Tuberculosis and diabetes mellitus in the Republic of Kiribati: a case–control study
ConclusionsThere is a strong association between TB and diabetes in Kiribati and bidirectional screening should be conducted in this setting. (Source: Tropical Medicine and International Health)
Source: Tropical Medicine and International Health - February 26, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: K. Viney, J. Cavanaugh, T. Kienene, D. Harley, P. M. Kelly, A. Sleigh, J. O'Connor, S. Mase Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Complete genome sequence and description of Salinispira pacifica gen. nov., sp. nov., a novel spirochaete isolated form a hypersaline microbial mat
During a study of the anaerobic microbial community of a lithifying hypersaline microbial mat of Lake 21 on the Kiritimati atoll (Kiribati Republic, Central Pacific) strain L21-RPul-D2T was isolated. The closest phylogenetic neighbor was Spirochaeta africana Z-7692T that shared a 16S rRNA gene sequence identity value of 90% with the novel strain and thus was only distantly related. A comprehensive polyphasic study including determination of the complete genome sequence was initiated to characterize the novel isolate.Cells of strain L21-RPul-D2T had a size of 0.2 – 0.25 × 8–9 μm, were helical, motile, stained Gra...
Source: Epidemiologic Perspectives and Innovations - February 17, 2015 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Wajdi Ben HaniaManon JosephPeter SchumannBoyke BunkAnne FiebigCathrin SpröerHans-Peter KlenkMarie-Laure FardeauStefan Spring Source Type: research
Effect of Diabetes on Tuberculosis Presentation and Outcomes in Kiribati
ConclusionTB patients with diabetes are more likely than those without to have sputum with AFB on microscopy. This could increase transmission in the community. Early detection of TB by screening patients with diabetes, and the converse, could be important public health interventions where diabetes and TB are prevalent.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Tropical Medicine and International Health)
Source: Tropical Medicine and International Health - January 29, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: J. Cavanaugh, K. Viney, T. Kienene, D. Harley, P. M. Kelly, A. Sleigh, J. O'Connor, S. Mase Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Tuberculosis and Diabetes Mellitus in the Republic of Kiribati: A Case‐Control Study
ConclusionsThere is a strong association between TB and diabetes in Kiribati and bi‐directional screening should be conducted in this setting.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Tropical Medicine and International Health)
Source: Tropical Medicine and International Health - January 20, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: K. Viney, J. Cavanaugh, T. Kienene, D. Harley, P. M. Kelly, A. Sleigh, J. O'Connor, S. Mase Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Closing the gaps in child health in the Pacific: An achievable goal in the next 20 years
Abstract
It is not inconceivable that by 2035 the substantial gaps in child health across the Pacific can close significantly. Currently, Australia and New Zealand have child mortality rates of 5 and 6 per 1000 live births, respectively, while Pacific island developing nations have under 5 mortality rates ranging from 13 to 16 (Vanuatu, Fiji and Tonga) to 47 and 58 per 1000 live births (Kiribati and Papua New Guinea, respectively). However, these Pacific child mortality rates are falling, by an average of 1.4% per year since 1990, and more rapidly (1.9% per year) since 2000. Based on progress elsewhere, there is a need to ...
Source: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health - January 14, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Trevor Duke, Joseph H Kado, James Auto, James Amini, Katherine Gilbert Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Battling tuberculosis in an island context with a high burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases: epidemiology, progress and lessons learned in Kiribati, 2000 to 2012
(Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases)
Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - November 29, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Damian Hoy, Takeieta Kienene, Bereka Reiher, Adam Roth, Teatoa Tira, Jeanie McKenzie, Onofre Edwin A Merilles, Kerri Viney Source Type: research
Establishment, management, and maintenance of the phoenix islands protected area.
Abstract
The Republic of Kiribati's Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIPA), located in the equatorial central Pacific, is the largest and deepest UNESCO World Heritage site on earth. Created in 2008, it was the first Marine Protected Area (MPA) of its kind (at the time of inception, the largest in the world) and includes eight low-lying islands, shallow coral reefs, submerged shallow and deep seamounts and extensive open-ocean and ocean floor habitat. Due to their isolation, the shallow reef habitats have been protected de facto from severe exploitation, though the surrounding waters have been continually f...
Source: Advances in Marine Biology - November 2, 2014 Category: Biology Authors: Rotjan R, Jamieson R, Carr B, Kaufman L, Mangubhai S, Obura D, Pierce R, Rimon B, Ris B, Sandin S, Shelley P, Sumaila UR, Taei S, Tausig H, Teroroko T, Thorrold S, Wikgren B, Toatu T, Stone G Tags: Adv Mar Biol Source Type: research
Trade as a structural driver of dietary risk factors for noncommunicable diseases in the Pacific: an analysis of household income and expenditure survey data
Conclusions:
While additional research is needed, this study supports previous findings on trade as a structural driver of NCD risk and identifies the top imported foods that could serve as policy targets. Moreover, this analysis is proof-of-concept that the methodology is a cost-effective way for countries to use existing data to generate policy-relevant evidence on links between trade and NCDs. We believe that the methodology is replicable to other countries globally. A user-friendly Excel tool is available upon request to assist such analyses. (Source: Globalization and Health)
Source: Globalization and Health - June 13, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Michelle EstiméBrian LutzFerdinand Strobel Source Type: research
Molecular epidemiology of hepatitis delta virus in the Western Pacific region
Conclusions: This study has confirmed endemic HDV infection in Micronesia and identified Kiribati as having amongst the highest prevalence for HDV viraemia in patients with CHB. Further investigations are ongoing into the origins of this unique HDV Pacific strain, and its inter-relationship with HBV. (Source: Journal of Clinical Virology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Virology - June 9, 2014 Category: Virology Authors: Meifang Han, Margaret Littlejohn, Lilly Yuen, Rosalind Edwards, Uma Devi, Scott Bowden, Qin Ning, Stephen Locarnini, Kathy Jackson Tags: Full length articles Source Type: research
Pacific
Ciguatoxins in Food Web Components of Coral
Reef Systems in the Republic of Kiribati
Environmental Science & TechnologyDOI: 10.1021/es403175d (Source: Environmental Science and Technology)
Source: Environmental Science and Technology - December 3, 2013 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Yim Ling Mak, Tak-Cheung Wai, Margaret B. Murphy, Wing Hei Chan, Jia Jun Wu, James C. W. Lam, Leo L. Chan and Paul K. S. Lam Source Type: research
Key informant interview on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in some countries in the western pacific region
Conclusion:
A coalition of interested parties at the local, national and international levels need to generate and sustain the political will to organize a more comprehensive, sustainable, and coherent approach to AMR. (Source: Globalization and Health)
Source: Globalization and Health - July 26, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Yuri LeeMami Wakabayashi Source Type: research
Evaluating infection control: A review of implementation of an infection prevention and control program in a low-income country setting
Conclusions: This evaluation of the Kiribati IPCP with our IPCPE tool provides valuable insight into the status of a recently adopted comprehensive program and how it has translated into the knowledge, application, and confidence of HCWs in their clinical practice. The HCW survey provides evidence that the IPCP has translated into confidence and ability in the application of infection prevention practices. (Source: American Journal of Infection Control)
Source: American Journal of Infection Control - October 24, 2012 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Peta-Anne Zimmerman, Heather Yeatman, Michael Jones, Helen Murdoch Tags: Major Articles Source Type: research
