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Social networks for older adults with and without Alzheimer’s disease in Wakiso District; A comparative cross- sectional study
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
Background:
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the commonest cause of dementia with one case diagnosed every 4 seconds translating to about 10 million new cases per year globally. The majority of these cases live in Low and ...
Factors associated with utilization of at least eight antenatal care contacts among pregnant women delivering at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-12)
Introduction: Antenatal care (ANC) presents a unique and lifesaving opportunity for health promotion, disease prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of illnesses in pregnancy using evidence-based practices. While WHO ...
Utilization of dual protection methods of modern family planning by women aged 15-49 years attending early infant diagnosis clinics in Jinja District, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere university, 2022)
Introduction: Globally, approximately 37 million people are living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus /Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. About 92% of pregnant women living with HIV are in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Uganda, ...
Antibacterial activity, safety and chemical composition of crude extracts of selected wild edible Marasmius species of Mushroom from central Uganda (a nested study)
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Background: Mushrooms are evenly distributed worldwide and are mainly used for food,
medicine and for commercial purposes. But few of the species have been investigated for medicinal potential, safety and chemical compounds ...
A century of health professions’ education, training, academic research and service at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
(DOI, 2022)
The Makerere University College of Health Sciences traces its history to 1924, when Makerere University Medical School was established as a medical training University unit in East and Central Africa; drawing trainees from ...
Microbial characteristics of dental caries in HIV positive individuals
(2022)
Background: Dental caries is a multifactorial disease that affects many people. Even though microorganisms play a crucial role in causing dental caries, diagnosis is routinely macroscopic. In order to improve early detection ...
High prevalence of glaucoma among patients in an Onchocerciasis Endemic Area (Mahenge, Tanzania)
(MDPI, 2022)
Onchocerciasis is known to cause skin lesions and blindness, but there is also epidemiological evidence that onchocerciasis is associated with epilepsy, including nodding syndrome. We carried out ocular exams in persons ...
Mobile Phone-based intervention to promote un-interrupted HIV treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic
(2022)
Introduction: Keeping HIV-infected adults away from the health care system during the COVID-19 travel restrictions, presents a challenge to HIV treatment adherence.
Methods: This study focused on the initial two phases ...
Longitudinal patients’ cohorts for impactful research and HIV care at the Infectious Diseases Institute
(2022)
Introduction
Observational studies provide important evidence supporting the feasibility and effectiveness of health interventions. The 20-year-old Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) established to respond to infectious ...
Makerere University-Uganda Heart Institute collaborative cardiovascular disease training and research since 1988
(2022)
Background
Makerere University College of Health Sciences has been collaborating with the Uganda Heart Institute to build capacity for research, training and clinical care in cardiovascular medicine for the last 34 years ...