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Early Body Mass Index z‐Score Change and Resolution of Severe Malnutrition in Children With Sickle Cell Anemia in a Low‐Income Setting: A Prospective Single‐Arm Extension Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) in low‐income settings are at risk of severe malnutrition, but optimal nutritional management has not been established. We evaluated an intensified ready‐to‐use therapeutic food (RUTF) regimen in children with persistent severe malnutrition after initial treatment and assessed whether early ...
Safiya Gambo, Shehu Umar Abdullahi, Hassan Adam Murtala, Halima Kabir, Khadija A. Shamsu, Sari A. Acra, Virginia A. Stallings, Mark Rodeghier, Michael R. DeBaun, Lauren J. Klein   +9 more
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An evaluation of barriers and facilitators to implementing multiplex rapid antigen testing for SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A and B in congregate living settings

Frontiers in Public Health
IntroductionPoint of care multiplex rapid antigen testing (RAT) is a tool that can be used to mitigate and respond to facility-based infectious disease outbreaks. However, little is known about how to optimally implement this testing in congregate living
Yasmin Garad, Andreea A. Manea, Negin Pak, Lames Danok, Stefan Baral, Stefan Baral, Tom Dykstra, Danielle Kasperavicius, Sharon E. Straus, Sharon E. Straus, Christine Fahim, Christine Fahim   +11 more
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Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
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Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
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Implementation strategies to improve HIV care cascade outcomes in low‐ and middle‐income countries: a systematic review from 2014 to 2021

Journal of the International AIDS Society
Introduction In low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), which are disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic and manage limited resources, optimized implementation strategies are needed to enhance the efficiency of the HIV response.
Sita Lujintanon, Ingrid Eshun‐Wilson, Noelle Le Tourneau, Laura Beres, Sheree Schwartz, Stefan Baral, Ryan Thompson, Ashley Underwood, Branson Fox, Elvin H. Geng, Christopher G. Kemp   +10 more
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Using a “Kickoff” to build implementation partner teams and action plans for active implementation of a quality improvement project

Frontiers in Health Services
IntroductionA strategy for transitioning implementation successfully from pre-implementation to active implementation is to hold a team “kickoff.” The objectives of this manuscript are: (1) to present the frameworks that guided the development of the ...
Sean A. Baird, Sean A. Baird, Teresa M. Damush, Teresa M. Damush, Teresa M. Damush, Teresa M. Damush, Nicholas A. Rattray, Nicholas A. Rattray, Nicholas A. Rattray, Nicholas A. Rattray, Lauren S. Penney, Lauren S. Penney, Lauren S. Penney, Edward J. Miech, Edward J. Miech, Edward J. Miech, Edward J. Miech, Barbara J. Homoya, Jared Ferguson, Laura J. Myers, Laura J. Myers, Laura J. Myers, Laura J. Myers, Dawn M. Bravata, Dawn M. Bravata, Dawn M. Bravata, Dawn M. Bravata, Dawn M. Bravata   +27 more
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Effectiveness of Resistance Intradialytic Exercise Compared to Aerobic Intradialytic Exercise for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis commonly experience reduced physical function, fatigue, poor sleep quality, and impaired health‐related quality of life. Intradialytic exercise has been proposed as a non‐pharmacological strategy to improve these outcomes.
Klebson da Silva Almeida, Gisela Cristiane Miyamoto, Daniel da Costa Torres, Ian Setubal Reis Chaves, Jonas do Carmo Paschoalin, Braúlio Lima Nascimento, Luciana Dias Chiavegato   +6 more
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The theory behind the strategies: interpreting the expert recommendations for implementing change taxonomy through four behavioural lenses

Frontiers in Health Services
BackgroundImplementation strategies are essential for promoting the uptake of evidence-based practices, yet they are often applied without explicit attention to their theoretical foundations.
Per Nilsen, Kristin Thomas, Hanna Augustsson Öfverström, Maria Fagerström, Kathrine Hald, Kathrine Hald, Jeanette Wassar Kirk, Jeanette Wassar Kirk   +7 more
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Advancing Patient Safety Surrounding Medical Devices: Barriers, Strategies, and Next Steps in Health System Implementation of Unique Device Identifiers

Medical Devices: Evidence and Research, 2022
Natalia A Wilson,1 James E Tcheng,2 Jove Graham,3 Joseph P Drozda Jr4 1College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA; 2Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA; 3Center for Pharmacy Innovation ...
Wilson NA, Tcheng JE, Graham J, Drozda JP Jr   +3 more
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Establishing an Apheresis Medicine Program in a Resource‐Constrained Setting: A 5‐Year Experience From Lagos, Nigeria

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Establishing a comprehensive apheresis medicine program in a resource‐constrained setting presents significant structural, financial, and logistical challenges. Despite the growing clinical importance of apheresis services globally, published experience from sub‐Saharan Africa remains sparse.
Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Rasheed A. Balogun   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source