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Glycaemic control and prevalence of microalbuminuria among children with type 1 diabetes mellitus attending Mulago Hospital clinic
(2009-05)
Background: Uganda has an estimated 900 children under the age of 14 years with TIDM. Currently, there is limited information on burden and complications of diabetes in the country, as it is in sub-Saharan Africa where ...
Assessment of the drug storage facilities and quality of generic co-formulation tablets (Stavudine, Lamivudine, Nevirapine) at HIV/AIDS treatment centers in Uganda.
(Medwell Journals, 2008)
The study investigated the storage facilities and the quality of co-formulation tablets containing stavudine, lamivudine, and nevirapine at four treatment centres in Uganda. A cross-sectional survey of drug storage conditions ...
The distribution of mycobacterium tuberclosis complex species among PTB patients presenting at the National TB Treatment Center at Mulago Hospital, Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2006-03)
Tuberculosis (TB), caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MtbC) is one of the deadliest pathogens in human history. Tuberculosis control today relies on case identification, treatment (case holding) ...
Prevalence and types of chronic suppurative otitis media among children aged six months to five years in slum dwelling of Kamwokya-Kifumbira, Kampala district
(2005-06)
Chronic Suppurative Otitis media(CSOM) remains one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood in many developing countries, especially among poor communities. It is estimated to be responsible for 51,000 deaths of ...
Predictors of treatment failure among patients with smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis in the Tuberculosis Clinic in Mulago Hospital: a case control study
(2009-09-22)
Background: Treatment failure is a threat to the control of tuberculosis (TB) because of its association with Multi Drug Resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB) and also because affected patients continue to spread TB. Patients ...
The prevalence and factors associated with adrenal insufficiency among patients with sputum smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis admitted to Mulago Hospital
(2009-09)
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is still one of the common infections which cause adrenal insufficiency in the developing countries. That is why we set out to determine the prevalence and factors associated with adrenal ...
The aetiology of exudative pleural effusion and its association with HIV infection in Mulago hospital.
(2002-05)
The aetiology of exudative pleural effusion (PE) and its association with HIV infection in mulago hospital.
BACKGROUND:
An increased number of exudative PE on the medical wards has been observed. Many patients are ...
A randomized control trial comparing lignocaine and pethidine during MVA procedure in new mulago hospital.
(2007-05)
Abortions in uganda contribute substantially to maternal morbidity and mortality. Almost 20 million unsafe abortions take place every year globally and approximately 80,000 women die from complications related to abortions, ...
Detection of viral RNA from paraffin-embedded tissues after prolonged formalin fixation
(Elsevier, 2009)
Background: Isolating amplifiable RNA from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissues is more difficult than isolating DNA because of RNases, chemical modification of the RNA, and cross-linking of nucleic acids and ...
Current knowledge, attitudes and practices of expectant women toward routine sonography in pregnancy at Naguru health centre, Uganda
(2009-12-01)
BACKGROUND: Ultrasound has become a routine part of care for pregnant women in Uganda, being one of a range of techniques used in screening. However, it differs from most others because it allows women to view their babies. ...