Narrative review: Continuous professional development training programmes in Africa and their limitations [0.03%]
连续专业发展培训项目在非洲的局限性叙事综述
Nqobile Ndlovu,Rajiv T Erasmus,Annalise E Zemlin
Nqobile Ndlovu
Continuous professional development (CPD) represents a cornerstone in the advancement of professional skills and knowledge across various sectors. It is globally recognised as a transformative process that unlocks potential, increases capac...
Mitigating the risk of tube shortages: A blood collection tube validation study conducted in South Africa [0.03%]
南非开展的一种血收集管验证研究：缓解血收集管短缺的风险
Marizna Korf,Jody Rusch,Aye Aye Khine et al.
Marizna Korf et al.
Background: The National Health Laboratory Service was using Becton Dickinson (BD) blood drawing tubes and, in 2021, the supplier notified customers of supply challenges, indicating a risk of global shortages. ...
Implementation of the laboratory strategic framework to strengthen health laboratory services in Eastern Mediterranean Region, 2016-2023 [0.03%]
2016—2023年实施东地中海区域实验室战略框架以加强卫生实验室服务
Fausta S Mosha,Rana Hajjeh,Rachel Ochola et al.
Fausta S Mosha et al.
Background: Laboratories and diagnostics services are critical to universal health coverage and public health response. We assessed the extent of the implementation and functionality of the 2016-2023 Eastern Mediterranean...
Diagnostic accuracy of real-time polymerase chain reaction assay for the detection of Trichomonas vaginalis in clinical samples: A systematic review and meta-analysis [0.03%]
实时聚合酶链反应检测临床样本中阴道毛滴虫的诊断准确性系统评价和meta分析
Emmanuel O Babafemi,Benny P Cherian,Khalid Rahman et al.
Emmanuel O Babafemi et al.
Background: Vaginal trichomoniasis is a highly prevalent parasitic infection associated with HIV acquisition and preterm birth. The 'gold standard' for its diagnosis requires 3-7 days to detect by culture. Rapid and accur...
Thyroid and reproductive hormonal factors associated with menorrhagia among women in Kenya [0.03%]
与肯尼亚女性月经过多相关的甲状腺和生殖激素因素
Phidelis M Marabi,Paul M Kosiyo,Stanslaus K Musyoki et al.
Phidelis M Marabi et al.
Background: Menorrhagia, characterised by menstrual blood loss exceeding 80 mL per cycle, is a common issue in Western Kenya. However, there are insufficient data on how hormonal disorders contribute to its occurrence. ...
Pseudomonocytosis on a Sysmex XN haematology analyser masking the monocytopenia of hairy cell leukaemia in a South African woman [0.03%]
南非一名女性患者系统血细胞分析仪假单核细胞增多掩盖了毛细胞白血病的单核细胞减少症
Stephanie J Kennedy,Anne-Cecilia van Marle
Stephanie J Kennedy
Introduction: Hairy cell leukaemia (HCL) is a rare B-cell lymphoproliferative disorder characterised by medium-sized villous lymphocytes ('hairy cells') and monocytopenia in the peripheral blood. Automated full blood coun...
Gamma gap and albumin-globulin ratio show poor sensitivity for monoclonal gammopathy screening in South Africa [0.03%]
南非单克隆免疫球蛋白血症筛查中γ-峰距和白蛋白/球蛋白比例敏感度较低
Njabulo Khumalo,Cameron A Francis,Siphiwe M Baloyi et al.
Njabulo Khumalo et al.
Background: Monoclonal gammopathies, including multiple myeloma, present significant challenges in sub-Saharan Africa. Diagnosis is often missed because of limited screening tools. The gamma gap and albumin-globulin ratio...
Association of obesity with hyperuricaemia among HIV-positive patients on antiretroviral therapy in South-Western Uganda [0.03%]
西南乌干达抗逆转录病毒治疗的HIV阳性患者中肥胖与高尿酸血症的相关性研究
Simon P Rugera,Hope Mudondo,Jazira Tumusiime et al.
Simon P Rugera et al.
Background: Hyperuricaemia is a risk factor for gout and independently predicts hypertension, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease development. While elevated uric acid levels occur in HIV patients, and weight gain is lin...
Comparison of chromogenic and cysteine lactose electrolyte deficient agar for identification of uropathogens in Gujarat, India [0.03%]
在印度古吉拉特邦使用生色培养基和胱氨酸乳糖电解质缺陷培养基鉴定尿路病原菌的比较研究
Nisha Vadivelu,Rashmika D Parmar,Hitesh Shingala et al.
Nisha Vadivelu et al.
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are prevalent bacterial infections, necessitating rapid and accurate diagnosis for timely treatment. Conventional culture techniques, such as cystine lactose electrolyte deficie...
Impact of viral load on sample pooling for reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction detection-based diagnosis of coronavirus disease 2019 in Nigeria [0.03%]
病毒载量对尼日利亚新型冠状病毒肺炎逆转录聚合酶链反应检测诊断样本混合的影响
Timan T Eliya,Elvis E Isere,Bassey Emmana et al.
Timan T Eliya et al.
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic strained diagnostic testing capacities globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like Nigeria. Reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction ...