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Age-group associations of schistosomiasis prevalence from trial data, C ôte d'Ivoire, Kenya and the United Republic of Tanzania
CONCLUSION: The prevalence of S. mansoni infection in 9-12-year-olds was associated with the prevalence in other age groups and could be used to guide community treatment decisions.PMID:38562204 | PMC:PMC10976868 | DOI:10.2471/BLT.23.289843 (Source: Bulletin of the World Health Organization)
Source: Bulletin of the World Health Organization - April 2, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Ryan E Wiegand Maurice R Odiere Safari Kinung'hi Eli ézer K N'Goran Pauline Mwinzi W Evan Secor Source Type: research

New era in right ventricular imaging with AI: Challenges and horizons
The intricate anatomy and complex physiological functions of the right ventricle (RV) have historically positioned it as a challenging area within cardiovascular imaging and diagnostics. Traditional imaging modalities, while foundational to the early understanding and assessment of cardiac function, often fall short in accurately delineating the unique morphology and dynamic behavior. This discrepancy arises from the crescent-shaped structure, extensive trabeculations, and the pivotal role it plays in pulmonary circulation and systemic venous return, all of which demand more sophisticated imaging solutions [1,2]. (Source: ...
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - April 2, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kenya Kusunose Source Type: research

Mobile solutions to Empower reproductive life planning for women living with HIV in Kenya (MWACh EMPOWER): Protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial
DiscussionThe Mobile WACh Empower intervention is innovative as it combines a patient-centered counseling tool to support initial reproductive life decisions with longitudinal SMS for continued RH support and may help provide RH care within the context of provision of HIV care. (Source: PLoS One)
Source: PLoS One - April 1, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Nancy Ngumbau Source Type: research

First imported case of Candida auris infection in Milan, Italy: genomic characterisation
ConclusionImportation ofC. auris from abroad has been previously described. We report the first case ofC. auris imported into Italy from Greece, according to phylogenetic analysis. This case reinforces the need for monitoring critically ill hospitalised patients also for fungi and addresses the need for the standardisation of susceptibility testing and strategies for diagnosis and therapy. (Source: Infection)
Source: Infection - April 1, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Newborn and infant hearing screening for early detection of hearing loss in Nairobi, Kenya
Conclusions: Establishing universal newborn and infant hearing screening programs is essential for early detection and intervention for hearing loss. Data management and efficient follow-up systems are an integral part of achieving diagnostic confirmation of hearing loss and early intervention.Keywords: Hearing screening; newborn; infant; hearing loss; early detection; Kenya. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 1, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Serah Ndegwa, Debara Tucci, James Lemons, Florence Murila, Susan Shepherd, Moses Mwangi, Isaac Macharia, John Ayugi Source Type: research

The distribution of esophageal cancer patients enrolled in care at the Uganda Cancer Institute by sub-regions, districts and ethnicity
Conclusion: Patients are commonly from the administrative districts of Central, Southwestern, Elgon and East Central sub-regions and neighbouring countries of Rwanda, South Sudan and Kenya. Baganda, Banyakole, Bagisu and Basoga are the main ethnic groups. Central and Southwestern sub-regions are with most post-care outcomes.Keywords: Esophageal cancer; sub-regions; districts; ethnicity; Uganda. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 1, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Siraji Obayo, Yusuf Mulumba, Cheryl L Thompson, Michael K Gibson, Matthew M Cooney, Jackson Orem Source Type: research

Kenyan adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM): Increase diabetic knowledge and self-efficacy and decrease hemoglobina1c levels post-educational program
Conclusions: This study reveals the effect of a structured education intervention in increasing diabetic knowledge and self-efficacy while reducing HbA1c levels in T2DM patients in Eldoret, Kenya.Keywords: Education program; type 2 diabetes; Kenya. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 1, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Sabina Jeruto Bet, Jochebed Bosede Ade-Oshifogun Source Type: research

Laser mapping spots ant colonies in dense forest
There are more than 10 quintillion insects on Earth, 200 million for every human. But studying them is tough: The animals are often tiny, and many live in places like soil and trees that make them hard to spot. Now, researchers have found a new way to spy on them. In a study published this month in Methods in Ecology and Evolution , scientists have used lidar—a laser mapping technique that has helped uncover hidden Amazonian cities —to identify a species of ant in its native acacia trees with more than 80% accuracy . The approach is cheaper than traditional fieldwork, the team argues...
Source: Science of Aging Knowledge Environment - March 29, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Benefits and Challenges of Implementing an Adaptation of Family Integrated Care in a Ugandan Setting
Adv Neonatal Care. 2024 Apr 1;24(2):172-180. doi: 10.1097/ANC.0000000000001161. Epub 2024 Mar 28.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Family Integrated Care (FICare) integrates parents as partners in neonatal intensive care unit care. Our team adapted and implemented this approach in a Ugandan unit for hospitalized neonates.PURPOSE: This qualitative descriptive study examined the perceptions of mothers and healthcare professionals (HCPs) of the benefits and challenges of this new approach to care.METHODS: Fifty-one mothers of hospitalized neonates born weighing greater than 2000 g participated in the program. They were taught to assess neo...
Source: Advances in Neonatal Care - March 28, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Nancy Feeley Olive Kabajaasi Nathan Kenya-Mugisha Abner Tagoola Karel O'Brien Jessica Duby Source Type: research