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Prevalence of hepatitis A across various countries in the Middle East, African and Eastern European countries

East African doctors: a history of the modern profession

available to surgeons is most clearly seen in the field of dental surgery. Scientific and technical knowledge increased so much that some surgeons began to specialize in certain fields of which dentistry was one of the first to develop. By the start of the eighteenth century it was possible for some surgeons in Paris to exist solely as dentists, the most notable example being Pierre Fauchard, a...

East African medical attitudes.

An overview of traditional views and practices is taken primarily from studies o, fifteen tribal societies. An emphasis on supernatural causes of disease, a dependence upon witchdoctors who utilize herbal and ritual remedies, and the use of surgical techniques were features common to most groups. Numerous health problems are shown to result from traditional beliefs. Among them ate dietary defic...

A comparative analysis of IT outsourcing readiness in the East African community

Developing countries are increasingly relying on Information and Communication Technology (ICTs) for their socio-economic development. Many countries have achieved faster gross domestic product (GDP) growth through information technology (IT) outsourcing, which is now largely recognized as a strategic management practice that can provide a competitive advantage in business. The East African Com...

East African Trypanosomiasis in a Pregnant Traveler

To the Editor: Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) results in a large number of deaths and considerable illness in sub-Saharan Africa. Although the disease is uncommon in returning travelers from that region, awareness of it is important for medical practitioners in areas where the disease is not endemic. The disease can be categorized geographically into West and East African trypanosomiasis c...