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Factors associated with redundant sigmoid colon in Mulago hospital, Uganda
(2007)
INTRODUCTION: In order to combat the continuing morbidity and mortality due to redundant sigmoid colon and its complications in Mulago hospital, a prospective case-control study was conducted from 1st may, 2006 to 31st ...
Factors associated with postoperative nausea and vomiting at Mulago hospital
(2007-07)
INTRODUCTION: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are among the most common complications following surgery and despite modern anesthetic and surgical technique the incidence remains at 20% to 30%. Although some ...
Prevalence and factors associated with rotavirus infection among children admitted with acute care diarrhoea in Mulago hospital
(2007-07)
BACKGROUND:
Rotavirus remains the most common cause of severe dehydration diarrhoea among children worldwide. By five years of age, almost all children will have had an episode of rotavirus gastroenteritis. Children in ...
Group B streptococcal colonization as a risk factor for poor neonatal outcomes among pregnant women in labour at Mulago hospital.
(Makerere University, 2019-06-11)
Background
Maternal ano-vaginal Group B Streptococcus (GBS) colonization has been implicated as the
cause of fulminant GBS disease in neonates. Despite the proven evidence that vertical
transmission of GBS results ...