Editor's choice: Infectious disease are still dominating the African scene
James K Tumwine
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TopicsViral Infections and Outbreaks Research
Welcome to this September 2024 issue of African Health Sciences, in which we bring you very interesting papers on; infections, communicable disease, sexual reproductive health, and systems. The papers on infectious diseases include: a systematic review on HIV virologic failure1; impact of lockdowns on ART adherence in Zimbabwe2; community engagement in Uganda3, antibiotic sensitivity of uro-pathogens4; extended spectrum and beta lactamase5. The papers also touch on hepatitis C6; antibiotic resistance in Iraq7; flow cytometry for detection of antibiotic resistance8; severe pneumonia9, and molecular biology of TB10. The next infectious disease papers are on neonatal tetanus in South Sudan11, acute kidney injury in malaria12, malaria in Kenya13,14, and aflatoxin in maize in Tanzania 15. The next set of papers is on cancer16-27; sexuality and reproductive health28-32. We also have papers on child health33-37; non-communicable diseases38-48, and others49-52.
The set of cancer papers include Dutta's paper on antiinflammatory activity on leukemic cells16, JAK2 and neoplasms in Morocco17; late diagnosis of prostate cancer in Uganda18, and breast cancer in Zimbabwe19. The other cancer papers touch on Semaphorin 6D and its role in spread of gastric cancer20; abdominal visceral fat and risk of endometrial cancer21; FNA and ultrasonography in thyroid cancer22; MiRNA and progression of non-small cell lung cancer23; early diagnosis of gastric cancer24; chronic myeloid leukemia25; and finally, childhood cancer survivors26.
The treatise on sexual reproductive health and Pediatric conditions includes work on abortion27, postpartum anxiety28; women infertility and vitamin D29; guidelines for management of women infertility30; surgery for gynecological oncology31; nutrition among non-pregnant women in Zimbabwe32; diarrhea outbreaks in Ethiopia33; and calprotectin and breastfeeding34; complementary feeds in Uganda35; congenial malformations36; cleft lip and palate37.
Now over to non-communicable diseases. We have papers on diabetes mellitus38,39; hypertension 40; stroke41; treatment of migraine42; orthopedic surgery43; and alopecia44; red cell alloimmunization and sickle cell disease45; substance abuse in Tanzania46; dopamine receptors in mice47; plaque burden48; traditional medicine49; effect of mobile phones in drug education50; dissemination of research findings51; and management of nocturnal hemoglobinuria52.
Please enjoy this September 2024 issue of African Health Sciences. Happy reading!
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- 1Temere BC Mewahegn AA Zewudie BT Gebre Eyesus FA Abebe H Nuru A Burden of virologic failure, and its determinants among HIV positive children in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis African Health Sciences 20242431910.4314/ahs.v 24i 3.2 · doi ↗
- 2Bukenya D Mpairwe B Ssentongo NJ Ssenyomo G Fox J Newton R Experiences of community engagement for SARS-COV-2 and COVID-19 community surveillance in a rural and urban population in South Western Uganda African Health Sciences 2024243102010.4314/ahs.v 24i 3.3 · doi ↗
- 3Odongo C O Niyibizi J B Bizimana E Nshimiyimana I Ruhangaza D Diversity and antibiotic sensitivity of uropathogens from a regional hospital in Rwanda African Health Sciences 2024243212910.4314/ahs.v 24i 3.4 · doi ↗
- 4Ezeh C K Digwo D C Okeke I A Elebe P C Ezeh E OA systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-Lactamase-Producing Klebsiella Pneumonia in Nigeria African Health Sciences 2024243304010.4314/ahs.v 24i 3.5 · doi ↗
- 5Ocama P Ssekitoleko R Nankya-Mutyoba J Apica B Otekat G Seremba E High false hepatitis C antibody positivity rate in a regionally-inclusive population of non-renumerated blood donors in Uganda African Health Sciences 2024243414610.4314/ahs.v 24i 3.6 · doi ↗
- 6Hashim HT Hashim AT Ali HT Mohamed H Elrefaey A Almamoury A Prevalence and pattern of antibiotic use and resistance among iraqi patients: a cross-sectional study African Health Sciences 2024243475710.4314/ahs.v 24i 3.7 · doi ↗
- 7Yuruker OGüler ESüer KGüvenir M Can flow cytometry be an alternative method for the detection of antimicrobial resistance?African Health Sciences 2024243586210.4314/ahs.v 24i 3.8 · doi ↗
- 8Zhang G Hu Y Huang B Gao H Zhu M The predictive value of PCT, SP-D and 8-iso-PGF 2 a for the development of severe pneumonia in children African Health Sciences 2024243636810.4314/ahs.v 24i 3.9 · doi ↗