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ICTs and development in developing countries: A systematic review of reviews

Lwoga, E, T.; Sangeda, R, Z. (Wiley, 2019)

This systematic review of reviews aimed to explore the contribution of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for development in developing countries. This systematic review of reviews determines and summarizes ...
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 ...
Immunoglobulin G responses against falciparum malaria specific antigens are higher in children with homozygous sickle cell trait than those with normal hemoglobin

Bwire, G, M.; Majigo, M; Makalla, R; Nkinda, L; Mawazo, A; Mizinduko, M; Makani, J (Springer Nature, 2019)

Background: High Immunoglobulin G (IgG) response to Plasmodium falciparum antigens is associated with partial malaria protection in sickle hemoglobin (HbS) children. However, this response has been more studied in ...
Performance of Widal test and stool culture in the diagnosis of typhoid fever among suspected patients in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Mawazo, A; Bwire, G,M.; Matee, M,I. N. (BMC Research Notes, 2019)

Objective: We set an experiment to determine the diagnostic performance of the Widal test and stool culture in typhoid-suspected cases attending tertiary hospitals in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania using blood culture as a ...
Nasal Carriage of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus among health care workers in tertiary and regional hospitals in Dar es Salam, Tanzania

Joachim, A.; Moyo, SJ; Nkinda; Majigo; Rugarabamu, S; Mkashabani, E.G; Mmbaga, E.J; Mbembati, N; Aboud, S; Lyamuya, E.F (Hindawi, 2018-08-16)

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) among health care workers (HCWs) increases the risk of spreading the organism in hospital settings. A cross-sectional study was conducted between June and October 2016 ...
Investigation of contributing factors to scombroid fish poisoning among Dar es Salaam city residents in Tanzania

Bulula, N.; Mugoyela, V.; Kaale, E. (Open Access Library Journal, 2017)

Scombroid fish poisoning is a mild to moderate form of food poisoning caused by eating spoiled or bacterial contaminated fish after capture or during subsequent handling and storage. Its symptoms are similar to those of ...
Factors Associated with Clinical Outcomes of differentiated thyroid cancer following radioiodine Therapy in Tanzania

Mselle, Teddy Frank; Mwaiselage, Julius David; Maunda, Khamza Kibwana; Van Loon, Katherine; Salah, Bouyoucef (Cancer Research Journal, 2019)

Background: Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine type of malignancy, accounting for 1-5% of all cancers worldwide. Most of the differentiated thyroid cancers are asymptomatic. Surgery is the mainstay of management ...
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 ...
Persistent transmission of Plasmodium Malariae and Plasmodium ovale species in an Area ofdeclining Plasmodium falciparum Transmission in eastern Tanzania

Mikomangwa, W.P.; Minzi, Omary M.S.; Aklillu, Eleni; Kamuhabwa, Appolinary A. R. (BMC, 2019)

Background: Malaria in pregnancy increases the risk of adverse birth outcomes such as low birth weight (LBW), maternal and foetal anemia. In Tanzania, some areas have attained low malaria transmission. However, data on ...
High prevalence and poor linkage to care of transfusion-transmitted infections among blood donors in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania

Mohamed, Z.; Kim, in U.; Magesa, Alex; Kasubi, Mabula; Feldman, Sarah F.; Chevaliez, Stephane; Mwakale, Promise; Taylor-Robinson, Simon D.; Thursz, Mark R.; Shimakawa, Yusuke; Rwegasha, John; Lemoine, Maud (John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2019)

Blood transfusion is one of the most commonly relied upon therapies in sub-Saharan Africa. Existing safeguards recommended include systematic screening for transfusion-transmitted infections and restricted voluntary ...
Immunological perspectives of sub-Saharan populations under prophylaxis against malaria

Bwire, G.M. (Auctores Publishing, 2019)

Immunity is the state of protection against infectious disease conferred either through an immune response generated by immunization or previous infection. Generated immune responses may be long lasting even lifelong or ...
Immunological perspectives of sub-Saharan populations under prophylaxis against malaria

Bwire, G.M.; Mwambete, K.D. (Auctores Publishing, 2019)

Immunity is the state of protection against infectious disease conferred either through an immune response generated by immunization or previous infection. Generated immune responses may be long lasting even lifelong or ...
Performance of Widal test and stool culture in the diagnosis of typhoid fever among suspected patients in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Mawazo, A.; Bwire, G.M.; Matee, M.I.N.. (BMC, 2019)

We set an experiment to determine the diagnostic performance of the Widal test and stool culture in typhoid-suspected cases attending tertiary hospitals in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania using blood culture as a golden standard. ...
Factors influencing adherence to antiretroviral therapy among People Living with HIV in an urban and rural setting, Tanzania

Mosha, F.; Sangeda, R.Z.; Ocheng, D.; Risha., P.; Muchunguzi, V.; Vercauteren, J.; Lyamuya, E.; Vandamme, A.; Kaale., E. (East Cent. Afr. J. Pharm., 2019)

Adherence is one of the most crucial determinants of treatment response to antiretroviral therapy (ART). An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in 24 Care and Treatment Centres (CTC) in Dar es Salaam and Iringa ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Effect of Pharmacogenetics on Plasma Lumefantrine Pharmacokinetics and Malaria Treatment Outcome in Pregnant Women

Mutagonda, R.F.; Kamuhabwa, A.A.R.; Minzi, O.M.S.; Massawe, S.N.; Asghar, M. (BiomedCentral, 2017)

Background: Pregnancy has considerable effects on the pharmacokinetic properties of drugs used to treat uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria. The role of pharmacogenetic variation on anti-malarial drug disposition ...
Investigation of Factors Affecting Preparedness of Reporting Adverse Drug Reactions among Nurses in Public and Private Hospitals in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Mugoyela, V.; Robert, R.; Msota, N. (Scrip.org, 2018)

The current study assessed preparedness among nurses about reporting adverse drug reactions in public and private hospitals. Nurses in hospitals are among health providers very close to patients and are involved in the ...
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 ...

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