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pro vyhledávání: '"Ebrahim Variava"'
Autor:
Jocelyn Moyes, Stefano Tempia, Sibongile Walaza, Adam L. Cohen, Florette Treurnicht, Orienka Hellferscee, Nicole Wolter, Anne von Gottberg, Halima Dawood, Ebrahim Variava, Kathleen Kahn, Shabir A. Madhi, Cheryl Cohen
Publikováno v:
BMC Infectious Diseases, Vol 24, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2024)
Abstract Background Identifying risk factors for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)–associated severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) will assist with targeting vaccine interventions. Methods Using surveillance data from South Africa (2012–2018),
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https://doaj.org/article/f53b61d300d645698e38030a2748a7fe
Publikováno v:
South African Family Practice, Vol 66, Iss 1, Pp e1-e10 (2024)
Background: High systolic blood pressure remains a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases worldwide and in South Africa (SA). Information about the extent of guideline implementation and blood pressure (BP) control is lacking in M
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https://doaj.org/article/3ba16f257e0c4c4e825e6574fa83bb30
Autor:
Jocelyn Moyes, Stefano Tempia, Sibongile Walaza, Meredith L. McMorrow, Adam L. Cohen, Florette Treurnicht, Orienka Hellferscee, Nicole Wolter, Anne Von Gottberg, Halima Dawood, Ebrahim Variava, Kathleen Kahn, Shabir A. Madhi, Cheryl Cohen
Publikováno v:
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol 134, Iss , Pp 71-77 (2023)
Objectives: The detection of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in upper airway samples does not necessarily infer causality of illness. We aimed to calculate the attributable fraction (AF) of RSV in clinical syndromes across age groups. Methods: Usin
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https://doaj.org/article/dda5e8a359424e9a85030289ddbac58c
Autor:
Jocelyn Moyes, Stefano Tempia, Sibongile Walaza, Meredith L. McMorrow, Florette Treurnicht, Nicole Wolter, Anne von Gottberg, Kathleen Kahn, Adam L. Cohen, Halima Dawood, Ebrahim Variava, Cheryl Cohen
Publikováno v:
BMC Medicine, Vol 21, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2023)
Abstract Background Data on the economic burden of RSV-associated illness will inform decisions on the programmatic implementation of maternal vaccines and monoclonal antibodies. We estimated the cost of RSV-associated illness in fine age bands to al
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/6cafedd3d5d140d3b410ffa891474011
Autor:
Jocelyn Moyes, Stefano Tempia, Sibongile Walaza, Meredith L. McMorrow, Florette Treurnicht, Nicole Wolter, Anne von Gottberg, Kathleen Kahn, Adam L. Cohen, Halima Dawood, Ebrahim Variava, Cheryl Cohen
Publikováno v:
BMC Medicine, Vol 21, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2023)
Abstract Background Vaccines and monoclonal antibodies to protect the very young infant against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated illness are effective for limited time periods. We aimed to estimate age-specific burden to guide impleme
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https://doaj.org/article/eef42780284b40748b2b496de214843b
Autor:
Samantha M. Loh MPH, Tumelo Moloantoa MBBCH, Nompumelelo Yende PGDip, Ebrahim Variava MBBCH, Raymond Niaura PhD, Jonathan E. Golub PhD, Neil Martinson MBBCH, Jessica L. Elf PhD
Publikováno v:
Tobacco Use Insights, Vol 16 (2023)
Background Despite a high (48%) prevalence of snuff use among women with HIV in South Africa, little is known of the attitudes and behaviors of use, strategies for cessation, and potential health risks. Methods In a cross-sectional study, a questionn
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/f888b08fa3ce4f8bbb276ba5881a4377
Publikováno v:
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine, Vol 24, Iss 1, Pp e1-e9 (2023)
Background: HIV and AIDS continues to impose substantial healthcare challenges in sub-Saharan Africa, but there are limited local data comparing inpatient outcomes between people with HIV (PLWH) and those uninfected. Objectives: To compare cause-spe
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https://doaj.org/article/a3f3a77690f24bfb97fa58b0f4ab7b8b
Autor:
Sindeep Bhana, Poobalan Naidoo, Somasundram Pillay, Ebrahim Variava, Kiolan Naidoo, Neeresh Rohitlall, Lauren Sekhuthe, Bruno Pauly
Publikováno v:
JMIR Research Protocols, Vol 12, p e44308 (2023)
BackgroundType 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is less common than type 2 diabetes mellitus but is increasing in frequency in South Africa. It tends to affect younger individuals, and upon diagnosis, exogenous insulin is essential for survival. In South A
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https://doaj.org/article/0647913079fa4f91b198ff2e39cbebc9
Publikováno v:
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine, Vol 23, Iss 1, Pp e1-e5 (2022)
Background: Rapid switching from second-line to third-line antiretroviral therapy (TLART) is crucial for achieving viral suppression and reducing illness related to ART failure. Objectives: This retrospective cohort study quantified the waiting peri
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https://doaj.org/article/08b328ce068f47c5806e0420ebd07920
Autor:
Nicole Salazar-Austin, Minja Milovanovic, Nora S. West, Molefi Tladi, Grace Link Barnes, Ebrahim Variava, Neil Martinson, Richard E. Chaisson, Deanna Kerrigan
Publikováno v:
BMC Nursing, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2021)
Abstract Background Tuberculosis is a top-10 cause of under-5 mortality, despite policies promoting tuberculosis preventive therapy (TPT). We previously conducted a cluster randomized trial to evaluate the effectiveness of symptom-based versus tuberc
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https://doaj.org/article/ad3519c492d84d438ae8a6bc89cfcb1e