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COVID-19 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention. Older people and those with underlying medical conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic …

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Estimated Cost-effectiveness of Solar-Powered Oxygen Delivery for Pneumonia in Young Children in Low-Resource Settings Yiming Huang,Qaasim Mian, Nicholas Conradi,Robert O Opoka,Andrea L Conroy,Sophie Namasopo,Michael T Hawkes  Abstract Importance: Pneumonia is the leading cause of childhood mortality worldwide. Severe pneumonia associated with hypoxemia requires oxygen therapy; however, access remains unreliable in low- and middle-income countries. Solar-powered oxygen delivery …

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Researchers Recommend Drug to Win the Malaria War in Children Dr. Richard Idro makes his presentation at the National Dissemination and Policy Dialogue on Post Discharge Malaria Chemoprevention, 3rd December 2020, Golden Tulip Hotel, Kampala Uganda. “Malaria is a terrible disease. It affects you beyond discharge. Once treated for malaria, you are susceptible to more …

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Severe Anemia Is Associated with Systemic Inflammation in Young Children Presenting to a Tertiary Hospital in Uganda Robert O. Opoka, Andrea L. Conroy, Ali Waiswa, Ronald Wasswa, James K. Tumwine, Charles Karamagi and Chandy C. John Publisher: The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and HygieneAvailable online: 08 September 2020 Document Type: Research Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.20-0199 Download Abstract The …

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