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Trends in the incidence of primary liver cancer in Central Uganda, 1960-1980 and 1991-2005
(Nature Publishing Group, 2009)
Primary liver cancer (PLC) incidence trends from Africa are unknown. Using Kampala Cancer Registry data from 1960 to 1980 and 1991 to 2005, we identified 771 PLCs. Although rates were stable among men, PLC incidence among ...
Case records and commentaries submitted in partial fulfilment for the award of masters of medicine degree (obstetrics and gynaecology) of makerere university.
(2001)
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
Mulago hospital complex is the national, referral and one of the teaching hospitals in Uganda. It is situated about two kilometers from the city center and has abed capacity of 1200 beds. It provides ...
The Patterns of Spine and Hip Orthopaedic Complications in Children with Cerebral Palsy at Mulago Hospital.
(2004)
Cerebral Palsy is a disorder of posture and movement, resulting from a defeat or lesion of the immature brain. While the neurological lesion is non-progressive, Cerebral palsy is certainly a progressive Orthopaedic condition. ...
Socio-demographic factors related to periodontal status and tooth loss of pregnant women in Mbale district, Uganda
(BioMed Central, 2009-07-18)
Background: Information on the socio-behavioral distribution of periodontal status and tooth loss in pregnancy emanating from sub Saharan Africa is sparse. This study examined periodontal status and tooth loss in pregnant ...
Factors influencing uptake of HIV voluntary testing among women attending antenatal care in Tororo District, Uganda
(2004)
Background: HlV/AlDS is a major public health problem in Uganda, ranked the 2nd cause of mortality and morbidity in all age groups. Of HIV positive pregnant mothers, 30% transmit the virus to their babies. In 2001 Tororo ...
Are the best antiretrovirals being used in Africa?
(Mediscript Limited, 2006)
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Microsporidiosis and malnutrition in children with persistent diarrhea, Uganda
(National Center for Infectious Diseases, 2009-01)
We show that the microsporidian fungus Enterocytozoon bieneusi is associated with lower rates of weight gain in children in Uganda with persistent diarrhea. This relationship remained after controlling for HIV and concurrent ...
Total lymphocyte count of 1200 is not a sensitive predictor of CD4 lymphocyte count among patients with HIV disease in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University Medical School, 2004-08)
Introduction: Total Lymphocyte Count (TLC) has been found to be an inexpensive and useful marker for staging disease, predicting progression to AIDS and death and monitoring response to ART. However, the correlation between ...
Aetiology, risk factors and immediate outcome of bacteriologically confirmed neonatal septicaemia in Mulago hospital, Uganda
(2006-06)
Background: Neonatal septicaemia remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality. The aetiology, risk factors and outcome of this problem need to understood. Objective: To determine the aetiology, risk factors and immediate ...
Eligibility for HIV/AIDS treatment among adults in a medical emergency setting at an urban hospital in Uganda
(Makerere University Medical School, 2007)
Background: Despite global effort to scale up access to antiretroviral therapy (ART), many people in need of HIV/AIDS care in Uganda have not been reached. HIV testing and ART are not widely offered as routine medical ...