African health sciences
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Meta AnalysisGinger supplementation for the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
The efficacy of ginger supplementation remains controversial for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. We conduct this meta-analysis to explore the influence of ginger supplementation versus placebo on the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. ⋯ Ginger supplementation benefits to treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Meta AnalysisPrevalence of depression in people with tuberculosis in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Depression is one of the most common mental health problems comorbid with tuberculosis. However, a consolidated picture of the prevalence of depression among tuberculosis patients in East Africa remains unknown. This systematic review and meta-analysis provide new understandings by systematically examining evidence concerning the prevalence of depression among tuberculosis patients in East Africa. ⋯ A total of 409 studies were accessed. However, only 29 qualified for a full-text review, and 9 studies with a population of 2838 were included in the qualitative description and quantitative analysis. The pooled prevalence estimate of depression amongst tuberculosis patients was 43.03 % (34.93, 51.13). The highest prevalence was observed in Kenya, with 45.71% (29.26, 62.16); a similar rate was observed in Ethiopia, with 45.11 % (34.60, 55.62). Subgroup analysis based on screening tool was used: 45.71% with BDI and 41.53% with PHQ.
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Meta AnalysisVitamin D deficiency in rheumatoid arthritis patients of India - a single-arm meta-analysis.
Vitamin D deficiency is commonly seen in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). ⋯ The results demonstrate significant low levels of serum vitamin D levels in patients with RA and established a negative correlation of Vitamin D with RA disease activity. The current evidence suggests a rationale for Vitamin D supplementation in the management of RA.