African health sciences
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African health sciences · Dec 2017
Reproducibility of corneal, macular and retinal nerve fiber layer thickness measurements using the iVue-100 optical coherence tomography.
To determine the intra-session and inter-session reproducibility of corneal, macular and retinal nerve fiber layer thickness (RNFL) measurements with the iVue-100 optical coherence tomography in normal eyes. ⋯ There was good reproducibility of all measured parameters. However, mean RNFL thickness measurements were the most reproducible, suggesting that this may be the best parameter to use to determine measured changes over time.
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African health sciences · Dec 2017
Prevalence of mecA gene among staphylococci from clinical samples of a tertiary hospital in Benin City, Nigeria.
The staphylococci have increasingly been associated with infections worldwide and anti-microbial resistance has made these versatile pathogens more recalcitrant in the hospital setting. ⋯ This study draws attention on the increase in the prevalence of mecA gene (39.6%) and an increase in multidrug resistant staphylococci when compared to previous studies in our country; it recommends laboratory guidance and periodic review to stem the tide of resistance.
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African health sciences · Dec 2017
Prevalence and predictors of unknown HIV status among women delivering in Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala, Uganda.
Knowledge of a person's HIV status during pregnancy is critical for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV. ⋯ Most participants had a known HIV status at labour (97%). Private clinics need to be supported to provide free quality HCT services in ANC.
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African health sciences · Dec 2017
Long term effect of a school based intervention to prevent chronic diseases in Tunisia, 2009-2015.
We aimed to evaluate the long term effect of school based intervention to prevent non- communicable disease risk factors. ⋯ The present work showed that interventions promoting healthy lifestyles should be maintained. Developing countries should be encouraged and supported to design, conduct, and evaluate robust preventive interventions.
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African health sciences · Dec 2017
Changes in erythrocyte ATPase activity under different pathological conditions.
Studies have shown that Na+-K+ ATPase activity was altered in disrupted red blood cell membranes and this enzyme is believed to be the site of active transport of Na+ and K+ in intact red blood cells. The enzyme is often referred to as Na+-K+ pump because it pumps Na+ out and K+ into the cell against gradients with the concomitant hydrolysis of intracellular ATP. ⋯ Na+-K+ATPase specific activity is a biomarker for the diagnosis of individuals with different physiological diseases.