[HTML][HTML] Sarcoidosis and its relation to other immune-mediated diseases: Epidemiological insights
Several epidemiological studies show a co-occurrence of sarcoidosis with other immune-
mediated diseases (IMD). There are many similarities between sarcoidosis and IMDs in their …
mediated diseases (IMD). There are many similarities between sarcoidosis and IMDs in their …
Disparities in the prevalence of osteoporosis and osteopenia in men and women living in Sub-Saharan Africa, the UK, and the USA
Purpose To review the rising prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis in sub-Saharan
Africa and the challenges this poses to governments and healthcare services. Using existing …
Africa and the challenges this poses to governments and healthcare services. Using existing …
[HTML][HTML] Bone Loss and Fractures in Post-Menopausal Women Living with HIV: A Narrative Review
M Jamshaid, A Heidari, A Hassan, D Mital, O Pearce… - Pathogens, 2024 - mdpi.com
Introduction: Post-menopausal women living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (WLHIV)
face an increased risk of bone fractures due to the relationship between HIV-related factors …
face an increased risk of bone fractures due to the relationship between HIV-related factors …
Comorbidities in Nigerian patients with rheumatoid arthritis
O Adelowo, A Omokhowa, O Ochiagha… - Clinical …, 2024 - Springer
Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis has been infrequently reported among African black
populations. Recent data have shown increasing reportage. Comorbidities are increasingly …
populations. Recent data have shown increasing reportage. Comorbidities are increasingly …
Addressing the research gap: access to care hinders genetic discovery in systemic lupus erythematosus patients throughout the African diaspora
J Hwang, I Dzifa Dey, O Ayanlowo, C Flower… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune condition that
disproportionately impacts non-White ethnic and racial groups, particularly individuals in the …
disproportionately impacts non-White ethnic and racial groups, particularly individuals in the …
Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis in Zanzibar: a cost effectiveness study comparing conventional, biologic, and targeted-synthetic disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs
SS Said, MJ Kühl, BTS Fevang, TW Nystad… - medRxiv, 2023 - medrxiv.org
To evaluate the cost effectiveness of six disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD)
treat-to-target treatment strategies for patients with rheumatoid arthritis in Zanzibar. A Markov …
treat-to-target treatment strategies for patients with rheumatoid arthritis in Zanzibar. A Markov …
[HTML][HTML] Epidemiology of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases in a Nigerian peri-urban community: results of a cross-sectional survey using the COPCORD stage …
A Olufemi, OB Hakeem, WK Olalade, OO Sunday… - …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Results There were 3056 respondents who were predominantly female (59.2%). The period
prevalence of MSK pain among the 3056 respondents was 58%(n= 1,773). There were …
prevalence of MSK pain among the 3056 respondents was 58%(n= 1,773). There were …
Strengthening the rheumatology workforce in Africa: mobilizing medical students for lasting impact
To the Editor The persistent shortage of rheumatology specialists across Africa has raised
significant concerns, with merely 2970 specialists catering to a staggering 1.19 billion …
significant concerns, with merely 2970 specialists catering to a staggering 1.19 billion …