African health sciences
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African health sciences · Jun 2022
Observational StudyEffect of low-dose lanthanum carbonate on calcium and phosphorus metabolism in Asian Patients with end-stage renal disease, maintenance hemodialysis and hyperphosphatemia.
This study aimed to examine whether a 12-week small-dose lanthanum carbonate (LaCO3; 500 mg/d) treatment could improve calcium and phosphorus metabolism and parathyroid function in Asian patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) under hemodialysis. ⋯ Far below the 1.5-3.0g/d required by the drug instructions, LaCO3 500 mg/d for 12 weeks can still reduce serum phosphorus level and calcium × phosphorus product, without serum calcium and iPTH levels increase.
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African health sciences · Jun 2022
Socio-economic status as predictors of malaria transmission in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. A retrospective study.
Understanding the socioeconomic status that influences malaria transmission in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa is vital in creating policies and strategies to combat malaria transmission, improve socioeconomic conditions and strengthen the malaria elimination campaign. ⋯ Low socioeconomic status potentially sustains malaria transmission and burden. As an implication, poverty alleviation and malaria intervention resources should be incorporated side by side into the socioeconomic framework to attain zero malaria transmission.
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African health sciences · Jun 2022
Observational StudyPrevalence of venous thromboembolism risk factors in hospitalized patients at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu Nigeria.
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common and lethal disease. Assessing the risk factors will help to modify exposures. ⋯ This study shows a high prevalence of VTE risk factors among hospitalized patients at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital.
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African health sciences · Jun 2022
Hypertension in postmenopausal Indonesian Women: fluctuating Body Mass Index as a potential predictor of decreasing blood pressure.
The burden of Hypertension (HT) [P1][YT2] in Indonesian postmenopausal women has increased over the past years. Obesity is the most prevalent risk of HT among postmenopausal women. ⋯ Fluctuating BMI was a predictor in decreasing BP in postmenopausal women, so it could be used to control HT.
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African health sciences · Jun 2022
Risk and protective factors associated with depression in young people: what do Nigerian university students know?
University students appear to experience a significantly higher rate of depression compared to the general population. However, there is limited data showing how much Nigerian university students know about the risk and protective factors related to depression. ⋯ The students had good knowledge of protective factors against depression, but were poor in knowledge of its associated risks. Therefore, provision of mental health services in the universities is recommended.