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Lipoprotein(a) in Africa: a research review
From the abstract: “This systematic review included observational studies (cross-sectional, cohort, and case-control) involving apparently healthy adults (≥18 years) in Africa.”
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Published studies, methods, evidence limits and the questions research can answer.
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Obstetric referrals in Addis Ababa’s public health centres
From the abstract: “Delivery and referral registers from 50 health centres were reviewed retrospectively for 12 months (8 July 2019–7 June 2020).”
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Building Ethiopia’s national childhood cancer registry
From the abstract: “Cancer registries allow for the collection of key data associated with patient demographics, diagnoses, and treatments, making them an essential tool for research aimed to improve the quality of care in patients with cancer.”
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School-based schistosomiasis prevention in two Ghanaian districts
From the abstract: “This study explores contextual factors that influence the implementation fidelity of school-based preventive chemotherapy for schistosomiasis in endemic districts.”
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Black cumin genotype yields and performance in Amhara, Ethiopia
From the abstract: “This study was conducted to evaluate the agronomic performance, genotype x environment interaction (GEI) and seed yield stability of promising black cumin genotypes.”
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Maternal care continuity among rural women in East Shoa, Ethiopia
From the abstract: “This study assessed the level of CoC completion and its associated factors among rural women in East Shoa Zone, Eastern Ethiopia.”
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Reproductive loss among Ghanaian women with gynaecological cancers
From the abstract: “This study explored the experiences of reproductive loss among women with gynecological cancers receiving care at a tertiary referral hospital in Ghana.”
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Antipsychotic adverse reactions at a Ugandan referral hospital
From the abstract: “This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, severity and associated factors of ADRs among patients taking antipsychotics at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH).”
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Neonatal meningitis outcomes in Harar’s public hospitals
From the abstract: “This study aimed to assess treatment outcomes of meningitis and its associated factors among neonates admitted to public hospitals in Harar town, Ethiopia.”
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Oral hygiene and dental caries in Nigeria: a review
From the abstract: “This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the associations between oral hygiene status, the frequency of tooth brushing, and the prevalence of dental caries in Nigeria.”