Podoconiosis and soil-transmitted helminths (STHs): double burden of neglected tropical diseases in Wolaita zone, rural southern Ethiopia [PDF]
, 2013 Background Both podoconiosis and soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections occur among barefoot people in areas of extreme poverty; however, their co-morbidity has not previously been investigated.
A Mengistu +40 more
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Methemoglobin Interferes with the HemoCue B-Glucose Analyzer [PDF]
Clinical Chemistry, 2002 During the investigation of a neonate with NADH-methemoglobin (NADH-MetHb) reductase deficiency (baseline MetHb, 28%), we noticed disparate readings between the ward-based, whole-blood HemoCue B-Glucose Analyzer (HemoCue AB) and the main laboratory plasma glucose method (glucose oxidase) performed on a Synchron CX7 Delta analyzer (Beckman Coulter). The
Patrick L M, Lynch, Maurice J, O'Kane
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Determinants of anemia and hemoglobin concentration in haitian school-aged children [PDF]
, 2015 Anemia diminishes oxygen transport in the body, resulting in potentially irreversible growth and developmental consequences for children. Limited evidence for determinants of anemia exists for school-aged children.
Brown, Sarah +6 more
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Accuracy of diabetes screening methods used for people with tuberculosis, Indonesia, Peru, Romania, South Africa [PDF]
, 2018 Objective To evaluate the performance of diagnostic tools for diabetes mellitus, including laboratory methods and clinical risk scores, in newly-diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis patients from four middle-income countries.
Alisjhabana, B +19 more
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Diagnostic Pathology, 2012 Background Assessment of hemoglobin is one of the most reliable indicators for anemia, and is widely used to screen for anemia among pregnant women.
Adam Ishag +3 more
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African Journal of Laboratory Medicine, 2013 Contexte: L’anémie est un problème de santé publique dans le monde entier, et notamment dans les pays en développement. Elle a des répercussions majeures sur la santé et sur ledéveloppement économique et social d’un pays.
Ahoefa Vovor, Ameyo Dorkenoo, Yao Layibo
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Responsiveness of emergency obstetric care systems in low- and middle-income countries: a critical review of the "third delay". [PDF]
, 2012 We reviewed the evidence on the duration, causes and effects of delays in providing emergency obstetric care to women attending health facilities (the third delay) in low- and middle-income countries. We performed a critical literature review using terms
Cavallaro, Francesca L +1 more
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Evaluation of the HemoCue WBC DIFF in leukopenic patient samples [PDF]
International Journal of Laboratory Hematology, 2020 AbstractBackgroundWhite blood cell (WBC) counts are used to monitor bone marrow function and to screen for infections. The HemoCue WBC DIFF Point‐Of‐Care (POC) instrument classifies WBCs through cell image recognition. To evaluate its suitability for monitoring cancer patients, we examined its performance in samples from patient with leukopenia and in ...
Dår K. Kur +4 more
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The impact of integrated infant and young child feeding and micronutrient powder intervention on feeding practices and anemia in children aged 6-23 months in Madagascar [PDF]
, 2017 This study assesses the impact of an integrated infant and young child feeding (IYCF) and micronutrient powder (MNP) intervention on children's risk of anemia and IYCF practices in Madagascar.
Brown, Amal Tucker +7 more
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Point-of-care estimation of haemoglobin concentration in all age groups in clinical practice
South African Family Practice, 2011 Background: The measurement of haemoglobin (Hb) concentration provides a reliable, primary screening test for the presence and severity of anaemia. The HemoCue® is a point-of-care test for Hb measurement.
E. Schapkaitz, J. Mahlangu
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