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Neonatal hypothermia and associated factors among neonates admitted to neonat...
Abstract Background Neonatal hypothermia is a worldwide problem and an important contributing factor for Neonatal morbidity and mortality especially in developing countries.... -
Skin microbiota analysis-inspired development of novel anti-infectives
Abstract Background The alarming spread of antimicrobial resistance requires the development of novel anti-infective drugs. Despite the recent research focus on the human... -
Detection of Helicobacter pylori and its virulence genes (cagA, dupA, and vac...
Abstract Background The global prevalence of H. pylori approaches 50%, with prevalence rates between 20 and 40% in developed countries and up to 90% in Africa and other... -
A longitudinal study investigating cervical changes during labor using a wire...
Purpose: Cervical assessment during digital vaginal examination (DVE) includes assessing cervical dilatation, effacement, position, and consistency. Only cervical dilatation... -
Prevalence and pattern of antibiotic resistance of Staphylococcus aureus isol...
Abstract Background Studies have implicated Staphylococcus aureus as the leading cause of septicemia in the Tamale metropolis of Ghana. The aim of this study was to determine... -
The human viral challenge model: accelerating the evaluation of respiratory a...
Abstract The Human Viral Challenge (HVC) model has, for many decades, helped in the understanding of respiratory viruses and their role in disease pathogenesis. In a controlled... -
Paramedic literature search filters: optimised for clinicians and academics
Abstract Background Search filters aid clinicians and academics to accurately locate literature. Despite this, there is no search filter or Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) term... -
Comparison of clinical features and outcomes between HBV-related and non-B no...
Abstract Objective To evaluate the difference between hepatitis B virus related hepatocellular carcinoma (HBV-HCC) and non-HBV non-HCV hepatocellular carcinoma (NBNC-HCC)... -
Etiologies of diarrhea and drug susceptibility patterns of bacterial isolates...
Abstract Background Despite substantial global effort and updated clinical management guidelines, diarrhea continues to be among leading worldwide causes of morbidity and... -
Evaluating the performance of a low-cost mobile phone attachable microscope i...
Abstract Background Cervical cancer remains a global health problem especially in remote areas of developing countries which have limited resources for cervical cancer... -
Rapid diagnostics of orthopedic implant-associated infections using Unyvero I...
Abstract Objectives This pilot study aimed to compare the commercial Unyvero ITI multiplex PCR application (U-ITI, Curetis GmbH) with conventional culturing concerning (a)... -
Detecting Schistosoma mansoni infections among pre-school-aged children in so...
Abstract Background In Ghana, pre-school-aged children (PSAC) are at risk of intestinal schistosomiasis and are living in need of praziquantel treatment. To better assess the... -
Incidence, clinical implications and impact on public health of infections wi...
Abstract Background Shigella spp. and entero-invasive E. coli (EIEC) use the same invasive mechanism to cause diarrheal diseases. Public health regulations apply only to... -
Predicting implementation: comparing validated measures of intention and asse...
Abstract Background Behavioral intention (which captures one’s level of motivation to perform a behavior) is considered a causal and proximal mechanism influencing the use of... -
Skin rash following Administration of Apalutamide in Japanese patients with A...
Abstract Background A higher incidence of apalutamide-related skin rash has been observed in Japanese patients with prostate cancer (PC). Methods This integrated analysis of... -
Incidence of sudden cardiac death in adults with end-stage renal disease: a s...
Abstract Background Although sudden cardiac death (SCD) is recognized as a distinct cause of death in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD), its incidence has not been... -
Genomic analysis on broiler-associated Clostridium perfringens strains and ex...
Abstract Background Clostridium perfringens is a key pathogen in poultry-associated necrotic enteritis (NE). To date there are limited Whole Genome Sequencing based studies... -
Health-related quality of life and its association with medication adherence ...
Abstract Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in South Africa. Clinical parameters are important objective outcomes in TB; however they... -
Evaluating diverse electronic consultation programs with a common framework
Abstract Background Electronic consultation is an emerging mode of specialty care delivery that allows primary care providers and their patients to obtain specialist expertise... -
Implementation strategies to improve cervical cancer prevention in sub-Sahara...
Abstract Background Developed countries, such as the USA, have achieved significant decreases in cervical cancer burden since the introduction of Pap smear-based programs in the...
