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Optimal Control of the Lost to Follow Up in a Tuberculosis Model [PDF]

Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine, 2011
This paper deals with the problem of optimal control for the transmission dynamics of tuberculosis (TB). A TB model that considers the existence of a new class (mainly in the African context) is considered: the lost to follow up individuals. Based on the model formulated and studied in the work of Plaire Tchinda Mouofo, (2009), the TB control is ...
Emvudu, Yves, Demasse, Ramses, Djeudeu, Dany   +2 more
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Determinants of non- response to a second assessment of lifestyle factors and body weight in the EPIC-PANACEA study

BMC Medical Research Methodology, 2012
Background This paper discusses whether baseline demographic, socio-economic, health variables, length of follow-up and method of contacting the participants predict non-response to the invitation for a second assessment of lifestyle factors and body ...
May Anne M, Adema Lotte E, Romaguera Dora, Vergnaud Anne-Claire, Agudo Antonio, Ekelund Ulf, Steffen Annika, Orfanos Philippos, Slimani Nadia, Rinaldi Sabina, Mouw Traci, Rohrmann Sabine, Hermann Silke, Boeing Heiner, Bergmann Manuela M, Jakobsen Marianne, Overvad Kim, Wareham Nicholas J, Gonzalez Carlos, Tjonneland Anne, Halkjaer Jytte, Key Timothy J, Spencer Elizabeth A, Hellstrom Veronica, Manjer Jonas, Hedblad Bo, Lund Eiliv, Braaten Tonje, Clavel-Chapelon Françoise, Boutron-Ruault Marie-Christine, Rodríguez Laudina, Sánchez Maria J, Dorronsoro Miren, Barricarte Aurelio, Huerta Jose, Naska Androniki, Trichopoulou Antonia, Palli Domenico, Pala Valeria, Norat Teresa, Mattiello Amalia, Tumino Rosario, van der A Daphne, Bueno-de-Mesquita H, Riboli Elio, Peeters Petra HM   +45 more
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Lost to Follow-Up: Complications of an Invasive Giant Prolactinoma [PDF]

Cureus, 2020
Invasive giant prolactinomas are a rare type of prolactin-secreting tumors. Most lactotroph adenomas, including giant prolactinomas, consist of the sparsely granulated subtype and respond well to medical therapy with dopamine agonists. Proptosis due to intra-orbital tumor extension and ischemic infarction are two rare complications associated with ...
Blackmon, Melodie M, Gilbert, Andrea R, Floyd, John, Hafeez, Shaheryar, Seifi, Ali   +4 more
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Reasons of lost to follow-up and clinical characteristics of Familial Mediterranean fever patients

Ulusal Romatoloji Dergisi
Objective: Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF), which is common in countries neighbouring the Mediterranean, requires regular follow-up like other chronic inflammatory rheumatological diseases.
Abdullah Doğan, Gülsüm Gamze Acemoğlu Aslan, Hacer Doğan, Sedat Yılmaz   +3 more
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Survival of people on antiretroviral treatment in Zambia: a retrospective cohort analysis of HIV clients on ART

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2016
INTRODUCTION: provision of free anti-retroviral therapy in Zambia started in June 2004. There were only 15,000 people on treatment as at December that year, mainly due to lack of access. This number rose to 580,000 people as at December 2013. The general
Patrick Amanzi, Charles Michelo, Christopher Simoonga, Rosalia Dambe, Gershom Chongwe   +4 more
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Magnitude and factors associated with lost to follow-up among women under option B+ PMTCT program at East Wollega public health facilities, western Ethiopia

International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 2020
Background: An initiation of lifelong antiretroviral therapy to pregnant and lactating women living with Human immune virus (HIV) without eligibility criteria is Option B+ Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT).
Tadesse Tolossa, Diriba Mulisa, Getahun Fetensa, Ginenus Fekadu   +3 more
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HEALTH BELIEF MODEL DAN KAITANNYA DENGAN KETIDAKPATUHAN TERAPI ANTIRETEROVIRAL PADA ORANG DENGAN HIV/AIDS

Unnes Journal of Public Health, 2017
Antiretroviral (ARV) therapy for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) may reduce mortality and improve the quality of life among them. Non-adherence of HIV/AIDS patients in ARV therapy may lead to cease of therapy, increase risk of death, complicate ...
Abdul Kharis Sisyahid, Sofwan Indarjo
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Frequency and associated factors with loss-to-follow-up among people living with HIV followed-up in Parakou, Benin from 2018 to 2022

Asian Journal of Internal Medicine
Introduction: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection remains a major public health problem worldwide. One of the main strategies to overcome this infection is proper patient follow-up.
A. Alassani, F. Gouda, A. Djibril, L. Djalogue, S. KonE, A. Wanvoegbe   +5 more
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Hubungan Dukungan Keluarga Dengan Kejadian Lost To Follow Up Terapi Arv Pada Pasien Odha Di Puskesmas Kebaman Banyuwangi

Jurnal Nusantara Medika, 2022
Prediksi besar masalah HIV/AIDS tersebut didasarkan atas jumlah penyalahgunaan narkotika suntik dan prostitusi yang tinggi. Keduanya merupakan factor utama yang berperan sangat besar dalam penyebaran dan penularan HIV. Lost to follow-up (LTFU) pada ODHA
Ayuk Naimah, Elin Soyanita
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Participants who were difficult to recruit at baseline are less likely to complete a follow-up questionnaire – results from the German National Cohort

BMC Medical Research Methodology, 2020
Background With declining response proportions in population-based research the importance of evaluating the effectiveness of measures aimed at improving response increases.
Stefan Rach, Kathrin Günther, Birte Hadeler   +2 more
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