Africa's COVID-19 Experience-A Window of Opportunity to Act.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.24556
Abstract: The rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and the devastation it has caused in countries around the world have been unprecedented in modern history. Owing to the perfect storm of dense population, suboptimal hygiene, and… read more here.
Keywords: age; health; infection; sars cov ... See more keywords
Viruses in sanctuary chimpanzees across Africa
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DOI: 10.1002/ajp.23452
Abstract: Infectious disease is a major concern for both wild and captive primate populations. Primate sanctuaries in Africa provide critical protection to thousands of wild‐born, orphan primates confiscated from the bushmeat and pet trades. However, uncertainty… read more here.
Keywords: sanctuary chimpanzees; africa; across africa; chimpanzees across ... See more keywords
HIV and Bone Health: Considerations for Menopausal Women Living with HIV in Sub‐Saharan Africa
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DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.4812
Abstract: Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are among the most common health problems in older age. As life expectancy rises in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the number of older adults is expected to increase more rapidly than in any… read more here.
Keywords: africa; hiv; bone; living hiv ... See more keywords
A green revolution in sub‐Saharan Africa? The transformation of Ethiopia's agricultural sector
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DOI: 10.1002/jid.3523
Abstract: As the widespread pessimism about African agriculture has receded, policies for a green revolution in Africa are again called for. This study explores the presence of a national-level green revolution in Ethiopia and finds that… read more here.
Keywords: transformation; africa; green revolution; revolution ... See more keywords
Changes in extreme temperature events over Africa under 1.5 and 2.0°C global warming scenarios
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DOI: 10.1002/joc.6868
Abstract: Following the December 2015 Paris Agreement, there is an international effort to limit global warming at 1.5 and 2.0°C relative to the pre‐industrial level. However, there is inadequate research quantifying the difference in extreme temperature… read more here.
Keywords: extreme temperature; global warming; africa; temperature ... See more keywords
Seroprevalence of anti‐SARS‐CoV‐2 antibodies in Africa: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
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DOI: 10.1002/rmv.2271
Abstract: Abstract We estimated the seroprevalence of anti‐severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) antibodies in residents of African countries and explored its associated factors. We searched PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO, AMED, CINAHL, DOAJ and Google Scholar… read more here.
Keywords: seroprevalence; africa; seroprevalence anti; anti sars ... See more keywords
Chinese cross‐border mergers and acquisitions in the developing world: Is Africa unique?
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DOI: 10.1002/tie.22169
Abstract: China has emerged as an important partner for Africa. Not surprisingly, Chinese business and investment relations with Africa have been growing. This article contends that Africa offers a different proposition to Chinese business interests in… read more here.
Keywords: cross border; africa; developing world; natural resources ... See more keywords
An Evaluation of the Role of Simulation Training for Teaching Surgical Skills in Sub-Saharan Africa
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DOI: 10.1007/s00268-017-4261-7
Abstract: BackgroundAn estimated 5 billion people worldwide lack access to any surgical care, whilst surgical conditions account for 11–30% of the global burden of disease. Maximizing the effectiveness of surgical training is imperative to improve access… read more here.
Keywords: simulation training; surgical training; training; sub saharan ... See more keywords
Detection of the spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii, in continental sub-Saharan Africa
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DOI: 10.1007/s10340-021-01330-1
Abstract: The spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii Matsumura, is an insect pest of soft-skinned fruit, native to Eastern Asia. Since 2008, a world-wide dispersal of D. suzukii is seen, characterized by the establishment of the pest… read more here.
Keywords: drosophila drosophila; wing drosophila; africa; drosophila ... See more keywords
Study of the chorion of seasonal and non-seasonal Africa and Neotropical oviparous Cyprinodontiforme fishes
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DOI: 10.1007/s10641-017-0698-7
Abstract: The structure of the chorion from the fertilized eggs of eight species of killifish, four Nothobranchiidae from tropical Africa and four Rivulidae species from South America and an Asian Cyprinidae (zebrafish), were investigated for possible… read more here.
Keywords: fishes study; chorion; chorion seasonal; seasonal non ... See more keywords
Reviewing the Common Barriers to the Mental Healthcare Delivery in Africa
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DOI: 10.1007/s10943-020-01059-8
Abstract: The current paper sought to thematically present common challenges associated with mental healthcare services in Africa. We largely limited our search for literature materials to studies published from 2003 to 2019 in African countries from… read more here.
Keywords: mental healthcare; barriers mental; common barriers; reviewing common ... See more keywords