African health sciences
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Meta AnalysisThe effect of liraglutide on renal function in type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies.
The efficacy of liraglutide on renal function in type 2 diabetes remains controversial. We conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the influence of liraglutide versus placebo on renal function in type 2 diabetes. ⋯ Liraglutide treatment may provide some benefits for protecting renal function in type 2 diabetes.
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Multicenter StudyPlasma soluble lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor-1 acts as a new biomarker for NSTEMI and STEMI patients.
The diagnostic significance of plasma soluble lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor-1(sLOX-1) for non-ST segment elevated myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and ST segment elevated myocardial infarction (STEMI) were explored by this study. ⋯ Elevated levels of plasma sLOX-1concentrations might be used as a clinical biomarker for early recognition of NSTEMI and STEMI patients. Multicenter larger scale studies are necessary before use in clinical practice.
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Haematological profile abnormalities; and its relationship with severity and outcome of COVID-19 infection.
Corona virus disease (Covid-19) caused by corona virus (SARS Cov-2) has affected millions of people around the world. Many diagnostic modalities have been tested but the blood complete picture remains the initial and most easily accessible investigation in Covid-19. ⋯ Many haematological parameters are significantly different and can be used to predict the severity and outcome of Covid-19 infection.
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Cytogenetic profile of adult AML patients in Turkey: a single center study with comprehensive comparison with literature.
Cytogenetic findings are important prognostic factors in acute myeloid leukemia. Large systematic data about chromosomal characteristics of Turkish AML patients have not been reported to date. ⋯ This single center study is the most comprehensive study about the cytogenetic profile of acute myeloid leukemia in Turkey with comparison of other population-based studies. While there were similarities and differences with different publications, our results did not show a marked tendency to the findings of any specific geographic region.
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Quality of life among cancer patients at Queen Elizabeth and Kamuzu Central Hospitals in Malawi: a cross-sectional double-center study.
Many cancer patients experience psychosocial challenges that affect quality of life during the trajectory of their disease process. We aimed at estimating quality of life among cancer patients at two major tertiary hospitals in Malawi. ⋯ Loss of earning, pain, marital strife, sexual dysfunction, were among the common psychosocial challenges experienced. History of ever taken alcohol and multiple comorbidities were associated with poor quality of life. There is need to integrate psychosocial solutions for cancer patients to improve their quality of life and outcomes.