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Laboratory-reflex cryptococcal antigen screening is associated with a survival benefit in Tanzania

Faini, D; Kalinjuma, A. V,; Katende, A; Mbwaji, G; Mnzava, D; Nyuri, A; . Glass, T.R; Furrer, H (CLINICAL SCIENCE, 2019)

Background: Cryptococcal antigen (CrAg) screening in persons with advanced HIV/AIDS is recommended to prevent death. Implementing CrAg screening only in outpatients may underestimate the true CrAg prevalence and decrease ...
Labour pain relief: survey on the awareness of methods and attitude among health care providers in the Gambia

Harris, J, T.K, G (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

Background: The joy and fulfillment of delivering a healthy baby cannot be overemphasized though it can be a painful experience for women. In high income countries, pain relief is an integral part of intrapartum care, ...
The Lancet Global Health Commission on Global Eye Health: vision beyond 2020.

Burton, M.J.; Ramke, J.; Marques, A.P. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

ABSTRACT Eye health and vision have widespread and profound implications for many aspects of life, health, sustainable development, and the economy. Yet nowadays, many people, families, and populations continue to suffer ...
Laparoscopic total colectomy: Does the indication influence the outcome?

Cotte, E.; Mohamed, F.; Nancey, S.; François, Y.; Glehen, O.; Flourié, B.; Saurin, J.C.; Poncet, G. (2011)

AIM: To assess and compare outcomes of laparoscopic total colectomy performed for a variety of indications. METHODS: Sixty six patients underwent laparoscopic total colectomy for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (13) ...
Larvicidal activity of Kotschya uguenensis plant powders and methanol extracts against Anopheles gambiae s.s. larvae in the laboratory and in simulated ponds

Innocent, E; Hassanali, A; Nkunya, MHH (Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 2013)

Polar constituents of Kotschya uguenensis Verdc. (Fabaceae) do not exhibit acute toxicity but cause growth disruption of Anopheles gambiae s.s. Gile (Diptera: Culicidae) larvae with eventual death. Time-course larvicidal effects ...
Larvicidal and Brine Shrimp Activities of Vitex Schiliebenii Extracts and Isolated Phytoecdysteroids on Anopheles gambiae Giles S.S Larvae

Nyamoita, Mokua G.; Ester, Innocent; Zakaria, Mbwambo H.; Wilber, Lwande; Ochola, Bwire J.; Ahmed, Hassanali (Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 2013)

Acetone, methanol and aqueous extracts of the leaves, stem bark and root bark of Vitex schiliebenii belonging to the family Verbenaceae were evaluated for their larvicidal activity against late 3rd/early 4th Anopheles ...
Larvicidal properties of some Tanzanian plant species against Anopheles gambiae s.s. Gile (Diptera:Culicidae) mosquitoes

INNOCENT 1, E; COSAM, J C.; GIKONYO, N. K.; NKUNYA, M. H. H.; HASSANALI, A (Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci., 2009)

Ethnobotanical survey was done among the Hehe community of central Tanzania to identify plants that can be used in the control of malaria transmitting mosquito vectors. Extracts from different plant parts were analysed ...
Larvicidal, antimicrobial and brine shrimp activities of extracts from Cissampelos mucronata and Tephrosia villosa from coast region, Tanzania

Nondo, R.S.O; Mbwambo, Z.H; Kidukuli, A.W; Innocent, E.M; Mihale, M.J; Erasto, P.; Moshi, M.J (BioMed Central, 2011)

Background: The leaves and roots of Cissampelos mucronata A. Rich (Menispermaceae) are widely used in the tropics and subtropics to manage various ailments such as gastro-intestinal complaints, menstrual problems, venereal ...
Latent tuberculosis among pregnant mothers in a resource poor setting in Northern Tanzania: a cross-sectional study.

Sheriff, F.G.; Karimjee, T.S.; Manji, K.P.; Manji, M.P.; Chagani, M.M.; Mpembeni, R.M.; Jusabani, A.M.; Alwani, Z.R. (BioMed Central, 2010)

BACKGROUND: Untreated latent TB infection (LTBI) is a significant risk factor for active pulmonary tuberculosis, hence predisposing to adverse pregnancy outcomes and mother to child transmission. The prevalence of latent ...
Lead levels in women at delivery at the muhimbili national hospital: A public health problem

AZAYO, M.M; MANJI, K.; KALOKOLA, F. (Oxford University Press, 2008)

Lead poisoning is a global health problem but unrecognized in African countries. Umbilical Cord Lead levels can be used to determine community exposure to lead. At delivery, 150 women were recruited for cord blood ...
Leadership succession planning in the healthcare system in same district, kilimanjaro region, Tanzania: exploring practices, barriers and facilitators

Nyika, M.M. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

ABSTRACT Background: Succession planning is perpetuating the enterprise by filling the pipeline with high performing people to ensure that every leadership level has an abundance of these performers to draw from, both now ...
Lessons for life--past and present modes of sexuality education in Tanzania society

FUGLESANG, M. (Elsevier Science Ltd, 1997)

The provision of sexuality education and contraceptive services to unmarried adolescents has became a key issue in the era of AIDS. International health organizations are promoting action worldwide. In Tanzania the ...
Level and Determinants of HIV Testing Among Children of Parents Enrolled In Care and Treatment Clinics in Rombo District

Kimario, J. (MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY, 2016)

Background: According to 2010 WHO Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) guidelines, in Tanzania only 69% of adults and 25% of children aged 0 – 14 in need of treatment are receiving it. In Tanzania, National HIV/AIDS treatment ...
Level of compliance to quality assurance and quality control procedures among fortified wheat flour manufacturers of dar es salaam.

Rwegalulira, J.B. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017)

Background information: Quality assurance and quality control procedures for food fortification were introduced in fortified wheat flour industries. This was done so as to ensure that the wheat flour circulating in the ...
Level of compliance to quality assurance and quality control procedures among fortified wheat flour manufacturers of Dar es Salaam.

Rwegalulira, J,B. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017)

Background information: Quality assurance and quality control procedures for food fortification were introduced in fortified wheat flour industries. This was done so as to ensure that the wheat flour circulating in the ...
Level of knowledge among health care Providers on preparation of injectable Artesunate for treatment of severe malaria In public health facilities in Tanzania

Kaaya, C.; Kilonzi, M.; Mlyuka, H.; Marealle, A.I.; Mutagonda, R.; Mikomangwa, W.P. (BMC, 2019)

In Tanzania, seminars and training on the preparation and administration of injectable artesunate were given to health care providers (HCP) during its introduction in 2013. Published evidence on knowledge of its preparation ...
Level of knowledge among health care providers on preparation of injectable artesunate for treatment of severe malaria in public health facilities in Tanzania

Mikomangwa*, W,P.; Kaaya, C; Kilonzi, M; Mlyuka, H; Marealle, A,I; Mutagonda, R (BMC, 2019)

Abstract Objective: In Tanzania, seminars and training on the preparation and administration of injectable artesunate were given to health care providers (HCP) during its introduction in 2013. Published evidence on ...
The level of self perceived morbidity among adults and its implications for households and communities in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Kalinga, R.B.M (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Science, 1996)

A cross-sectional, community based health survey was conducted in an urban population of Dar es Salaam between April and May, 1995. The aim of this study was to determine the level of sel f -perceived morbidity (acute ...
Lifetime economic impact of the burden of childhood stunting attributable to maternal psychosocial risk factors in 137 low/middle-income countries

Fawzi, M.C.S.; Andrews, K.G.; Fink, G.; Danaei, G.; McCoy, D.C.; Sudfeld, C.R.; Peet, E.D.; Cho, J.; Liu, Y.; Finlay, J.E.; Ezzati, M.; Kaaya, S.F.; Fawzi2, W.W. (BMJ Glob Health, 2019)

The first 1000 days of life is a period of great potential and vulnerability. In particular, physical growth of children can be affected by the lack of access to basic needs as well as psychosocial factors, such as ...
Lipid profile among type 2 diabetes mellitus young adult patients Attending Mnazi Mmoja Hospital, Zanzibar

Juma, S.M. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2018)

ABSTRACT Introduction: Diabetes is characterized by chronic hyperglycemia and disturbances of carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism. We aimed to research association between serum lipid profile and blood glucose, ...

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