Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections Among Hemodialysis Patients in Northern Tanzania: Insights From a Single-Centre Retrospective Study.

Background And Aims: A catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) is a life-threatening complication of hemodialysis. It is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality and a costly long hospital stay. Despite its burden, little is known about the factors associated with it and the antibiogram of its responsible causative bacteria.

Prostate Cancer: Burden and Correlation with Prostate Specific Antigen Among Screened African Men in Tanzania.

Background: Serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a widely used maker for prostate cancer (PCa) screening. However, its correlation with PCa varies, partly due to ethnic differences. This study investigated the correlation between PSA and PCa diagnosis as well as the burden of the disease in the Tanzanian community.

Trend in incidence and clinicopathological characteristics of prostate cancer in Northern Tanzania: analysis from a population based cancer registry data 2015-2021.

Background: Globally, prostate cancer is a common disease among men. However, limited epidemiological data exists regarding prostate cancer in Tanzania. Consequently, there is insufficient evidence to convince policymakers of the need to combat this health issue.

Prostate cancer knowledge and barriers to screening among men at risk in northern Tanzania: A community-based study.

Background: Although prostate cancer (Pca) screening plays important role in early diagnosis and reduction of mortality, Tanzanian men are relatively unscreened. We aimed to investigate Pca knowledge level and barriers to screening among at-risk men in northern Tanzania.

Methods: This community-based survey was conducted in northern Tanzania from May to September 2022, involving men age ≥40 years.