Resultados de búsqueda - Robert Colebunders
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The onchocerciasis hypothesis of nodding syndrome.
Publicado 2023-08-01Enlace del recursoNodding syndrome (NS) is a phenotypic presentation of onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy (OAE). OAE is an important public health problem in areas with high ongoing Onchocerca volvulus transmission. OAE, including NS, is preventable by strengthening onchocerciasis elimination programs. The presence...
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Cardiovascular risk factors in a treatment-naïve, human immunodeficiency virus-infected rural population in Dikgale, South Africa
Publicado 2014-12-01Enlace del recursoObjective: The objective was to determine lipid levels and cardiovascular risk factors in treatment-naïve, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected rural African people in Limpopo province. Design: This was a case control study. Setting and subjects: The setting was Dikgale Health and Demograph...
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High epilepsy prevalence and excess mortality in onchocerciasis-endemic counties of South Sudan: A call for integrated interventions.
Publicado 2025-06-01Enlace del recurso<h4>Background</h4>Epilepsy is a major health concern in onchocerciasis-endemic regions with intense transmission, where the infection is associated with a high epilepsy burden. This study investigated epilepsy prevalence and mortality in five onchocerciasis-endemic counties of South Sud...
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A community-based vector control intervention "Slash and Clear" implemented in two onchocerciasis-endemic foci in South Sudan.
Publicado 2025-07-01Enlace del recurso<h4>Background</h4>Despite several rounds of ivermectin treatment, onchocerciasis transmission persists in Mvolo and Mundri West Counties (Western Equatoria State, South Sudan). A community-based "Slash and clear" (S&C) vector control method was recently introduced, but its...
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