A phase I study of the CDK4/6 inhibitor ribociclib combined with gemcitabine in patients with advanced solid tumors by Aurora Norman, Mahesh Seetharam, Jacob Allred, Jianping Kong, Mateusz Opyrchal, Wen Wee Ma, Yanyan Lou, Grace K. Dy, Amit Mahipal, S. John Weroha, Andrea E. Wahner Hendrickson, Joel M. Reid, Alex A. Adjei

“…No partial or complete responses were observed. 15/22 (68%) of efficacy evaluable patients who received the MTD achieved best response of stable disease. …”
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Predictive Factors Associated with Inappropriate Intravenous Proton Pump Inhibitors Use in Hospitalized Patients: A Case-Control Study by Niveen Khoury, David Stepensky, Naim Abu Freha, Mahmud Mahamid, Tawfik Khoury, Amir Mari

“…<i>Materials and Methods</i>: A case-control retrospective study included all the hospitalized patients who received IV PPIs was conducted. Patient health records were reviewed, data were collected covering the period of the individual patients’ admission to the hospital until discharge or death, and over the 3-month post-discharge period. …”
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Injection augmentation and endoscopic repair of type 1 laryngeal clefts: development of a management algorithm by Andre Isaac, Orysya Svystun, Wendy Johannsen, Hamdy El-Hakim

“…In total, there were 55 IA performed and 45 ER. Of the patients who received IA, 19 required subsequent ER. 95% had symptom improvement, 67% had complete resolution. …”
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Real-world efficacy and safety of dupilumab in children with atopic dermatitis under 6 years of age: a retrospective multicentric study by Filip Rob, Blanka Pinkova, Kristyna Sokolova, Jana Kopuleta, Zuzana Jiraskova Zakostelska, Jana Cadova

“…In this multicentric real-world observational retrospective study, we evaluated the efficacy and safety of dupilumab for atopic dermatitis in children <6 years of age who underwent a minimum of 16 weeks of therapy. …”
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Level of Pollution of Water from River Rwabakazi Indicated by Metal Ions and Suspended Solids Concentrations. by Habimana, Michael

“…Globally. 2.l billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water services (WHO/UNICEF. 20I7). Uganda is confronted with over IO million people lacking access to safe drinking water (Ojore, 2019), Kabale Municipality inclusive. …”
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Factors Affecting Immunization Coverage for Children Under Five Years in Rwanyamahembe Sub-County, Mbarara District- Uganda. by Omia, Santos

“…The study found out the level of expanded program on immunization (EPI) service coverage to be relatively low as evidenced by few respondents who had children that are fully vaccinated as compared to majority who did not complete vaccination. …”
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One Parent Type Family and Social Welfare: A Case Study of Nyarusiza Sub-County Kisoro District. by Duhimbaze, Emmanuel

“…Purposive sampling was also used to collect data from 80 respondents who participated in the study. The findings of the study obtained from the field interpreting revealed that most of the single-parent type families were of female respondents 56% and had attained a primary level of education, the findings further revealed that single-parent type families had a significant relationship with education services of the children and this was represented by 22% of the respondents who strongly agreed. …”
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The Effect of Alcoholism on Food Security in Rural Areas: A Case Study of Bufundi Sub-County Rubanda District Uganda. by Natukunda, Ruth

“…It was found that peer influence was due to youth who don't want to engage in other economic activities like agriculture and they resort to bars. 20% of the respondents agreed that poverty was the major cause of alcoholism in Bufundi Sub-County. …”
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Assessing the Effect of Counselling On Academic Performance of Primary Learners in Three Selected Primary Schools in Rubaare Sub-County, Ntungamo District. by Kamutunguza, Stephano

“…Findings on objective three of the study conclude, that 15(19%) of the respondents who were interviewed by the researcher suggested that accepting the Lord Jesus as Lord and Savior by learners should be the way to go. …”
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The Effect of Alcoholism on Food Security in Rural Areas: A Case Study of Bufundi Subcounty Rubanda District Uganda. by Natukunda, Ruth

“…It was found that peer influence was due to youth who don't want to engage in other economic activities like agriculture and they resort to bars. 20% of the respondents agreed that poverty was a major cause of alcoholism in Bufundi Sub-County. …”
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Translating Runyankole- Rukiga Folktales Into English. by Tukaheebwa, Miria

“…The study also concludes that through this translation process whereby the researcher got a chance to meet with language experts and educationists, it was observed that learners who study in their mother language are able 'O understand concepts better than those who learn in a foreign language. …”
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Assessing The Impact of Records Managers Training on Performance of Municipalities: A case Study Of Kabale Munuciplity Kabale District. by Ninshaba, Clare

“…Some administrators were given questionnaires and interview schedules to those who we,-c very busy and could not get enough time to answer questionnaires. …”
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Experiences of Mothers and Health Workers With Momcare and Safecare Bundles In Kenya And Tanzania: A Qualitative Evaluation. by Izudi, Jonathan, Owoko, Henry Odero, Bagayoko, Moussa, Kadengye, Damazo

“…We held Interviews with mothers (pregnant and postpartum women who had benefited from the care bundles) and health workers (physicians, nurses, and midwives who provided the care bundles, including health facility In-Charges) at the antenatal care (ANC), skilled birth attendance (SBA), and postnatal care (PNC) service delivery points. …”
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Examining the Challenges Faced by Women Employees in Tourism Industry in Kabale District. by Kamugisha, Serestine

“…A targeted population was fifty-six (56) respondents who were considered for the study. These included senior staff, Head Guide, Manager, Tourists, Community members Local government officials. …”
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Lessons from Deborah’ Inspiration and Implications on the Plight of Women Leadership in A Male Dominated Society: Significances for Today’s World by Rugyendo, Medard

“…The male Jews used to have the morning prayers that included “Blessed are you, LORD our God, Ruler of the Universe, who has not made me a woman.” This view openly expressed a quintessential misogyny that lies at the core of a patriarchal religion.” …”
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Diagnosis and Classification of Tuberculosis Chest X-ray Images of Children Less Than 15 years at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital Using Deep Learning. by Kawuma, Simon, Kumbakumba, Elias, Mabirizi, Vicent, Nanjebe, Deborah, Mworozi, Kenneth, Mukama, Adolf Oyesigye, Kyasimire, Lydia

“…The study created five models, one from scratch and four pre-trained Transfer Learning (TL) and were trained and verified using digital CXR radiograph images of children who visit the TB clinic at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. …”
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Role of Social Workers in Enhancing Chronic Care: A Case Study of Kabale Regional Referral Hospital Kabale District. by Musiimenta, Moureen

“…To ensure an equal chance for participation, simple random sampling techniques were applied, while purposive sampling was used to target specific respondents who contributed valuable insights to the study. …”
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Impact of Social Cultural Factors on Teenage Pregnancies in Ikumba Sub-County Rubanda District. by Ndyamuhakyi, Sonia

“…The Population of this study comprised parents, guardians, and Teenage girls who were added up to get 120 because they are the basis of the study and this provided the relevant answers to the study questions. …”
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Effect of Washing Bays on Water Quality of Rivers: A Case Study of River Rurigita Muko Sub-County Rubanda District Uganda. by Monday, Innocent

“…The specific objectives were; to identify factors that affect water quality parameters in River Rurigita, determine the levels of water quality parameters, and compare the values of the water quality parameters with allowed WHO limits. In the study from different sampling sites. …”
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Effect of one Laptop per Child Policy on academic Performance in Social Studies in Ruhango District, Rwanda. by Jean, Libanje Pierre

“…The specific objectives were to examine whether the children who used One Laptop per Child in P4-p5 perform better in their Social Studies than those who did not; to investigate challenges faced by teachers in Ruhango primary schools in teaching Social Studies and to suggest solutions and recommendations to the challenges. …”
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