuy, E J, Wiysonge, C S

“…Uterine myomas (fibroids) are benign tumours of the uterus. Myomectomy, the surgical removal of the myomas, is an important treatment option especially for…”
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Interventions for improving childhood vaccination coverage in low- and middle-income countries by Wiysonge, Charles Shey, Young, Taryn, Kredo, Tamara, McCaul, Michael, Volmink, Jimmy

“…'Cochrane Corner' in the November SAMJ highlights a Cochrane review that evaluated the effects of interventions for improving childhood vaccination coverage in…”
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Vitamin A supplementation for reducing the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection by Wiysonge, C S, Shey, M S, Sterne, J A C, Brocklehurst, P

“…Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV is the dominant mode of acquisition of HIV infection for children, currently resulting in more than 2000 new…”
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Vaginal disinfection for preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection by Wiysonge, C S, Shey, M S, Shang, J D, Sterne, J A C, Brocklehurst, P

“…Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV infection is one of the most tragic consequences of the HIV epidemic, especially in resource-limited countries,…”
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