Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Issue Date "2005"
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Aetiology of low back pain in Mulago Hospital, Uganda
(African Health Sciences, 2005)Background: Low back pain exists in epidemic proportions in the western world and is on the increase. Its cause is mostly non-specific. Not much is known about it in the developing world because the data is scanty. This ... -
Association of renal function with haematological indices in patients with sickle cell anaemia in Mulago Hospital sickle cell clinic.
(2005)Background: Patients with sickle cell anemia may present with several types of renal abnormalities, however the type and prevalence of these abnormalities and the association with hematological indices have not been ... -
Blood pressure profiles among Makerere University undergraduate students
(Makerere University Medical School, 2005)Introduction: The purpose of this study was to set reference values for spot blood pressure and its derivatives among Makerere University undergraduate students. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional study. Materials ... -
Bridging the health gap in Uganda: the surgical role of the clinical officer
(Africa Health Sciences, 2005)Introduction: A scarcity of trained medical personnel impedes Uganda's ability to deliver healthcare effectively. The role of the Clinical Officer (CO) was established to assist the provision of primary healthcare to rural ... -
Cancer of the cervix: The Uganda guidelines
(Association of Surgeons of East Africa and College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa, 2005)Cancer of the cervix (Ca Cx) is the commonest gynecological malignancy among women in Uganda contributing about 80% of all female malignancies. The incidence rate is 40:100 000. It is the leading cause of cancer related ... -
A case-control study to determine whether active plasmodium falciparum infection is a possible risk factor for pre-eclampsia/ eclampisa.
(2005)INTRODUCTION: Despite progress made towards understanding the pathophysiology of preeclampsia the precise aetiology of PET remains an enigma making primary prevention impossible and disease progression unpredictable. PET ... -
Clinical presentation and management of alleged sexually assaulted females at Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
(African Health Sciences, 2005)Objective: To determine the presentation and treatment offered to sexually assaulted females attending emergency gynaecological ward in Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda. Setting: Mulago Hospital Gynaecological emergency ... -
Community effectiveness of malaria treatment in Uganda: a long way to Abuja targets
(Taylor & Francis, 2005)Introduction: At the Roll Back Malaria summit for African countries in Abuja, the heads of state committed to ensure that by the year 2005 at least 60% of those suffering from malaria would have access to effective treatment ... -
The community knowledge, attitude and practices in the control of schistosomiasis in sub-counties bordering lake Victoria, Busia District Uganda.
(2005)Background: In Uganda schistosomiasis is distributed country wide along the main water bodies especially in lakes. Objectives: The study was aimed to determine the knowledge, attitude and practices of the people concerning ... -
A comparison of sodium hypochlorite n-acetyl-l-cystein sputum concentration methods and culture for diagnosis of smear negative pulmonary tuberculosis suspects attending Mulago hospital.
(2005)The sensitivity of direct sputum smear microscopy is very low, ranging from 25 to 65%. It is thus inevitable that direct smear microscopy needs to be improved or other methods of diagnosis of smear negative (TB) be designed. ... -
Contraceptive use and timing of first pregnancy among young women attending jinja hospital in eastern Uganda.
(2005)Introduction/Objectives: The timing of first pregnancy among young women has an impact on the life of the mother, the children and the health indicators of a country. Early timing of first pregnancy (conceiving the first ... -
Cryptosproridiosis and microsporidiosis in Ugandan children with persistent diarrhea with and without concurrent infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus
(American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2005)Cryptosporidium spp. and Enterocytozoon bieneusi are enteric pathogens that have emerged as significant causes of persistent diarrhea (PD) in immunologically compromised individuals particularly in association with HIV/AIDS. ... -
Description of patterns of chronic headache among patients attending Mulago hospital neurology clinic.
(2005)Background: Headache is a cause of disability affecting all populations and among the common complaints prompting referral of patients to physicians for assessment. Primary care Physicians often misdiagnose and hence poorly ... -
The diagnosis of childhood tuberculosis in an HIV-endemic setting and the use of induced sputum
(International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2005)Setting: A hospital in the capital city of Uganda. Objectives: To determine the proportion of positive induced sputum cultures among probable childhood tuberculosis (TB) cases, to describe the laboratory and radiological ... -
Diameters of the lumbar vertebral canal in adult skeletons at the Galloway osteological collection museum of Makerere university.
(2005)Normal values of lumbar vertebral canal diameters are useful in facilitating diagnosis of lumbar vertebral canal stenosis. Various studies have established variation on values between different populations, gender, age, ... -
Effect of home based water chlorination and safe storage on diarrhea among persons with human immonodeficiency virus in Uganda.
(American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2005)Diarrhea is frequent among persons infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) but few interventions are available for people in Africa. We conducted a randomized controlled trial of a home-based, safe water intervention ... -
Evaluation of the modified alvarado score as a diagnostic tool for appendicitis
(2005)Background: Decision making in cases of acute appendicitis may be difficult especially for junior surgeons. This was reflected in the high negative appendicectomy rate in Mulago hospital. Modified Alvarado Scoring System ... -
Homologous blood transfusion practices in patients scheduled for major elective surgery in Mulago Hospital in 2005
(2005)Homologous blood transfusion is taking of blood from one individual and inserting it in to the circulatory system of another and it is considered a form of organ transplant. It is performed as a treatment of various medical ... -
Homologous blood transfusion practices in patients scheduled for major elective surgery in Mulago Hospital in 2005
(2005)Homologous blood transfusion is taking of blood from one individual and inserting it in to the circulatory system of another and it is considered a form of organ transplant. It is performed as a treatment of various medical ...