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Lipodystrophy among HIV-infected patients attending care and treatment clinics in Dar es Salaam

Njelekela, M.; Mpembeni, R.; Muhihi, A.; Ulenga, N.; Aris, E.; Kakoko, D. (Hindawi, 2017)

Background. HIV infection and long-term HAART use are associated with metabolic and morphological changes. We assessed prevalence, types, and risk factors associated with lipodystrophy among HIV-infected adults attending ...
Lipodystrophy among HIV-Infected Patients Attending Care and Treatment Clinics in Dar es Salaam

Njelekela, M.; Mpembeni, R.; Muhihi, A.; Ulenga, N.; Aris, E. (Hindawi, 2017)

Background. HIV infection and long-term HAART use are associated with metabolic and morphological changes. We assessed prevalence, types, and risk factors associated with lipodystrophy among HIV-infected adults attending ...
Lived experiences of stigma and discrimination among people on antiretroviral therapy: A qualitative study in Ilala municipality, Dar es salaam

Mhode, M. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2013)

Background: There is little qualitative research on lived experiences of stigma and discrimination among the growing cohort of people in resource-limited settings who have had their health restored by Antiretroviral ...
Liver enzyme abnormalities and associated risk factors in HIV patients on efavirenz-based HAART with or without tuberculosis co-infection in Tanzania.

Mugusi, S.; Ngaimisi, E.; Janabi, M.; Minzi, O.; Bakari, M.; Riedel, K.D.; Burhenne, J.; Lindquist, L.; Mugusi, F.; Sandstrom, E.; Aklillu, E. (2012)

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the timing, incidence, clinical presentation, pharmacokinetics and pharmacogenetic predictors for antiretroviral and anti-tuberculosis drug induced liver injury (DILI) in HIV patients with or ...
Living with constant leaking of urine and odour: thematic analysis of socio-cultural experiences of women affected by obstetric fistula in rural Tanzania

Mselle, T.L.; Kohi, W.T. (Bio med central, 2015-11)

Background: Obstetric fistula is a worldwide problem that affects women and girls mostly in Sub Saharan Africa. It is a devastating medical condition consisting of an abnormal opening between the vagina and the bladder ...
Local Government Preparedness and Community Knowledge and Practices to Cholera Outbreaks: The Case of Kinondoni Municipal in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Mwanshemele, Y.Z (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017-10)

Background: Cholera is an acute diarrhea infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacteria Vibrio-Cholera (WHO, 2000). Cholera is a highly infectious disease and it affects both children and ...
Long-distance travel for HIV-related care-burden or choice?: A mixed methods study in Tanzania

Fonner, V.A.; Geurkink, D.; Chiwanga, F. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

ABSTRACT Decentralization of HIV care across sub-Saharan Africa has increased access to anti-retroviral therapy (ART). Although traveling for care has traditionally been viewed as a barrier, some individuals may choose ...
Low circulating protein C levels are associated with lower leg ulcers in patients with diabetes.

Whitmont, K.; Fulcher, G.; Reid, I.; Xue, M.; McKelvey, K.; Xie, Y.; Aboud, M.; Smith, M.M.; Ward, C.; Cooper, A; March, L; Jackson, C.J. (Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2013)

Activated protein C (APC) promotes angiogenesis and reepithelialisation and accelerates healing of diabetic ulcers. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the incidence of lower leg ulcers and ...
Low specificity of HIV-testing on sputum specimens kept at ambient temperatures for 4 to 7 days: a blinded comparison

Egwaga, S.M; Chonde, T.M; Matee, M.I; Mfinanga, S.G; Ngowi, P.E; Lwilla, F.; Cobelens, F.G.J. (BioMed Central, 2007)

Background: HIV testing on sputum using the QraQuick HIV1/2® assay has high sensitivity and specificity, and holds promise for application in tuberculosis surveys. Its performance under conditions that may occur during ...
Lung Function Abnormalities Before and After Treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Selected Health Facilities in Dar Es Salaam

Lema, R.E (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021-10)

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) causes the highest number of deaths worldwide as a single infection. Tanzania, reports more than 80,000 TB cases every year. However, in Tanzania post TB treatment lung disease has not ...
Lung ultrasonographic findings among adult patients with respiratory symptoms admitted in ICU at Muhimbili National Hospital

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

ABSTRACT Background: Lung ultrasound is a bedside, noninvasive investigation tool used by radiologists, radiographers, pulmonary physicians, in Emergency and ICU departments for aiding diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary ...
Lung ultrasonographic patterns of pneumonia in paediatric patients with respiratory symptoms admitted at Muhimbili National Hospital and Muhas academic medical centre

Michael, E. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

Background: Pneumonia is a form of acute lower respiratory tract infection caused by viruses, bacteria and fungi and is the leading cause of death in children aged below 5 years worldwide and more occurs in developing ...
Lupus Vulgaris of the External Nose in a Paediatric Patient: A Case Report from Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania

Saitabau, A.Z.; Ndeserua, M.; Enica, R.; Ntunaguzi, D. (Rwanda Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2019)

Lupus vulgaris is the most common form of cutaneous tuberculosis which usually occurs in patients who have been previously sensitized to Mycobacterium tuberculosis.[1] We present a case of a 4-year-old girl who was ...
Lymphocyte proliferation to mycobacterial antigens is detectable across a spectrum of HIV-associated tuberculosis

Lahey, T.; Matee, M.; Mtei, L.; Bakari, M.; Pallangyo, K.; Reyn, C.F.V (BioMed Central, 2009)

Background: Identifying novel TB diagnostics is a major public health priority. We explored the diagnostic characteristics of antimycobacterial lymphocyte proliferation assays (LPA) in HIVinfected subjects with latent ...
m-Palliative Care Link: A Mobile App to Improve Symptom Control and Information Exchange Among Specialists and Local Health Workers Treating Tanzanian Cancer Patients

Morse, R. S.; Ngoma, T.; Mushi, B.; Ngoma, M. (JMIR cancer, 2021)

Background. Improving access to end-of-life symptom control interventions among cancer patients is a public health priority in Tanzania in need of innovative community-based solutions. Mobile health technology holds ...
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features In Patients With Spinal Tuberculosis At Muhimbili Orthopedic Institute And Muhimbili National Hospital

Kafumu, I. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging has become the best imaging modality to evaluate patients with spinal tuberculosis, which is an indolent disease, leads to neurological disability, following delay in diagnosis and treatment. ...
Magnitude and causes of low vision in adults attending the eye clinic at Muhimbili National Hospital

Vaitha, S.J. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2012)

Background: Globally, in 2006, World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that there were 314million visually impaired people in the world, 153 million of them being due to uncorrected refractive error. At least 45 million ...
Magnitude and causes of visual impairment and blindness among children attending paediatric eye clinic at Muhimbili National Hospital, 2010

Mhina, Celina (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied sciences, 2011)

ABSTRACT Background: The number of blind years resulting from blindness in children is alarmingly high. Blindness in children can have a significant impact on their performance at school as well as their social interaction ...
"Magnitude and determinants of dental anxiety among adult patients attending public dental clinics in Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania".

Kauther, M.; Sohal, K.S.; Owibingire, S.S. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

ABSTRACT Introduction: It is estimated that, about 40% of the population suffer from dental anxiety. Dental anxiety is considered to be complex and multifactorial with a wide range of provoking factors which may be patient, ...
Magnitude and determinants of risky sexual behaviours among youths attending HIV care and treatment clinics in Dar es Salaam region, Tanzania

Mhalu, A.P. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2010)

Introduction Risky sexual behaviors are mainly the focal point of programmes on HIV prevention. Little interest has been given to sexual behaviors among HIV positive youths. Sexual behaviors of HIV infected youth ...

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