Browsing School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.) Collections by Subject "Mulago Hospital"
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Adenotonsillar hypertrophy and frequency of Vaso-occlusive crisis in patients with sickle cell disease at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-08-14)Sickle cell disease is a multisystem disease with episodes of acute illnesses associated with progressive organ damage. The commonest manifestation of sickle cell disease is a vaso-occlusive painful crisis. Complications ... -
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 ... -
Adherence to benzathine penicilline for secondary prophylaxis among patients affected with rheumatic heart disease ( RHD) at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2012-05)Background: Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) frequently occurs following recurrent episodes of acute rheumatic fever (ARF). It continues to cause gross distortions of the heart which is avoidable in this age of highly ... -
The aetiology of pulmonary infections among AAFB sputum smear negative HIV adults presenting to Mulago hospital
(2000)Background: Pulmonary infections are an important cause of complications in up to 60% of HIV infected patients during the course of their disease. Tuberculosis (TB) is a common cause of such infections. Sub-Saharan Africa ... -
Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of bacteria isolated from open fracture infections at Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2014)Introduction. Infections are a common complication of open fractures; they are associated substantially with prolonged hospital stay, leading to higher treatment cost, morbidity and mortality, particularly when the ... -
Assessment of patient delay among women presenting with breast cancer at Mulago Hospital: Magnitude and factors.
(Makerere University, 2014)Background: In Uganda, the majority of patients with breast cancer present with advanced disease which is majorly attributed to late presentation and this is associated with low survival rates. The aim of this study was ... -
The association between high parity and palpable goitre among women in Mulago hospital: A case control study.
(Makerere University, 2022-01-19)Background: Goitre is the most common manifestation of thyroid disease with a global prevalence of 10%. In Uganda, the prevalence is at 14% despite achieving USI. Goitre has a higher preponderance among women at a ratio ... -
The Burden of Hearing loss and its associated factors in Neonates admitted to the Special Care Baby Unit at Mulago Hospital.
(2019-08)Introduction: The estimated prevalence of hearing loss (HL) in neonates worldwide is 1-6 per 1000 live births and it is most prevalent in developing countries. Hearing loss is even much more prevalent in neonates admitted ... -
Ceftriaxone versus chloramphenicol for the treatment of severe Pneumonia in children at Mulago Hospital: A randomized clinical trial
(Makerere University, 2007)Background Acute lower respiratory tract infections are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) still recommends intravenous chloramphenicol for the treatment ... -
Ceftriaxone versus chloramphenicol for the treatment of severe pneumonia in children at mulago hospital: a randomised control trial.
(2007)Background: Acute lower respiratory tract infections are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in sub-saharan Africa. The World Health Organisation (WHO) still recommends intravenous chloramphenicol for the treatment ... -
Clinical features and histological grades of penile carcinoma in patients seen at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011)Background: Globally the incidence of penile carcinoma is relatively low and that of Uganda has been noted to be highest at 4.4/100,000 men, involving both the young and the elderly in Mulago. This has been associated with ... -
The clinical patterns and early outcomes of Necrotizing Fasciitis in patients at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011)Background Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare and yet potentially fatal infection affecting all age groups. The worldwide incidence is not known; some literature places it at 0.4 per 100,000 and is reported to be increasing ... -
Clinical presentation and bacteriology of Diabetic Foot Ulcers at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011)Background Diabetic foot ulcer is common cause of morbidity and mortality in Mulago hospital. Peripheral neuropathy and peripheral arterial disease are the major risk factors for diabetic foot ulceration and the severity ... -
The clinical presentation and outcome of diabetic patients admitted to medical wards of Mulago Hospital Kampala, Uganda
(2002)BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disorder of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism presenting with both acute and chronic complications which if not addressed early or managed poorly can lead to debility and ... -
Clinicopathological analysis and health-related quality of life among patients with ovarian cancer at Mulago Hospital
(2012-05)Background: Ovarian cancer is the 6th commonest in women and the 2nd commonest gynecological cancer. Clinically, it is ambiguous and majority of patients are identified in the advanced disease stages. Surgery causes loss ... -
Comparison of buccal midazolam to rectal diazepam in the treatment of prolonged convulsions in children at Mulago Hospital
(2007-04)INTRODUCTION: Convulsions continuing for five minutes or longer are common in children in sub-saharan Africa and are medical emergencies. We compared the efficancy and safety of rectal diazepam and buccal midazolam in the ... -
Comparison of intralesional bleomycin to intralesional triamcinolone in the symptomatic control of keloids in patients seen at Mulago Hospital Plastic Surgery Unit: A randomized, single blinded clinical trail
(Makerere University, 2012)Introduction: Keloids are raised skin lesions that develop from poor scar formation and extend beyond the original wound margin. They are dermal fibroproliferative disorders unique to humans that occur following trauma, ... -
Comparison of palpation and ultrasonography in evaluation of cervical lymph node metastases in patients presenting with head and neck cancers at Mulago Hospital.
(2009)BACKGROUND: Head and neck cancers include cancers from the nose, ears, paranasal sinuses, oropharyx, nasopharynx, hypo pharynx, laryx and thyroid, parotid and the salivary glands. The presence of a metastatic node on one ... -
Complications and associated factors among patients with open long bone fractures discharged with external fixators from Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2014)Introduction: Open long bone fractures are common worldwide and are associated with significant complications. Due to high numbers of patients in the Mulago orthopaedic trauma ward, the orthopaedic department came up with ... -
Correlating initial venous acid-base levels and anion gap with early outcome of major trauma patients at Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2012)Background: Trauma remains a tremendous cause of morbidity and mortality in most countries .Mortality from trauma still remains a major challenge despite substantial improvement in acute trauma care. In Mulago Hospital ...