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2024 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 1-18
The study aimed to identify factors affecting hospital infection prevention and control practices among medicalpersonnel at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital in Ishaka, Uganda. The research was conductedusing a quantitative descriptive resear...
2024 | EURASIAN EXPERIMENT JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES | Pp. 10-16
Malaria is the world’s most important tropical disease, killing more people than any other communicable diseasePlasmodium falciparum, the most dangerous parasite, causes malaria in the sub-Saharan African region. In thetropics, malaria is more common in pregn...
2024 | EURASIAN EXPERIMENT JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH | Pp. 55-61
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is one of the most common genetic causes of morbidity and mortality in the world. Inresource-limited settings, SCD prevention through public education and screening could be a significant strategy tocurb its prevalence. The study aim...
2024 | EURASIAN EXPERIMENT JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH | Pp. 41-54
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours of healthcare professionals working inthe surgical ward and accident and emergency departments of Hoima Regional Referral Hospital in the Hoima Districtregarding the management...
2024 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ALLIED FIELDS | Pp. 7-14
Momordica foetida, a medicinal plant from the Cucurbitaceae family, has been traditionally used across tropicalAfrica for its therapeutic properties. This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial effects of extracts fromdifferent parts of Momordica foetida (...
2024 | Elite Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Pp. 57-74
GATA-1, known primarily for its role in hematopoiesis, has emerged as a critical modulator of immune responses in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-infected individuals. This review explores the multifaceted role of GATA-1 in modulating immune responses duri...
2024 | Elite Journal of Scientific Research and Review | Pp. 78-94
Kaposi sarcoma (KS) remains a significant oncologic complication of HIV infection, particularly in regions with high HIV prevalence. Despite advances in antiretroviral therapy (ART), the incidence of KS remains elevated among HIV-infected individuals, highlig...
2024 | Elite Journal of Immunology | Pp. 62-79
Pediatric HIV infection poses unique challenges to the developing immune system, leading to profound immunodeficiency and impaired immune reconstitution despite antiretroviral therapy (ART). This review examines the mechanisms underlying immunodeficiency and...
2024 | Elite Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Pp. 39-56
Bone marrow failure syndromes, characterized by impaired hematopoiesis leading to cytopenias, represent significant complications in individuals living with HIV infection. GATA-1, a master transcription factor crucial for hematopoietic development, has emerge...
2024 | Elite Journal of Scientific Research and Review | Pp. 61-77
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in individuals living with HIV/AIDS, despite effective antiretroviral therapy (ART). Emerging evidence suggests a complex interplay between chronic inflammation, immune dysreg...