ADHERENCE TO SULFADOXINE-PYRIMETHAMINE FIVE-DOSE POLICY AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN AN URBAN SLUM IN GHANA: A MIXED-METHODS STUDY

Adherence to sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine five-dose policy among pregnant women in an urban slum in Ghana: a mixed-methods study

Abstract Background Malaria in pregnancy (MiP) is a public health concern especially for pregnant women living in slums.The World Health Organization recommends at least three doses of Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine (SP) to prevent MiP.In Ghana, it is recommended that pregnant women receive a minimum of five doses of the medication.This study sought to

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Role of ErbB receptors in cancer cell migration and invasion

Growth factors mediate their diverse biologic responses (regulation of cellular proliferation, differentiation, migration and survival) by binding to and activating cell-surface receptors with intrinsic protein kinase activity named Receptor Tyrosine Kinases (RTKs).About 60 RTKs have been identified and can be classified into more than 16 different

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Genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationship estimation of Shanxi indigenous goat breeds using microsatellite markers

The objective of this study was to assess the genetic diversity, phylogenetic relationship and population structure of five goat breeds in Shanxi, China.High genetic diversities were found in the five populations, among which, Licheng big green goat (LCBG) has the highest genetic diversity, while Jinlan cashmere goat (JLCG) population has the lowes

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