Browsing School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.) Collections by Subject "Epilepsy"
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Adherence to antiepeleptic drugs among children with epilepsy attending the Paediatric Neurology Clinic at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011)INTRODUCTION: Epilepsy is one of the neglected and highly stigmatised diseases, yet it is very common affecting about 50 million people worldwide. In Uganda, the estimated prevalence of epilepsy is 13% with about 156 ... -
Clinical and electroencephalographic profiles of patients with Epilepsy in Mulago Hospital Medical Neurology Clinic
(Makerere University, 2002-06)Background: Epilepsy is a common neurological problem in Uganda and specifically in the neurology clinic of Mulago hospital. Whereas knowledge of seizure types and aetiology are important in the management of patients with ... -
High prevalence of glaucoma among patients in an Onchocerciasis Endemic Area (Mahenge, Tanzania)
(MDPI, 2022)Onchocerciasis is known to cause skin lesions and blindness, but there is also epidemiological evidence that onchocerciasis is associated with epilepsy, including nodding syndrome. We carried out ocular exams in persons ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with epilepsy among children with hydrocephalus at Cure Children’s Hospital of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Hydrocephalus (HC) affects over 225000 in Sub Saharan Africa and about 4000 infants per year in Uganda. Developing epilepsy in HC may worsen the cognitive impairment and quality of life with added financial ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with psychosis among adult patients with epilepsy at Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)BACKGROUND Many studies have shown that the prevalence of psychiatric disorders among people with Epilepsy (PWE) appears higher than that in the general population. Psychosis is highest in patients with epilepsy at about ... -
A study to evaluate psychiatric rehabilitation services at the occupational therapy department of Butabika Hospital.
(2008-08)INTRODUCTION The field of psychiatric rehabilitation has developed with the recognition that most psychiatric disorders are associated with persistent disability that become chronic and impair functional capacities. Psychiatric ...