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Umesh G. Lalloo
Researcher at University of KwaZulu-Natal
Publications - 136
Citations - 9744
Umesh G. Lalloo is an academic researcher from University of KwaZulu-Natal. The author has contributed to research in topics: Tuberculosis & Population. The author has an hindex of 39, co-authored 129 publications receiving 9015 citations. Previous affiliations of Umesh G. Lalloo include University of Natal & Imperial College London.
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Guidelines for the management of Chronic Asthma in adolescents and adults
Umesh G. Lalloo,G M Ainslie,Michelle L. Wong,S Abdool-Gaffar,Elvis M Irusen,Robert Mash,Charles Feldman,J O'Brien,C Jack +8 more
TL;DR: The aim of these guidelines is to promote a better standard of treatment based on advances in the understanding of the pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy of asthma and to encourage uniformity in the management of asthma as mentioned in this paper.
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A critical analysis of ICU/HC beds in South Africa: 2008-2009
TL;DR: While increasing the number of ICU beds in the public sector will open critical care services to more users, the NHI scheme would not solve the huge discrepancies of access to ICUs, and availability of critical care staff, across the provinces.
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Increased sensitivity of the cough reflex in progressive systemic sclerosis patients with interstitial lung disease
TL;DR: There is an increased cough reflex in patients with interstitial lung disease, which may represent sensitization of airway sensory nerves, and this may be the basis for the chronic dry cough in patientsWith progressive systemic sclerosis.
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Psychosocial Predictors of Non-Adherence and Treatment Failure in a Large Scale Multi-National Trial of Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV: Data from the ACTG A5175/PEARLS Trial
Steven A. Safren,Steven A. Safren,Katie B. Biello,Katie B. Biello,Laura M. Smeaton,Matthew J. Mimiaga,Matthew J. Mimiaga,Ann Walawander,Javier R. Lama,Aadia Rana,Mulinda Nyirenda,Virginia Kayoyo,Wadzanai Samaneka,Anjali A. Joglekar,David D. Celentano,Ana Martinez,Jocelyn E. Remmert,Aspara Nair,Umesh G. Lalloo,Nagalingeswaran Kumarasamy,James Hakim,Thomas B. Campbell +21 more
TL;DR: There were variations in adherence over time, with more simplified regimens generally being associated with better adherence, and variables such as QOL-health, regimen, drug-use, and region play a role.
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Recent advances in the medical and surgical treatment of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis
TL;DR: Newer drugs and defined indications for surgery should provide improved cure rates, with reduced duration of treatment for multi-drug resistant tuberculosis.