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Hypertension in African populations: Review and computational insights
(MPDI, 2021)
Hypertension (HTN) is a persistent public health problem affecting approximately 1.3 billion
individuals globally. Treatment-resistant hypertension (TRH) is defined as high blood pressure (BP)
in a hypertensive patient ...
Indigenous African cereal crops can contribute to mitigation of the impact of climate change on food security
(Arid land institute, 2021)
Zea mays L. (maize) is one of the top three cultivated cereals globally, along with
wheat and rice. The United States, China, and Brazil are among the largest
producers of maize, producing approximately 79% of the world’s ...
Common bean as a potential crop for future food security: an overview of past, current and future contributions in genomics, transcriptomics, transgenics and proteomics
(Taylor & Francis Open Access, 2021)
Common bean is an important legume crop having high quality protein, micronutrients, vitamins
and antioxidants, which makes it a “grain of hope” for poor communities. Hence, a good number
of breeding activities have been ...
Factors influencing the awareness and adoption of borehole-garden permaculture in Malawi: Lessons for the promotion of sustainable practices
(MPDI, 2021)
Using wastewater accumulating around rural waterpoints to irrigate community gardens,
borehole-garden permaculture (BGP) presents a method of sustainable water management. BGP also
presents public health benefits through ...
Africa 3: A continental network model to enable the African fourth industrial revolution
(IEEE, 2020)
It is widely recognised that collaboration can help fast-track the development of countries
in Africa. Leveraging on the fourth industrial revolution, Africa can achieve accelerated development in
health care services, ...
Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Polymorphism (rs1801133) and the Risk of Hypertension among African Populations: A Narrative Synthesis of Literature
(MDPI, 2022)
In this review, we have gathered and analyzed the available genetic evidence on the
association between the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene (MTHFR), rs1801133 and the
risk of Hypertension (HTN) in African ...
Data Management Plans in the genomics research revolution of Africa: Challenges and Recommendations
(Elsevier, 2021)
Drafting and writing a data management plan (DMP) is increasingly seen as a key part of the academic research process. A DMP is a document that describes how a researcher will collect, document, describe, share, and preserve ...
Interventions to reduce pesticide exposure from the agricultural sector in Africa: A workshop report
(MDPI, 2022)
Despite the fact that several cases of unsafe pesticide use among farmers in different parts
of Africa have been documented, there is limited evidence regarding which specific interventions are
effective in reducing ...
The association of mthfr (rs1801133) with hypertension in an indigenous South African population
(Frontiers Media, 2022)
The current study sought to investigate the association between the
methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) variant (rs1801133) and the risk
of developing hypertension (HTN) in an indigenous South African population.A ...
Monkeypox during Covid-19 era in Africa: Current challenges and recommendations
(Elsevier, 2022)
In May 2022, monkeypox virus (MPXV) outbreak was confirmed amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic in many parts of the world including Africa. This is the largest outbreak since monkeypox (MPX) was
first ...