Nutritional and phytochemical profiles and biological activities of Moringa oleifera Lam. edible parts from Guinea-Bissau (West Africa)
Publication date: 30 March 2021Source: Food Chemistry, Volume 341, Part 1Author(s): Ângela Fernandes, Aducabe Bancessi, José Pinela, Maria Inês Dias, Ângela Liberal, Ricardo C. Calhelha, Ana Ćirić, Marina Soković, Luís Catarino, Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira, Lillian Barros (Source: Food Chemistry)
Source: Food Chemistry - October 9, 2020 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Reality or utopia: eradication of the AIDS epidemic in Guinea-Bissau by 2030.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: to reflect on the implementation of an integrated strategy to eradicate the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) epidemic in Guinea-Bissau by 2030.
METHODS: a reflective study.
REFLECTION: Guinea-Bissau is a Portuguese-speaking country located in Sub-Saharan Africa, in constant political and economic instability. Among its characteristics are sociocultural diversity and high rates of morbidity and mortality from causes related to infection by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. In the quest to eradicate the AIDS epidemic by 2030, instituted especially by the United N...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem - October 8, 2020 Category: Nursing Authors: Sanca AM, Silva DARD, Rocha CMF, Riquinho DL Tags: Rev Bras Enferm Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 7254: Quality Assessment of Three Types of Drinking Water Sources in Guinea-Bissau
This study analysed the microbiological and physicochemical parameters of drinking water in the capital Bissau and its surroundings. Twenty-two sites belonging to different water sources (piped water, tubewells and shallow wells) were surveyed twice a day for three weeks, in both dry and wet seasons. Most of the microbiological parameters were out of the acceptable ranges in all types of water and both seasons and tended to worsen in the wet season. Moreover, in Bissau, the levels of faecal contamination in piped water increased from the holes to the consumer (tap/fountain). Several physicochemical variables showed values ...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - October 3, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Aducabe Bancessi Lu ís Catarino Maria Jos é Silva Armindo Ferreira Elizabeth Duarte Teresa Nazareth Tags: Article Source Type: research
CLEC4E (Mincle) genetic variation associates with pulmonary tuberculosis in Guinea-Bissau (West Africa).
Abstract
Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death from a single infectious agent. According to the WHO, 85% of cases in 2018 were pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB), making it the most prevalent form of the disease. Although the bacillus responsible for disease, Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), is estimated to infect 1.7 billion people worldwide, only a small portion of those infected (5-10%) will transition into active TB. Because such a small fraction of infected people develop active disease, we hypothesized that underlying host genetic variation associates with developing active pulmonary disease. Va...
Source: Infection, Genetics and Evolution - September 20, 2020 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Olvany JM, Sausville LN, White MJ, Tacconelli A, Tavera G, Sobota RS, Ciccacci C, Bohlbro AS, Wejse C, Williams SM, Sirugo G Tags: Infect Genet Evol Source Type: research
Biases in Survey Estimates of Neonatal Mortality: Results From a Validation Study in Urban Areas of Guinea-Bissau
AbstractNeonatal deaths (occurring within 28 days of birth) account for close to one-half of all deaths among children under age 5 worldwide. In most low- and middle-income countries, data on neonatal deaths come primarily from household surveys. We conducted a validation study of survey data on neonatal mortality in Guinea-Bissau (West Africa). We used records from an urban health and demographic surveillance system (HDSS) that monitors child survival prospectively as our reference data set. We selected a stratified sample of 599 women aged 15 –49 among residents of the HDSS and collected the birth histories of 422 part...
Source: Demography - September 9, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Diabetes in urban Guinea-Bissau; patient characteristics, mortality and prevalence of undiagnosed dysglycemia.
CONCLUSION: Several risk factors including were associated with T2DM in Guinea-Bissau. We found a high prevalence of elevated FPG among randomly selected community controls. In combination with higher mortality among T2DM patients, an urgent need for better treatment options and increased awareness.
PMID: 32814520 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Global Health Action)
Source: Global Health Action - August 21, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Glob Health Action Source Type: research
Out-of-school children in Guinea-Bissau: A mixed-methods analysis
Publication date: September 2020Source: International Journal of Educational Development, Volume 77Author(s): Jeffery H. Marshall, Mathilde Nicolai, Rui da Silva (Source: International Journal of Educational Development)
Source: International Journal of Educational Development - June 24, 2020 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
The HIV care continuum and HIV-1 drug resistance among female sex workers: a key population in Guinea-Bissau.
Conclusion: The majority of FSW who knew their HIV status received ART, however a large proportion of FSW were not aware of their HIV positive status. This translated into a great majority of the HIV-infected FSW not being virally suppressed. Amongst treatment naïve FSW nearly a tenth had HIVDR, suggesting that sexual transmission of HIVDR is occurring in this at-risk-population.
PMID: 32536958 [PubMed - in process] (Source: AIDS Research and Therapy)
Source: AIDS Research and Therapy - June 17, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Lindman J, Djalo MA, Biai A, Månsson F, Esbjörnsson J, Jansson M, Medstrand P, Norrgren H, SWEGUB CORE group Tags: AIDS Res Ther Source Type: research
The HIV care continuum and HIV-1 drug resistance among female sex workers: a key population in Guinea-Bissau
Female sex workers (FSW) are considered a key group for HIV transmissions in sub-Saharan Africa. The HIV Care Continuum and HIV drug resistance (HIVDR) among FSW has not been well studied in most countries in ... (Source: AIDS Research and Therapy)
Source: AIDS Research and Therapy - June 12, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Jacob Lindman, Mamadu Aliu Djalo, Ansu Biai, Fredrik M ånsson, Joakim Esbjörnsson, Marianne Jansson, Patrik Medstrand and Hans Norrgren Tags: Research Source Type: research
Monitoring and molecular profiling of contemporary insecticide resistance status of malaria vectors in Guinea-Bissau.
Abstract
Despite reduction in the prevalence of malaria, Guinea-Bissau (GB) is still widely affected by the disease that is primarily vectored by Anopheles gambiae s.l. mosquitoes. Monitoring mosquito susceptibility and investigating the insecticide resistance status is an integral part of malaria control actions. Here, mosquito populations from five regions of GB: Bafatá, Bissau, Buba, Cacheu and Gabu were monitored for species ID and insecticide resistance, using diagnostic and intensity WHO bioassays, as well as molecular assays. Phenotypic and molecular identification of species showed the presence of...
Source: Acta Tropica - March 6, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Silva R, Mavridis K, Vontas J, Rodrigues A, Osório H Tags: Acta Trop Source Type: research
Distraction Therapy to Correct Trismus Following Noma
Trismus is a frequent complication of healed Noma infection and is caused by soft tissue and muscle contraction. Free-flap surgery is recommended to replace the missing oral mucosa and soft tissue. However, significant complications can occur if this surgery is performed in places like Africa, where conditions are usually less than optimal. In 2007, the authors started to treat patients with trismus in Niamey, Niger by distracting the soft tissue and muscle constriction between the jaws with a bone distractor continuously for 1 month with the aim of achieving a mouth opening of 3 cm. The distraction was limited to 1 mm...
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - March 1, 2020 Category: Surgery Tags: Clinical Studies Source Type: research
[Availability and Readiness Assessment of Facilities with Hospital Admission Capacity in Two Regions of Guinea-Bissau].
CONCLUSION: This study reinforces the relevance of developing integrated and rational responses of health services and provides evidence for this.
PMID: 32035495 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Medica Portuguesa)
Source: Acta Medica Portuguesa - February 10, 2020 Category: General Medicine Tags: Acta Med Port Source Type: research
HIV treatment in Guinea-Bissau: room for improvement and time for new treatment options
Despite advances in the treatment quality of HIV throughout the world, several countries are still facing numerous obstacles in delivering HIV treatment at a sufficiently high quality, putting patients ’ lives ... (Source: AIDS Research and Therapy)
Source: AIDS Research and Therapy - February 4, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: S. Jespersen, F. M ånsson, J. Lindman, C. Wejse, C. Medina, Z. J. da Silva, DdS Te, P. Medstrand, J. Esbjörnsson and B. L. Hønge Tags: Review Source Type: research
The relationship between basic sanitation and public health in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
Resumo Este artigo avalia a rela ção de custos entre a saúde pública e a implementação do saneamento básico na capital da Guiné-Bissau. Analisaram-se seis cenários, incluindo três opções para o sistema de esgotamento sanitário (sistema coletivo com rede coletora e estação elevatória de esgoto, sistema simplificado i ndividual por latrina e sistema coletivo completo com rede coletora, estação elevatória e estação de tratamento de esgoto) e duas para o sistema de abastecimento de água (captação direta e sistema completo com captação, reservação e distribuição). Quanto à saúde pública, conside...
Source: Saude e Sociedade - December 9, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
The challenge for regulatory agencies around the world in the use of glyphosate
Resumo Este artigo avalia a rela ção de custos entre a saúde pública e a implementação do saneamento básico na capital da Guiné-Bissau. Analisaram-se seis cenários, incluindo três opções para o sistema de esgotamento sanitário (sistema coletivo com rede coletora e estação elevatória de esgoto, sistema simplificado i ndividual por latrina e sistema coletivo completo com rede coletora, estação elevatória e estação de tratamento de esgoto) e duas para o sistema de abastecimento de água (captação direta e sistema completo com captação, reservação e distribuição). Quanto à saúde pública, conside...
Source: Saude e Sociedade - December 9, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
