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The practicality of the use of liquid biopsy in early diagnosis and treatment monitoring of oral cancer in resource- limited settings
(MDPI, 2022)
An important driving force for precision and individualized medicine is the provision
of tailor-made care for patients on an individual basis, in accordance with best evidence practice.
Liquid biopsy(LB) has emerged as ...
Definitions matter: Including the socio-economic dimension as a critical component of SADC circular economy definitions
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2022)
Globally, scholars agree that there is a lack of clarity on the notion of the circular economy (CE) and a lack
of consensus on a foundational definition of the term. Some definitions place greater emphasis on the
socio-economic ...
Establishing minion sequencing and genome assembly procedures for the analysis of the rooibos (aspalathus linearis) genome
(MDPI, 2022)
While plant genome analysis is gaining speed worldwide, few plant genomes have been
sequenced and analyzed on the African continent. Yet, this information holds the potential to
transform diverse industries as it unlocks ...
Fact sheets on decentralisation in Africa
(UTS ePRESS, 2022)
A growing number of African countries are considering or implementing reforms that include forms of decentralisation. At times, these reforms are underpinned by (recent) constitutional change, as in Mozambique (2018), ...
Questioning the ethics of international research on formula milk supplementation in low-income African countries
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2022)
Over the past three decades, the increase
in funding for priority public health issues
largely affecting low/middle-income countries (LMICs) has led to the growth in international research involving researchers
or ...
Assessment of the association between plant‑based dietary exposures and cardiovascular disease risk profile in Sub‑Saharan Africa: A systematic review
(BMC, 2022)
Studies have investigated dietary attributes associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in Africa.
However, there has been no effort to critically assess the existing evidence. This systematic review examined ...
Inequalities in the prevalence of stunting, anemia and exclusive breastfeeding among African children
(BMC, 2022)
Childhood stunting and anemia are on the increase in many resource-constrained settings, without
a counter increase in proper feeding practices such as exclusive breastfeeding. The objective of this study was to
explore ...
The co-occurrence of the SAVA syndemic, depression and anxiety as barriers to antiretroviral therapy adherence among Sub-Saharan Africa population groups: A scoping review protocol
(Public Library of Science, 2022)
The scale-up of access to antiretroviral therapy has transformed HIV from an acute, terminal
disease to a manageable chronic illness. Yet, sustaining high levels of antiretroviral therapy
adherence remain a challenge, ...
Integrated management of Type 2 diabetes and Gestational diabetes in the context of multi-morbidity in Africa: A systematic review
(Ubiquity Press, 2022)
Many adults diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)
and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) also have other known or unknown comorbid
conditions. The rising prevalence of GDM and T2DM within a broader context ...
The evolving SARS-CoV-2 epidemic in Africa: Insights from rapidly expanding genomic surveillance
(American Association for the Advancement of Science, 2022)
Investment in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) sequencing in Africa over the past year has led to a major increase in the number of sequences that have been generated and used to track the ...