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The toxicity profile of Moringa oleifera leaves and roots.
(Makerere University, 2014-04)
Introduction: Moringa oleifera is a fast growing tree of significant, medicinal, nutritional and socio-economic importance. It is grown and its leaves and roots are consumed by many people around the world as a medicine, ...
Adrogenic effects of crude aqueous leaf extracts of citropsis articulata and mystroxylon aethiopicum and their safety profile in male albino rats.
(Makerere University, 2014-05)
Background: Erectile dysfunction is the inability of the male to attain or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual intercourse. Many plants extracts are traditionally used to improve sexual performance in ...
Differential prevalence of transporter polymorphisms in symptomatic and asymptomatic Falciparum Malaria Infections in Uganda
(Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2014)
We explored associations between Plasmodium falciparum drug resistance–mediating polymorphisms and clinical presentations in parasitemic children enrolled in a cross-sectional survey in Tororo, Uganda, using a retrospective ...
Musculoskeletal disorder risk factors among nursing professionals in low resource settings: a cross-sectional study in Uganda
(BioMed Central, 2014)
Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) constitute one of the main occupational hazards among health care
workers. However, few epidemiological studies on work related MSD among nursing professionals have been
carried ...
Drug substitution in community pharmacies in Kampala city, Uganda. A descriptive study
(Makerere University, 2014-11)
Background
In Sub-Saharan Africa where Uganda lies, half of the population lacks reliable access to essential medicines and out of pocket expenditure by patients is as high as 34%. Generic drug substitution, if implemented ...
Antifungal susceptibility patterns of vulvovaginal candida species among women attending antenatal clinic at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, South Western Uganda.
(SCIENCEDOMAIN International, 2014)
Aims: To identify the Candida species that cause vulvovaginal candidiasis and determine their
antifungal susceptibility patterns.
Study Design: This was a cross-sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: The study ...
Recognition and reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions by surveyed healthcare professionals in Uganda: key determinants
(group.bmj.com, 2014)
Objective: To assess extent and determinants of pastmonth
recognition of suspected adverse drug reactions
(ADR) and past-year ADR reporting among healthcare
professionals (HCPs) in Uganda.
Setting: Geographically diverse ...
Association of testosterone levels with socio-demographic characteristics in a sample of Ugandan men.
(African Health sciences, 2014)
Abstract
Background: Testosterone, a male reproductive hormone, affects several physiological processes, such as sperm production, energy, strength, sexual behavior, sleep and the general well being of men. Normal levels ...
Safety and antidiarrheal activity of Priva adhaerens aqueous leaf extract in a murine model.
(Elsevier, 2014)
Ethnopharmacological relevance:Priva adhaerens (Forssk.) Chiov.,awildly growing plant,is reported in central Uganda to be an effective traditional remedy for diarrhea.The objective of this study was to
provide a scientific ...
Characterization of staphylococcus aureus from community and hospital settings in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014-10-08)
Community and hospital acquired infections have become prevalent in Uganda with Staphylococcus aureus documented as the leading causative agent. The emergence of methicillin resistant S.aureus (MRSA) has complicated treatment ...