Results 11 to 20 of about 4,536 (168)
Effect of seasonality and ecological factors on the prevalence of the four malaria parasite species in northern mali. [PDF]
Background. We performed 2 cross‐sectional studies in Ménaka in the Northeastern Mali across 9 sites in different ecological settings: 4 sites have permanent ponds, 4 without ponds, and one (City of Ménaka) has a semipermanent pond. We enrolled 1328 subjects in May 2004 (hot dry season) and 1422 in February 2005 (cold dry season) after the rainy season.
Koita OA +11 more
europepmc +2 more sources
Abstract Introduction The study evaluates the levels of matrix metalloprotease‐8 (MMP‐8), and Cathepsin‐K (CatK) in peri‐implant crevicular fluid (PICF) among patients with immediate loaded (IL) and delayed‐loaded (DL) implants at different time points to know the inflammation and osteogenic status. Methods The study population consisted of two groups (
Simran Rastogi +8 more
wiley +1 more source
Oral rehabilitation with dental implants in patients with systemic sclerosis: A systematic review
In this systematic review, we aimed to determine if systemic sclerosis as an autoimmune condition could impact the treatment outcomes and success rate of dental implants. Our study found that the functional advantages of dental implants and improved quality of life can generally outweigh the risks, making systemic disease control more critical than the
Seyed Ali Mosaddad +5 more
wiley +1 more source
Abstract There is growing consensus in the family planning community around the need for novel measures of autonomy. Existing literature highlights the tension between efforts to pursue contraceptive targets and maximize uptake on the one hand, and efforts to promote quality, person‐centeredness, and contraceptive autonomy on the other hand.
Leigh Senderowicz +7 more
wiley +1 more source
Design and Analysis of a Dual‐Band Semitransparent MIMO Antenna for Automotive Applications
This paper presents the design and development of a semitransparent antenna that can be used in automotive applications to support multiple wireless services. The proposed quad‐port multiple input multiple output (MIMO) antenna is comprised of four orthogonally arranged identical semitransparent antenna elements on a transparent substrate.
Lekha Kannappan +4 more
wiley +1 more source
Summary While early maps are known from all over the world, the key questions always involve: what exactly do they show? And what spatial extent do they cover? In this context, we recently used 3D‐modelling to re‐examine a carved stone slab datable to the Early Bronze Age (c.2150–1600 BC) that was found at Saint‐Bélec in Brittany.
Clément Nicolas +7 more
wiley +1 more source
Background. Child marriage is a major public health problem globally, and the prevalence remains high in sub‐Saharan African countries, including Mali. There is a dearth of evidence about factors associated with child marriage in Mali. Hence, this studyaimed at investigating the individual/household and community‐level factors associated with child ...
Betregiorgis Zegeye +7 more
wiley +1 more source
The study evaluates knowledge, attitudes, and practices about epilepsy among school teachers of primary and secondary schools in the city of Niamey, capital of Niger. The study results revealed a low level of general knowledge about epilepsy among respondents, of whom only 42.1% think that epilepsy is a brain disease. 15.9% and 46.2% of the respondents
Hamid Assadeck +5 more
wiley +1 more source
Insecurity and generalized political crises
The tourism model adopted by the Agadez region in Niger, which is built around a series of pioneering and sometimes unique products, has had a rough ride for two decades and today is in crisis.The region has reached an impasse as a result of a situation ...
Lawali Dambo +5 more
doaj +1 more source
The promotion in 1974 of the city of Adrar to the rank of chief town of wilaya has enabled it to become a real attraction of the populations thanks to its regional tertiary equipment level.
Hadj Mohammed Maachou +2 more
doaj +1 more source

