Global multi-societies endorsement of the MAFLD definition

Autor: Mohamed Alboraie, Tawesak Tanwandee, Xiaoyuan Xu, Dafina Nikolova, Enrique Carrera Estupiñan, Hasmik Ghazinyan, Sameer Alawadhi, Ponsiano Ocama, Gulnara Aghayeva, Alejandro Piscoya, Taghreed Farahat, Pramendra Prasad, Cosmas Rinaldi Adithya Lesmana, Shashank R Joshi, Said Al-Busafi, Vladimir Milivojevic, Violet Kayamba, Yeong Yeh Lee, Shahinul Alam, Chengwei Tang, Wei-Fen Xie, Moutaz Derbala, Yuemin Nan, Dennis Ndububa, Hongting Zheng, Jiajun Zhao, Nawal Alkhalidi, Yahya Ghanem, Phunchai Charatcharoenwitthaya, Mamun Mahtab, Nagwa N. Hegazy, Edford Sinkala, Cecil Kwaku Dovia, Moussa Ali Mahamat, Mortada El-Shabrawi, Dao Viet Hang, Shlomo Vinker, Bilal Hotayt, Mohammed Tahiri, Pavel Bogomolov, Nawal Afredj, Inass Shaltout, Reda Elwakil, Abd Elkhalek Hamed, Lubna Kamani, Maheeba Abdulla, Constant Assi, Oidov Baatarkhuu, Munira Al Tarrah, Yousef Ajlouni, Bounena Abidine, Christopher Muñoz, Mohammad Ali, Emad Salama, Abdelaziz Elamin, Iqbal Ahmad Memon, Aram Mirijanyan, Sajjad Jamil, Alexander V. Nersesov, Nseabasi Ekanem, Waseem Hamoudi, Bisi Bright, Teresa Casanovas, Ewaoche Itodo, Esther A Torres, Maja Karin, Enver Zerem, Svetlana Turcan, Audrius Dulskas, Iulianna Lupasco, Alina Jucov, Christian Tzeuton, Roger Sombie, Kateryna Lapshyna, Andrriy Dorofeyev, Yaw A Awuku, Hilal Ünalmış Duda, Rijimra Ande, Nehal El Koofy, Naglaa Kamal, Ziyan Pan, Angela Peltec, Liang Qiao, Andry Lalaina Rinà Rakotozafindrabe, Ahmed Salama, Reham Soliman, Badre Wafaa, Marinela Debu, Eileen A Micah, Gamal Shiha, Mohammed Eslam, Yasser Fouad

Publikováno v: Annals of Hepatology, Vol 29, Iss 6, Pp 101573- (2024)

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/cdb47ddae70e4eb793763c95099f7fd5

Acceptability and Feasibility of the Plasma Separation Card for an Integrated Model of Care for HBV and HCV Screening Among People Attending HIV Clinics in Cameroon and Uganda

Autor: Camila A Picchio, Aina Nicolàs, Ironne Valdèse Ayemfouo Fofou, Viola Kasone, Magellan Guewo-Fokeng, Claude T Tagny, Teddy Nanyonjo, Hellen Nansumba, Yves Nacel Kouongni, Rita Gaëlle Epse Sezawo Kamdjeu, Emmanuel Seremba, Charles Kouanfack, Isaac Ssewanyana, Richard Njouom, Ariadna Rando Segura, Francisco Rodríguez-Frías, Jean Claude Mbanya, Ponsiano Ocama, Jeffrey V. Lazarus

Publikováno v: Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health, Vol 14, Iss 3, Pp 827-838 (2024)

Abstract Background Sub-Saharan African countries have a high burden of viral hepatitis and poor access to screening and care. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of using the plasma separation card (PSC) for viral

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/d3f276c1ff2d4c7bb35c8b2b43ddd068

The 863C>A and 1031T>C Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in the Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNF-α) Promoter Gene May Not Be Putative Predictors of HBV Endemicity

Autor: Hussein Mukasa Kafeero, Dorothy Ndagire, Ponsiano Ocama, Charles Drago Kato, David Patrick Kateete, Abdul Walusansa, Ali Kudamba, Kigozi Edgar, Fred Ashaba Katabazi, Maria Magdalene Namaganda, Jamilu E. Ssenku, Eddie Wampande, Henry Kajumbula, Hakim Sendagire

Publikováno v: Livers, Vol 3, Iss 4, Pp 545-561 (2023)

Background: Genetic polymorphisms within the gene loci of the promoter region of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) alpha have been associated with the pathogenesis of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. In Uganda, there is a wide variation in the HBV endemi

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/477119e086664a009ccd2f5ded7a3d30

Qualitative study on stigma as a barrier to emergency contraceptive pill use among university students in the Lango subregion, Uganda

Autor: Amir Kabunga, Ponsiano Okalo, Marvin Musinguzi, Eustes Kigongo, Alfred Acanga, Raymond Tumwesigye, Anna Grace Auma, Caroline Nabasirye Kambugu, Judith Akello Abal, Halimah Namata, David Mwesigwa

Publikováno v: BMJ Open, Vol 14, Iss 2 (2024)

Objective The aim of the current study was twofold: to understand the nature and extent of stigma and to learn the reasons behind the decision not to use emergency contraceptive pills among university students in the Lango subregion of Uganda.Design

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/d90c02595aa14e44af66b1b4792c48ff

A systematic review and meta-analysis of compassion fatigue among healthcare professionals before and during COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Autor: Amir Kabunga, Eustes Kigongo, Raymond Tumwesigye, Samson Udho, Marvin Musinguzi, Walter Acup, Anna Grace Auma, Anne Ruth Akello, Ponsiano Okalo, Jannat Nabaziwa, Enos Mwirotsi Shikanga

Publikováno v: PLOS Global Public Health, Vol 4, Iss 6, p e0003388 (2024)

Compassion fatigue is a significant concern globally, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing challenges, placing unprecedented strain on healthcare professionals. This study systematically estimated the p

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/9fe8964f26c248569ba2ff988c2180d6