Mak IR Repository
Welcome to Makerere University's Institutional Repository (Mak IR). Mak IR was formerly called Uganda Scholarly Digital Library (USDL). Mak IR is a collection of scholarly output of by researchers of Makerere University, including scholarly articles and books, electronic theses and dissertations, conference proceedings, technical reports and digitised library collections. It is the official Institutional Repository (IR) of Makerere University. If you have any questions regarding MAKIR, please feel free to contact us on makir.mulib@mak.ac.ug.
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Factors associated with in-hospital mortality of neonates with anorectal malformations at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2025)Background Anorectal malformation is a common disease entity among neonates presenting to pediatric surgery units in Uganda. The optimal care for these babies is compromised by gaps in several of the pillars of the ... -
Predictive role of neurofilament light protein in neurological and mental health outcomes following non-severe trauma among adults: A prospective cohort study at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2025)INTRODUCTION- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a major risk for neurological and neuropsychological disorders. Neuroaxonal damage is a major determinant of outcomes of TBI, and Neurofilament Light chain protein (NfL), a ... -
Prevalence, etiology and computed tomography finding in patients with traumatic brain injury at Mulago National Referral Hospital: A cross sectional study
(Makerere University, 2025)Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) refers to brain damage following trauma to the head. It is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the world. The incidence of TBI is a growing burden due to increasing ... -
Prevalence of multi-drug resistant UTIs and antibiotic sensitivity profiles amongst male patients with bladder outlet obstruction: A cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2025)Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a rapidly emerging global problem with multidrug resistant (MDR) urinary tract infections (UTIs) complicating treatment, particularly in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). ... -
Prosthetic fitting and associated factors among lower limb amputees at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2025)Background: Lower limb amputations are a significant global health challenge, with Uganda experiencing a notable burden. Despite the essential role of prosthetic fitting in rehabilitation, disparities in access and prosthetic ...