Autoimmune Hepatitis in Children: The Current State of the Problem by G. V. Volynets, A. I. Khavkin, T. A. Skvortsova, V. V. Matkash

“…De novo AIH after liver transplantation responds well to a classical immunosuppressive therapy, but not to a standard antiretroviral therapy. …”
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Defining and measuring long COVID fatigue: a scoping review by Deborah Edwards, Jennifer Davies, Christine Bundy, Rachael Pattinson, Bethan Thomas, Carys Dale, Benjamin Jenkins, Helena Lande

“…Long COVID fatigue was predominantly measured through self-report methods, which is problematic. There is an urgent need to better understand long COVID fatigue and to identify the different mechanisms involved. …”
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Assessing awareness and treatment knowledge of preventable blindness in rural and urban South African communities by Z Kiva, J E Wolvaardt

“…The top two differences in the views between urban and rural participants regarding symptoms associated with eye problems (p<0.05) were: ‘people who need spectacles have double vision’, χ2 (1, N=122) = 28.19; and ‘people who need spectacles squint their eyes’, χ2 (1, N=124) = 17.37. …”
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Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: Part I—Real-World Treatment Patterns, Healthcare Resource Utilization, and Associated Costs in Later Lines of Therapy in the United States by Ehab L. Atallah, Rodrigo Maegawa, Dominick Latremouille-Viau, Carmine Rossi, Annie Guérin, Eric Q. Wu, Pallavi Patwardhan

“…Costs increased from 3L to 4L; in commercially insured patients, inpatient costs were responsible for most of the cost increase between 3L and 4L, underlying these patients’ continued need for care. **Conclusions:** These findings support the need for better treatment options in patients with CML undergoing later lines of therapy.…”
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Association of liver biopsy pathology on outcome of patients undergoing heart transplantation by Lauren S. Eichenwald, MD, Raffi Karagozian, MD, Adam J. Eichenwald, PhD, John Morrissey, MD MBA, Saurav Kini, MD, Ariella Stein, MSCIS-HI, Amanda R. Vest, MBBS MPH

“…Background: Patients with advanced heart failure needing heart transplant commonly suffer liver dysfunction. …”
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Who is to blame for the ‘problem’ of teenage pregnancy? Narratives of blame in two South African communities by Zoe Duby, Brittany Bunce, Chantal Fowler, Kate Bergh, Kim Jonas, Nevilene Slingers, Catherine Mathews, Fareed Abdullah

“…Conclusions Policies, interventions and programmes focusing on adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health need to carefully consider the framing and narratives of blame and responsibility. …”
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Measurement, determinants and outcomes of maternal care satisfaction in Nigeria: a systematic review by Jane E Hirst, Robyn Norton, Margaret Peden, Edward Mullins, Beatrice Wuraola Ope, Tavleen Wasan

“…It also highlights the need for robust methodologies that accurately measure women’s experiences, which is essential for enhancing the quality of maternal health services.PROSPERO registration number A protocol was developed for this study and published on PROSPERO, the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (CRD42023414771).…”
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Paediatric nephroblastoma at a South African tertiary hospital: A 21-year retrospective analysis by E Brits, E Gerber, I Iroka, L Mgidlana, J Willoughby, S Dhlamini, P Nxumalo, S Sefadi, A Mthembu, J B Sempa

“…Consequently, there is an urgent need for enhanced early detection strategies, addressing survival rate disparities and late-stage presentations to improve outcomes. …”
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Health Implications of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids: Usage, Risks, and Treatment Approaches - The Literature Review by Krzysztof Jodłowski, Ewa Dubniewicz, Paula Majewska, Alicja Staszek, Wiktoria Łoskot, Jan Szwech, Mateusz Matczak, Karol Jasiński, Aleksandra Broda, Kacper Hoksa

“…It also underscores the need for improved healthcare support, education, and trust-building to address the challenges associated with AAS abuse effectively. …”
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Youth Involvement in Pornography and Academic Engagement in Selected Secondary Schools in Kabale Municipality. by Kanyesigye, Bens Rogers

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Distribution of Candida Species Isolated from People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus With Oropharyngeal and Oral Candidiasis in Africa in the Era Of Universal Test and Tre... by Musinguzi, Benson, Obuku, Ekwaro A., Mwesigwa, Alex, Migisha, Richard, Kinengyere, Alison Annet, Ndagire, Regina, Baguma, Andrew, Okek, Erick Jacob, Olum, Ronald, Itabangi, Herbert, Mboowa, Gerald, Sande, Obondo James, Achan, Beatrice

“…Despite ART and UTT policies, oropharyngeal candidiasis remains prevalent, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions.…”
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Child Abuse and Intention to Dropout Among Secondary School Students in Rubanda District. by Ninsiima, Patience

“…The study highlighted the need for targeted interventions by educators, policymakers, and community leaders to address and mitigate the impact of child abuse on educational outcomes, ensuring that more students complete secondary school. …”
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Assessing the Effects of Land Use Practices on the Environment in Rugarama North Ntungamo District. by Turyahabwe, Deus

“…The study recommends that; there is need for farmers to apply manures and fertilizers in order to get high quality and quantity yields. …”
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Examining the Role Played by Remand Homes Towards Curbing the Rate of Juvenile Delinquency in Kabale Municipality. by Ampurire, Evarine

“…The study concluded that parents need better understanding in dealing with their children and Teachers, Police and education also play a major role in preventing crimes and there is a need to improve the community and institutions so as to help in curbing the rise of crimes in the society. …”
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Decentralization and Primary Health Care Service delivery in Local Governments in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale Municipality by Julius, Kisembo

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Entrepreneurship skills application among ICT Graduates of Muni University, Uganda by Ritah, Nafuna, Nicholas, Nkamwesiga, Phelix, Businge Mbabazi

“…In conclusion, ICT graduates of Muni University obtain the necessary entrepreneurial skills required by the ICT entrepreneurial industry. There is a need to continuously conduct more similar studies with other subsequent graduates in order to track the application of entrepreneurial skills by the ICT graduates of Muni University. …”
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Conflict Management and Organisational Performance of Nongovernmental Organizations: A Case Study of Compassion International in Greater Kabale District by Laban, Biryomumeisho

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Planning for a Successful Commercial Subtropical/Tropical Fruit Grove by Jonathan Henry Crane, Yuncong Li, Edward A Evans, Fredy H Ballen, Jeff Wasielewski

“…Prospective growers should compile and analyze information needed to select a grove site, establish the needed infrastructure, and develop maintenance plans for the plants and how the production will be marketed. …”
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