The Lancet. Infectious diseases 2022 Aug ; 22(8); . doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(22)00421-2. Epub 2022 07 26
Publications
Viral suppression and HIV-1 drug resistance 1 year after pragmatic transitioning to dolutegravir first-line therapy in Malawi: a prospective cohort study.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Many countries are now replacing non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI)-based first-line antiretroviral therapy (ART) with a regimen containing tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, lamivudine, and dolutegravir (TL
The lancet. HIV 2022 Aug ; 9(8); . doi: 10.1016/S2352-3018(22)00136-9. Epub 2022 07 29
Addressing the impacts of COVID-19 on refugee health.
Abstract
No abstract available
PLoS medicine 2022 06 ; 19(6); . doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1004050. Epub 2022 06 27
Clinical profile of HIV-infected adults receiving a holistic approach of care model in Nakawa, Kampala District.
Abstract
People Living with HIV (PLHIV) are often dealing with a range of issues that make life more difficult because of the limited emotional, spiritual, psychological, social, physical and clinical support which consequently lead to poor physical health and
PloS one 2022 ; 17(7); . doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0272039. Epub 2022 07 26
Burden and risk factors for relapse following successful treatment of uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition in young children: Secondary analysis from a randomised trial in Niger.
Abstract
This study aimed to quantify the burden of relapse following successful treatment for uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and to identify associated risk factors in rural Niger.
Maternal & child nutrition 2022 Jul 21; . doi: 10.1111/mcn.13400. Epub 2022 07 21
Niger
community-based management of acute malnutrition
discharge
hospitalisation
relapse
severe acute malnutrition
wasting
Effectiveness of case-area targeted interventions including vaccination on the control of epidemic cholera: protocol for a prospective observational study.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Cholera outbreaks in fragile settings are prone to rapid expansion.
BMJ open 2022 07 06; 12(7); . doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061206. Epub 2022 07 06
epidemiology
geographical mapping
infection control
public health
Gender equity in health research publishing in Africa.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Women researchers find it more difficult to publish in academic journals than men, an inequity that affects women's careers and was exacerbated during the pandemic, particularly for women in low-income and middle-income c
BMJ global health 2022 Jul ; 7(7); . doi: 10.1136/bmjgh-2022-008821. Epub 2022 07 14
Public Health
Capacity Building in Sub-Saharan Africa as Part of the INTENSE-TBM Project During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Abstract
Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is the most severe and disabling form of tuberculosis (TB), with at least 100,000 cases per year and a mortality rate of up to 50% in individuals co-infected with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1).
Infectious diseases and therapy 2022 Jun 29; . doi: 10.1007/s40121-022-00667-z. Epub 2022 06 29
Africa
Capacity building
Clinical research
HIV
INTENSE-TBM
Tuberculous meningitis
Integrating hepatitis C treatment into multidrug-resistant TB care.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) are not widely used for patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and multidrug- or rifampicin-resistant TB (MDR/RR-TB).
Public health action 2022 Jun 21; 12(2); . doi: 10.5588/pha.22.0002. Epub 2022 06 23
DAAs
HCV
MDRTB
direct-acting antivirals
integrated care
How Can Nutrition Research Better Reflect the Relationship Between Wasting and Stunting in Children? Learnings from the Wasting and Stunting Project.
Abstract
Childhood wasting and stunting affect large numbers of children globally.
The Journal of nutrition 2022 Jun 10; . doi: 10.1093/jn/nxac091. Epub 2022 06 10
child nutrition
concurrent wasting and stunting
mortality risk
research design
stunting
wasting