Social determinants of therapy failure and multi drug resistance among people with tuberculosis: A review
Tuberculosis Journal, 2017 January
Social determinants influence health and the development of infectious diseases, including tuberculosis (TB). However, a paucity of data is available considering the relationship of social determinants influencing therapy failure and multi drug resistance (MDR). A review was therefore conducted to investigate the relationship of common social determinants on therapy failure and MDR in people with [...]
Laparostomy in a rural hospital: an African case report for a very important tool to be spread and increased
Journal of Peritoneum, 2017 January
Laparostomy is a surgical technique enabling the surgeon to leave abdominal fascial edges opened after a laparotomy. This is a useful tool that can be very important in patients with intraabdominal hypertension. Conditions to proceed with the open abdomen operation include: trauma, severe abdominal sepsis, intestinal infarction, and vascular surgery in order to avoid abdominal [...]
Barriers to Institutional Childbirth in Rumbek North County, South Sudan: A Qualitative Study
PLoS One, 2016 December
Due to its fragile health system and a combination of sociocultural, economic and political factors, South Sudan has some of the world’s worst health indicators. The aim of this study was to identify barriers impeding women’s use of institutional childbirth services in health facilities in the country’s Rumbek North County. Data were collected from 14 [...]
Strengthening EU policies in support of ICT for development: Result from a survey of ICT experts
Health Policy and Technology, 2016 December
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Containing Ebola at the Source with Ring Vaccination
Plos - Negleted and Tropical Diseases, 2016 November