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Adherence to antiepeleptic drugs among children with epilepsy attending the Paediatric Neurology Clinic at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011)
INTRODUCTION:
Epilepsy is one of the neglected and highly stigmatised diseases, yet it is very common
affecting about 50 million people worldwide. In Uganda, the estimated prevalence of
epilepsy is 13% with about 156 ...
The effect of Kitamine on production of inflammatory markers in post operative patients in Mulago Hospital: A randomized clinical trial.
(Makerere University, 2011)
BACKGROUND:
Mulago hospital provides anaesthesia services for many patients undergoing surgical procedures. Anaesthesia and surgery are associated with immune system response, manifested as an increased pro-inflammatory ...
Optimal number of samples required to diagnose tuberculosis by sputum culture among adult HIV infected smear negative suspects in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-07)
Background; The World Health Organization recommended sputum culture among smear negative HIV infected TB suspects; but the number of samples to be examined is still unspecified. A study was set out to determine the ...
The effect of consuming groundnut (Arachis Hypogaea) on serum testosterone levels and lipid profile in male rats
(Makerere University, 2011-11)
Introduction: Groundnuts (Arachis hypogaea) have been used by people for nutritional, medicinal, and recreational purposes. Researchers have reported groundnuts being rich in nutrients such as zinc, monounsaturated fats ...
Awareness of occupational hazards and use of safety measures among road-side welders in Jinja Town
(Makerere University, 2011-11)
Background: About 2.6 billion people worldwide spend one-third of their adult life in hazardous work environments. These hazards are most common in the informal sector which is inadequately supervised and lacks occupational ...
Bacteriological quality analysis of herbal cosmetics sold in Kampala District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-07)
The use of herbal cosmetics is popular in Uganda. Despite the increase in consumer trust for these products, the bacteriological quality of herbal cosmetics sold in Kampala has remained unknown. Regulatory polices on herbal ...
Clinical features and histological grades of penile carcinoma in patients seen at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011)
Background: Globally the incidence of penile carcinoma is relatively low and that of Uganda has been noted to be highest at 4.4/100,000 men, involving both the young and the elderly in Mulago. This has been associated with ...
The clinical patterns and early outcomes of Necrotizing Fasciitis in patients at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011)
Background
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare and yet potentially fatal infection affecting all age groups. The worldwide incidence is not known; some literature places it at 0.4 per 100,000 and is reported to be increasing ...
Interventions to manage dual practice among health workers (Review)
(John Wiley & Sons, 2011)
Background
Dual practice, whereby health workers hold two or more jobs, is a common phenomenon globally. In resource constrained low- and
middle-income countries dual practice poses an ongoing threat to the efficiency, ...
Knowledge, attitudes and risk perception of Genital Herpes among people aged 15-49 years in Kayunga District
(Makerere University, 2011-05)
Background: Genital herpes has an epidemiological synergistic relationship with HIV.
Therefore there is need to curb its spread through design of appropriate messages, dispelling myths and misconceptions by targeting the ...