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Colorectal cancer in a patient with intestinal schistosomiasis: a case report from Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center Northern Zone Tanzania

World Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2017
Background Colorectal cancer associated with chronic intestinal schistosomiasis has been linked with the chronic inflammation as a result of schistosomal ova deposition in the submucosal layer of the intestine. Among all species Schistosoma japonicum has
Ayesiga M Herman, Alfred Kishe, Heri Babu, Hilary Shilanaiman, Murad Tarmohamed, Jay Lodhia, Patrick Amsi, Jeremia Pyuza, Alex Mremi, Amos Mwasamwaja, Mramba Nyindo, Kondo Chilonga, David Msuya   +12 more
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Level of knowledge, acceptability, and willingness to use oral fluid HIV self-testing among medical students in Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania: a descriptive cross-sectional study

AIDS Research and Therapy, 2020
Background HIV Self-Testing (HIVST) is universally accepted as an innovative strategy complimenting existing HIV testing services to archive the UNAIDS, 95-95-95 goals by 2030.
Proches Arobogast Vara, Luyeye Sostenes Buhulula, Fatma Aziz Mohammed, Bernard Njau   +3 more
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The contributions of nocturnal hypoxaemia and sleep disturbances to acute mountain sickness

Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is common after ascent to altitude, yet individual susceptibility remains difficult to predict and diagnosis relies on subjective report. Sleep disturbances and nocturnal hypoxaemia at altitude may provide insight, but their relationship to AMS is incompletely understood.
D. M. Williamson, M. K. Gudelunas, J. W. Sall   +2 more
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Field temperatures along Mt. Kilimanjaro, Farm Pakula

, 2016
Field temperatures along Mt.
Peter N Ndegwa (8014460), Ngowi, Benignus V, Ambale, Janet, Benignus V Ngowi (8014448), Sevgan Subramanian (8014463), Mwangi, Evans M, Johansson, Tino, Tino Johansson (8014457), Subramanian, Sevgan, Henri E Z Tonnang (8014451), Evans M Mwangi (8014454), Ndegwa, Peter N, Tonnang, Henri E Z, Janet Ambale (3841963)   +13 more
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Location of Lower Moshi within Kilimanjaro District, Tanzania.

, 2021
Location of Lower Moshi within Kilimanjaro District, Tanzania.
Christian W. Wang (10677918), Reginald A. Kavishe (6095882), Neema Kulaya (11614376), Christentze Schmiegelow (103924), Nancy A. Kassam (11614373), Robert D. Kaaya (10677915), Michael Alifrangis (79967)   +6 more
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The Dangers of Trekking on Mount Kilimanjaro [PDF]

Journal of Travel Medicine, 2013
To the Editor‐in‐Chief: Mount Kilimanjaro in northern Tanzania attracts 40,000 trekkers each year and is regarded as “Everyman's Everest.” Although most trekkers' determination to summit is high, their knowledge of the risks associated with climbing to high altitude is understudied. In 2007, Merritt and colleagues1 investigated the knowledge levels of
Paul Gordon John, Welch, David Andrew Dyke, Symmons   +1 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Factors influencing disclosure among women experiencing intimate partner violence during pregnancy in Moshi Municipality, Tanzania

BMC Public Health, 2016
Background Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) has serious negative health effects to millions of women around the globe. While disclosing IPV could open doors for support and eventually prevent partner abuse, the factors associated with IPV disclosure ...
Victor Katiti, Geofrey Nimrod Sigalla, Jane Rogathi, Rachel Manongi, Declare Mushi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Africa We Want: A Perspective on the African Code Against Cancer To Be Developed for Sub‐Saharan Africa

International Journal of Cancer, Volume 159, Issue 12, Page 2861-2869, 15 December 2026.
ABSTRACT Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) faces a unique cancer burden, characterized by a disproportionately high mortality‐to‐incidence ratio, a large share of infection‐related cancers, and distinct environmental exposures. Implementation of national policies on primary prevention is limited, and public literacy regarding cancer risk and curability remains ...
Anthony Kityo, Phyllis Ohene‐Agyei, Felix M. Onyije, Hannah Simba, Annet Nakaganda, Denis Chopera, Kofi Mensah Nyarko, Benido Impouma, Mary Nyangasi, Blandina Mmbaga, Valerie McCormack, Cesaltina Lorenzoni, Miriam Mutebi, Joachim Schüz, Carolina Espina   +14 more
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Understanding the role of the husband in supporting early detection, diagnosis, and treatment for breast cancer patients in Northern Tanzania: a qualitative study

BMC Public Health
Background Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer related morbidity and mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa with women often being diagnosed at advanced stages of disease.
Mackenzie N. Abraham, Elizabeth F. Msoka, Taylor Hollis, Furaha Serventi, Perry M. Cyril, Gileard G. Masenga, Blandina T. Mmbaga, Lily Gutnik   +7 more
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Prevalence of overweight and obesity among type 2 diabetic patients attending diabetes clinics in northern Tanzania

BMC Research Notes, 2017
Objectives To determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity among patients with type 2 diabetes who are attending diabetes clinics in northern Tanzania. Results In total 227 type 2 diabetic patients attending diabetes clinics were enrolled. Majority
Damian J. Damian, Kelvin Kimaro, Godwin Mselle, Rose Kaaya, Isaac Lyaruu   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source