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Chronic pain is no more prevalent in people living with HIV than in their uninfected counterparts in South Africa

European Journal of Pain, Volume 27, Issue 10, Page 1266-1271, November 2023., 2023
Abstract Background There are few studies on chronic pain prevalence in people living with HIV, and there are no studies comparing chronic pain prevalence in an HIV‐infected group (HIV+) to that found in an uninfected group (HIV−) in the same population.
Peter R. Kamerman
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Point‐of‐care testing allows successful simultaneous screening of sickle cell disease, HIV, and tuberculosis for households in rural Guinea‐Bissau, West Africa

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, Volume 69, Issue 12, December 2022., 2022
Abstract Diagnosis of noncommunicable genetic diseases like sickle cell disease (SCD) and communicable diseases such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or tuberculosis (TB) is often difficult in rural areas of Africa due to the lack of infrastructures, trained staff, or capacity to involve families living in remote areas.
Federica Menzato, Luca Bosa, Armando Sifna, Luisa Da Silva, Elena Gasperoni, Maddalena Martella, Alfa Mustik, Liviana Da Dalt, Giulia Reggiani, Vania Munaretto, Giuseppe Liotta, Fabio Riccardi, Raffaella Colombatti   +12 more
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The second national anti‐tuberculosis drug resistance survey in Tanzania, 2017–2018

Tropical Medicine &International Health, Volume 27, Issue 10, Page 891-901, October 2022., 2022
Abstract Objective To determine the levels and patterns of resistance to first‐ and second‐line anti‐tuberculosis (TB) drugs among new and previously treated sputum smear positive pulmonary TB (PTB) patients. Methods We conducted a nationally representative cross‐sectional facility‐based survey in June 2017–July 2018 involving 45 clusters selected ...
Beatrice Kemilembe Mutayoba, Julia Ershova, Eligius Lyamuya, Michael Hoelscher, Norbert Heinrich, Andrew Martin Kilale, Nyagosya Segere Range, Benard James Ngowi, Nyanda Elias Ntinginya, Saidi Mwinjuma Mfaume, Emmanuel Nkiligi, Basra Doulla, Johnson Lyimo, Riziki Kisonga, Amri Kingalu, Yakobo Lema, Zuwena Kondo, Michel Pletschette   +17 more
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Where is the ‘C’ in antenatal care and postnatal care: A multi‐country survey of availability of antenatal and postnatal care in low‐ and middle‐income settings

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, Volume 129, Issue 9, Page 1546-1557, August 2022., 2022
Abstract Objective Antenatal (ANC) and postnatal care (PNC) are logical entry points for prevention and treatment of pregnancy‐related illness and to reduce perinatal mortality. We developed signal functions and assessed availability of the essential components of care. Design Cross‐sectional survey.
Barbara Madaj, Somasundari Gopalakrishnan, Alexandre Quach, Simone Filiaci, Adama Traore, Dankom Bakusa, Mselenge Mdegela, Abdul Wali Yousofzai, Ahmed Javed Rahmanzai, Grace Kodindo, Jean‐Pierre Gami, Njiki Dounou Rostand, Hamit Kessely, Stephen Ayisi Addo, Mercy Abbey, Mary Sapali, Ali Omar, Alex Ernest, Rugola Mtandu, Abram Agossou, Guillaume K. Ketoh, Nicholas Furtado, Viviana Mangiaterra, Nynke van den Broek   +23 more
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Women of Worth: the impact of a cash plus intervention to enhance attendance and reduce sexual health risks for young women in Cape Town, South Africa

Journal of the International AIDS Society, Volume 25, Issue 6, June 2022., 2022
Abstract Introduction Conditional cash transfers (CTs) augmented with other interventions are promising interventions for reducing HIV risk in adolescent girls and young women. Methods A multi‐phase, quasi‐experimental study assessed the impact of a CT (ZAR300; $22) conditional on attending a skills building intervention, Women of Worth (WoW), designed
Tracey Naledi, Francesca Little, Carey Pike, Harley Edwards, Dante Robbertze, Colleen Wagner, Leslie London, Linda‐Gail Bekker   +7 more
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The prevalence of pre‐treatment and acquired HIV drug resistance in Vietnam: a nationally representative survey, 2017–2018

Journal of the International AIDS Society, Volume 25, Issue 2, February 2022., 2022
Abstract Introduction Monitoring the population‐level emergence and transmission of HIV drug resistance (HIVDR) is necessary for supporting public health programmes. This study provides a nationally representative prevalence estimate of HIVDR in people initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART) and estimates of acquired HIVDR and viral load (VL ...
Vu Quoc Dat, Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Khuu Van Nghia, Nguyen Thuy Linh, Huynh Hoang Khanh Thu, Tran Thi Minh Tam, Tran Ton, Luong Que Anh, Nguyen Duy Phuc, Phan Thi Thu Huong, Do Thi Nhan, Nguyen Huu Hai, Silvia Bertagnolio, Amy M. Crisp, Seth Inzaule, Natalie E. Dean, Michael R. Jordan, Van Thi Thuy Nguyen   +17 more
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Leading women in respiratory medicine: Letter from Indonesia

Respirology, Volume 27, Issue 1, Page 85-87, January 2022., 2022
Special Series: Leading Women in Respiratory Medicine Series Editors: Natasha Smallwood and Fanny Wai San Ko See related editorial See related ...
Sita Andarini
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Research Questions and Priorities for Pediatric Tuberculosis: A Survey of Published Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses

Tuberculosis Research and Treatment, Volume 2022, Issue 1, 2022., 2022
Background. Advancing a research agenda designed to meet the specific needs of children is critical to ending pediatric TB epidemic. Systematic reviews are increasingly informing policies in pediatric tuberculosis (TB) care and control. However, there is a paucity of information on pediatric TB research priorities. Methodology.
Thomas Achombwom Vukugah, Vera Nyibi Ntoh, Derick Akompab Akoku, Simo Leonie, Amed Jacob, Adwoa Asante-Poku   +5 more
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8-Mercaptoguanine-based inhibitors of Mycobacterium tuberculosis dihydroneopterin aldolase: synthesis, in vitro inhibition and docking studies

Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry, 2021
The dihydroneopterin aldolase (DHNA, EC 4.1.2.25) activity of FolB protein is required for the conversion of 7,8-dihydroneopterin (DHNP) to 6-hydroxymethyl-7,8-dihydropterin (HP) and glycolaldehyde (GA) in the folate pathway.
Alexia de Matos Czeczot, Candida Deves Roth, Rodrigo Gay Ducati, Kenia Pissinate, Raoní Scheibler Rambo, Luís Fernando Saraiva Macedo Timmers, Bruno Lopes Abbadi, Fernanda Souza Macchi, Víctor Zajaczkowski Pestana, Luiz Augusto Basso, Pablo Machado, Cristiano Valim Bizarro   +11 more
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The BCG Moreau Vaccine Upregulates In Vitro the Expression of TLR4, B7-1, Dectin-1 and EP2 on Human Monocytes

Vaccines, 2022
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is currently the second greatest killer worldwide and is caused by a single infectious agent. Since Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) is the only vaccine currently in use against TB, studies addressing the protective role of ...
Paulo R. Z. Antas, Andreon S. M. da Silva, Lawrence H. P. Albuquerque, Matheus R. Almeida, Evelyn N. G. S. Pereira, Luiz R. R. Castello-Branco, Carlos G. G. de Ponte   +6 more
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