Case study on the FluSurvey platform, developed by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Presented by Dr Sebastian Funk at LSHTM's 'Enhancing data capture in health research' RDM event on November 20th, 2015.
Community based HIV testing @ LGBT centre Zagreb, Croatia - Zoran DominkovićReShape
This document summarizes community-based HIV testing efforts at an LGBT center in Zagreb, Croatia. It notes that 84% of new HIV diagnoses in Croatia in 2012 were among men who have sex with men (MSM), the highest proportion in Europe. The LGBT center in Zagreb began providing rapid HIV tests in October 2013, and has tested over 200 people so far, identifying 5 people as HIV positive. However, challenges include low rates of HIV testing among MSM in Croatia due to perceptions of low risk and barriers accessing testing. New efforts are exploring how to increase risk perception and engagement to improve testing rates.
An Assessment of Adult Perceptions of Flu Illness and Vaccine KnowledgeJonna (Jodi) Lloyd
This document summarizes a capstone presentation on a research project assessing adult perceptions of flu illness and vaccine knowledge. The following key points were made:
- A survey of 30 working adults found that while most felt flu was dangerous, many also believed common misconceptions about the flu vaccine (e.g. that it causes flu, is ineffective, or inconvenient to access).
- Younger adults and non-parents showed the least intent to get vaccinated compared to other groups. Perceptions of risk increased with age while views on flu severity decreased.
- The research had limitations like a small sample size but identified opportunities to increase vaccine rates by addressing common misperceptions tailored to different age and parental status groups
Fast-track the end of AIDS in the EU - practical evidence-based interventions.
Presentation by: Sophocles Chanos
In a two-day meeting under the auspices of the Maltese Presidency of the Council of the European Union (30-31 January 2017), HIV experts from across the European Union discussed how to reverse this trend and how to prepare Europe to achieve the set target of ending AIDS by 2030.
Fast-track the end of AIDS in the EU - practical evidence-based interventions.
Presentation by: Cary James, Terrence Higgins Trust
In a two-day meeting under the auspices of the Maltese Presidency of the Council of the European Union (30-31 January 2017), HIV experts from across the European Union discussed how to reverse this trend and how to prepare Europe to achieve the set target of ending AIDS by 2030.
Fast-track the end of AIDS in the EU - practical evidence-based interventions.
Presentation by: Mika Salminen, European HA-REACT project
In a two-day meeting under the auspices of the Maltese Presidency of the Council of the European Union (30-31 January 2017), HIV experts from across the European Union discussed how to reverse this trend and how to prepare Europe to achieve the set target of ending AIDS by 2030.
Fast-track the end of AIDS in the EU - practical evidence-based interventions.
Presentation by: Valerie Delpech, Public Health Engand
In a two-day meeting under the auspices of the Maltese Presidency of the Council of the European Union (30-31 January 2017), HIV experts from across the European Union discussed how to reverse this trend and how to prepare Europe to achieve the set target of ending AIDS by 2030.
The effects of children receiving the influenza vaccination in comparison to ...KaralynGonzalez
The document discusses a presentation given by Karalyn Gonzalez on the effects of children receiving the influenza vaccination compared to school absenteeism. The presentation defines what a vaccination is, states the research question as whether children who receive the flu vaccine will miss more or less school than unvaccinated children, and hypothesizes that vaccinated children will miss more days. It then reviews findings from three articles supporting that vaccinated children actually miss fewer school days and have lower absenteeism rates during flu season.
Community based HIV testing @ LGBT centre Zagreb, Croatia - Zoran DominkovićReShape
This document summarizes community-based HIV testing efforts at an LGBT center in Zagreb, Croatia. It notes that 84% of new HIV diagnoses in Croatia in 2012 were among men who have sex with men (MSM), the highest proportion in Europe. The LGBT center in Zagreb began providing rapid HIV tests in October 2013, and has tested over 200 people so far, identifying 5 people as HIV positive. However, challenges include low rates of HIV testing among MSM in Croatia due to perceptions of low risk and barriers accessing testing. New efforts are exploring how to increase risk perception and engagement to improve testing rates.
An Assessment of Adult Perceptions of Flu Illness and Vaccine KnowledgeJonna (Jodi) Lloyd
This document summarizes a capstone presentation on a research project assessing adult perceptions of flu illness and vaccine knowledge. The following key points were made:
- A survey of 30 working adults found that while most felt flu was dangerous, many also believed common misconceptions about the flu vaccine (e.g. that it causes flu, is ineffective, or inconvenient to access).
- Younger adults and non-parents showed the least intent to get vaccinated compared to other groups. Perceptions of risk increased with age while views on flu severity decreased.
- The research had limitations like a small sample size but identified opportunities to increase vaccine rates by addressing common misperceptions tailored to different age and parental status groups
Fast-track the end of AIDS in the EU - practical evidence-based interventions.
Presentation by: Sophocles Chanos
In a two-day meeting under the auspices of the Maltese Presidency of the Council of the European Union (30-31 January 2017), HIV experts from across the European Union discussed how to reverse this trend and how to prepare Europe to achieve the set target of ending AIDS by 2030.
Fast-track the end of AIDS in the EU - practical evidence-based interventions.
Presentation by: Cary James, Terrence Higgins Trust
In a two-day meeting under the auspices of the Maltese Presidency of the Council of the European Union (30-31 January 2017), HIV experts from across the European Union discussed how to reverse this trend and how to prepare Europe to achieve the set target of ending AIDS by 2030.
Fast-track the end of AIDS in the EU - practical evidence-based interventions.
Presentation by: Mika Salminen, European HA-REACT project
In a two-day meeting under the auspices of the Maltese Presidency of the Council of the European Union (30-31 January 2017), HIV experts from across the European Union discussed how to reverse this trend and how to prepare Europe to achieve the set target of ending AIDS by 2030.
Fast-track the end of AIDS in the EU - practical evidence-based interventions.
Presentation by: Valerie Delpech, Public Health Engand
In a two-day meeting under the auspices of the Maltese Presidency of the Council of the European Union (30-31 January 2017), HIV experts from across the European Union discussed how to reverse this trend and how to prepare Europe to achieve the set target of ending AIDS by 2030.
The effects of children receiving the influenza vaccination in comparison to ...KaralynGonzalez
The document discusses a presentation given by Karalyn Gonzalez on the effects of children receiving the influenza vaccination compared to school absenteeism. The presentation defines what a vaccination is, states the research question as whether children who receive the flu vaccine will miss more or less school than unvaccinated children, and hypothesizes that vaccinated children will miss more days. It then reviews findings from three articles supporting that vaccinated children actually miss fewer school days and have lower absenteeism rates during flu season.
In Zimbabwe, only 57% of adult women and 34% of adult men have been tested for HIV and received their results. To address this testing gap, HIV self-testing is being introduced to complement current HIV testing strategies and help Zimbabwe achieve its goal of having 90% of people living with HIV know their status. A pilot study is underway to evaluate the acceptability, feasibility, accuracy, and ability to link people to care, treatment or prevention services of HIV self-testing using the OraQuick Advance oral test. Results are expected in June and will inform the larger UNITAID HIV STAR project starting that month aimed at further increasing HIV testing rates in Zimbabwe.
This document discusses meningitis sequelae, follow-up care, and challenges in assessing outcomes in low-income countries. Key points include:
1) Meningitis can cause long-term neurodisability in 20% of survivors, including cognitive, sensory, and behavioral impairments. Follow-up care is limited in low-income settings.
2) Evaluating neurodevelopmental outcomes is challenging due to a lack of standardized assessment tools adapted for different cultures and limited rehabilitation services.
3) Joseph's story illustrates the lack of follow-up care available, leading to severe disabilities not addressed for years. Improving recognition, services, and community acceptance is needed.
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This document discusses the impact of migration on the tuberculosis (TB) situation in Norway. It notes that asylum seekers from countries with very high TB incidence rates (over 200/100,000 people per year) pose a risk factor for TB in Norway. Screening programs in Norway have identified TB cases in 46% of asylum seekers within their first year in the country. Challenges in screening recently arrived migrants include difficulties communicating with and gaining trust from migrants due to language barriers, as well as coordinating their care due to frequent movement between reception centers. The document recommends focusing screening efforts on high-risk groups as defined by the WHO and treating latent TB infections, while acknowledging challenges in diagnosing and measuring the efficacy of treatment
- The study aimed to determine if the risk of pneumonia for patients prescribed honey thick liquids is equal to or lower than the general population by analyzing medical records of 100 patients prescribed honey thick liquids.
- The cumulative incidence of pneumonia was 5% at 3 months for both the honey thick liquid group and general population, 1% higher for the honey thick liquid group at 6 months, and 4% lower for the honey thick liquid group at 12 months.
- No definitive conclusions could be drawn due to limitations including sample size, variability in medical histories, and pneumonia diagnoses not specifically being aspiration pneumonia. Larger studies were recommended.
This study aimed to provide data on HIV and HCV prevalence and risk behaviors among people who inject drugs (PWID) in three Croatian cities (Zagreb, Split, and Rijeka). Using respondent-driven sampling, researchers recruited 176 PWID in Zagreb, 255 in Rijeka, and 399 in Split. They found low HIV prevalence (0.2-0.3%) but considerable HCV prevalence (29.1-38.3%). Reported needle sharing was low (2.5-8%) but condom use with casual partners was also low (39.2-44.4%). The authors conclude there is a need to expand harm reduction services like needle exchange and increase HIV/
The document provides a summary of Silabat AschaleW's professional experience and qualifications. It includes his contact information, educational background, work experience, skills, languages, and certifications. He has over 1 year of experience in maternal and child health and nutrition coordination. He also has experience with vaccine cold chain management, entomological data collection, and malaria vector behavior evaluation. He graduated from Wachemo University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Officer.
Effectiveness of an instructional program on pregnant women's knowledge towar...Thikra Abdul Kadhim
Puerperal infection is a type of complications that poses a major threat to the mother's and baby's lives after birth, that occurs during childbirth or within 42 days of the postpartum period. This period may receive less attention than during pregnancy and childbirth. Primigravida women become unaware of their health at delivery time, this leads to a large number of negative consequences due to a lack of knowledge of preventive measures.
HIV self-testing and linkage in Africa. The document summarizes a presentation on HIV self-testing research in Africa. It discusses (1) the need for HIV self-testing in Africa due to low testing rates and knowledge of HIV status, (2) completed and ongoing studies of HIV self-testing in various African countries, and (3) priorities for future research including improving accuracy, evaluating new models for linkage to care, and assessing implementation in different populations and settings.
The document outlines the key principles and steps of conducting an outbreak investigation. It defines what constitutes an outbreak and explains that the purpose is to control the current outbreak, prevent future occurrences, and evaluate existing surveillance and prevention programs. The main steps described are confirming the outbreak, defining cases, collecting descriptive data, developing hypotheses, testing hypotheses through analytical studies, communicating conclusions, and recommending control measures.
This document provides an overview of an HIV update presentation given by Dr. Ellen Tedaldi. It discusses the epidemiology of HIV in Philadelphia, noting higher rates than national averages and most new infections occurring in heterosexuals aged 25-45. It covers screening and diagnosis guidelines, evaluation of HIV+ patients, treatment updates including the benefits of early antiretroviral therapy initiation, and ophthalmology considerations for patients with low CD4 counts. Key aspects of monitoring and management of HIV patients are summarized, including recommended initial antiretroviral regimens and the importance of adherence for long-term treatment success.
Pneumonia is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children worldwide. It is caused by viruses in about one-third of cases, bacteria in another third, and a combination in the remaining cases. The presentation includes fever, cough, difficulty breathing, and signs like fast breathing and chest indrawing. Chest x-ray and clinical assessment are used to diagnose pneumonia. Treatment depends on the severity, with hospitalization required for severe or non-responding cases. Vaccines against common causes like Streptococcus pneumoniae have been effective in reducing the burden of pediatric pneumonia.
The document provides information about HIV/AIDS, including:
- HIV is a virus that causes AIDS by infecting helper T cells. There is no cure for HIV/AIDS.
- AIDS is the late stage of HIV infection where the immune system is severely damaged and people are vulnerable to opportunistic infections.
- HIV is transmitted through bodily fluids and can be contracted through unprotected sex, needle sharing, or from mother to child during birth or breastfeeding.
- The stages of HIV infection progress from initial infection, to asymptomatic infection where the virus is dormant, to symptomatic infection where AIDS develops without treatment.
Contemporary Management of HIV.How Aging Affects ART Management.2018hivlifeinfo
In this downloadable slideset, Expert Faculty review key data on managing aging patients with HIV.
Format: Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt)
File size: 720 KB
Date posted: 3/7/2018
This document discusses HIV/AIDS, including transmission, testing, treatment, and comprehensive care approaches. It provides details on:
- How HIV enters the body, common routes of transmission, and viral load in different body fluids.
- The stages of HIV infection and testing methods, including the window period and antibody response.
- Treatment options like HAART and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.
- Components of comprehensive care including medical, psychological, and socioeconomic support, with an emphasis on prevention and respect for human rights.
This study evaluated whether the timing of influenza vaccination within the flu season affects the risk of influenza infection in HIV patients. A retrospective review was conducted of HIV patients from 2005-2013. Results showed that patients vaccinated early in the season (September 1 - November 15) had a higher rate of developing influenza later in the season compared to those vaccinated later (after November 16). Specifically, 70% of vaccinated patients who developed influenza were infected later in the season (January 16 - May 31) versus 30% infected earlier. The study suggests HIV patients may benefit from vaccination later in the flu season to reduce their risk of influenza.
This document introduces a new Health System Navigator program in Philadelphia aimed at improving linkage to and retention in HIV care. It notes challenges with late diagnosis, linkage to care, and patient retention. Health System Navigators will help HIV-positive patients navigate health systems and address barriers to staying engaged in care. Navigators will work with newly diagnosed patients, those lost to care, and those loosely engaged to improve testing, linkage, and retention through individual support and system navigation. The program is a collaboration between ActionAIDS and Philadelphia health centers.
1. Implement a patient intake form to routinely assess vaccination status at every visit and identify which vaccines are needed.
2. Use standing orders and protocols to allow nurses and other staff to administer recommended vaccines.
3. Refer patients to pharmacies or health departments for vaccines not stocked in the practice and document referrals.
3. Enter administered vaccines and referrals into the state immunization registry to track rates and prevent missed opportunities.
This study evaluated 171 children with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection treated at Wuhan Children's Hospital in China. The median age was 6.7 years and most cases were mild, with 15.8% being asymptomatic. Common symptoms in symptomatic children included fever (41.5%), cough (48.5%), and pharyngeal erythema (46.2%). Radiologic findings most often showed bilateral ground-glass opacity (32.7%). The majority had known family contact with the virus and most cases were treated as outpatients, with only 3 requiring intensive care support. This suggests that while children can be infected, they generally present with milder symptoms than adults.
Trevor Hawkins, M.D., M.P.H. of the Univeristy of New Mexico and Southwest CARE Center, presents "Top Ten HIV Clinical Controversies 2014" at AIDS Clinical Rounds
In Zimbabwe, only 57% of adult women and 34% of adult men have been tested for HIV and received their results. To address this testing gap, HIV self-testing is being introduced to complement current HIV testing strategies and help Zimbabwe achieve its goal of having 90% of people living with HIV know their status. A pilot study is underway to evaluate the acceptability, feasibility, accuracy, and ability to link people to care, treatment or prevention services of HIV self-testing using the OraQuick Advance oral test. Results are expected in June and will inform the larger UNITAID HIV STAR project starting that month aimed at further increasing HIV testing rates in Zimbabwe.
This document discusses meningitis sequelae, follow-up care, and challenges in assessing outcomes in low-income countries. Key points include:
1) Meningitis can cause long-term neurodisability in 20% of survivors, including cognitive, sensory, and behavioral impairments. Follow-up care is limited in low-income settings.
2) Evaluating neurodevelopmental outcomes is challenging due to a lack of standardized assessment tools adapted for different cultures and limited rehabilitation services.
3) Joseph's story illustrates the lack of follow-up care available, leading to severe disabilities not addressed for years. Improving recognition, services, and community acceptance is needed.
Impact of migration on TB situation in Norway_engTHL
This document discusses the impact of migration on the tuberculosis (TB) situation in Norway. It notes that asylum seekers from countries with very high TB incidence rates (over 200/100,000 people per year) pose a risk factor for TB in Norway. Screening programs in Norway have identified TB cases in 46% of asylum seekers within their first year in the country. Challenges in screening recently arrived migrants include difficulties communicating with and gaining trust from migrants due to language barriers, as well as coordinating their care due to frequent movement between reception centers. The document recommends focusing screening efforts on high-risk groups as defined by the WHO and treating latent TB infections, while acknowledging challenges in diagnosing and measuring the efficacy of treatment
- The study aimed to determine if the risk of pneumonia for patients prescribed honey thick liquids is equal to or lower than the general population by analyzing medical records of 100 patients prescribed honey thick liquids.
- The cumulative incidence of pneumonia was 5% at 3 months for both the honey thick liquid group and general population, 1% higher for the honey thick liquid group at 6 months, and 4% lower for the honey thick liquid group at 12 months.
- No definitive conclusions could be drawn due to limitations including sample size, variability in medical histories, and pneumonia diagnoses not specifically being aspiration pneumonia. Larger studies were recommended.
This study aimed to provide data on HIV and HCV prevalence and risk behaviors among people who inject drugs (PWID) in three Croatian cities (Zagreb, Split, and Rijeka). Using respondent-driven sampling, researchers recruited 176 PWID in Zagreb, 255 in Rijeka, and 399 in Split. They found low HIV prevalence (0.2-0.3%) but considerable HCV prevalence (29.1-38.3%). Reported needle sharing was low (2.5-8%) but condom use with casual partners was also low (39.2-44.4%). The authors conclude there is a need to expand harm reduction services like needle exchange and increase HIV/
The document provides a summary of Silabat AschaleW's professional experience and qualifications. It includes his contact information, educational background, work experience, skills, languages, and certifications. He has over 1 year of experience in maternal and child health and nutrition coordination. He also has experience with vaccine cold chain management, entomological data collection, and malaria vector behavior evaluation. He graduated from Wachemo University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Officer.
Effectiveness of an instructional program on pregnant women's knowledge towar...Thikra Abdul Kadhim
Puerperal infection is a type of complications that poses a major threat to the mother's and baby's lives after birth, that occurs during childbirth or within 42 days of the postpartum period. This period may receive less attention than during pregnancy and childbirth. Primigravida women become unaware of their health at delivery time, this leads to a large number of negative consequences due to a lack of knowledge of preventive measures.
HIV self-testing and linkage in Africa. The document summarizes a presentation on HIV self-testing research in Africa. It discusses (1) the need for HIV self-testing in Africa due to low testing rates and knowledge of HIV status, (2) completed and ongoing studies of HIV self-testing in various African countries, and (3) priorities for future research including improving accuracy, evaluating new models for linkage to care, and assessing implementation in different populations and settings.
The document outlines the key principles and steps of conducting an outbreak investigation. It defines what constitutes an outbreak and explains that the purpose is to control the current outbreak, prevent future occurrences, and evaluate existing surveillance and prevention programs. The main steps described are confirming the outbreak, defining cases, collecting descriptive data, developing hypotheses, testing hypotheses through analytical studies, communicating conclusions, and recommending control measures.
This document provides an overview of an HIV update presentation given by Dr. Ellen Tedaldi. It discusses the epidemiology of HIV in Philadelphia, noting higher rates than national averages and most new infections occurring in heterosexuals aged 25-45. It covers screening and diagnosis guidelines, evaluation of HIV+ patients, treatment updates including the benefits of early antiretroviral therapy initiation, and ophthalmology considerations for patients with low CD4 counts. Key aspects of monitoring and management of HIV patients are summarized, including recommended initial antiretroviral regimens and the importance of adherence for long-term treatment success.
Pneumonia is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children worldwide. It is caused by viruses in about one-third of cases, bacteria in another third, and a combination in the remaining cases. The presentation includes fever, cough, difficulty breathing, and signs like fast breathing and chest indrawing. Chest x-ray and clinical assessment are used to diagnose pneumonia. Treatment depends on the severity, with hospitalization required for severe or non-responding cases. Vaccines against common causes like Streptococcus pneumoniae have been effective in reducing the burden of pediatric pneumonia.
The document provides information about HIV/AIDS, including:
- HIV is a virus that causes AIDS by infecting helper T cells. There is no cure for HIV/AIDS.
- AIDS is the late stage of HIV infection where the immune system is severely damaged and people are vulnerable to opportunistic infections.
- HIV is transmitted through bodily fluids and can be contracted through unprotected sex, needle sharing, or from mother to child during birth or breastfeeding.
- The stages of HIV infection progress from initial infection, to asymptomatic infection where the virus is dormant, to symptomatic infection where AIDS develops without treatment.
Contemporary Management of HIV.How Aging Affects ART Management.2018hivlifeinfo
In this downloadable slideset, Expert Faculty review key data on managing aging patients with HIV.
Format: Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt)
File size: 720 KB
Date posted: 3/7/2018
This document discusses HIV/AIDS, including transmission, testing, treatment, and comprehensive care approaches. It provides details on:
- How HIV enters the body, common routes of transmission, and viral load in different body fluids.
- The stages of HIV infection and testing methods, including the window period and antibody response.
- Treatment options like HAART and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.
- Components of comprehensive care including medical, psychological, and socioeconomic support, with an emphasis on prevention and respect for human rights.
This study evaluated whether the timing of influenza vaccination within the flu season affects the risk of influenza infection in HIV patients. A retrospective review was conducted of HIV patients from 2005-2013. Results showed that patients vaccinated early in the season (September 1 - November 15) had a higher rate of developing influenza later in the season compared to those vaccinated later (after November 16). Specifically, 70% of vaccinated patients who developed influenza were infected later in the season (January 16 - May 31) versus 30% infected earlier. The study suggests HIV patients may benefit from vaccination later in the flu season to reduce their risk of influenza.
This document introduces a new Health System Navigator program in Philadelphia aimed at improving linkage to and retention in HIV care. It notes challenges with late diagnosis, linkage to care, and patient retention. Health System Navigators will help HIV-positive patients navigate health systems and address barriers to staying engaged in care. Navigators will work with newly diagnosed patients, those lost to care, and those loosely engaged to improve testing, linkage, and retention through individual support and system navigation. The program is a collaboration between ActionAIDS and Philadelphia health centers.
1. Implement a patient intake form to routinely assess vaccination status at every visit and identify which vaccines are needed.
2. Use standing orders and protocols to allow nurses and other staff to administer recommended vaccines.
3. Refer patients to pharmacies or health departments for vaccines not stocked in the practice and document referrals.
3. Enter administered vaccines and referrals into the state immunization registry to track rates and prevent missed opportunities.
This study evaluated 171 children with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection treated at Wuhan Children's Hospital in China. The median age was 6.7 years and most cases were mild, with 15.8% being asymptomatic. Common symptoms in symptomatic children included fever (41.5%), cough (48.5%), and pharyngeal erythema (46.2%). Radiologic findings most often showed bilateral ground-glass opacity (32.7%). The majority had known family contact with the virus and most cases were treated as outpatients, with only 3 requiring intensive care support. This suggests that while children can be infected, they generally present with milder symptoms than adults.
Trevor Hawkins, M.D., M.P.H. of the Univeristy of New Mexico and Southwest CARE Center, presents "Top Ten HIV Clinical Controversies 2014" at AIDS Clinical Rounds
The document discusses guidelines for initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART) in children with HIV. It recommends that all children under 12 months with confirmed HIV infection should start ART regardless of clinical stage or CD4 count. For children over 12 months, ART should be initiated for those with WHO Stage 3 or 4 disease or Stage 1 or 2 disease when the CD4 count is below the threshold for that age. The document also provides criteria for presumptively diagnosing severe HIV disease and starting ART in infants under 18 months when virologic testing is unavailable.
HIV is a virus that causes AIDS by destroying CD4+ T cells in the immune system. There is currently no cure for HIV/AIDS. HIV is transmitted through bodily fluids and can be prevented by abstinence, monogamy, condom use, sterile needle use, and antiretroviral drugs post-exposure. A person with HIV may not have symptoms for years but can still transmit the virus to others.
Incidence of Tuberculosis in HIV Sero-positive Patients at HIV Clinic at Kamp...PUBLISHERJOURNAL
Incidence of Tuberculosis in HIV Sero-positive Patients at HIV Clinic at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital, Bushenyi District
Okello, Andrew
School of Allied Health Sciences Kampala International University-Western Campus
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ABSTRACT
This study on the prevalence of TB among HIV sero-positive was carried at the HIV CLINIC of Kampala International University Teaching Hospital (KIUTH), Ishaka Bushenyi district. A retrospective cross-sectional study design was used to conduct this research. The study targeted all patients attending KIUTH HIV/TB clinic. A standard structured and semi-structured questionnaires were designed and pre-tested for validity and reliability at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital HIV/Tuberculosis clinic before being used for data collection. Data collection started by recruitment of qualified research assistants, appropriate training and orientation of the interviewers before the survey for example when reading the questions. Quantitative methods of data analysis was used in which data was presented in form of bar charts, graphs and tables. The prevalence of TB among HIV sero-positive patients attending HIV clinic at KIUTH stands at 8.06 per 100 participants. The study found that generally, people are aware about the modes of transmission of TB but there is still need for more awareness. Many patients are still not certain whether TB is curable in HIV patients. As seen from the above study, most of the people are not yet aware whether HIV goes hand in hand with tuberculosis. The prevalence of TB in HIV sero-positive attending HIV clinic at KIUTH is high. Generally, TB is affecting patients of all ages and most patients are still not aware if TB in HIV is curable. Most patients have a perception that all TB patients have HIV. Health workers in HIV clinic of KIU-TH should teach patients the modes of transmission and prevention of TB. KIUTH also need to provide easy access to TB screening services to patients. There is need for financial support by the government to the unemployed patients and low-income earners in order to curb TB infections.
Keywords: Tuberculosis, HIV, Sero-positive, Bushenyi District
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This document provides information about HIV/AIDS including:
- How HIV is transmitted through body fluids like blood, semen, vaginal fluids and breast milk.
- Common routes of HIV transmission include unprotected sex, sharing needles, occupational exposure, and from mother to child during birth or breastfeeding.
- It discusses testing and screening for HIV, the window period of initial infection, and importance of early testing and diagnosis.
- Risk reduction strategies like condom use and avoiding risky behaviors are covered.
- Laws around HIV testing in North Dakota are also summarized.
This document discusses the development of syndromic practice guidelines for primary care in high HIV prevalence settings. It argues that standardized case management can improve diagnosis, treatment, and referral. Common outpatient conditions like respiratory infections, malaria, and STIs represent a large portion of health service visits. While disease presentations in early stage HIV may not differ from non-infected individuals, adequate management of selected conditions can reduce mortality and improve quality of life for those with HIV. Further research is still needed on treating certain conditions like pneumonia to help develop standardized syndromic guidelines.
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This is a presentation given to final year doctoral students at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. It covers issues pertaining to copyright and open access publishing that students need to consider before submitting their thesis, as well as information on research data management and the actual process of submission.
Presentation slides on Open Science and research reproducibility. Presented by Gareth Knight (LSHTM Research Data Manager) on 18th September 2018, as part of an Open Science event for LSHTM Week 2018.
Laurence Horton of the London School of Economics gave a talk on the information security implications of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Presented at the London Area Research Data meeting on 17th November 2017, held at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.
An introduction to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its implications for research data management. Presentation given by Tim Rodgers of Imperial College London at the London Area Research Data meeting, held at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine on 17th Nov 2017.
Report on key findings of a Wellcome-commissioned study to investigate current practices for paper, data & code sharing among Wellcome & ESRC funded researchers and any barriers that are encountered. Presented by Gareth Knight at a CPD25 Open Access workshop at the Foundling museum in London on 26 April 2017.
Presentation slides from a talk by Gareth Knight which discussed the need to consider data sharing activities in academic citizenship, different approaches that may be taken to publish data associated with publications, and the opportunities presented by data journals
Presentation by Chris Grundy of LSHTM which describes his use of satellite images for population estimation and surveys, as well as mapping work performed by the online mapping community and NGOs to improve crowd sourced mapping data.
Ketevan is a Research Fellow in the Department of Health Services Research and Policy at LSHTM. She currently works on SPOTLIGHT, a cross-European research project for sustainable prevention of obesity through integrated strategies, where she is managing a large-scale survey conducted in England to assess the perceptions of environmental obesogenicity in selected neighbourhoods. She also assessed the built environment in those neighbourhoods using remote imaging using Google Street View.
An overview of the i-Sense platform, developed by UCL to monitor the spread of infectious disease. Presented by Jens Geyti of University College London at LSHTM's 'Enhancing data capture in health research' RDM event on November 20th, 2015.
Case study on the development of the MyHeart Counts app built using Apple’s ResearchKit platform and future plans for Android development. Presented by Dr Dario Salvi of University of Oxford at LSHTM's 'Enhancing data capture in health research' RDM event on November 20th, 2015.
Case study on the use of electronic data collection in a modular household survey as part of the IDEAS project. Presented by Keith Tomlin at LSHTM's 'Enhancing data capture in health research' RDM event on November 20th, 2015.
Case study on mobile-based experience sampling using the Q-Sense and EmotionSense platform. Presented by Dr. Neal Lathia of Cambridge University at LSHTM's 'Enhancing data capture in health research' RDM event on November 20th, 2015.
An introduction to the FAIR principles and a discussion of key issues that must be addressed to ensure data is findable, accessible, interoperable and re-usable. The session explored the role of the CDISC and DDI standards for addressing these issues.
Presented by Gareth Knight at the ADMIT Network conference, organised by the Association for Data Management in the Tropics, in Antwerp, Belgium on December 1st 2015.
Presentation by Angus Whyte of the Digital Curation Centre. It was presented at the LSHTM Research Data Services workshop on June 30th 2015, an event organised to mark the end of LSHTM's Wellcome Trust funded RDM project. Updated version added on 14th August to clarify graph labels.
Presentation by Sally Rumsey of the University of Oxford. It was presented at the LSHTM Research Data Services workshop on June 30th 2015, an event organised to mark the end of LSHTM's Wellcome Trust funded RDM project.
The University of Edinburgh has over 33,000 students and 9,000 staff across three colleges covering a broad range of research disciplines. 83% of the University's research is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. The University has prioritized data science and launched Edinburgh Data Science in 2014. It provides core research data management infrastructure to support good research practices. This includes training, policies, online data management planning tools, storage infrastructure, and repositories for active data use and long-term archiving. Challenges include promoting cultural change and integrating multiple research data services as needs evolve rapidly.
Presentation by Jeremy Barraud & Jess Crilly of University of the Arts London. It was presented at the LSHTM Research Data Services workshop on June 30th 2015, an event organised to mark the end of LSHTM's Wellcome Trust funded RDM project.
Presentation by Stephen Grace of the University of East London. It was presented at the LSHTM Research Data Services workshop on June 30th 2015, an event organised to mark the end of LSHTM's Wellcome Trust funded RDM project.
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* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
* Best practices and optimization strategies
Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
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Ivanti’s Patch Tuesday breakdown goes beyond patching your applications and brings you the intelligence and guidance needed to prioritize where to focus your attention first. Catch early analysis on our Ivanti blog, then join industry expert Chris Goettl for the Patch Tuesday Webinar Event. There we’ll do a deep dive into each of the bulletins and give guidance on the risks associated with the newly-identified vulnerabilities.
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Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-und-domino-lizenzkostenreduzierung-in-der-welt-von-dlau/
DLAU und die Lizenzen nach dem CCB- und CCX-Modell sind für viele in der HCL-Community seit letztem Jahr ein heißes Thema. Als Notes- oder Domino-Kunde haben Sie vielleicht mit unerwartet hohen Benutzerzahlen und Lizenzgebühren zu kämpfen. Sie fragen sich vielleicht, wie diese neue Art der Lizenzierung funktioniert und welchen Nutzen sie Ihnen bringt. Vor allem wollen Sie sicherlich Ihr Budget einhalten und Kosten sparen, wo immer möglich. Das verstehen wir und wir möchten Ihnen dabei helfen!
Wir erklären Ihnen, wie Sie häufige Konfigurationsprobleme lösen können, die dazu führen können, dass mehr Benutzer gezählt werden als nötig, und wie Sie überflüssige oder ungenutzte Konten identifizieren und entfernen können, um Geld zu sparen. Es gibt auch einige Ansätze, die zu unnötigen Ausgaben führen können, z. B. wenn ein Personendokument anstelle eines Mail-Ins für geteilte Mailboxen verwendet wird. Wir zeigen Ihnen solche Fälle und deren Lösungen. Und natürlich erklären wir Ihnen das neue Lizenzmodell.
Nehmen Sie an diesem Webinar teil, bei dem HCL-Ambassador Marc Thomas und Gastredner Franz Walder Ihnen diese neue Welt näherbringen. Es vermittelt Ihnen die Tools und das Know-how, um den Überblick zu bewahren. Sie werden in der Lage sein, Ihre Kosten durch eine optimierte Domino-Konfiguration zu reduzieren und auch in Zukunft gering zu halten.
Diese Themen werden behandelt
- Reduzierung der Lizenzkosten durch Auffinden und Beheben von Fehlkonfigurationen und überflüssigen Konten
- Wie funktionieren CCB- und CCX-Lizenzen wirklich?
- Verstehen des DLAU-Tools und wie man es am besten nutzt
- Tipps für häufige Problembereiche, wie z. B. Team-Postfächer, Funktions-/Testbenutzer usw.
- Praxisbeispiele und Best Practices zum sofortigen Umsetzen
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
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Are you new to data warehouses (DWH)? Do you need to check whether your data warehouse follows the best practices for a good design? In both cases, this webinar is for you.
A data warehouse is a central relational database that contains all measurements about a business or an organisation. This data comes from a variety of heterogeneous data sources, which includes databases of any type that back the applications used by the company, data files exported by some applications, or APIs provided by internal or external services.
But designing a data warehouse correctly is a hard task, which requires gathering information about the business processes that need to be analysed in the first place. These processes must be translated into so-called star schemas, which means, denormalised databases where each table represents a dimension or facts.
We will discuss these topics:
- How to gather information about a business;
- Understanding dictionaries and how to identify business entities;
- Dimensions and facts;
- Setting a table granularity;
- Types of facts;
- Types of dimensions;
- Snowflakes and how to avoid them;
- Expanding existing dimensions and facts.
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Read Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing to gain insights on AI adoption in the manufacturing industry, such as:
1. How quickly AI is being implemented in manufacturing.
2. Which barriers stand in the way of AI adoption.
3. How data quality and governance form the backbone of AI.
4. Organizational processes and structures that may inhibit effective AI adoption.
6. Ideas and approaches to help build your organization's AI strategy.
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Robin van Emden, Senior Director of Data Science at Network Optix, presents the “Building and Scaling AI Applications with the Nx AI Manager,” tutorial at the May 2024 Embedded Vision Summit.
In this presentation, van Emden covers the basics of scaling edge AI solutions using the Nx tool kit. He emphasizes the process of developing AI models and deploying them globally. He also showcases the conversion of AI models and the creation of effective edge AI pipelines, with a focus on pre-processing, model conversion, selecting the appropriate inference engine for the target hardware and post-processing.
van Emden shows how Nx can simplify the developer’s life and facilitate a rapid transition from concept to production-ready applications.He provides valuable insights into developing scalable and efficient edge AI solutions, with a strong focus on practical implementation.
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Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift.pdfTosin Akinosho
Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift
Overview
Dive into the world of anomaly detection on edge devices with our comprehensive hands-on tutorial. This SlideShare presentation will guide you through the entire process, from data collection and model training to edge deployment and real-time monitoring. Perfect for those looking to implement robust anomaly detection systems on resource-constrained IoT/edge devices.
Key Topics Covered
1. Introduction to Anomaly Detection
- Understand the fundamentals of anomaly detection and its importance in identifying unusual behavior or failures in systems.
2. Understanding Edge (IoT)
- Learn about edge computing and IoT, and how they enable real-time data processing and decision-making at the source.
3. What is ArgoCD?
- Discover ArgoCD, a declarative, GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes, and its role in deploying applications on edge devices.
4. Deployment Using ArgoCD for Edge Devices
- Step-by-step guide on deploying anomaly detection models on edge devices using ArgoCD.
5. Introduction to Apache Kafka and S3
- Explore Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and Amazon S3 for scalable storage solutions.
6. Viewing Kafka Messages in the Data Lake
- Learn how to view and analyze Kafka messages stored in a data lake for better insights.
7. What is Prometheus?
- Get to know Prometheus, an open-source monitoring and alerting toolkit, and its application in monitoring edge devices.
8. Monitoring Application Metrics with Prometheus
- Detailed instructions on setting up Prometheus to monitor the performance and health of your anomaly detection system.
9. What is Camel K?
- Introduction to Camel K, a lightweight integration framework built on Apache Camel, designed for Kubernetes.
10. Configuring Camel K Integrations for Data Pipelines
- Learn how to configure Camel K for seamless data pipeline integrations in your anomaly detection workflow.
11. What is a Jupyter Notebook?
- Overview of Jupyter Notebooks, an open-source web application for creating and sharing documents with live code, equations, visualizations, and narrative text.
12. Jupyter Notebooks with Code Examples
- Hands-on examples and code snippets in Jupyter Notebooks to help you implement and test anomaly detection models.
Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift.pdf
Internet-based surveillance of illness: the FluSurvey platform
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Centre for the Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
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