[HTML][HTML] Vitamin D status and risk of incident tuberculosis disease: A nested case-control study, systematic review, and individual-participant data meta-analysis
Background Few studies have evaluated the association between preexisting vitamin D
deficiency and incident tuberculosis (TB). We assessed the impact of baseline vitamins D …
deficiency and incident tuberculosis (TB). We assessed the impact of baseline vitamins D …
[HTML][HTML] Comprehensive treatment of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis
CD Mitnick, SS Shin, KJ Seung, ML Rich… - … England Journal of …, 2008 - Mass Medical Soc
Background Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis has been reported in 45 countries,
including countries with limited resources and a high burden of tuberculosis. We describe …
including countries with limited resources and a high burden of tuberculosis. We describe …
Validity and utility of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)‐2 and PHQ‐9 for screening and diagnosis of depression in rural Chiapas, Mexico: A cross‐sectional …
J Arrieta, M Aguerrebere, G Raviola… - Journal of clinical …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Background Depressive disorders are frequently under diagnosed in resource‐limited
settings because of lack of access to mental health care or the inability of healthcare …
settings because of lack of access to mental health care or the inability of healthcare …
Risk factors and mortality associated with default from multidrug-resistant tuberculosis treatment
MF Franke, SC Appleton, J Bayona… - Clinical infectious …, 2008 - academic.oup.com
Background. Completing treatment for multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis (TB) may be
more challenging than completing first-line TB therapy, especially in resource-poor settings …
more challenging than completing first-line TB therapy, especially in resource-poor settings …
Excellent clinical outcomes and high retention in care among adults in a community-based HIV treatment program in rural Rwanda
Background: Access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) has rapidly expanded; as of the end of
2010, an estimated 6.6 million people are receiving ART in low-income and middle-income …
2010, an estimated 6.6 million people are receiving ART in low-income and middle-income …
Tuberculosis burden in households of patients with multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis: a retrospective cohort study
MC Becerra, SC Appleton, MF Franke, K Chalco… - The Lancet, 2011 - thelancet.com
Background Multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) tuberculosis
have emerged as major global health threats. WHO recommends contact investigation in …
have emerged as major global health threats. WHO recommends contact investigation in …
[HTML][HTML] Diagnostic accuracy of molecular detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in pediatric stool samples: a systematic review and meta-analysis
AW Mesman, C Rodriguez, E Ager, J Coit, L Trevisi… - Tuberculosis, 2019 - Elsevier
Background Stool is a promising specimen option to diagnose pediatric tuberculosis (TB),
but studies have reported a wide range of test sensitivities. We conducted a meta-analysis to …
but studies have reported a wide range of test sensitivities. We conducted a meta-analysis to …
Improved retention associated with community-based accompaniment for antiretroviral therapy delivery in rural Rwanda
MF Franke, F Kaigamba, AR Socci… - Clinical Infectious …, 2013 - academic.oup.com
Background. Minimizing death and ensuring high retention and good adherence remain
ongoing challenges for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) treatment programs. We …
ongoing challenges for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) treatment programs. We …
Interventions to increase the uptake and continuation of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) by adolescent girls and young women at high risk of HIV in low-income and …
OI Ekwunife, IL Ejie, V Okelu, C Mita… - BMJ Global …, 2022 - gh.bmj.com
Introduction Effective strategies to increase pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake and
continuation among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) who engage in sex work or …
continuation among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) who engage in sex work or …
Development of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis during multidrug-resistant tuberculosis treatment
SS Shin, S Keshavjee, IY Gelmanova… - American journal of …, 2010 - atsjournals.org
Rationale: Extensively drug-resistant (XDR) tuberculosis (TB) may arise in individuals on
treatment for multidrug-resistant (MDR) TB. Preventing this amplification of resistance will …
treatment for multidrug-resistant (MDR) TB. Preventing this amplification of resistance will …