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Operative Case Volumes and Variation for General Surgery Training in East, Central, and Southern Africa
BackgroundOperative experience is a necessary part of surgical training. The College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa (COSECSA),...
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Laparoscopy experience in East, Central, and Southern Africa: insights from operative case volume analysis
BackgroundWith the primary objective of addressing the disparity in global surgical care access, the College of Surgeons of East, Central, and...
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Onychomycosis in Africa: Prevalence and Spectrum of Fungal Pathogens
Purpose of ReviewOnychomycosis is commonly reported in Africa, but data on its prevalence and spectrum of incriminated pathogens is fragmented in the...
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Oligodendroglioma: a neurological perspective in Sub-saharan Africa
Gliomas are a kind of brain cancer that develops from glial cells. Glial cells provide nourishment and energy to nerve cells, and they also preserve...
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Reported health, social support, stress and associations with choline intake in pregnant women in central South Africa: the NuEMI study 2018–2019
BackgroundThe health and well-being of pregnant women can influence pregnancy outcomes and are closely associated with social support and experiences...
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Impact of COVID-19 on ophthalmic surgical procedures in sub-Saharan Africa: a multicentre study
BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on healthcare and ophthalmology services globally. Numerous studies amongst various medical and...
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Community evaluation of the physical and insecticidal durability of DuraNet® Plus, an alpha-cypermethrin and piperonyl butoxide incorporated mosquito net: protocol for a multi-country study in West, Central and East Africa
BackgroundPyrethroid-PBO nets have demonstrated improved impact against clinical malaria transmitted by pyrethroid resistant mosquito vectors and are...
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A review of twenty-first century developments in paediatric surgery in Africa
This review explores the significant advancements in paediatric surgery in Africa during the twenty-first century, with a particular focus on...
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RNA-seq research landscape in Africa: systematic review reveals disparities and opportunities
RNA sequencing has emerged as the standard method for transcriptome profiling of several human diseases. We performed a systematic review detailing...
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Assessment of resource capacity and barriers to effective practice of laparoscopic surgery in training hospitals affiliated with the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA)
BackgroundThe adoption and accessibility of laparoscopy have been serious issues in countries with limited resources, and for varied reasons. This...
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Socio-demographic predictors of obesity among women in Mukono Central Division in Central Uganda: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundThere is a steadily increasing trend in obesity globally and in Sub-Saharan Africa that disproportionately affects women in most places....
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Seasonal diversity and dynamics of entomofauna associated with the decomposition of pig (Sus scrofa domesticus L.) carcasses in a Peri-urban area of Central Burkina Faso, West Africa
This study aimed to determine the effects of seasons on the diversity and dynamics of insects associated with pig carrion in Gampela, Plateau Central...
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Mother–child dyads of overnutrition and undernutrition in sub-Saharan Africa
BackgroundMalnutrition remains one of the major public health concerns globally. To achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 2 which seeks to ensure...
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Prevalence of sarcopenia in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
BackgroundExisting literature suggests that sarcopenia is a highly prevalent condition in older people. However, most studies to date reporting data...
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Enhancing Alcohol-Related Research in Africa: Possibility for a Continental-Wide Alliance
Alcohol-related harms constitute a major public health concern in Africa, with high rates of alcohol consumption and associated negative health and...
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A systematic sco** review of medicine availability and affordability in Africa
BackgroundThe most recent World Medicines Situation Report published in 2011 found substantial medicine availability and affordability challenges...
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Healthcare access and barriers to utilization among transgender and gender diverse people in Africa: a systematic review
BackgroundTransgender and gender diverse (TGD) people face significant challenges in accessing timely, culturally competent, and adequate healthcare...
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The prevalence of onchocerciasis in Africa and Yemen, 2000–2018: a geospatial analysis
BackgroundOnchocerciasis is a disease caused by infection with Onchocerca volvulus , which is transmitted to humans via the bite of several species...
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Oral health of adolescents in West Africa: prioritizing its social determinants
Oral health is a major public health issue in West Africa, yet it has gotten little attention. Individual and group disparities in health status are...
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Prevalence of hyperuricemia among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundHyperuricemia increases morbidity and mortality in type 2 diabetic individuals. It is linked to the expansion of diabetes and...
