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Prevalence, immediate outcome and factors associated with early onset Hypothermia in neonates admitted to the Special Care Unit, Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2009-05)
Hypothermia has been recognized as an independent risk factor for death in neonates for the last 40 years, regardless of the gestational age and weight. It is common in developing countries, affecting more than half of all ...
Factors associated with redundant sigmoid colon in Mulago hospital, Uganda
(2007)
INTRODUCTION: In order to combat the continuing morbidity and mortality due to redundant sigmoid colon and its complications in Mulago hospital, a prospective case-control study was conducted from 1st may, 2006 to 31st ...
Factors associated with postoperative nausea and vomiting at Mulago hospital
(2007-07)
INTRODUCTION: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are among the most common complications following surgery and despite modern anesthetic and surgical technique the incidence remains at 20% to 30%. Although some ...
Prevention of post-caesarean section wound infection: single or multiple drug chemoprophylaxis? A cost effective analysis
(2005-08)
INTRODUCTION: Caesarean section deliveries are common worldwide ranging between 5% and 35%, with highest rates observed in developed countries(Makinde, 1987). However, increasing rates are being observed in developing ...
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 ...
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 orthopaedic manifestations in children with myelomeningocele at Mulago hospital.
(2005)
Myelomeningocele is a developmental defect in the vertebral arches and the spinal cord, characterized by a failure of fusion of the vertebral arches with dysplasia of the cord and its membranes. It is a form of Spina bifida, ...
Iron status in patients with plasmodium falciparum malaria and anaemia in Mulago hospital
(2002)
Malaria is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in Uganda. It is associated with a wide range of complications including severe anaemia especially in children. Anaemia impairs motor and cognitive development in ...
Prevalence and factors associated with rotavirus infection among children admitted with acute care diarrhoea in Mulago hospital
(2007-07)
BACKGROUND:
Rotavirus remains the most common cause of severe dehydration diarrhoea among children worldwide. By five years of age, almost all children will have had an episode of rotavirus gastroenteritis. Children in ...
Patients' attitude towards and satisfaction with the quality of nursing care: a study done in lower Mulago Hospital
(2005-07)
Quality nursing care is a major concern for all health service delivery bodies as well as the public. It is also seen in terms of human rights receiving information, having access to services as well as safety, privacy, ...