Exploring the nexus between hydroclimatic variability, population growth, land use land cover change, and long-term upper Nyong Basin River chemistry (Central Africa rainforest). [PDF]
Komba DE +14 more
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Genetic Contribution to Asthma Informs Acute Chest Syndrome Pathophysiology and Risk Stratification
ABSTRACT Acute chest syndrome (ACS) is a severe complication of sickle cell disease (SCD) occurring in ~50% of patients, some presenting frequent episodes. We lack tools to identify patients at high risk of ACS occurrence or frequent episodes. Epidemiological studies have found an association between asthma and ACS, but whether this link is causal is ...
Sara El Aouhel +10 more
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ABSTRACT Ravulizumab, a second‐generation complement component 5 inhibitor (C5i) derived from eculizumab, with improved pharmacokinetics, is the current standard‐of‐care treatment for patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), where available.
Alexander Röth +8 more
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The epidemiology of snakebites, treatment-seeking behaviour, and snakebite management in the department of Ogooué et des Lacs, Gabon, Central Africa: a cross-sectional community and health facility-based survey. [PDF]
Artus R +13 more
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ABSTRACT The epidemiology of myelodysplastic syndromes/neoplasms (MDS) is challenging to define due to inconsistent reporting, complex diagnostic procedures, and evolving diagnostic criteria. Using the National MDS Natural History Study—a prospective cohort with centrally adjudicated histopathology and genetic variant review—we characterized the ...
Nancy Gillis +25 more
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Interactions between soil and other environmental variables modulate forest expansion and ecotone dynamics in humid savannas of Central Africa. [PDF]
Sagang LBT +16 more
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The Longitudinal Effect of APOL1 Risk Alleles on Sickle Cell Anemia‐Associated Kidney Function
ABSTRACT Progressive kidney injury is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in sickle cell anemia (SCA). The high risk APOL1 G1/G2 variants contribute to the development of kidney disease in individuals of African ancestry, including those with SCA.
Sara R. Rashkin +7 more
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Editorial: SoTL Conference Special Issue
Bekithemba Dube +3 more
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Genomic insights into Plasmodium vivax population structure and diversity in central Africa. [PDF]
Gartner V +8 more
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