Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Author "Ddungu, Henry"
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Digital clubbing in tuberculosis – relationship to HIV infection, extent of disease and hypoalbuminemia
Ddungu, Henry; Johnson, John L; Smieja, Marek; Mayanja-Kizza, Harriet (BioMed Central, 2006-03-10)Background: Digital clubbing is a sign of chest disease known since the time of Hippocrates. Its association with tuberculosis (TB) has not been well studied, particularly in Africa where TB is common. The prevalence of ... -
How low can you go: What is the safe threshold for platelet transfusions in patients with hematologic malignancy in sub-Saharan Africa
Ddungu, Henry (Makerere University, 2019)Background Despite the importance of platelet transfusions in treatment of hematologic cancer patients, the optimal platelet count threshold for prophylactic transfusion is unknown in sub-Saharan Africa. Methods We followed ... -
Optimal use of blood and platelet support transfusion in patients with Hematological Cancers in Uganda
Ddungu, Henry (Makerere University, 2022-10-05)Globally, cancer incidence and mortality are growing rapidly especially in emerging economies. Cancer is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Transfusion of blood and blood components plays ... -
Sub-optimal vitamin B-12 levels among ART-Naïve HIV positive individuals in an urban cohort in Uganda
Semeere, Aggrey S.; Nakanjako, Damalie; Ddungu, Henry; Kambugu, Andrew; Manabe, Yukari C.; Colebunders, Robert (Public Library of Science, 2012-07-02)Malnutrition is common among HIV-infected individuals and is often accompanied by low serum levels of micronutrients. Vitamin B-12 deficiency has been associated with various factors including faster HIV disease progression ... -
Survey to Assess Knowledge and Reported Practices Regarding Blood Transfusion Among Cancer Physicians in Uganda
Ddungu, Henry (Makerere University, 2018-10)Purpose Optimal decision making regarding blood transfusion for patients with cancer requires appropriate knowledge of transfusion medicine among physicians. We assessed blood transfusion knowledge, attitudes, and ... -
Transfusion Challenges in Patients with Hematological Malignancies in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Prospective Observational Study from the Uganda Cancer Institute
Ddungu, Henry (Makerere University, 2020)Blood transfusion is fundamental in managing hematologic malignancies. We sought to evaluate the need and availability of blood products for patients with hematological malignancies at Uganda Cancer Institute. We prospectively ...