Pneumonia in low and middle income countries: progress and challenges
Pneumonia remains the leading cause of childhood mortality and the most common reason
for adult hospitalisation in low and middle income countries, despite advances in …
for adult hospitalisation in low and middle income countries, despite advances in …
The immunological mechanisms that control pneumococcal carriage
Colonization of the human nasopharynx by pneumococcus is extremely common and is both
the primary reservoir for transmission and a prerequisite for disease. Current vaccines …
the primary reservoir for transmission and a prerequisite for disease. Current vaccines …
Trends in antimicrobial resistance in bloodstream infection isolates at a large urban hospital in Malawi (1998–2016): a surveillance study
P Musicha, JE Cornick, N Bar-Zeev… - The Lancet infectious …, 2017 - thelancet.com
Background Bacterial bloodstream infection is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in
sub-Saharan Africa, yet few facilities are able to maintain long-term surveillance. The Malawi …
sub-Saharan Africa, yet few facilities are able to maintain long-term surveillance. The Malawi …
The burden of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular risk factors among adult Malawians in HIV care: consequences for integrated services
OH Divala, A Amberbir, Z Ismail, T Beyene, D Garone… - BMC public health, 2016 - Springer
Background Hypertension and diabetes prevalence is high in Africans. Data from HIV
infected populations are limited, especially from Malawi. Integrating care for chronic non …
infected populations are limited, especially from Malawi. Integrating care for chronic non …
Scoping review of national antimicrobial stewardship activities in eight African countries and adaptable recommendations
N Kamere, ST Garwe, OO Akinwotu, C Tuck… - Antibiotics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health problem threatening safe, effective
healthcare delivery in all countries and settings. The ability of microorganisms to become …
healthcare delivery in all countries and settings. The ability of microorganisms to become …
Digital health Systems in Kenyan Public Hospitals: a mixed-methods survey
N Muinga, S Magare, J Monda, M English… - BMC medical informatics …, 2020 - Springer
Background As healthcare facilities in Low-and Middle-Income Countries adopt digital
health systems to improve hospital administration and patient care, it is important to …
health systems to improve hospital administration and patient care, it is important to …
A health systems approach to critical care delivery in low-resource settings: a narrative review
SA Spencer, FE Adipa, T Baker, AM Crawford… - Intensive care …, 2023 - Springer
There is a high burden of critical illness in low-income countries (LICs), adding pressure to
already strained health systems. Over the next decade, the need for critical care is expected …
already strained health systems. Over the next decade, the need for critical care is expected …
Etiology and risk factors for mortality in an adult community-acquired pneumonia cohort in Malawi
SJ Aston, A Ho, H Jary, J Huwa, T Mitchell… - American journal of …, 2019 - atsjournals.org
Rationale: In the context of rapid antiretroviral therapy rollout and an increasing burden of
noncommunicable diseases, there are few contemporary data describing the etiology and …
noncommunicable diseases, there are few contemporary data describing the etiology and …
Pneumonia in the developing world: C haracteristic features and approach to management
SJ Aston - Respirology, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Community‐acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in
adults worldwide, but its epidemiology varies markedly by region. Whilst in high‐income …
adults worldwide, but its epidemiology varies markedly by region. Whilst in high‐income …
High rates of hypertension, diabetes, elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and cardiovascular disease risk factors in HIV-infected patients in Malawi
SCM Rücker, A Tayea, J Bitilinyu-Bangoh… - Aids, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Objectives: Data on cardiovascular disease risks among HIV-infected patients taking
antiretroviral therapy (ART) over long periods of time are lacking in Sub-Saharan Africa …
antiretroviral therapy (ART) over long periods of time are lacking in Sub-Saharan Africa …