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Views from Multidisciplinary Oncology Clinicians on Strengthening Cancer Care Delivery Systems in Tanzania.

Nyagabona, S.K.; Luhar, R.; Ndumbalo, J. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

ABSTRACT Background: In response to the increasing burden of cancer in Tanzania, the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children launched National Cancer Treatment Guidelines (TNCTG) in February ...
Predictors of antiretroviral therapy interruptions and factors influencing return to care at the Nkolndongo Health District, Cameroon

Nsoh, M.; Tshimwanga, K.E.; Ngum, B.A. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

ABSTRACT Background: Antiretroviral therapy is a lifelong commitment that requires consistent intake of tablets to optimize health outcomes, attain and maintain viral suppression. Objective: We aimed to elicit predictors ...
COVID-19 one year into the pandemic: from genetics and genomics to therapy, vaccination, and policy

Novelli, G.; Biancolella, M.; Mehrian-Shai, R. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

ABSTRACT COVID-19 has engulfed the world and it will accompany us all for some time to come. Here, we review the current state at the milestone of 1 year into the pandemic, as declared by the WHO (World Health Organization). ...
mPalliative care link: examination of a mobile solution to palliative care coordination among Tanzanian patients with cancer.

Ngoma, M.; Mushi, B.; Morse, R.S. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

ABSTRACT In sub-Saharan Africa, there are at least 500,000 cancer deaths/year with a projected doubling of mortality rates by 2030.1-6 A two-country study showed unnecessary suffering among African patients with late-stage ...
The burden of anemia in pregnancy among women attending the antenatal clinics in Mkuranga District, Tanzania. Front Public Health. Tanzania.

Ngimbudzi, E.; Massawe, S.; Sunguya, B. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

ABSTRACT Introduction: The burden of anemia in pregnancy is of global health importance. Tanzania is no exception. Its effects vary from one region to another due to the differing causes. Overall, it is a significant cause ...
Antiretroviral therapy for HIV-Associated cutaneous kaposi's sarcoma: Clinical, HIV-related, and sociodemographic predictors of outcome.

Ngalamika, O.; Munsaka, S.; Lidenge, S.J. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is an AIDS-defining malignancy that can improve or worsen with antiretroviral therapy (ART). We aimed at identifying clinical, HIV-related, and sociodemographic factors associated with either progression ...
Histologic detection of Helicobacter pylori by the immunohistochemical method using anti-Helicobacter pylori polyclonal antibody: A cross-sectional study of patients with gastric pathologies at the Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania

Ngaiza, A.I.; Yahaya, J.J.; Mwakimonga, A.K. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

ABSTRACT Background and study aim: Immunohistochemistry is one of the superior methods and is regarded as the gold standard for the detection of Helicobacter pylori. We aimed to detect the presence of Helicobacter pylori ...
Harmonization of medical products regulation: A key factor for improving regulatory capacity in the East African Community. BMC Public Health. Vol.21(1):1-3.

Ndomondo-Sigonda, M.; Miot, J.; Naidoo, S. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

ABSTRACT Background: Limited capacity to regulate medical products is associated with circulation of products which do not meet standards of quality, safety and efficacy with negative public health and economic outcomes. ...
Poor weight gain and its predictors among preterm neonates admitted at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania: a prospective cohort study

Ndembo, V.; Naburi, H.; Kisenge, R. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

ABSTRACT Background: Preterm delivery is among the major public health problems worldwide and the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among neonates. Postnatal poor weight gain, which can contribute to mortality, can ...
Prevalence of early childhood caries, risk factors and nutritional status among 3-5-year-old preschool children in Kisarawe, Tanzania

Ndekero, T.S.; Carneiro, L.C.; Masumo, R.M. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

ABSTRACT Background: Early childhood dental caries (ECC), a serious public health problem lacks information on the association between ECC, risk factors and nutritional status among children in Tanzania. Therefore, this ...
Molecular response to imatinib in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia in Tanzania

Nasser, A.; Hussein, A.; Chamba, C. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

ABSTRACT Imatinib is the mainstay of treatment of patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in Tanzania. Monitoring molecular response to therapy by real-time polymerase chain reaction at defined milestones is necessary ...
Rotavirus diarrhoea among children Aged <5 years in hospital setting in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

Nalitolela, N.; Kisenge, R.; Mkopi, N.P. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

ABSTRACT Background: Diarrhoea remains among the highest causes of death in children under 5 years of age in developing countries. Before the introduction of rotavirus vaccine in Tanzania, rotavirus infection was the ...
Consumption trends of antibiotic for veterinary use in Tanzania: A longitudinal retrospective survey from 2010-2017

Sangeda, R.Z.; Baha, A.; Erick, A. (Muhimbili University of Health and allied science, 2021)

ABSTRACT Background: With increased livestock keeping, multiple prevailing infections, antimicrobial agents’ use and pattern in Tanzania, the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) becomes inevitable. Antibiotic-resistant ...
Two mosquito larvicidal arabinofuranosidetridecanol from Commiphora merkeri exudate

Samweli, B.; Innocent, E.; Machumi, F. (Muhimbili University of Health and allied science, 2021)

ABSTRACT Two new arabinofuranosidetridecanol, namely 1,2-tridecanediol-1-O-α-L-5'-acetylarabinofuranoside (1) and 1,2-tridecanediol-1-O-α-L-arabinofuranoside (2) together with known compound, 1,2-tridecanediol (3) were ...
Where there is no local author: a network bibliometric analysis of authorship parasitism among research conducted in sub-Saharan Africa

Rees, C.A.; Mohsen, A.; Kisenge, R. (Muhimbili University of Health and allied science, 2021)

ABSTRACT Introduction: Authorship parasitism (ie, no authors affiliated with the country in which the study took place) occurs frequently in research conducted in low-income and middle-income countries, despite published ...
Facilitators and barriers to effective supervision of maternal and newborn care: a qualitative study from Shinyanga region, Tanzania.

Nyamhanga, T.M.; Frumence, G.; Hurtig, A.K. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

ABSTRACT Background: Despite routine supportive supervision of health service delivery, maternal and newborn outcomes have remained poor in sub-Saharan Africa in general and in Tanzania in particular. There is limited ...
Rate and predictors of HIV virological failure among adults on first-line antiretroviral treatment in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Samizi, F.G.; Panga, O.D.; Mulungu, S.S. (Muhimbili University of Health and allied science, 2021)

ABSTRACT Introduction: Monitoring resistance to first line antiretroviral therapy (ART) is crucial in preventing accumulation of viral mutations following the implementation of the World Health Organization "treat all" ...
Conscious sedation in dentistry: knowledge and practice among dental professionals in Tanzania

Sales, N.; Sohal, K.S.; Moshy, J.R. (Muhimbili University of Health and allied science, 2021)

ABSTRACT Background: Conscious sedation is a useful adjunct in the treatment of patients in dentistry; however, a lack of knowledge among the dental profession regarding sedation is a restricting factor in the practice ...
of non-fatal, opioid overdose among women who use opioids in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Saleem, H.T.; Likindikosi, S.; Nonyane, B.A.S. (Muhimbili University of Health and allied science, 2021)

ABSTRACT Background: as opioid overdoses and deaths increase globally, little is known about these dimensions in Sub-Saharan Africa. In this paper, we explore factors associated with opioid overdose experiences among a ...
Utilizing lean software methods to improve acceptance of global eHealth initiatives: results from the implementation of the basic emergency care app

Rose, C.; Nicholos, T.; Hackner, D. (Muhimbili University of Health and allied science, 2021)

ABSTRACT Background: Health systems in low- and middle-income countries face considerable challenges in providing high-quality accessible care. eHealth has had mounting interest as a possible solution given the unprecedented ...

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