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Prevalence of chronic rhinosinusitis at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam

South Sudan Medical Journal, 2019
Introduction: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) affects people of all ages worldwide and has significant socio-economic impact. Data on chronic rhinosinusitis are scarce.
Zephania Saitabau Abraham, Rafael Gabriel, Aveline Aloyce Kahinga(, Daudi Ntunaguzi, Kassim Babu Mapondella, Enica Richard Massawe   +5 more
doaj  

A Comprehensive Study of Bidirectional Interactions Between the Human Microbiome and Blood Malignancies and Hematologic Conditions: Focus on Novel Therapeutic Strategies

Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, EarlyView.
Microbiota‐targeted therapeutic strategies in hematological disorders. aHSCT: Transplanted immune cells from the donor may attack the recipient's tissues, especially when damage to the intestinal epithelium disrupts the gut microbiota, contributing to GVHD. Maintaining a balanced gut microbiota that supports immune regulation helps reduce GVHD risk and
Alireza Molajafari, Hadi Sedigh Ebrahim‐Saraie, Majid Taati Moghadam, Meysam Hasannejad‐Bibalan   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mental health measures among adolescents in 12 low‐ and middle‐income countries: Measurement invariance and cross‐sectional analyses of Disrupting Harm survey data

JCPP Advances, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Nationally representative mental health data in adolescents from low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) are scarce. This study aimed to examine mental health and wellbeing indicators amongst adolescents in 12 LMICs across Eastern and Southern Africa and Southeast Asia. Methods We conducted a secondary analysis of data involving 12,
Ariadna Albajara Sáenz, Sebastian Kurten, Jennifer Saxton, Daniel Kardefelt‐Winther, Tamsin Ford, Amy Orben, Simon R. White   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Has stakeholder participation in health facility governing committees promoted social accountability? A qualitative study in Tanzania

Global Health Action
Background Since the 1990s, Tanzania has actively encouraged stakeholder participation in health services through Health Facility Governing Committees (HFGCs) to promote social accountability within its broader health system reforms.
Hussein Athuman Kapuya, Stephen Oswald Maluka, Anna-Karin Hurtig, Miguel San Sebastian   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

From Empire to Aid: Analysing Persistence of Colonial Legacies in Foreign Aid to Africa

Journal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT For decades now, Western development agencies and donors have been castigated for their colonial biases in providing aid to Africa. It is well established that donors provide considerably more foreign aid to their former colonies relative to other countries.
Swetha Ramachandran
wiley   +1 more source

Subseasonal Predictability of Weekly Rainfall and Rainy Season Onset Over East Africa

International Journal of Climatology, EarlyView.
This study evaluates the subseasonal predictability of weekly rainfall and rainy season onset over East Africa using the ECMWF extended range forecast model. Results show strong skill in forecasting weekly rainfall up to 4 weeks ahead, with higher accuracy during the March–May ‘long rains’ season.
Emmah Mwangi, Gibbon Innocent T. Masukwedza, Dominic Kniveton, Martin C. Todd   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Climatology of Tropical Cyclones Approaching Tanzania and Their Impacts on Rainfall in East Africa

International Journal of Climatology, EarlyView.
Tropical cyclones (TCs) that approach Tanzania bring heavy rainfall over northern Mozambique, Tanzania, and south‐central Kenya, but the occurrence of these TCs reduces precipitation over southern African countries. Easterly steering winds and the Mascarene High are key features directing TCs westward.
Michinori Ideyoshi, Youichi Kamae
wiley   +1 more source

Economic approaches to measuring labor exploitation in agriculture: A systematic literature review of indicators and methodologies

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract Agriculture remains highly vulnerable to labor exploitation, affecting almost two million workers worldwide and drawing increasing attention, particularly within the framework of Sustainable Development Goal 8 of the United Nations 2030 Agenda. However, the informal nature of exploitation and fragmented data complicate its analysis.
Claudio Mirabella, Emanuele Schimmenti, Antonino Galati, Valeria Borsellino   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Structure, regeneration and carbon stocks of woody plants in the Litwang’ata village land forest reserve, Southwest Tanzania

Folia Oecologica
The plant biodiversity status of many village land forest reserves is little known to support meaningful implementation of sustainable forest management objectives in Tanzania.
Mwakalukwa Ezekiel Edward, Andrew Samora Macrice   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Beyond Skin and Eyes: The Medical and Social Burden of Oculocutaneous Albinism in Africa: A Narrative Review

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a genetic disorder found worldwide, but its impact is particularly pronounced in the African continent. This results from both a higher prevalence and the persistent myths and superstitions surrounding the condition in many African communities.
Rebecca Donadoni, Niccolò Capurro, Alessandro Svizzero, Valeria Brazzelli   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source