Anti-Microbial Resistance in Global Perspective
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat45711
Louise Ackers, Gavin Ackers-Johnson, Joanne Welsh, Daniel Kibombo, Samuel Opio.
--Cham:
Palgrave Macmillan
, c2020.
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‘The Maternal Sepsis Intervention has had a profound impact on maternal mortality and antibiotic use whilst also reducing hospital costs. The Ministry of Health is keen to explore opportunities to extending the lessons learnt and integrate them in national policy-making.' -Dr. Richard Mugahi, Ministry of Health, Uganda. This open access book provides an accessible introduction to the mechanics of international development and global health text for policy-makers and students across a wide range…
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- Author
- Ackers, Louise
- Other Authors
- Ackers-Johnson, Gavin
- Welsh, Joanne
- Kibombo, Daniel
- Opio, Samuel
- Responsibility
- Louise Ackers, Gavin Ackers-Johnson, Joanne Welsh, Daniel Kibombo, Samuel Opio
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xx, 191 p.) : 18 illus., 14 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783030626624
- 9783030626617 (Print ed.)
- 9783030626631 (Print ed.)
- 9783030626648 (Print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Developing Countries
- Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - drug therapy
- Other Subjects
- Africa South of the Sahara
- Specialty
- Infectious Disease Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Abstract
- ‘The Maternal Sepsis Intervention has had a profound impact on maternal mortality and antibiotic use whilst also reducing hospital costs. The Ministry of Health is keen to explore opportunities to extending the lessons learnt and integrate them in national policy-making.' -Dr. Richard Mugahi, Ministry of Health, Uganda. This open access book provides an accessible introduction to the mechanics of international development and global health text for policy-makers and students across a wide range of disciplines. Antimicrobial resistance is a major threat to the well-being of patients and health systems the world over. In fragile health systems so challenged, on a day-today basis, by the overwhelming burden of both infectious and non-communicable disease, it is easy to overlook the impacts of AMR. The Maternal Sepsis Intervention, focusing on a primary cause of maternal death in Uganda, demonstrates the systemic nature of AMR and the gains that can be made through improved Infection Prevention Control and direct engagement of laboratory testing in antibiotic prescribing. Louise Ackers holds a Chair in Global Social Justice at the University of Salford, UK, and has recently been appointed as a consultant for the World Health Organization. Gavin Ackers-Johnson is Researcher at the University of Salford, UK. Joanne Welsh is Researcher at the University of Salford, UK. Samuel Opio is Secretary General of the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda. Daniel Kibombo is a Microbiologist at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital and the Infectious Disease Institute.
- Contents
- 1. Introduction to Antimicrobial Resistance and the Maternal Sepsis Intervention -- 2. Autonomy, Evidence and Methods in Global Health -- 3. The Impact of the Maternal Sepsis Intervention -- 4. Infection Prevention Control (IPC) and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) -- 5. The Role of Microbiology Testing in Controlling Infection and Promoting Antimicrobial Stewardship -- 6. Task Shifting, Midwifery Empowerment and the Nascence of Clinical Pharmacy -- 7. Change Processes: Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork -- 8. The Knowledge Creation and Transfer Mechanism -- 9. Conclusions: Capturing, Sustaining, Spreading and Researching Change -- Appendix: Microbiology Testing at FPRRH.
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- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Burkitt's lymphoma
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat32384
Erle S. Robertson, editor.
--New York, NY:
Springer
, c2013.
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This volume aims to bring together efforts with a patient-oriented focus from physicians to diagnostics and clinical implications of the disease as mostly seen in the equatorial African setting. However, the chapters cover the breadth of studies on Burkitt's lymphoma with some clues for the potential future of Burkitt's lymphoma research that can have therapeutic benefits for patients. This text explore a range of topics associated with Burkitt's lymphoma, including molecular biology, diagnosi…
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- Robertson, Erle S
- Responsibility
- Erle S. Robertson, editor
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2013
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (viii, 332 p. : 60 ill., 48 ill. in color)
- Series Title
- Current cancer research
- ISBN
- 9781461443131
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Africa South of the Sahara
- Burkitt Lymphoma
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Oncology
- Toxicology
- Abstract
- This volume aims to bring together efforts with a patient-oriented focus from physicians to diagnostics and clinical implications of the disease as mostly seen in the equatorial African setting. However, the chapters cover the breadth of studies on Burkitt's lymphoma with some clues for the potential future of Burkitt's lymphoma research that can have therapeutic benefits for patients. This text explore a range of topics associated with Burkitt's lymphoma, including molecular biology, diagnosis, its association with AIDS and Malaria, immune responses, therapeutic approaches and a unique view from the bedside. This volume is comprehensive and unique and represents the most up-to-date clinical and research activities on Burkitt's lymphoma.
- Contents
- Preface -- Introduction -- Diagnosis of Burkitt's Lymphoma -- Burkitt's Lymphoma : A View from the Bedside -- Clinical Implications of Burkitt's Lymphoma -- Definition of Burkitt's Lymphoma -- Classical and Endemic Burkitt's Lymphoma -- Sporadic Burkitt's Lymphoma -- AIDS-Associated Burkitt's Lymphoma -- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma and High Grade Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma -- EBV Associated Burkitt's Lymphoma -- Molecular Biology of Burkitt's Lymphoma -- Burkitt's Lymphoma and the Immune Response -- The Many Roles of Malaria in the Etiology of Endemic Burkitt Lymphoma -- Therapeutic Approaches to Burkitt’s Lymphoma -- Animal Models of Burkitt’s Lymphoma -- Summary and Conclusion: Thinking About Latent BL -- Index.
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- e-Book
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- Online
Cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa : Current Practice and Future
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat41697
Olufunso Adebola Adedeji, editor.
--Cham:
Springer
, 2017.
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This book discusses the current state of cancer pathway as it is relevant to sub-Saharan Africa and highlights differences in epidemiology and the underlying problems with management. It outlines the current practice and opinions in all forms of cancer, also highlighting future prospects. Starting by providing background information on the epidemiology and genomic variations, the book then goes on to look at Infection-related cancers and continues to prostate GI, breast cancer and ovarian and c…
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- Adedeji, Olufunso Adebola
- Responsibility
- Olufunso Adebola Adedeji, editor
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xv, 217 pages) : 41 illus., 39 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783319525549
- 9783319525532 (print ed.)
- Other Subjects
- Africa South of the Sahara - epidemiology
- Abstract
- This book discusses the current state of cancer pathway as it is relevant to sub-Saharan Africa and highlights differences in epidemiology and the underlying problems with management. It outlines the current practice and opinions in all forms of cancer, also highlighting future prospects. Starting by providing background information on the epidemiology and genomic variations, the book then goes on to look at Infection-related cancers and continues to prostate GI, breast cancer and ovarian and cervical cancer. The last part of the book focuses on delivery of affordable and accessible care. Palliative services and primary and transnational research, as well as clinical trials are also discussed. Written by a team of authors based in the UK, Nigeria, South Africa and the US. this book offers an overview of the current state and challenges of cancer care in sub-Saharan Africa, and it would be valuable to policy makers, researchers, funding organisations, and can be an adjunct to standard text books for students, residents and established doctors.
- Contents
- Part I: Overview -- 1. Epidemiology of Cancers in Sub-Saharan Africa -- 2. Cancer Genomic and Epigenomic Variations in Sub-Saharan Africa -- 3. Infection-Related Cancers in Sub-Saharan Africa -- 4. Pathological Services in Sub-Saharan Africa, a Barrier to Effective Cancer Care -- 5. Cancer: Primary, Translational Research and Clinical Trials in Sub-Saharan Africa -- Part II: Site Specific Cancers -- 6. Breast Cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa. -- 7. Prostate Cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa: Diagnosis and Management -- 8. The Prevention of Cervical Cancer -- 9. Gastrointestinal Cancers in Sub-Saharan Africa -- 10. Ovarian Cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa: Current State and Future -- Part III: Management Pathways -- 11 Delivering Safe and Affordable Cancer Surgical Care -- 12. Role of Reconstructive Surgery in Management of Cancer: Current State and Practice in Sub-Saharan Africa -- 13. Access to Systemic Anticancer Treatment and Radiotherapy Services in Sub-Saharan Africa -- 14. Overcoming Psychological Responses in Cancer Management -- 15. Palliative Services: Provision, Accessibility, Future.
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- e-Book
- Location
- Online
HIV, resurgent infections and population change in Africa
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat40967
edited by Michael Carael and Judith R. Glynn.
--Dordrecht:
Springer
, c2007.
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Forty years ago, the age-old battle against infectious diseases as a major threat to human health was believed close to being won. However, by the late twentieth century, the increase of emerging and reemerging infectious diseases was evident in both low and high income countries. About 30 new infectious diseases have been identified in the last 20 years. Among the "new" diseases, and most importantly, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) epidemic, with 40 million persons infected and 25 mill…
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- Carael, Michael
- Other Authors
- Glynn, Judith R.
- Responsibility
- edited by Michael Carael and Judith R. Glynn
- Place of Publication
- Dordrecht
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2007
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xi, 268 p. : ill.)
- Series
- International Studies in Population
- ISBN
- 9781402061745
- 9781402061721 (print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Africa south of the Sahara - epidemiology
- Communicable Disease Control
- HIV infections - epidemiology
- Population Characteristics
- Other Subjects
- Africa
- Abstract
- Forty years ago, the age-old battle against infectious diseases as a major threat to human health was believed close to being won. However, by the late twentieth century, the increase of emerging and reemerging infectious diseases was evident in both low and high income countries. About 30 new infectious diseases have been identified in the last 20 years. Among the "new" diseases, and most importantly, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) epidemic, with 40 million persons infected and 25 million deaths since its first description, presents one of the most significant health, societal and security challenges facing the global community. The interaction of HIV/AIDS with tuberculosis, malaria and bacterial infections have increased HIV-related morbidity and mortality, and in turn, the HIV pandemic has brought about devastating increases in tuberculosis. Understanding the population impact and the dynamics of infection diseases in the most affected region is critical to efforts to reduce the morbidity and mortality of such infections, and for decisions on where to use limited resources in the fight against infections. This book aims to contribute to these efforts by offering a demographic and epidemiological perspective on emerging and reemerging infections in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Contents
- Introduction -- World Mortality 1950-200: Divergence Replaces -- The Impact of Population Growth on the Epidemiology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases -- Why Child Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa Has Ceased Declining since the Early 1990s. The Example of Senegal, a Country where the HIV Epidemic Has Remained at a Low Level -- Malaria, Climate Change and Possible Impacts on Populations in Africa -- Economic Crisis and Changes in Mortality Due to Infectious and Parasitic Diseases in Antananarivo, Madagascar -- Economic and Ethical Aspects of Controlling Infectious Diseases -- HIV and its Impact -- HIV Infection in Young Adults in Africa: Context, Risks, and Opportunities for Prevention -- Sexual Behaviour Change, Marriage and HIV Prevalence in Zambia -- Migration, HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Perception of Risk and Condom Use in the Senegal River Valley -- HIV in Zimbabwe 1985-2003: Measurement, Trends and Impact -- The Impact of HIV Infection on Tuberculosis in Africa -- Impact of HIV on Mortality in Southern Africa: Evidence from Demographic Surveillance -- The Economic Impact of HIV/AIDS in Developing Countries: An End to Systematic Under-estimation.
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- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Multidisciplinary Teleconsultation in Developing Countries
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat42879
Michelangelo Bartolo, Fabio Ferrari, editors.
--Cham:
Springer
, c2018.
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This book presents a replicable model of multidisciplinary teleconsultation, designed and set up by Global Health Telemedicine, that offers very significant health benefits in remote and rural areas of developing countries. The model is based on experiences gained in sub-Saharan Africa while training and cooperating with local health professionals within the DREAM program, managed by the Community of Sant'Egidio. This program has to date treated almost 300,000 patients across many countries and…
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- Bartolo, Michelangelo
- Ferrari, Fabio
- Responsibility
- Michelangelo Bartolo, Fabio Ferrari, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2018
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xviii, 134 p.) : 69 illus., 68 illus. in color
- Series Title
- TELe-Health
- ISBN
- 9783319727639
- 9783319727622 (print ed.)
- 9783319727646 (print ed.)
- ISSN
- 2198-6037
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Developing Countries
- Health Services Accessibility
- Telemedicine
- Other Subjects
- DREAM (Project)
- Other Subjects
- Africa South of the Sahara
- Specialty
- Global Health
- Telemedicine
- Abstract
- This book presents a replicable model of multidisciplinary teleconsultation, designed and set up by Global Health Telemedicine, that offers very significant health benefits in remote and rural areas of developing countries. The model is based on experiences gained in sub-Saharan Africa while training and cooperating with local health professionals within the DREAM program, managed by the Community of Sant'Egidio. This program has to date treated almost 300,000 patients across many countries and has provided health education and disease prevention training to tens of millions. It originated in the context of the fight against AIDS but has been extended to encompass other pathologies and to exploit the capabilities of new telemedicine technologies that allow multispecialist teleconsultation (hence the acronym now represents "Disease Relief through Excellent and Advanced Means"). In addition to thorough description of the program, readers will find reflections and analysis on logistical, technical, sociological, and epidemiological issues. The book is divided into thematic chapters with easy-to-understand graphics. It will be a readily accessible source of information for professionals in international cooperation and global health students and professionals.
- Contents
- Part 1. Africa Today -- 1. Health in Sub Saharan Africa; HIV, TB and Malaria Epidemiology -- 2. Chronic-degenerative diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa -- Part 2. DREAM 2.0 -- 3. From DREAM to DREAM 2.0: An African Model -- 4. The DREAM Management Software -- 5. DREAM Centre Remote Telemonitoring -- 6. DREAM Data Activity -- 7. DREAM 2.0 a Replicable Model -- 8. The Challenge of Sustainability: The Impact of Dream Programme on the Social, Economic and Working Conditions of Patients With HIV/AIDS -- Part 3. GHT, Remote Healthcare -- 9. Multispecialist Teleconsultation -- 10. From on the field training to E-learning -- 11. GHT Activity Data -- 12. BS Innova Platform: Introduction, Framework and Technology -- Part 4. The Technology in Africa -- 13. The Digital Divide -- 14. Plant for Africa and Renewable Energy.
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- e-Book
- Location
- Online
