Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Author "Byarugaba, Justus S. Justus S."
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Mannitol as adjunct therapy for childhood cerebral malaria in Uganda: a randomized clinical trial
Namutangula, Beatrice; Ndeezi, Grace; Byarugaba, Justus S. Justus S.; Tumwine, James K (BioMed Central, 2007-10-24)Background: Several reports have suggested that raised intracranial pressure (ICP) is a major contributor to death among children with cerebral malaria. Mannitol, an osmotic diuretic, effectively lowers ICP and is used to ...