Exploring farmers' knowledge, attitudes and control practices on ixodid tick in the context of climate change of South Kivu province, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. [PDF]
Mutwedu VB +6 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Osteoporosis is a bone disorder highly prevalent in post‐menopausal women and is an important predisposing factor towards bone fractures. It is commonly classified based on BMD, which is estimated via DEXA scan. It is an important issue worldwide and requires a multidisciplinary approach to be controlled.
Marha Zaheer Uddin +11 more
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Evaluation of the analytical performance of six rapid diagnostic tests for the detection of HIV-1 and 2 in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo. [PDF]
Kalunga-Tompa B +5 more
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Mpox (Monkeypox) in Pregnancy Updates
ABSTRACT Background Mpox is a zoonotic viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus, with potential for significant morbidity across all population groups, including pregnant individuals and neonates. Pregnancy represents an immunologically vulnerable state, rendering affected mothers more susceptible to severe disease progression.
Yeshey Dorjey, Deep Kiran Chhetri
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The impact of armed conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on the risk of malaria outbreaks in children under five years old. [PDF]
Yokolo H +4 more
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Abstract Objective Syphilis and HIV in pregnancy contribute to adverse birth outcomes in Africa. Benzathine penicillin G remains an effective treatment for syphilis in pregnancy, yet gaps persist in timely treatment. The aim of this study was to compare factors associated with adverse birth outcomes among pregnant women diagnosed with syphilis in ...
Albert Manasyan +6 more
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Zoonoses in the Democratic Republic of Congo: anthrax outbreak in the province of Nord-Kivu has prompted a health alert. [PDF]
Ekouo J +7 more
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ABSTRACT This scoping review examines school‐based programs aimed at promoting the adjustment and well‐being of recently arrived immigrant adolescents. Following PRISMA‐ScR guidelines, five databases (Medline, PsycINFO, CINAHL, SCOPUS, ERIC) were systematically searched for studies published since 2000, focusing on interventions implemented in formal ...
Metin Özdemir +5 more
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Respiratory syncytial virus positivity, seasonal trends and risk factors among children under five with acute respiratory infection in Western Democratic Republic of Congo, 2022-2023. [PDF]
Mufwaya GM +7 more
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ABSTRACT This study investigated quality attributes of fonio and winged bean composite flour and its extruded puffed snacks (EPSs). A simplex lattice mixture design was employed to obtain nine flour combinations. The functional properties of the composite flour were determined and thereafter it was processed into EPS using a twin‐screw extruder ...
Temitope Babatunde +5 more
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