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Resistance genes and high-risk bacterial clones in Accra’s clinical samples
From the abstract: “In this study, whole genome sequencing was used to investigate a collection of Gram negatives recovered from clinical sources.”
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Alkyl gallates and Trypanosoma brucei lipid droplets
From the abstract: “This study investigated the effects of selected alkyl gallates on Trypanosoma brucei.”
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Severe maternal outcomes in two South African hospitals
From the abstract: “A cross-sectional matched case control study design was used to identify clinical factors associated with severe maternal outcomes in two regional hospitals in an urban district in Gauteng. 175 sequential SMO cases (near misses and maternal deaths) were matched to two different controls each.”
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Validating exclusive breastfeeding reports with isotope techniques in Eswatini
From the abstract: “Maternal recall substantially overestimated exclusive breastfeeding prevalence, while the deuterium oxide technique yielded more reliable, objective assessments of infant feeding practices, highlighting the need to interpret recall data with caution due to overreporting.”
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HIV viral suppression during pregnancy and breastfeeding in Africa: a review
From the abstract: “We carried out a thorough systematic review by examining PubMed, ScienceDirect, Hinari, and Google Scholar for relevant studies.”
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Drug-resistant TB culture conversion and treatment outcomes in Sidama
From the abstract: “This study aimed to determine the time to culture conversion, treatment outcomes, and associated factors among rifampicin-resistant and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis cases in the Sidama region from April 1 to December 31, 2024.”
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Inconsistent condom use among female sex workers in Africa: a review
From the abstract: “This study was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, 2020 reporting checklist.”
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Barriers and enablers to diabetes self-care in Ethiopia: a review
From the abstract: “This review aimed to synthesize qualitative evidence on barriers and facilitators of diabetes self-care practice in Ethiopia.”
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Assessing antimicrobial-resistant pathogen risks in Ethiopia’s raw beef consumption
From the abstract: “This study assessed the health risks faced by consumers of raw beef in relation to infections from common enteric superbugs commonly transmitted through meat.”
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Heart disease and hospital outcomes among children with Down syndrome
From the abstract: “Therefore, this study aimed to document the clinical characteristics and hospital outcomes of children with DS who were diagnosed with heart defects.”