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Universal antiretroviral therapy for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Northern Uganda
(University of Bergen, Norway, 2021-06-24)
Abstract
Background: Uganda’s decrease in mother-to-child transmission of HIV (MTCT) has
stagnated, making it almost impossible to achieve the target of zero new HIV infections.
Objectives: The aim of this study has ...
Renal function of hospitalised adult patients with trauma at Mulago national referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-04-13)
Globally trauma is the leading cause of death in persons aged 5 to 44 years and accounts for approximately 10% of all deaths in general. In Uganda more than 25% of all deaths recorded in urban areas are due to trauma. ...
Surgical Apgar score as a predictor of outcomes in patients undergoing Laparotomy at Mulago Hospital: prospective cohort study.
(Makerere University, 2021-12)
Background: Postoperative complications and mortality following laparotomy has remained high worldwide.
Early postoperative risk stratification is essential to improve outcomes and clinical care. The
surgical Apgar score ...
Shortterm outcomes of supracondylar fractures of humerus and their associated factors in children managed at Mulago National Refferal Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021)
Background:
Supracondylar fractures (SCF) of the humerus is one of the commonest global health concerns among children and need a rigorous management process in order to get satisfactory outcomes. In ensuring so, it is ...
Prevalence, patterns and associated factors of acute tibia plateau fractures among adults with tibia fractures seen at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Introduction
The tibia plateau makes up one of the most critical load bearing articular surface in the human body. An injury to this vital anatomic region affects knee alignment, stability and ultimately impairs functional ...
Integration of DHIS2 and Climatic data for disease prediction: A case of malaria occurrence in Gulu District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Background and Purpose: Prediction models are important tools that can assist public health in evidence based decision making. Since 1950, Uganda has had several prevention and control interventions but malaria is still ...
Prevalence and factors associated with ocular manifestations of Rheumatoid Arthritis among patients attending Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2021-10)
Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory disease associated with numerous extra-articular organ involvement. Ocular manifestations associated with RA include episcleritis, scleritis, conjunctivitis, ...
Host genetic variations and their association with malaria among Ugandan children
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
This thesis comprises studies of the relationship between host genetic factors and incidence of uncomplicated malaria in a vaccine trial site in Iganga district. The studies focused on selected host gene markers that are ...
Prevalence and factors associated with transfer of protective tetanus antibodies to newborns at Kawempe national referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-11-30)
Background: Neonatal tetanus is a preventable cause of neonatal mortality that persists in low-income
countries such as Uganda. Protection of neonates against tetanus is attained through antibody transfer
from vaccinated ...
Situation analysis of medicines traceability and product recall system in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-10-15)
Background: A pharmaceutical industry devoid of substandard and falsified (SF) drugs is crucial to any health system as safe and efficacious medicines are essential to attaining desired outcomes from both prophylactic and ...