African health sciences
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African health sciences · Sep 2016
The quality of rapid HIV testing in South Africa: an assessment of testers' compliance.
The aim of this study was to assess the quality of rapid HIV testing in South Africa. ⋯ Quality of HIV rapid testing may be highly compromised through poor adherence to guidelines as observed in our study.
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African health sciences · Sep 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialTreadmill walking exercise modulates bone mineral status and inflammatory cytokines in obese asthmatic patients with long term intake of corticosteroids.
Obesity and asthma are an important public health problem in Saudi Arabia. An increasing body of data supports the hypothesis that obesity is a risk factor for asthma. Asthma appears to be associated with low bone mineral density (BMD) due to long-term use of corticosteroids. Studies recently showed that weight bearing exercise training can increase mineral bone density, reduce weight and improve metabolic control. ⋯ Treadmill walking exercise training is an effective treatment policy to improve bone mineral status and modulates inflammatory cytokines and blood lipids profile in obese asthmatic patients with long term intake of corticosteroids.
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African health sciences · Sep 2016
Comparative StudyAssociation of interleukin 17 / angiotensin II with refractory hypertension risk in hemodialysis patients.
The study was performed to investigate the association of interleukin 17 (IL 17) or angiotensin II (Ang II) with refractory hypertension risk in hemodialysis patients. ⋯ IL17 and Ang II were associated with refractory hypertension risk in hemodialysis patients. There was also a positive correlation between IL 17and Ang II.
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African health sciences · Sep 2016
Sero-prevalence and associated factors of Helicobacter pylori infection among adult patients with dyspepsia attending the gastroenterology unit in a tertiary hospital in Mwanza, Tanzania.
Prevalence of H.pylori infection varies greatly between populations in different countries. This study was conducted to determine the magnitude of H.pylori among adult patients with dyspepsia attending the gastroenterology unit at Bugando medical centre. ⋯ The seroprevalence of H.pylori among dyspeptic patients is high in this setting. Therefore the community in Mwanza should be educated on the use of safe drinking water in order to minimize H. pylori infections.
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African health sciences · Sep 2016
Determinants of alcohol use and khat chewing among Hawassa University students, Ethiopia: a cross sectional study.
Students' alcohol and khat use have been associated with various health related problems. However, its magnitude and associated factors among Ethiopian students are not yet well documented. ⋯ The proportion of student's khat chewing and alcohol use was significant. Hence, higher education in collaboration with other stakeholders should work on convincing students about the ill effects of these substances.