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        Mapping oral cancer research in South Africa 

        Botha, Paul J.; Schoonees, Anel; Pontes, Carla C. (South African Dental Association, 2018)
        The aim of the present study was to review the scope of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) research in South Africa, including its epidemiology, diagnosis, associated risk factors and management. All publications relating ...
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        New vaccine introductions in Africa before and during the decade of vaccines –are we making progress? 

        Sambala, Evanson Z.; Wiyeh, Alison B.; Ngcobo, Ntombenhle; Machingaidze, Shingai; Wiysonge, Charles S. (Elsevier, 2019)
        Vaccines are excellent investments with far-reaching rewards beyond individual and population health, but their introduction into national programs has been historically slow in Africa. We provide an overview of the ...
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        Outcomes of community-based differentiated models of multi-month dispensing of antiretroviral medication among stable HIV-infected patients in Lesotho : a cluster randomised non-inferiority trial protocol 

        Faturiyele, I. O.; Appolinare, T.; Ngorima-Mabhena, N.; Fatti, Geoffrey; Tshabalala, I.; Tukei, V. J.; Pisa, P. T. (BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2018-08-29)
        Background: Current World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines recommend early initiation of HIV positive patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART) irrespective of their clinical or immunological status known as the test ...
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        Patients’ satisfaction with clinical laboratory services in public hospitals in Ethiopia 

        Hailu, Hiwot Amare; Desale, Adinew; Yalew, Anteneh; Asrat, Habtamu; Kebede, Sisay; Dejene, Daniel; Abebe, Hiwot; Gashu, Andargachew; Yenealem, Dereje; Moges, Birhan; Yemanebrhane, Nebiyou; Melese, Daniel; Gurmessa, Ashebir; Mohammed, Awad; Getu, Zekaryas; Ayana, Gonfa; Kebede, Adisu; Abate, Ebba (BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020-01-03)
        Background: Knowing customers’ level of satisfaction is relevant to improve and provide quality health care services. In the clinical laboratory, monitoring customers’ satisfaction is an important indicator of the ...
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        Predictors of mortality in adults on treatment for human immunodeficiency virus-associated tuberculosis in Botswana : a retrospective cohort study 

        Muyaya, Ley Muyaya; Young, Taryn; Loveday, Marian (Wolters Kluwer Health, 2018)
        Mortality in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-associated tuberculosis (TB) is high, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to compare mortality and predictors of mortality in those who were ...
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        Quality of life and physical activity among older adults living in institutions compared to the community 

        Ramocha, Lesego M.; Louw, Quinette A.; Tshabalala, Muziwakhe D. (AOSIS Publishing, 2017)
        Background: The environment of older adults plays an important role in their well-being. It influences their quality of life and physical activity level. In South Africa, there is a dearth of literature concerning this ...
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        Rifampicin resistant tuberculosis in Lesotho : diagnosis, treatment initiation and outcomes 

        Katende, Bulemba; Esterhuizen, Tonya; Dippenaar, Anzaan; Warren, Robin (2019-12)
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        Risk reduction of diarrhea and respiratory infections following a community health education program - a facility-based case-control study in rural parts of Kenya 

        Karinja, Miriam; Schlienger, Raymond; Pillai, Goonaseelan Colin; Esterhuizen, Tonya; Onyango, Evance; Gitau, Anthony; Ogutu, Bernhards (BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020-04-29)
        Background: Diarrheal and acute respiratory infections remain a major cause of death in developing countries especially among children below 5 years of age. About 80% of all hospital attendances in Kenya can be attributed to ...
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        South African healthcare workers and COVID-19 : a shared responsibility to protect a precious and limited resource 

        Dramowski, Angela; Zunza, Moleen; Dube, Kopano; Parker, Mohammed; Slogrove, Amy L. (Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2020)
        Healthcare workers (HCWs) in African countries face high risks of occupational exposure to many pathogens, including tuberculosis, measles, HIV and Ebola.[1,2] The novel coronavirus SARSCoV- 2 poses an arguably greater ...
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        Statin prescription among patients with type 2 diabetes at a specialised diabetes clinic, Botswana 

        Mwita, Julius Chacha (2019-12)
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        Statin prescription among patients with type 2 diabetes in Botswana : findings and implications 

        Mwita, Julius Chacha; Godman, Brian; Esterhuizen, Tonya M. (BioMed Central, 2020-03-10)
        Background: There is evidence of statin benefit among patients with diabetes regardless of cholesterol levels or prior cardiovascular disease history. Despite the evidence, there is under-prescription of statins in clinical ...
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        Strengthening prehospital clinical practice guideline implementation in South Africa : a qualitative case study 

        McCaul, Michael; Young, Taryn; Bruijns, Stevan R.; Clarke, Mike (BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020)
        Background: Methods on developing new (de novo) clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) have received substantial attention. However, research into alternative methods of CPG development using existing CPG documents (CPG adaptation) ...

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