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Expression of Progesterone Receptor and Its Association with Clinicopathological Characteristics in Meningiomas: A Cross-Sectional Study

Mnango, L; Mwakimonga, A; Ngaiza, A.I; Yahaya, J. J; Vuhahula, E; Mwakigonja, A. R. (Elsevier, 2021)

- BACKGROUND: Meningiomas that are progesterone receptor positive have a low recurrence rate and good prognosis compared to those that are progesterone re ceptor negative. This study aimed to determine the preva lence ...
Refugee Settlements and Cholera Risks in Uganda, 2016–2019

Bwire, Godfrey; Garimoi, C; Loy, F; Aceng; l Arianitwe, S, E.; Matseketse, D; Tumusherure, E; Makumbi, I; Muruta, A; Merrill, R, D.; Debes, A; Ali, M; Sack, D,A (Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg.,, 2021)

Abstract. During 2016 to 2019, cholera outbreaks were reported commonly to the Ministry of Health from refugee settlements. To further understand the risks cholera posed to refugees, a review of surveillance data on cholera ...
Uptake and factors associated with isoniazid preventive therapy use among HIV positive children in Dar-es-salaam.

Karugaba, E, L. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2020)

Background: TB is the leading infectious cause of death worldwide ranking above HIV. Having HIV infection is one of the major risk factors for the development of TB infection. Isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) introduced ...
Use and completeness of partograph and associated factors in Mwanza region, Tanzania

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

Background: There is scientific evidence that proper use of the partograph reduces maternal and foetal morbidity and mortality. In 2015 the use of partograph in selected regions in Tanzania was approximately 50%. In Mwanza ...
Schistosoma, other helminth infections, and associated risk factors in preschool-aged children in urban Tanzania

Said, K; Hella, J; Nassoro, T; Shija, N; Manji, K; Azia, Fatma; Mwingira, U (PLOS Negleted Tropical Diseases, 2017)

Background Despite the high prevalence of helminth infections among preschool-aged children, control programs in sub-Saharan countries primarily focus on school-aged populations. We assessed the prevalence of helminth ...
Possible Risk Factors for Severe Anemia in Hospitalized Sickle Cell Patients at Muhimbili national hospital, Tanzania

Tluway, F. (JMIR, 2018)

Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited disorder worldwide, with the highest burden in sub-Saharan Africa. The natural history of SCD is characterized by periods of steady state interspersed by ...
Disease spectrum and outcomes among elderly patients in two tertiary hospitals in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Tumaini, Basil; Munseri, Patricia; Pallangyo, Kisali (PLOS ONE, 2019-10-10)

Background There has been an increase in the number of individuals aged 60 years in Tanzania and in sub Saharan Africa in general due to improved survival. However, data is scarce on the disease burden and outcomes following ...
Prevalence of non-communicable diseases among individuals with HIV infection by antiretroviral therapy status in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Kato, Irene; Tumaini, Basili; Pallangyo, Kisali (PLoS ONE, 2020-07-09)

BACKGROUND Long-term antiretroviral therapy has modified the clinical course of HIV infection to a chronic condition associated with increased risk of developing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Information is scant, ...
A Phase I/II trial to assess the Safety and Imminogenicity of a plasmid DNA-MVA prime boost HIV-I vaccine candidate among healthy adult volunteers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Mhalu, F.; Pallangyo, K. (2007)
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices on Malaria prevention among secondary school students of boarding schools in Morogoro District

Balowa, M. (Africa Journals Online, 2005)

Malaria is a parasitic disease of humans caused by a protozoon of Plasmodium species. Malaria remains to be a life threatening condition and a public health problem in much of Sub-Saharan Africa, it is the most important ...

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