African health sciences
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Investigation of antiviral substances in Covid 19 by Molecular Docking: In Silico Study.
This paper aimed to investigate the antiviral drugs against Sars-Cov-2 main protease (MPro) using in silico methods. ⋯ Bictegravir, remdevisir and lopinavir drugs showed very good results compared to the N3 inhibitor. Therefore, they could be inhibitory in the Sars Cov-2 Mpro target.
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Human herpesvirus-8 infection in Tunisian adult acute leukemia patients.
Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) has been linked to the development of Kaposi's sarcoma (KS)and multiple other hematologic malignant disorders. However, the role of HHV-8 in acute leukemia patients is unknown. ⋯ The seroprevalence of HHV-8 infection in Tunisian adult acute leukemia patients was three times as high compared to healthy blood donors, suggesting that patients with acute leukemia might be at increased risk of HHV-8 infection.
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Attitudes and usage of visual-aids in graduate student learning of gross anatomy at Makerere University.
The increasing numbers of students studying human anatomy at Makerere University are beginning to overwhelm available resources, which presents challenges in learning and necessitates an evaluation of alternative ways to enhance anatomy learning.The increasing numbers of students overwhelm resources available and presents challenges in learning. This necessitates an evaluation of alternatives to enhance gross anatomy learning at Makerere University College of Health Sciences. The study aimed to assess the usage of visual aids and generate necessary information to enhance learning. ⋯ Graduate students in the Department of Anatomy at MakCHS are using non-traditional methods to supplement their learning. However, there are several challenges to accessing digital resources. There is a need to support students with accessing visual aids through integrating newer teaching modalities and modern technology to promote interest and retention of anatomical knowledge.
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Physician perspectives on the DNR order in Turkey: A survey of physicians in Internal Medicine.
Do not resuscitate (DNR) is a controversial ethico-legal issue and there is no legal regulation in Turkey. Evaluating the physicians' views on DNR is critical to the current problems and contributes to legal regulation. ⋯ It is necessary to establish legal regulations on DNR and implement residency training programs that will ensure the continuous professional development of physicians.
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Effects of prenatal antibiotic treatment on early infant health: a retrospective study in a rural health facility in Ghana.
Infant mortality remains a major developmental challenge in many low-income countries. Epidemiological evidence suggests that infant acquisition of maternal microbiome is essential for programming of immunity and metabolism. As such, irrational maternal antibiotic use may affect infant health. ⋯ Intrapartum antibiotic treatment is associated with poor early infant health. Rationalizing antibiotic use during pregnancy may contribute to reducing infant mortality.