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Feasibility and efficacy of text messaging to promote care among trauma patients screened for HIV at an urban emergency department in Tanzania.

International journal of emergency medicine

Hyuha GM, Sawe HR, Kilindimo S, Mussa RY, Gulamhussein MA, Rwegoshora SS, Shayo F, Mdundo W, Mfinanga JA, Weber EJ.
PMID: 34906068
Int J Emerg Med. 2021 Dec 14;14(1):72. doi: 10.1186/s12245-021-00395-0.

BACKGROUND: Due to the high prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Tanzania, provider-initiated HIV testing for patients attending any health care setting is recommended. However, follow-up and linkage to care by those tested remain poor. We determined the...

Emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern Omicron (B.1.1.529) - highlights Africa's research capabilities, but exposes major knowledge gaps, inequities of vaccine distribution, inadequacies in global COVID-19 response and control efforts.

International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases

Petersen E, Ntoumi F, Hui DS, Abubakar A, Kramer LD, Obiero C, Tambyah PA, Blumberg L, Yapi R, Al-Abri S, Pinto TCA, Yeboah-Manu D, Haider N, Asogun D, Velavan TP, Kapata N, Bates M, Ansumana R, Montaldo C, Mucheleng'anga L, Tembo J, Mwaba P, Himwaze CM, Hamid MMA, Mfinanga S, Mboera L, Raj T, Aklillu E, Veas F, Edwards S, Kaleebu P, McHugh TD, Chakaya J, Nyirenda T, Bockarie M, Nyasulu PS, Wejse C, Muyembe-Tamfum JJ, Azhar EI, Maeurer M, Nachega JB, Kock R, Ippolito G, Zumla A.
PMID: 34863925
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 01; doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2021.11.040. Epub 2021 Dec 01.

No abstract available.

Emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern Omicron (B.1.1.529) - highlights Africa's research capabilities, but exposes major knowledge gaps, inequities of vaccine distribution, inadequacies in global COVID-19 response and control efforts.

International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases

Petersen E, Ntoumi F, Hui DS, Abubakar A, Kramer LD, Obiero C, Tambyah PA, Blumberg L, Yapi R, Al-Abri S, Pinto TCA, Yeboah-Manu D, Haider N, Asogun D, Velavan TP, Kapata N, Bates M, Ansumana R, Montaldo C, Mucheleng'anga L, Tembo J, Mwaba P, Himwaze CM, Hamid MMA, Mfinanga S, Mboera L, Raj T, Aklillu E, Veas F, Edwards S, Kaleebu P, McHugh TD, Chakaya J, Nyirenda T, Bockarie M, Nyasulu PS, Wejse C, Muyembe-Tamfum JJ, Azhar EI, Maeurer M, Nachega JB, Kock R, Ippolito G, Zumla A.
PMID: 34863925
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 01;114:268-272. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2021.11.040. Epub 2021 Dec 01.

No abstract available.

Influenza Antigens NP and M2 Confer Cross Protection to BALB/c Mice against Lethal Challenge with H1N1, Pandemic H1N1 or H5N1 Influenza A Viruses.

Viruses

Mytle N, Leyrer S, Inglefield JR, Harris AM, Hickey TE, Minang J, Lu H, Ma Z, Andersen H, Grubaugh ND, Guina T, Skiadopoulos MH, Lacy MJ.
PMID: 34578289
Viruses. 2021 Aug 27;13(9). doi: 10.3390/v13091708.

Influenza hemagglutinin (HA) is considered a major protective antigen of seasonal influenza vaccine but antigenic drift of HA necessitates annual immunizations using new circulating HA versions. Low variation found within conserved non-HA influenza virus (INFV) antigens may maintain protection...

Reaching further: Lessons from the implementation of the WHO Basic Emergency Care Course Companion App in Tanzania.

African journal of emergency medicine : Revue africaine de la medecine d'urgence

Greenberg AL, Rose CC, Nicholaus P, Mfinanga JA, Sawe HR, Tenner AG.
PMID: 34012767
Afr J Emerg Med. 2021 Jun;11(2):325-330. doi: 10.1016/j.afjem.2021.04.001. Epub 2021 May 04.

INTRODUCTION: The World Health Organization's (WHO's) Basic Emergency Care (BEC) course was developed to address training gaps in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Simultaneously, LMICs have experienced an unprecedented increase in the number of cell phone and internet users....

Morbidity and Mortality following Traditional Uvulectomy among Children Presenting to the Muhimbili National Hospital Emergency Department in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Emergency medicine international

Sawe HR, Mfinanga JA, Ringo FH, Mwafongo V, Reynolds TA, Runyon MS.
PMID: 26161270
Emerg Med Int. 2015;2015:108247. doi: 10.1155/2015/108247. Epub 2015 Jun 16.

Background. Traditional uvulectomy is performed as a cultural ritual or purported medical remedy. We describe the associated emergency department (ED) presentations and outcomes. Methods. This was a subgroup analysis of a retrospective review of all pediatric visits to our...

Pouched rats' detection of tuberculosis in human sputum: comparison to culturing and polymerase chain reaction.

Tuberculosis research and treatment

Mahoney A, Weetjens BJ, Cox C, Beyene N, Reither K, Makingi G, Jubitana M, Kazwala R, Mfinanga GS, Kahwa A, Durgin A, Poling A.
PMID: 22848808
Tuberc Res Treat. 2012;2012:716989. doi: 10.1155/2012/716989. Epub 2012 Jul 09.

Setting. Tanzania. Objective. To compare microscopy as conducted in direct observation of treatment, short course centers to pouched rats as detectors of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Design. Ten pouched rats were trained to detect tuberculosis in sputum using operant conditioning techniques....

The clinical presentation, utilization, and outcome of individuals with sickle cell anaemia presenting to urban emergency department of a tertiary hospital in Tanzania.

BMC hematology

Sawe HR, Reynolds TA, Mfinanga JA, Runyon MS, Murray BL, Wallis LA, Makani J.
PMID: 30245824
BMC Hematol. 2018 Sep 17;18:25. doi: 10.1186/s12878-018-0122-3. eCollection 2018.

BACKGROUND: Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, with high risk of complications requiring emergency care. There is limited information about presentation of patients with SCA to hospitals for emergency care. We describe the clinical presentation, resource...

The first Tanzanian Conference on Emergency Medicine.

African journal of emergency medicine : Revue africaine de la medecine d'urgence

Sawe HR, Rojo EM, Obogo M, Mfinanga JA, Kulola I, George U, Mwafongo VG.
PMID: 30456089
Afr J Emerg Med. 2016 Dec;6(4):170-171. doi: 10.1016/j.afjem.2016.11.003. Epub 2016 Nov 05.

No abstract available.

The Burden and Outcomes of Abdominal Pain among Children Presenting to an Emergency Department of a Tertiary Hospital in Tanzania: A Descriptive Cohort Study.

Emergency medicine international

Sakita FM, Sawe HR, Mwafongo V, Mfinanga JA, Runyon MS, Murray BL.
PMID: 29862079
Emerg Med Int. 2018 May 09;2018:3982648. doi: 10.1155/2018/3982648. eCollection 2018.

BACKGROUND: Abdominal pain in children can represent benign conditions or life-threatening emergencies. Aetiologies of paediatric abdominal pain vary geographically and have not been studied in acute care settings in East Africa. This study describes the clinical profiles and outcomes...

Accessibility of Early Infant Diagnostic Services by Under-5 Years and HIV Exposed Children in Muheza District, North-East Tanzania.

Frontiers in public health

Bwana VM, Mfinanga SG, Simulundu E, Mboera LEG, Michelo C.
PMID: 29868546
Front Public Health. 2018 May 15;6:139. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2018.00139. eCollection 2018.

No abstract available.

Implementation of electronic medical records at an Emergency Medicine Department in Tanzania: The information technology perspective.

African journal of emergency medicine : Revue africaine de la medecine d'urgence

Mashoka RJ, Murray B, George U, Lobue N, Mfinanga J, Sawe H, White L.
PMID: 31890478
Afr J Emerg Med. 2019 Dec;9(4):165-171. doi: 10.1016/j.afjem.2019.07.002. Epub 2019 Oct 22.

In 2015, the Emergency Medicine Department at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) installed and implemented the first Electronic Medical Record (EMR) tailored to the emergency centre (EC). The EMR deployed was designed for emergency centre use only (Emergency Department Information...

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