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The feasibility of pharmacokinetic‐based dosing of hydroxyurea for children with sickle cell anaemia in Uganda: Baseline results of the alternative dosing and prevention of transfusions trial

open access: yesBritish Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract Pharmacokinetic (PK)‐guided dosing of hydroxyurea for children with sickle cell anaemia (SCA) could optimize dosing and improve outcomes, but its feasibility has not been demonstrated in low‐resource settings where the majority of affected children live.
Alexandra Power‐Hays   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Malaria [PDF]

open access: yesBMJ, 2011
Mirza, D. M., Hashim, M. J., Sheikh, A.
openaire   +3 more sources

From silence to academic engagement: How refugee children with disabilities access learning through inclusive ‘artful’ schools in Canada

open access: yesBritish Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Many newcomer children spend a ‘silent year’ in elementary school classrooms while they adjust to a new culture and language. This often delays inclusion in learning and forming friendships with peers. For refugee children with disabilities (RCDs) this phase may last for 3 years or more, impacting their mental health and sense of belonging ...
Susan Barber
wiley   +1 more source

Entomological surveillance following a long-lasting insecticidal net universal coverage campaign in Midwestern Uganda

open access: yesParasites & Vectors, 2015
Background A universal coverage campaign (UCC) with long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) was implemented in four districts in Midwestern Uganda in 2009–2010.
MEH Helinski   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

The malaria and typhoid fever burden in the slums of Kolkata, India: data from a prospective community-based study.

open access: yes, 2006
Recent research has indicated that the malaria burden in Asia may have been vastly underestimated. We conducted a prospective community-based study in an impoverished urban site in Kolkata, India, to estimate the burden of malaria and typhoid fever and ...
Acosta, Camilo J   +15 more
core   +1 more source

Possibilities for Climate Change Adaptation Investments in Ghana: Exploring Private Sector Concerns and Perceptions About Policy Incentives

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Policy incentives can significantly boost private sector investment in climate change adaptation, especially in developing countries. Leveraging private sector resources, including human capital, financial assets, and technological innovations, is crucial for enhancing adaptation efforts.
Jane Osei   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

“I heard at home. The leader came by to inform”. The role of community leaders and community distributors in promoting uptake of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Nampula Province, Mozambique: a qualitative study

open access: yesBMC Public Health
Background Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is a highly effective intervention to prevent malaria in children, in high transmission areas that have seasonal peaks.
Mercia Sitoe   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of a continuous community-based ITN distribution pilot in Lainya County, South Sudan 2012–2013

open access: yesMalaria Journal, 2017
Background Continuous distribution of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) has now been accepted as one way of sustaining ITN universal coverage. Community-based channels offer an interesting means of delivering ITNs to households to sustain universal ITN ...
Albert Kilian   +13 more
doaj   +1 more source

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