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Report from the first Tanzania Liver Cancer Conference: a call for action to unite Tanzania

Ally, M.; Eric, M.; Jared, A. (2023)

The first Tanzania Liver Cancer Conference (TLCC2023) took place on 17–18 March 2023 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania with the aim of raising awareness among healthcare providers on the problem that liver cancer poses to the ...

Colorectal cancer in Tanzania: the current status and future directions.

Akoko, L; Nathan, B.I. (2023)

ABSTRACT Introduction: Globally, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common malignancy and the second most common cause of cancer death. By 2030, the incidence is expected to increase to reach 2.2 million cases and ...

Emerging Role of circANRIL Expression in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells as a Promising Liquid Biopsy Diagnostic Biomarker for Coronary Artery Disease, Genes.

Akan, G; Nyawawa, F; Nyangasa, B (2023)

Background: Long-non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are increasingly recognized to play major roles in coronary artery disease (CAD). ANRIL, a well-known lncRNA is located on the 9p21.3 locus which is the first reported CAD risk ...

Unilateral choanal atresia and a co-existent long-standing medium-sized ipsilateral rhinolith in a 15-year-old boy: Case report and literature review. Int J Surg Case Rep. Vol.105.

Kahinga, A.A.; Abraham, Z.A. (2023)

Introduction and importance: Unilateral choanal atresia is a congenital anomaly where a newborn baby is born with a unilateral imperforate posterior nare. In most of the time the diagnosis may be missed for years after ...

Unilateral choanal atresia and a co-existent long-standing medium-sized ipsilateral rhinolith in a 15-year-old boy: Case report and literature review

Kahinga, A (2023)

ABSTRACT Introduction and importance: Unilateral choanal atresia is a congenital anomaly where a newborn baby is born with a unilateral imperforate posterior nare. In most of the time the diagnosis may be missed for years ...

High Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted and Reproductive Tract Infections (STI/RTIs) among Patients Attending STI/Outpatient Department Clinics in Tanzania.

Aboud, S.; Buhalata, S.N.; Oduru, O.G. (2023)

ABSTRACT Introduction: We determined the prevalence and reported risk factors associated with sexually transmitted and reproductive tract infections (STI/RTIs) among patients who presented with genital symptoms in ...

Historical Overview of Critical Care Nursing in Tanzania Culminating in its First Inaugural Conference in Tandem with the Sixth Conference of The African Federation of Critical Care Nurses.

Manji, Z.; Masika, G.; Ramadhani, F. (2023)

ABSTRACT Introduction: Critical care nursing is an emerging and growing facet of healthcare in Africa. This article provides a historical overview of critical care nursing in Africa, specifically in Tanzania. This includes ...

Genetic determinants of macrolide and tetracycline resistance in penicillin non-susceptible Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates from people living with HIV in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Manyahi, J.; Moyo, S.J.; Langeland, N. (2023)

ABSTRACT Background: Over one million yearly deaths are attributable to Streptococcus pneumoniae and people living with HIV are particularly vulnerable. Emerging penicillin non-susceptible Streptococcus pneumoniae (PNSP) ...

Bioassay-guided isolation of antimycobacterial compounds from Aphloia theiformis (Vahl) Benn root ethanolic extract.

Marealle, A.I.; Qwarse, M.; Innocent, E. (2023)

ABSTRACT Background: Aphloia theiformis is used in Makete district, Tanzania, and other areas by HIV and AIDS patients as a weight loss remedy and for treatment of tuberculosis. However, there is no literature information ...

Antimycobacterial activity of scopoletin from ethanolic extract of Hymenodictyon floribundum (Hochst. & Steud.) B.L.Rob. Stem bark.

Marealle, A.L.; Moyo, A.A. (2023)

ABSTRACT Background: The available tuberculosis (TB) therapies are taken for long time with complex regimens associated with adverse effects and drug-drug interactions. The emergence of multidrug resistant (MDR) and ...

Uptake of Oral HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Associated Factors among Female Sex Workers in Tanga, Tanzania

Martin, V.O.; Tesha, N.A.; Sunguya, B.F. (2023)

ABSTRACT Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) prevents HIV infection among female sex workers (FSW). WHO recommends the use of Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate for use in oral PrEP regimens (TDF)? Emtricitabine (FTC) 200 mg/Tenofovir ...

Improved biorepository to support sickle cell disease genomics and clinical research: A practical approach to link patient data and biospecimens from Muhimbili Sickle Cell Program, Tanzania.

Masamu, U.; Sangeda, R.Z.; Mgaya, J. (2023)

ABSTRACT Genetic modifiers underlying various sickle cell disease phenotypic expressions are largely unexplored in Africa due to lack of databases linking biospecimens with demographic and clinical data. The problem may ...

Utility of Dipstick Urinalysis in the Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections among Outpatients in Mwanza and Dar es Salaam Regions in Tanzania.

Masood, S.S.; Majigo, M.; Silago, V. (2023)

ABSTRACT Background: Globally, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the leading cause of hospital visits, especially among women. In many developing countries, especially in lower health facilities, the dipstick urinalysis ...

searching for new agents against Enterobacteriaceae from nature: approaches, potential plant species, isolated compounds, and their respective properties.

Masota, N.E.; Zehe, M.; Vogg, G. (2023)

ABSTRACT The rising trend of antibiotic-resistant infections around the world and the low antimicrobials development pipeline volume are necessitating continued efforts in the search for novel treatment options. The ...

Nature-inspired synthesis of antibacterial glucovanillin derivatives.

Masota, N.E.; Olsen, K. (2023)

ABSTRACT Background: The ongoing threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) complicated by the rise of Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) pathogens calls for increased efforts in the search for novel treatment options. While deriving ...

Women’s fear of childbirth and depressive symptoms before and after birth: Studies on the magnitude, challenges, and coping strategies in Pwani region, Tanzania.

Manase, A.F. (2023)

ABSTRACT Most women experience fear of childbirth (FoB) and depressive symptoms (DS), which have been associated with adverse obstetric outcomes. Such adverse effects are rarely screened in clinical practice, and knowledge ...

Barriers and facilitators of integration of pharmacists in the provision of clinical pharmacy services in Tanzania.

Manase, K.; Mutagonda, R.F.; Kamuhabwa, A.A.R. (2023)

ABSTRACT Background: Collaboration between medical doctors and nurses in the provision of healthcare services has been there for decades. The concept of clinical pharmacy services as a main goal for pharmacy practice is ...

Prevalence and Genetic Diversity of Rotavirus Group an in Piglets in Southern Highlands and Eastern Tanzania.

Malakalinga, J.; Misinzo, G.; Msalya, G.M. (2023)

ABSTRACT Background: Animals have been identified as the potential reservoirs of rotavirus group A (RVA) for human infection. However, very little is known regarding the genotype and genomic profiles of circulating RVA ...

Genetic diversity and Genomic analysis of G3P [6] and equine-like G3P [8] in Children Under-five from Southern Highlands and Eastern Tanzania.

Malakalinga, J.; Misinzo, G.; Msalya, G.M. (2023)

ABSTRACT Background: Rotavirus group A genomic characterization is critical for understanding the mechanisms of rotavirus diversity, such as assortment events and possible interspecies transmission. However, little is ...

Bacterial A etiology of Neonatal Sepsis and Antimicrobial Resistance Pattern at the Regional Referral Hospital, Dar es Salam, Tanzania; A Call to Strengthening Antibiotic Stewardship Program.

Majigo, M.; Makupa, J.; Mwazyunga, Z. (2023)

ABSTRACT The diagnosis of neonatal sepsis in lower-income countries is mainly based on clinical presentation. The practice necessitates empirical treatment with limited aetiology and antibiotic susceptibility profile ...

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