Suchergebnisse - "African health sciences"

Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio as an indicative of diabetic control level in type 2 diabetes mellitus von Duman, Tuba T, Aktas, Gulali, Atak, Burcin M, Kocak, Mehmet Z, Erkus, Edip, Savli, Haluk

“… Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with chronic low grade inflammation. One of the novel inflammatory markers is hemogram derived neutrophil to …”
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Streptozotocin-induced type 1 and 2 diabetes in rodents: a model for studying diabetic cardiac autonomic neuropathy von Mathias Akinlade, Olawale, Victor Owoyele, Bamidele, Olufemi Soladoye, Ayodele

“… Background: Several animal models are continually being developed to study diabetic complication. Several conflicting regimen for diabetes induction exist in …”
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Using artificial intelligence on dermatology conditions in Uganda: a case for diversity in training data sets for machine learning von Kamulegeya, Louis, Bwanika, John, Okello, Mark, Rusoke, Davis, Nassiwa, Faith, Lubega, William, Musinguzi, Davis, Börve, Alexander

“… Background: In pursuit of applying universal non-biased Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, it is essential that data from different geographies are …”
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Inflammatory cytokines and immune system modulation by aerobic versus resisted exercise training for elderly von Abd El-Kader, Shehab M, Al-Shreef, Fadwa M

“… Background: Aging is characterized with immunosenescence associated with a hyper-inflammatory state, characterized by elevated circulating levels of …”
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Evidence for decreasing sperm count in African population from 1965 to 2015 von Sengupta, Pallav, Nwagha, Uchenna, Dutta, Sulagna, Krajewska-Kulak, Elzbieta, Izuka, Emmanuel

“… Purpose: This meta-analysis, following our previous reports those documented an overall 57% diminution in mean sperm concentration around the globe over past …”
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Public health implication of solid waste generated by households in Bekwarra Local Government area von Omang, Donald Ikwun, John, Godwin Egbe, Inah, Simon Alain, Bisong, Jude Owan

“… Background: This study was conducted in Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria, to determine the public health implication of solid waste …”
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Early sexual debut: prevalence and risk factors among secondary school students in Ido-ekiti, Ekiti state, South-West Nigeria von Durowade, Kabir Adekunle, Babatunde, Oluwole Adeyemi, Omokanye, Lukman Omotayo, Elegbede, Olusegun Elijah, Ayodele, Lawrence Majekodunmi, Adewoye, Kayode Razaq, Adetokunbo, Stella, Olomofe, Charles O, Fawole, Adegboyega A, Adebola, Oyebola Eyitayo, Olaniyan, Temitope O

“… Background: Early adolescent sexual activity remains a recurring problem with negative psychosocial and health outcomes. The age at sexual debut varies from …”
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Depression, anxiety, and stress among Ugandan university students during the COVID-19 lockdown: an online survey von Maria Najjuka, Sarah, Checkwech, Gaudencia, Olum, Ronald, Ashaba, Scholastic, Mohan Kaggwa, Mark

“… Background: COVID19 pandemic forced most countries to lockdown, leading to the prolonged closure of many learning institutions. This dramatic shift led to …”
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Review of Leishmaniasis in the Middle East and North Africa von Tabbabi, Ahmed

“… Background: Cutaneous and visceral forms of leishmaniasis are the most important protozoan infection in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Objectives: …”
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Effect of interleukins (IL-2, IL-15, IL-18) on receptors activation and cytotoxic activity of natural killer cells in breast cancer cell von Widowati, Wahyu, Jasaputra, Diana K, Sumitro, Sutiman B, Widodo, Mochammad A, Mozef, Tjandrawati, Rizal, Rizal, Kusuma, Hanna Sari W, Laksmitawati, Dian R, Murti, Harry, Bachtiar, Indra, Faried, Ahmad

“… Introduction: Breast cancer is one of the leading cause of cancer deaths in women. Metastasis in BC is caused by immunosurveillance deficiency, such NK cell …”
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Aerobic exercise modulates cytokine profile and sleep quality in elderly von Abd El-Kader, Shehab M, Al-Jiffri, Osama H

“… Background: Sleep disturbance is a major problem for older adults which can be exacerbated by increased inflammation as aging is associated with increased …”
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Co-existence of NDM-1 and OXA-48 genes in Carbapenem Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae clinical isolates in Kafrelsheikh, Egypt von El-Domany, Ramadan Ahmed, El-Banna, Tarek, Sonbol, Fatma, Abu-Sayedahmed, Samar Hamed

“… Background: The noteworthy spread of carbapenem-resistant K. pneumoniae (CR-KP) isolates represents a significant safety threat. Objective: Determination of …”
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Health seeking behaviour and challenges in utilising health facilities in Wakiso district, Uganda von Musoke, David, Boynton, Petra, Butler, Ceri, Musoke, Miph Boses

“… Background: The health seeking behaviour of a community determines how they use health services. Utilisation of health facilities can be influenced by the cost …”
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Prevalence and predictors of postpartum depression among postnatal women in Lagos, Nigeria von EO, Adeyemo, EO, Oluwole, OJ, Kanma-Okafor, OM, Izuka, KA, Odeyemi

“… Background: Globally, postpartum depression is one of the most common but often unrecognized complications of childbirth, yearly affecting about 10–15% of …”
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The concept of low glycemic index and glycemic load foods as panacea for type 2 diabetes mellitus; prospects, challenges and solutions von Eleazu, Chinedum Ogbonnaya

“… Background: This article examines the concepts of low glycemic indices (GIs) and glycemic load (GL) foods as key drivers in the dietary management of type 2 …”
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A randomized controlled clinical trial evaluating the effect of Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek) versus glibenclamide in patients with diabetes von Najdi, Rania A, Hagras, Magda M, Kamel, Fatemah O, Magadm, Rania M

“… Background: Herbal medicines long have been used in the management of diabetes mellitus (DM). Objective: This study was conducted to ascertain if fenugreek …”
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Stigma among tuberculosis patients and associated factors in urban slum populations in Uganda von Ashaba, Clare, Musoke, David, Tsebeni Wafula, Solomon, Konde-Lule, Joseph

“… Background: Stigma continues to be a major barrier to tuberculosis (TB) control particularly in urban populations. Stigma can influence health seeking …”
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Prevalence and socio-economic factors affecting the use of traditional medicine among adults of Katikekile Subcounty, Moroto District, Uganda von Logiel, Annie, Jørs, Erik, Akugizibwe, Pardon, Ahnfeldt-Mollerup, Peder

“… Background: In Uganda generally and in rural areas in particular, use of traditional medicine is a common practice, yet there remains lack of evidence on the …”
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Aerobic exercise improves quality of life, psychological well-being and systemic inflammation in subjects with Alzheimer's disease von El-Kader, Shehab M. Abd, Al-Jiffri, Osama H

“… Background: Alzheimer's disease has a destructive drawbacks on the patient and his/her entire family as this disease badly affects the behavior, cognition and …”
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Associated factors of Nigerian Nurses' Emotion regulation, perceived stress, and coping mechanism during COVID-19 Pandamic: a cross-sectional study von Agbonselohbor, Blessing, Aslanoğlu, Aziz, Bilgiç, Nurcan, Alsharawneh, Anas, A Elshatarat, Rami, T Saleh, Zyad, T Almagharbeh, Wesam, Yousef Al-Akash, Hekmat, E Sobeh, Dena, M Eltayeb, Mudathir

“… Background: Nursing, marked by its demanding nature, often exposes professionals to elevated stress levels and emotional hurdles. Recognizing the determinants …”
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