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Monitoring mosquito nuisance for the development of a citizen science approach for malaria vector surveillance in Rwanda

Malaria Journal, 2021
Background Many countries, including Rwanda, have mosquito monitoring programmes in place to support decision making in the fight against malaria. However, these programmes can be costly, and require technical (entomological) expertise.
Marilyn Milumbu Murindahabi, Willem Takken, Xavier Misago, Elias Niyituma, Jackie Umupfasoni, Emmanuel Hakizimana, Arnold J. H. van Vliet, P. Marijn Poortvliet, Leon Mutesa, Nathalie Kayiramirwa Murindahabi, Constantianus J. M. Koenraadt   +10 more
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Spatially distinct otic mesenchyme cells show molecular and functional heterogeneity patterns before hearing onset

iScience, 2023
Summary: The cochlea consists of diverse cellular populations working in harmony to convert mechanical stimuli into electrical signals for the perception of sound.
Kevin P. Rose, Gabriella Manilla, Beatrice Milon, Ori Zalzman, Yang Song, Thomas M. Coate, Ronna Hertzano   +6 more
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Role of γδ T cells in controlling viral infections with a focus on influenza virus: implications for designing novel therapeutic approaches

Virology Journal, 2020
Background Influenza virus infection is among the most detrimental threats to the health of humans and some animals, infecting millions of people annually all around the world and in many thousands of cases giving rise to pneumonia and death.
Ailar Sabbaghi, Seyed Mohammad Miri, Mohsen Keshavarz, Mehran Mahooti, Arghavan Zebardast, Amir Ghaemi   +5 more
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Characterization of the development of the mouse cochlear epithelium at the single cell level

Nature Communications, 2020
How the development of the cochlear epithelium is regulated is unclear. Here, the authors use single cell RNAseq analysis to provide insight into the transcriptional changes arising during development of the murine cochlear inner and outer hair cells.
Likhitha Kolla, Michael C. Kelly, Zoe F. Mann, Alejandro Anaya-Rocha, Kathryn Ellis, Abigail Lemons, Adam T. Palermo, Kathy S. So, Joseph C. Mays, Joshua Orvis, Joseph C. Burns, Ronna Hertzano, Elizabeth C. Driver, Matthew W. Kelley   +13 more
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A systematic review of the factors - enablers and barriers - affecting e-learning in health sciences education [PDF]

, 2020
Background: Recently, much attention has been given to e-learning in higher education as it provides better access to learning resources online, utilising technology – regardless of learners’ geographical locations and timescale – to enhance learning. It
Jones, Linda, Regmi, Krishna
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Factors associated with self-care activities among adults in the United Kingdom: a systematic review [PDF]

, 2009
Background: The Government has promoted self-care. Our aim was to review evidence about who uses self-tests and other self-care activities (over-the-counter medicine, private sector,complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), home blood pressure ...
A Furnham, A Furnham, A Furnham, A Furnham, A Furnham, A Furnham, A Furnham, A Ryan, Aliki Taylor, Angela Ryan, B Boardman, C Featherstone, C Featherstone, C McGrath, C Mulvaney, C Ong, C Ong, C Paterson, C Propper, C Propper, C Vincent, C Vincent, CP Bradley, D King, Department of Health, Department of Health, E Ernst, F Cappuccio, FMC Sharples, FP Cappuccio, G Urquhart, G Wadlow, GJ Andrews, GJ Andrews, H Freymann, H MacPherson, J Murray, J Richardson, JC McElnay, K Payne, K Thomas, KA Vickers, KJ Thomas, M Emslie, M Wazaify, MJ Emslie, NJ Gray, P Trinder, RA Harrison, RJ McManus, S Kayne, S Reid, S Wilson, Sheila Greenfield, SM Greenfield, Sue Wilson, T Besley, T Cartwright, T Porteous   +58 more
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Sensitivity, specificity, inclusivity and exclusivity of the updated Aptima Combo 2 assay, which provides detection coverage of the new diagnostic-escape Chlamydia trachomatis variants

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2020
Background Four new variants of Chlamydia trachomatis (nvCTs), detected in several countries, cause false-negative or equivocal results using the Aptima Combo 2 assay (AC2; Hologic).
Magnus Unemo, Marit Hansen, Ronza Hadad, Mirja Puolakkainen, Henrik Westh, Kaisu Rantakokko-Jalava, Carina Thilesen, Michelle J. Cole, Iryna Boiko, Pham T. Lan, Daniel Golparian, Shin Ito, Martin Sundqvist   +12 more
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Prevalence Mapping of Schistosoma mansoni Among Pre-school Age Children in Rwanda

Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2022
Schistosoma mansoni is endemic in Rwanda, and control programs have been implemented with a special focus on school-age children (SAC), ignoring pre-school age children (pre-SAC) for which the actual prevalence of the disease is not well established ...
Nadine Rujeni, Jean Bosco Bayingana, Jean Bosco Bayingana, Elias Nyandwi, Amans Ntakarutimana, Joseph Kagabo, Reverien Rutayisire, Eliah Shema, Philbert Kanimba, Jean Bosco Mbonigaba, Eugene Ruberanziza   +10 more
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What are the important factors in health-related quality of life for people with aphasia? A systematic review [PDF]

, 2012
Objective: To determine factors associated with or predictive of poor health-related quality of life (HRQL) in people with aphasia poststroke. Better understanding of these factors can allow better targeting of rehabilitation programs.
Ahlsio, Angeleri, Astrom, Astrom, Bays, Benejam, Berzon, Best, Bose, Bullinger, Callahan, Carod-Artal, Carod-Artal, Clarke, Code, Code, Code, Counsell, Cruice, Cruice, Cruice, Cruice, Cruice, Dalemans, Dalemans, Davidson, de Haan, Duncan, Elman, Elman, Engelter, Ferrucci, Fink, Franzén-Dahlin, Haacke, Hackett, Hackett, Hartman-Maeir, Hemsley, Herrman, Hilari, Hilari, Hilari, Hilari, Hilari, Hinckley, Hinckley, Hoen, Holland, Horgan, House, Hutter, Jeffery, Jia, Jiménez Muro, Jones, Jonkman, Justin J. Needle, Jönsson, Katerina Hilari, Kauhanen, Kim, King, Kirsty L. Harrison, Kwa, Lafond, Lam, LaPointe, Legg, Lynch, Lyon, Manders, Mitchell, Mitchell, Moher, Morris, Naess, Naess, Nagayoshi, Neau, Nichols-Larsen, Niemi, Northcott, Owolabi, Owolabi, Pan, Parr, Parr, Parr, Patel, Popay, Ross, Ross, Ross, Salonen, Sarno, Sarno, Sarno, Segal, Shadden, Simmons-Mackie, Sturm, Taylor-Sarno, Teasdale, Thelander, Townend, van der Gaag, Vickers, Viitanen, Wade, Wilkinson, Worrall, Worrall   +112 more
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Peer-led recovery groups for people with psychosis in South Africa (PRIZE): protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility trial

Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 2023
Background The available care for people with psychosis in South Africa is inadequate to support personal recovery. Group peer support interventions are a promising approach to foster recovery, but little is known about the preferences of service users ...
Laura Asher, Bongwekazi Rapiya, Julie Repper, Tarylee Reddy, Bronwyn Myers, Charlotte Hanlon, Inge Petersen, Carrie Brooke-Sumner   +7 more
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