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Histological Demonstration of the Organisms Causing Human Tungiasis in Eastern Uganda
(Journal of Cytology & Histology, 2020)Background: Tungiasis, a neglected tropical ecto-parasitic disease, has resurged in Sub-Saharan Africa, causing public concern and at times confusing diagnosis. In October 2010, following widespread human disease within ... -
The association of Carotid Doppler Ultrasound findings and cognitive state in the elderly in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-04)Background Carotid artery disease which includes carotid artery stenosis, plaques, clots and increased intima media thickness, have been reported by many studies to be associated with dementia. Dementia is an end stage ... -
Training Needs Assessment for the East African Centre of Excellence in Oncology
(Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS), 2019-02)The East African Centre of Excellence in Oncology (EACO), formerly the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) was originally founded as a collaborative research institution. The Institute holds a global legacy of providing the ... -
Association between serum bicarbonate and injury severity among major trauma patients in Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2018-09-03)Background: Injuries represent a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and more than 90% of injury deaths occur in Low and Middle income countries (LMICs). While the majority of injury related deaths ... -
Adherence to HIV care after pregnancy among mothers enrolled on the optionb+ program at Kisenyi HCIV: a retrospective cohort study
(Makerere University, 2018-12-31)Introduction: In Sub Saharan Africa, new HIV infections among women of reproductive age and deliveries to HIV positive mothers were 570,000 and 1,200,000 respectively in 2014. HIV positive mothers risk transmitting HIV to ... -
Uptake of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy in Arapai sub county, Soroti district following a change in the drug administration policy.
(Makerere University, 2019-12-12)Introduction: The global burden of malaria in pregnancy is shouldered by low income countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends administration of at least three doses of Sulfadoxine-Py ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with HIV testing among Young People in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Background HIV testing is the entry point for all HIV related care and treatment and reducing new infections but 30% of all new HIV infections occur among young people (15-24 years). HIV testing among young people in ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with multinodular goitre in patients attending Mulago hospital surgical outpatient department Thyroid clinic.
(Makerere University, 2019-11-11)Introduction: Thyroid disease is estimated to affect 5% of the general population worldwide. Multinodular Goiter (MNG) is the commonest cause of Thyroid disease accounting for 15% of these patients. The burden of the ... -
Investigation of a haemorrhagic febrile illness in Nakaseke District, Central Uganda: A case series report
(African Journal of Parasitology Research, 2020-02-05)Persons in Nakaseke and neighbouring districts within Central Uganda suffered from a haemorrhagic febrile illness. Four tested positive for the Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) virus, five for the Rift Valley Fever ... -
Prevalence of staphylococcus aureus isolated from the lower genital tract of mothers in labour possessing selected virulence factor genes in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2019-11-28)Background: Staphylococcus aureus is one of the gram positive bacteria colonizing the human body. It colonizes in approximately one third of the general population worldwide. It particularly colonizes the skin, nasal ... -
Factors Associated with High Rates of Caesarean Deliveries in Mengo Hospital Kampala.
(Makerere university, 2019-09)Caesarean section (CS) rates continue to increase globally. When used appropriately CS can improve infant and/or maternal outcomes. However, when used inappropriately the potential harm may exceed the potential benefit. ... -
Patient Satisfaction with Services at Dental out Patient Department- Mulago Hospital, Uganda.
(Makerere university, 2017-09-01)Introduction: Patient satisfaction is crucial in the evaluation of the overall quality of dental healthcare, and is an important indicator in improving the quality of dental care. Patient satisfaction surveys are essential ... -
Human herpes virus 8 DNA in blood as a marker of Kaposi’s Sarcoma in HIV positive Ugandan patients.
(makerere university, 2020-01-28)Introduction; Kaposi’s Sarcoma (KS) is an abnormal excessive growth of blood vessels associated with human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8), as the causative agent. In HIV infected individuals, HHV-8 is the major cause of AIDS-related ... -
Prevalence and Incidence of Carriage of Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae among Patients Admitted to Mulago Hospital General Intensive Care Unit
(Makerere university, 2019-09-01)Background: Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae CRE) are among the major causes of nosocomial infections contributing to increase morbidity and mortality in the ICU. Carbapenem being the last choice of beta lactams for ... -
Incidence and predictors of two months’ sputum non follow-up and patients’ perceived quality of care among tuberculosis patients, Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Introduction: The World Health Organization and Ministry of health recommend monitoring of tuberculosis patients on treatment for progress. Provision of sufficiently high tuberculosis care quality is necessary to achieve ... -
Neonatal hypothermia
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Background: Neonatal hypothermia remains a worldwide issue across all climates and all levels of income. Newborn hypothermia is associated with serious complications and should be avoided. In Uganda, the exact prevalence ... -
Awareness and attitudes towards intra uterine contraceptive device use among adult females seeking family planning services at Kiswa health centre iii.
(Makerere University, 2018-11-01)Introduction: The intra uterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is a long term reversible contraceptive method that can contribute to improving the reproductive health indices by prevention of unwanted pregnancies. In Uganda, ... -
Incidence rate and predictors of loss to follow-up of newly diagnosed adult cancer patients at uganda cancer institute.
(2019)Introduction: Loss to follow-up (LTFU) in cancer patients is a serious problem, yet there is little data on its incidence and on the underlying reasons. General objective: The study aimed to determine the incidence rate, ... -
Evaluation of the effect of pim6 on the induction of hiv-1 expression from memory cd4+ t cells of virally suppressed hiv-1 patients attending TASO clinic, Mulago.
(Nakimuli Cynthia, 2020-01-07)Background: Latent HIV-1 reservoirs harbour human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) proviral DNA which can be reactivated to express viral RNA. Memory CD4+ T cells in HIV-infected persons are critical as HIV reservoirs, ... -
Monocyte activation and dysregulation in treated and untreated hiv-1 infected Ugandans.
(Makerere University, 2018-08-30)Introduction: Mechanism for increased non-AIDs co morbidities in HIV-1infected individuals on combinatorial antiretroviral therapy (cART) still requires exploration. This is majorly attributed to chronic monocyte activation ...
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