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Identification of diarrheagenic Escherichia coli isolated from infants and children in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Moyo, S.J; Maselle, S.Y; Matee, M.I.; Langeland, N; Mylvaganam, H. (BioMed Central, 2007)

Background: Relatively few studies have been done in Tanzania to detect and classify diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (DEC) strains among children with diarrhea. This study aimed at investigating DEC among children in Dar ...
Identifying Darwinian Selection Acting on Different Human APOL1 Variants among Diverse African Populations

Ko, W. Y.; Rajan, P.; Gomez, F.; Scheinfeldt, L.; An, P.; Winkler, C. A.; Froment, A; Nyambo, T.B.; Omar, S.A.; Wambebe, C; Ranciaro, A; Hirbo, J.B.; Tishkof, S. A. (Elsevier Inc, 2013)

Disease susceptibility can arise as a consequence of adaptation to infectious disease. Recent findings have suggested that higher rates of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in individuals with recent African ancestry might be ...
Immunogenicity of a protective whole cell mycobacterial vaccine in HIV-infected adults: A phase III study in Tanzania

Laheya, T.; Arbeitb, R.D.; Bakaric, M.; Horsburgh, C.R.; Mateec, M.; Waddella, R.; Mteic, L.; Vuolae, J.M.; Pallangyoc, K.; Reyna, C.F. (ELSEVIER, 2010)

Preventive immunization with whole inactivated Mycobacterium vaccae (MV) confers protection against HIV-associated tuberculosis (TB) in BCG-immunized adults with CD4 counts ≥200 cells/ l. We evaluated the immunogenicity ...
. Immunological and Virological Outcomes among Treatment Experienced HIV-Infected Patients on Dolutegravir Regimen in Tanzania. Tanzania Medical Journal. Vol.32 (4):28-39

Maganda, B.; Kavuraya., B.; Mutagonda, R. (2021)

Introduction: The integrase inhibitor dolutegravir (DTG) has recently replaced the non nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (efavirenz and nevirapine) in several Sub-Saharan African countries, including Tanzania. ...
Impact of change in maternal age composition on the incidence of Caesarean section and low birth weight: analysis of delivery records at a tertiary hospital in Tanzania, 1999–2005

Muganyizi, P.S.; Kidanto, H.L. (BioMed Central, 2009)

Background: Previous studies on change in maternal age composition in Tanzania do not indicate its impact on adverse pregnancy outcomes. We sought to establish temporal changes in maternal age composition and their impact ...
Impact of human leukocyte antigen-associated polymorphisms on variability of HIV-1 accessory and regulatory Proteins.

Kamori, D.; Hasan, Z.; Carlson, J. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

ABSTRACT HIV-1 escapes by acquiring mutations that differentially influence the course of infection. Unlike HIV-1 structural and enzymatic proteins, it remains elusive what extent the host immune-mediated selection pressure ...
Impact of immediate postpartum insertion of TCu380A on the quantity and duration of lochia discharges in Tanzania

Muganyizi, P. S.; Kimario, G. F.; Rwegoshora, F. J.; Paul, P. P.; Makins, Anita (Contraception and Reproductive Medicine, 2021)

Background: The insertion of Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (PPIUD) for the purpose of contraception immediately after delivery is becoming popular in countries where the use of IUD for contraception has been extremely ...
Impact of point-of-care ultrasound on clinical decision-making at an urban emergency department in Tanzania

Sawe, H.R. (PLOS One, 2018)

Background Point of care ultrasound (PoCUS) is an efficient, inexpensive, safe, and portable imaging modality that can be particularly useful in resource-limited settings. However, its impact on clinical decision making ...
Impact of point-of-care ultrasound on clinical decision-making at an urban emergency department in Tanzania

Reynolds, T.N.; Amato, S.; Kulola, I.; Jeffrey Chen, C.; Mfinanga, J.; Sawe, H.R. (PLOS One, 2018)

Background Point of care ultrasound (PoCUS) is an efficient, inexpensive, safe, and portable imaging modality that can be particularly useful in resource-limited settings. However, its impact on clinical decision making ...
Improved quality of management of eclampsia patients through criteria based audit at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Bridging the quality gap.

Kidanto, H.L.; Wangwe, P; Kilewo, C.D.; Nystrom, L.; Lindmark, G. (BioMed Central, 2012)

BACKGROUND: Criteria-based audits (CBA) have been used to improve clinical management in developed countries, but have only recently been introduced in the developing world. This study discusses the use of a CBA to ...
The improvement of functional handwashing facilities during COVID-19:

Shao, M; Mushi, V; Mwelange, L (Tropical medicine and Health, 2021)

Fighting against coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) goes hand in hand with the provision of proper water, sanitation,and hygiene (WASH) services. In this case, proper handwashing with soap and water plays a major role in ...
Improving Access to Self-Expanding Metal Stents for Patients With Esophageal Cancer in Eastern Africa: A Stepwise Implementation Strategy

Mushi, B. P.; Mwachiro, M. M.; Buckle, G; Kaimila, B. N.; Mulima, G; Kayamba, V; Kelly, P; Akoko, L; Mmbaga, E. J.; Selekwa, M; Ringo, Y; Pritchett, N; White, R. E.; Topazian, M. D.; Fleischer, D. E.; Dawsey, S. M.; Van Loon, K (American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2021)

PURPOSE The eastern corridor of Africa is affected by a high burden of esophageal cancer (EC), with . 90% of patients presenting with advanced disease. Self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) have been previously reported as ...
Improving communication about HIV prevention Among people living with HIV and their at-risk Social network members in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Siril, H.; Kaale., A.; Minja, A.; Kilewo, J.; Mugusi, F.; Sunguya, B.; Todd, J.; Kaaya, S.; Fawzi, M.C.S. (Cogent Medicine, 2019)

Although a number of HIV prevention programs have been implemented, such as mass media campaigns, high rates of unprotected and concurrent sexual partnerships, as well as low uptake HIV testing and limited HIV knowledge, ...
Improving mental health in low-resource settings: A feasibility randomized controlled trial of a transdiagnostic psychological intervention among Burundian refugee adolescents and their caregivers

Fine, S.L.; Malik, A.; Guimond, M.F. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

ABSTRACT There is a paucity of evidence regarding interventions that can improve the mental health of adversity-affected young adolescents living in low-resource settings. We evaluated the feasibility, acceptability, ...
Incidence and predictors of acute mountain sickness among trekkers on Mount Kilimanjaro

Jackson, S.J.; Varley, J.; Sellers, C.; Josephs, K.; Codrington, L.; Duke, G.; Njelekela, M.A.; Drummond, G.; Sutherland, A.I.; Thompson, A.A.R.; Baillie, J.K. (HIGH ALTITUDE MEDICINE & BIOLOGY, 2010)

Stewart J. Jackson, James Varley, Claudia Sellers, Katherine Josephs, Lucy Codrington, Georgina Duke, Marina A. Njelekela Gordon Drummond, Andrew I. Sutherland, A. A. Roger Thompson, J. Kenneth Baillie. Incidence and ...
Increasing Access to Surgical Services in Sub-Saharan Africa: Priorities for National and International Agencies Recommended by the Bellagio Essential Surgery Group

Luboga, S.; Macfarlane, S.B.; von Schreeb, J.; Kruk, M.E.; Cherian, M.N.; Bergstrom, S.; Bossyns, P.B.M.; Denerville, E.; Dovlo, D.; Galukande, M.; Hsia, R.Y.; Jayaraman, S.P.; Lubbock, L.A.; Mock, C.; Ozgediz, D.; Sekimpi, P.; Wladis, A.; Zakariah, A.; Dade, N.B.; Donkor, P.; Gatumbu, J.K.; Hoekman, P.; IJsselmuiden, C.B.; Jamison, D.T.; Jessani, N.; Jiskoot, P.; Kakande, I.; Mabweijano, J.R.; Mbembati, N.; McCord, C.; Mijumbi, C.; Miranda, H.; Mkony, C.A.; Mocumbi, P.; Ndihokubwayo, J.B.; Ngueumachi, P.; Ogbaselassie, G.; Okitombahe, E.L.; Toure, C.T.; Vaz, F.; Zikusooka, C.M.; Debas, H.T. (PLoS Medicine, 2009)

In sub-Saharan Africa, only 46% of births are attended by skilled personnel, compared to 96% in Europe (according to data for the African Region of the World Health Organization [WHO] from 2000 to 2008 [1]). In 2005, ...
Induced abortion, pregnancy loss and intimate partner violence in Tanzania: a population based study

Stöckl, H.; Filippi, V.; Watts, C.; Mbwambo, J.K.K (BioMed Central, 2012)

Background: Violence by an intimate partner is increasingly recognized as an important public and reproductive health issue. The aim of this study is to investigate the extent to which physical and/or sexual intimate ...
Inequity in uptake of hospital-based childbirth care in rural Tanzania:

Straneo, M; Benova, L; Hanson, C; Fogliati, P; Pembe, A. B; Smekens, T; van den Akker, T (Health Policy and Planning, 2021)

Proportions of facility births are increasing throughout sub-Saharan Africa, but obstetric services vary within the health system. In Tanzania, advanced management of childbirth complications (comprehensive emergency ...
Influence of gender norms in relation to child's quality of care: follow-up of families of children with SCD identified through NBS in Tanzania.

Bukini, D.; Mbekenga, C.; Nkya, S. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

ABSTRACT Introducing newborn screening (NBS) services for sickle cell disease (SCD) in Africa has been proven to be one of the most cost-effective approach to reducing morbidity and mortality associated with this condition. ...
The Influence of HIV-Status Disclosure on Adherence, Immunological and Virological Outcomes among HIV-Infected Patients Started on Antiretroviral Therapy in Dar-es- Salaam, Tanzania

Buma, D.; Bakari, M.; Fawzi, W.; Mugusi, F. (SciForschen, 2015-10)

Background: Disclosure of HIV status pose a great challenge in many societies due to associated stigma. We prospectively investigated whether or not HIV-status disclosure before commencement of antiretroviral therapy (ART) ...

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