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Efficacy of artesunate-amodiaquine for treating uncomplicated falciparum malaria in sub-Saharan Africa: a multi-centre analysis
(BioMed Central, 2009-08-23)
Background: Artesunate and amodiaquine (AS&AQ) is at present the world's second most widely used artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT). It was necessary to evaluate the efficacy of ACT, recently adopted by the World ...
Prevalence and aetiology of Bactereamia among children with Lymphomas on Cancer Chemotherapy at the Uganda Cancer Institute
(2009)
Introduction: The prevalence of cancers has been noted to be on the increase worldwide. In Africa this increase has mainly been attributed to viral infections especially mv. Lymphomas are currently the commonest childhood ...
The diagnostic accuracy of cranial ultrasound in acute baterial meningitis in infants at Mulago Hospital
(2009-05)
Introduction: Acute bacterial meningitis remains an impoliant cause of morbidity and mortality in Uganda and worldwide and a noticeable number of survivors (22-28%) are left with marked neurological sequel despite adequate ...
Estimating the healthcare burden of osteomyelitis in Uganda
(Elsevier, 2009-08-25)
Chronic osteomyelitis is a considerable healthcare burden in many developing countries, but this burden is poorly quantified. To estimate the clinical burden of osteomyelitis we systematically sampled the medical records ...
The effects of male circumcision on female partner's genital tract symptoms and vaginal infections in a randomized trial in Rakai, Uganda
(Elsevier, 2009)
Objective—To assess effects of male circumcision on female genital symptoms, and vaginal infections. Methods—HIV-negative men enrolled in a trial were randomized to immediate or delayed circumcision (control arm). Genital ...
The effects of male circumcision on female partners’ genital tract symptoms and vaginal infections in a randomized trial in Rakai, Uganda
(Elsevier Commercial Publisher, 2009-01)
OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to assess effects of male circumcision on female genital symptoms and vaginal infections. STUDY DESIGN: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-negative men enrolled in a trial were ...
The role of depression in predicting antiretroviral adherence in Ugandan parents and their children initiating HAART in the MTCT-Plus family treatment model: commentary on Jayne Byakika-Tusiime et al. 2009.
(Springer Verlag, 2009-08-07)
Sub-Saharan Africa remains the region most heavily affected by HIV, accounting for 67% of all people living with HIV [1]. There remains a need for more comprehensive HIV treatment and prevention programs in this region. ...
The Interface Between Blood Preparation And Use in Uganda
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2009)
Background and objectives: The interface between preparation and use blood impacts directly on the outcome of hemotherapy. The present study explores the knowledge and opinions of key players at, practical realities at, ...
In silico evidence for the species-specific conservation of mosquito retroposons: implications as a molecular biomarker
(BioMed Central, 2009)
Background: Mosquitoes are the transmissive vectors for several infectious pathogens that affect man. However, the control of mosquitoes through insecticide and pesticide spraying has proved difficult in the past. We ...
Pattern of Epilepsy and associated neurological impairmrnts among patients attending the Peadiatrict Neurology Clinic at Mulago Hospital
(2009-05)
Introduction: Epilepsy is a leading neurological disorder globally. It is estimated that 0.5-1% of all children worldwide have epilepsy with the majority presenting during infancy or early childhood. Epilepsy is usually ...