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2024 | EURASIAN EXPERIMENT JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (EEJBS) ISSN | Pp. 35-46
The inappropriate use of pharmaceuticals is a growing concern worldwide due to associated health risksand economic costs. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates over half of all medicines areprescribed, dispensed, or used irrationally. This study aimed...
2024 | Elite Journal of HIV | Pp. 54-71
HIV-related anemia represents a significant hematologic complication of HIV infection, contributing to morbidity and mortality in affected individuals. Erythropoietin (EPO) signaling, a critical regulator of erythropoiesis, plays a pivotal role in the pathoge...
2024 | Elite Journal of Medical Sciences | Pp. 45-63
Hematological complications, including thrombosis and bleeding disorders, are significant contributors to morbidity and mortality in individuals living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. Dysregulation of the coagulation cascade plays a pivotal...
2024 | Elite Journal of Medical Sciences | Pp. 27-44
Hematological disorders are common complications of HIV infection, characterized by immune dysregulation, chronic inflammation, and aberrant hematopoiesis. GATA-1, a critical transcription factor in hematopoiesis, has emerged as a key regulator of inflammator...
2024 | Elite Journal of Medicine | Pp. 37-54
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) represents a significant complication in individuals living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), contributing to morbidity and mortality. While the pathogenesis of DVT in HIV is multifactorial, recent research has implicated d...
2024 | Elite Journal of HIV | Pp. 18-34
T-cell dysfunction is a hallmark feature of HIV infection, contributing to disease progression and susceptibility to opportunistic infections. GATA-1, a key transcription factor traditionally associated with erythropoiesis, has emerged as a critical regulator...
2024 | Elite Journal of Medicine | Pp. 19-36
Hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) quiescence is crucial for maintaining the regenerative capacity of the hematopoietic system, and dysregulation of HSC quiescence has been implicated in hematological disorders, including those associated with Human Immunodeficien...
2024 | Elite Journal of Medicine. | Pp. 1-18
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) pose a significant clinical challenge in individuals with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection, characterized by dysregulated hematopoiesis and an increased risk of progression to acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Emerging...
2024 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ALLIED FIELDS | Pp. 60-69
This study was carried out to assess the factors that influence choice of treatment facility by the caretakers ofchildren with febrile illnesses in Ishaka town, Bushenyi district. A total of 50 questionnaires were issued torespondents after attaining their co...
2024 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 19-37
This study aimed to assess young adults' knowledge and practices that affect safe sex behavior among university studentsin Uganda, with a particular focus on Kampala International University Western Campus. The study was conducted at theuniversity's Western C...