A qualitative study of factors resulting in care delays for adults with meningitis in Zambia

Autor: Melissa A Elafros, Chiti Bwalya, Godfrey Muchanga, Mwangala Mwale, Nachizya Namukanga, Gretchen L Birbeck, Mashina Chomba, Anchindika Mugala-Mulenga, Michelle P Kvalsund, Izukanji Sikazwe, Deanna R Saylor, Peter J Winch

Publikováno v: Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg

Background Meningitis causes significant mortality in regions with high comorbid HIV and TB. Improved outcomes are hindered by limited understanding of factors that delay adequate care. Methods In-depth interviews of patients admitted to the Universi

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https://doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/trac049

Zinc, vitamin A, and glutamine supplementation in Brazilian shantytown children at risk for diarrhea results in sex-specific improvements in verbal learning

Autor: Aldo A. M. Lima, Michelle P. Kvalsund, Paula P. E. de Souza, Ítalo L Figueiredo, Alberto M. Soares, Rosa M. S. Mota, Noélia L. Lima, Relana C. Pinkerton, Peter P. Patrick, Richard L. Guerrant, Reinaldo B. Oriá

Publikováno v: Clinics, Vol 68, Iss 3, Pp 351-358 (2013)

OBJECTIVE: To identify the impact of supplemental zinc, vitamin A, and glutamine, alone or in combination, on long-term cognitive outcomes among Brazilian shantytown children with low median height-for-age z-scores. METHODS: A randomized, double-blin

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Zinc, vitamin A, and glutamine supplementation in Brazilian shantytown children at risk for diarrhea results in sex-specific improvements in verbal learning

Autor: Reinaldo B. Oriá, Richard L. Guerrant, Peter P. Patrick, Relana Pinkerton, Paula P. E. de Souza, Alberto M. Soares, Rosa Maria Salani Mota, Ítalo L Figueiredo, Noélia L. Lima, Michelle P. Kvalsund, Aldo A. M. Lima

Publikováno v: Clinics, Vol 68, Iss 3, Pp 351-358 (2013)
Clinics; v. 68 n. 3 (2013); 351-358
Clinics; Vol. 68 Núm. 3 (2013); 351-358
Clinics; Vol. 68 No. 3 (2013); 351-358
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Clinics, Volume: 68, Issue: 3, Pages: 351-358, Published: 2013
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OBJECTIVE: To identify the impact of supplemental zinc, vitamin A, and glutamine, alone or in combination, on long-term cognitive outcomes among Brazilian shantytown children with low median height-for-age z-scores. METHODS: A randomized, double-blin

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http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322013000300012

Neuropsychiatric and Socioeconomic Status Impact Antiretroviral Adherence and Mortality in Rural Zambia

Autor: Michelle P. Kvalsund, Gretchen L. Birbeck, Trevor Kaile, Peter A. Byers, Charles Mang'ombe, Richard Bradbury, Costantine Malama, Alex M. Sinyama, Kennedy Malama, Natalie Organek, Sylvester S. Sinyangwe

Publikováno v: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 85:782-789

We conducted a prospective cohort study of 496 adults starting antiretroviral treatment (ART) to determine the impact of neuropsychiatric symptoms and socioeconomic status on adherence and mortality. Almost 60% had good adherence based upon pharmacy

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https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.2011.11-0187

Effects of vitamin A supplementation on intestinal barrier function, growth, total parasitic, and specific Giardia spp infections in Brazilian children: a prospective randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Autor: Michelle P. Kvalsund, Alberto M. Soares, Bruna L L Maciel, Leah J. Barrett, Relana P. Fitzgerald, Aldo A. M. Lima, Rosa Maria Salani Mota, Richard L. Guerrant, Noélia L. Lima, William S. Blaner

Publikováno v: Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition. 50(3)

This study evaluates the effects of retinol on intestinal barrier function, growth, total parasites, and Giardia spp infections in children in northeastern Brazil.The study was a double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial (http://clinicaltrial

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20038852