African health sciences
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African health sciences · Mar 2019
Meta AnalysisIL-18 polymorphisms and tuberculosis susceptibility: a meta-analysis.
To investigate the association between IL-18 polymorphisms and Tuberculosis(TB). ⋯ The present meta-analysis found no evidence for IL-18 -607C>A and -137G>C polymorphisms as risk factors for TB. Further large-scale and well-designed articles are still needed to validate this result.
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African health sciences · Mar 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialComparison of effects of propofol and ketofol (Ketamine-Propofol mixture) on emergence agitation in children undergoing tonsillectomy.
The aim of this study was to compare the effect of propofol and ketofol (ketamine-propofol mixture) on EA in children undergoing tonsillectomy. ⋯ Infusion of ketofol in children undergoing tonsillectomy provides shorter recovery time and lower incidence of EA despite the non significant difference with propofol.
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African health sciences · Mar 2019
ReviewReview of Leishmaniasis in the Middle East and North Africa.
Cutaneous and visceral forms of leishmaniasis are the most important protozoan infection in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). ⋯ There are many challenges facing the successful control of leishmaniasis. However, there is continuing research into the treatment of leishmaniasis and potentially vaccinations for the disease.
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African health sciences · Mar 2019
Comparative StudyImpact of oral contraceptives on periodontal health.
Oral contraceptives pills (OCPs) are common and a convenient form of contraception. The use of hormonal contraceptives by women has been considered to influence gingival and periodontal disease progression. ⋯ Oral Contraceptive pills had adverse effects on periodontal health.
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African health sciences · Mar 2019
Anthracycline induced cardiotoxicity in adult cancer patients: a prospective cohort study from a specialized oncology treatment centre in Uganda.
To determine the cumulative incidence of anthracycline induced cardiotoxicity (AIC), its predictors, and associated electrocardiographic and echocardiographic manifestations in adult cancer patients at Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI). ⋯ The cumulative incidence of AIC in this study cohort was high. Our findings emphasize the need for early monitoring for AIC.