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 | Willyhelmina OlomiNational Institute for Medical Research Verified email at nimr-mmrc.org Cited by 189 |
[HTML][HTML] Burden and associated phenotypic characteristics of tuberculosis infection in adult Africans with diabetes: a systematic review
Diabetes mellitus (DM) increases the risk of developing tuberculosis infection (TBI). However,
the evidence on the burden and phenotypic characteristics of TBI in African patients with …
the evidence on the burden and phenotypic characteristics of TBI in African patients with …
[HTML][HTML] HIV protease inhibitors and insulin sensitivity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
…, Y Muchie, HA Tesfahunei, W Olomi… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Background: Protease inhibitors (PIs) are believed to affect insulin sensitivity. We aimed to
analyze the effect of PIs on insulin sensitivity and the onset of diabetes mellitus (DM) in …
analyze the effect of PIs on insulin sensitivity and the onset of diabetes mellitus (DM) in …
[HTML][HTML] Impact of N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) on Tuberculosis (TB) Patients—A Systematic Review
Sustained TB infection overproduces reactive oxygen species (ROS) as a host defense
mechanism. Research shows ROS is destructive to lung tissue. Glutathione (GSH) neutralizes …
mechanism. Research shows ROS is destructive to lung tissue. Glutathione (GSH) neutralizes …
Comparing accuracy of lipoarabinomannan urine tests for diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in children from four African countries: a cross-sectional study
…, H Mahiga, NE Ntinginya, W Olomi… - The Lancet Infectious …, 2021 - thelancet.com
Background A sensitive and specific non-sputum-based test would be groundbreaking for
the diagnosis of childhood tuberculosis. We assessed side by side the diagnostic accuracy of …
the diagnosis of childhood tuberculosis. We assessed side by side the diagnostic accuracy of …
Linkage into care among newly diagnosed HIV-positive individuals tested through outreach and facility-based HIV testing models in Mbeya, Tanzania: a prospective …
Objective Linkage to care is the bridge between HIV testing and HIV treatment, care and
support. In Tanzania, mobile testing aims to address historically low testing rates. Linkage to …
support. In Tanzania, mobile testing aims to address historically low testing rates. Linkage to …
Decreasing time to antiretroviral therapy initiation after HIV diagnosis in a clinic‐based observational cohort study in four African countries
…, L Mwandumbya, P Edwin, W Olomi… - Journal of the …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines have shifted over time to recommend
earlier initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and now encourage ART initiation on the …
earlier initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and now encourage ART initiation on the …
Indicators of optimal diabetes care and burden of diabetes complications in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective Contemporary data on the attainment of optimal diabetes treatment goals and the
burden of diabetes complications in adult populations with type 2 diabetes in Africa are …
burden of diabetes complications in adult populations with type 2 diabetes in Africa are …
[HTML][HTML] Rifapentine and isoniazid for prevention of tuberculosis in people with diabetes (PROTID): protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) increases the risk of tuberculosis (TB) and will hamper
global TB control due to the dramatic rise in type 2 DM in TB-endemic settings. In this trial, we …
global TB control due to the dramatic rise in type 2 DM in TB-endemic settings. In this trial, we …
Diagnosis of paediatric TB using Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra on fresh respiratory samples
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra (Ultra) on fresh
respiratory samples for the diagnosis of pulmonary TB (PTB) in children. METHODS: Between …
respiratory samples for the diagnosis of pulmonary TB (PTB) in children. METHODS: Between …
Unlocking the health system barriers to maximise the uptake and utilisation of molecular diagnostics in low-income and middle-income country setting
Background Early access to diagnosis is crucial for effective management of any disease
including tuberculosis (TB). We investigated the barriers and opportunities to maximise uptake …
including tuberculosis (TB). We investigated the barriers and opportunities to maximise uptake …