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41. Toward an understanding of disengagement from HIV treatment and care in Sub-Saharan Africa: a qualitative study

Ware, N.C.; Wyatt, M.A.; Geng, E.H.; Kaaya, S.F.; Agbaji, O.O.; Muyindike, W.R.; Chalamilla, G.; Agaba, P.A. (2013)

Background: The rollout of antiretroviral therapy in sub-Saharan Africa has brought lifesaving treatment to millions of HIVinfected individuals. Treatment is lifelong, however, and to continue to benefit, patients must ...
Acceptability of Vaginal Film, Soft-Gel Capsule, and Tablet as Potential Microbicide Delivery Methods Among African Women

Nel, A.M.; Mitchnick, L.B.; Risha, P.; Muungo, L.T.M.; Norick, P.M. (Journal of Women’s Health, 2011)

Background: Vaginal microbicides are in development for the prevention of HIV transmission to women via sexual intercourse. Acceptability of the microbicide delivery method in the targeted population is important to product ...
Advancing Pharmacy Practice in Tanzania: A Descriptive Report of Pharmacy Education and Practice Models in 3 Institutions

Mbilinyi, C; Buma, , D; Ngasa, S; Maingu, R; Maganda, B; Kaali, W; Uledi, M; Mkinga, , B; Njonjo, B; Amiri, J; . Zuckerman, A (INQUIRY, 2021-11-09)

Abstract Understanding models of pharmacy education and practice in low-to-middle income countries (LMIC) can drive best practices and resource utilization. However, there is a paucity of literature in this setting. The ...
Application of basic pharmacology and dispensing practice of antibiotics in accredited drug-dispensing outlets in Tanzania

Minzi, O. M.; Manyilizu, V. S. (Dove Medical Press Ltd, 2013)

Background: Provision of pharmaceutical services in accredited drug-dispensing outlets (ADDOs) in Tanzania has not been reported. This study compared the antibiotics dispensing practice between ADDOs and part II shops, or ...
Application of basic pharmacology and dispensing practice of antibiotics in accredited drug-dispensing outlets in Tanzania.

Minzi, O.; Manyilizu, V. (Dove Medical Press, 2013)

BACKGROUND: Provision of pharmaceutical services in accredited drug-dispensing outlets (ADDOs) in Tanzania has not been reported. This study compared the antibiotics dispensing practice between ADDOs and part II shops, ...
Assessment of Medicines Cold Chain Storage Conformity with the World Health Organization Requirements in Health Facilities in Tanzania

Muguyela, V.; Ringo, S.; Kaale, E.; Sempombe, J. (2017)

A descriptive study on assessment of medicines cold chain storage conformity with World Health Organization (WHO) requirements in public health facilities was carried out in Dar es Salaam and Dodoma regions. Storage ...
Assessment of rational medicines prescribing in healthcare facilities in four regions of Tanzania

Minzi, O.; Moshiro, C.; Irunde, H. (EManuscript, 2017)

Objective: The purpose of the study was to measure rational medicines prescribing in healthcare facilities from selected regions in Tanzania with focus on WHO/INRUD core medicines use indicators. Methods: The study is ...
Assessment of Rational Medicines Prescribing in Healthcare Facilities in Four Regions of Tanzania

Minzi, O.; Irunde, H.; Moshiro, C. (EManuscript, 2017)

Objective: The purpose of the study was to measure rational medicines prescribing in healthcare facilities from selected regions in Tanzania with focus on WHO/INRUD core medicines use indicators. Methods: The study is ...
Benefit from earlier thrombolytic therapy is certain, but what is the magnitude of benefit?

Leizorovicz, A. (BMJ, 1996)

Abundant evidence exists to confirm that fibrinolytic treatment saves lives in patients with acute myocardial infarction and that the earlier the treatment the higher the benefit obtained.' There is also evidence to ...
C hallenges facing effective implementation of co-trimoxazole prophylaxis in children born to HIV-infected mothers in the public health facilities

Kamuhabwa, A.A.; Manyanga, V. (Drug, Healthcare and Patient Safety, 2015-10)

Background: If children born to HIV-infected mothers are not identified early, approximately 30% of them will die within the first year of life due to opportunistic infections. In order to prevent morbidity and mortality ...
Challenges of secondary immunodeficiency and drug resistant opportunistic pathogens in developing countries.

Mwambete, K. D.; Justin-Temu, M. (FORMATEX, 2013)

The immune system is composed of a variety of cells and proteins viz. lymphocytes, phagocytes, and cytokines, for which one of the principal functions is microbial defense. Abnormalities of the immune system (IS), ...
Characterization of Hormonal Receptors and Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor-2 in Tissues of Women with Breast Cancer at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Mwakigonja, A.R.; Lushina, N.E; Mwang, A. (Bio Med Central, 2017)

Background: Breast cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and deaths among women worldwide. In Tanzania there is no published data on human epidermal growth receptor-2 (HER2/neu) expression in breast carcinoma. Hormonal ...
Chemical Composition and in vitro Antimicrobial Activity of the Essential oils of two Helichrysum Species from Tanzania

Bougatsos, C; Ngassapa, O; Runyoro, D.K.B; Chinou, I.B (Verlag der Zeitschrift für Naturforschung, Tübingen, 2004)

The chemical composition of the essential oils obtained from the aerial parts of Helichrysum cymosum and H. fulgidum, from Tanzania, were analyzed by GC and GC/MS. A total of sixty-five compounds, representing 92.4% and ...
Clinical emergency care research in low income and middle-income countries opportunities and challenges

Aluisio, A.R.; Aluisio, A.R. (BMJ Glob Health, 2019)

Disease processes that frequently require emergency care constitute approximately 50% of the total disease burden in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Many LMICs continue to deal with emergencies caused by ...
Community screening and treatment of asymptomatic carriers of Plasmodium falciparum with artemether-lumefantrine to reduce malaria disease burden: a modelling and simulation analysis

Kern, S.E.; Tiono, A.B.; Makanga, M.; Gbadoé, A.D.; Premji, Z.; Gaye, O.; Sagara, I.; Ubben, D.; Cousin, M.; Oladiran, F.; Sander, O.; Ogutu, B. (BioMed Central, 2011)

Background: Asymptomatic carriers of Plasmodium falciparum serve as a reservoir of parasites for malaria transmission. Identification and treatment of asymptomatic carriers within a region may reduce the parasite reservoir ...
Comparative assessment of the magnitude of Hyperlipidemia in HIV-Infected patients receiving Lopinavir/r- and Atazanavir/r-Based Antiretroviral drugs

Muya, E.; Kamuhabwa, A. (Sage, 2019)

Objective: To assess prevalence of hyperlipidemia in patients receiving lopinavir boosted with ritonavir (LPV/r) and atazanavir boosted with ritonavir (ATV/r) antiretroviral drugs. Methods: HIV-infected patients (300) ...
Comparative Assessment of the Pharmacovigilance Systems within the Neglected Tropical Diseases Programs in East Africa—Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania

Barry, A; Olsson, S; Khaemba, C; Kabatende, J; Dires, T; Fimbo, A; Minzi, O; Bienvenu, E; Makonnen, E; Kamuhabwa, A; Oluka, M; Guantai, A; Puijenbroek, E; Bergman, U; Nkayamba, A; Mugisha, M; Gurumurthy, P; Aklillu, E (Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 2021)

Abstract: Monitoring the safety of medicines used in public health programs (PHPs), including the neglected tropical diseases (NTD) program, is a WHO recommendation, and requires a wellestablished and robust pharmacovigilance ...
Comparison of bioavailability between the most available generic tablet formulation containing artemether and lumefantrine on the Tanzanian market and the innovator’s product

Minzi, O. M.; Marealle, I. A.; Shekalaghe, S.; Juma, O.; Ngaimisi, E.; Chemba, M.; Rutaihwa, M.; Abdulla, S.; Sasi, P. (BioMed Central, 2013)

Background: Existence of anti-malarial generic drugs with low bioavailability marketed on sub-Saharan Africa raises a concern on patients achieving therapeutic concentrations after intake of such products. This work ...
Comparison of malaria treatment Outcome of generic and innovator’s Anti‑malarial drugs containing artemether– Lumefantrine combination in the management Of uncomplicated malaria amongst Tanzanian Children

Kilonzi, M.; Minzi, O.; Mutagonda, R.; Sasi, P.; Kamuhabwa, A.; Aklillu3, E. (BMC, 2019)

Background: In 2006, artemether–lumefantrine (ALU), specifcally Coartem® (Novartis Pharma AG, Basel Switzerland), was approved as the frst-line drug for treatment of uncomplicated malaria in Tanzania. Due to poor availability ...
Comparison of malaria treatment outcome of generic and innovator’s anti‑malarial drugs containing artemether– lumefantrine combination in the management of uncomplicated malaria amongst Tanzanian children

Kilonzi, M; Minzi, O; Mutagonda, R; Sasi, P.; Kamuhabwa, A.; Aklillu, E. (BMC, 2019)

Abstract Background: In 2006, artemether–lumefantrine (ALU), specifically Coartem ® (Novartis Pharma AG, Basel Switzerland), was approved as the first-line drug for treatment of uncomplicated malaria in Tanzania. Due ...

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