Publications by authors named "G Davey"
The health, economic, and social burden of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Africa remains substantial, with elimination efforts hindered by persistent sociopolitical instability, including ongoing conflicts among political and ethnic groups that lead to internal displacement and migration. Here, we explore how innovative technologies can support Africa in addressing NTDs amidst such instability, through analysis of WHO and UNHCR data and a systematic literature review. Countries in Africa facing sociopolitical instability also bear a high burden of NTDs, with the continent ranking second globally in NTD burden (33%, 578 million people) and first in internal displacement (50%, 31.
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- Podoconiosis is a non-infectious tropical lymphoedema affecting around 4 million people, linked to HLA class II and triggered by unknown factors in volcanic red clay soils.
- The study measured immune responses in podoconiosis patients by analyzing cytokine levels and gene expressions after exposure to specific minerals, finding that patients had higher baseline cytokine levels but lower responses to mineral stimulation.
- The findings indicate ongoing immune activation in podoconiosis patients, highlighting the need for further research to understand immune dysfunction and potentially develop early detection methods for this preventable disease.
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- Podoconiosis is a little-known form of lymphoedema with uncertain global distribution, and recent studies aimed to assess its presence in Guatemala and Idukki District, India.
- In Guatemala, researchers visited municipalities with suspected cases and ruled out podoconiosis in all examined cases, while in Idukki District, a large survey identified other causes of lower limb swelling, confirming no cases of podoconiosis.
- The findings suggest that podoconiosis is not currently endemic in either Guatemala or Idukki District, indicating potential success in addressing this health issue.
Research on psychological richness in China and in adolescents is limited. We validated the 17-item Psychologically Rich Life Questionnaire in a sample of 1794 Chinese high school students. Internal consistency was adequate, and a two-factor structure was found.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCommunity-based chronic care intervention is important in the control and prevention of lifelong conditions such as podoconiosis and similar 'intensive disease management' neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Despite a call for such interventions, few efforts have been made to identify opportunities and challenges related to their implementation. Employing a qualitative approach, this study explored the possibility of engaging community actors, physical places and networks to promote chronic care management in rural Ethiopia.
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