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Seizure activity and neurological sequelae in Ugandan children who have survived an episode of cerebral malaria
(African Health Sciences, 2009)
Background: Seizures are a common presenting feature in children with cerebral malaria (CM) and neurologic deficits have been
described in survivors of CM. However few prospective studies have described the frequency of ...
Reliability of the Luganda version of the Child Behaviour Checklist in measuring behavioural problems after cerebral malaria
(BioMed Central, 2009-12-08)
Background: No measure of childhood behaviour has been validated in Uganda despite the
documented risks to behaviour. Cerebral malaria in children poses a great risk to their behaviour,
however behavioural outcomes after ...
A preliminary examination of the construct validity of the KABC-II in Ugandan children with a history of cerebral malaria
(Makerere University Medical School, 2009)
Background: Several diseases and adverse conditions affect the cognitive development of children in Sub-Saharan African.
There is need to assess these children to determine which abilities are affected and the severity ...
Adolescent motherhood in Uganda: Dilemmas, health seeking behaviour and coping responses
(2008)
Introduction: Maternal mortality remains one of the most daunting public health problems in resource limited settings. Maternal health services play a critical role in the improvement of sexual and reproductive health and ...
Cerebral malaria in children is associated with long-term cognitive impairment
(2008)
OBJECTIVE. Cerebral malaria affects 785 000 African children every year. We previously
documented an increased frequency of cognitive impairment in children with cerebral malaria 6 months after their initial malaria ...
Sonography and risk factors for lower limb deep venous thrombosis at Mulago Hospital, Uganda
(Kenya Medical Association, 2006-08)
Background: Lower limb deep venous thrombosis (DVT), and its sequelae (lower limb chronic venous insufficiency and pulmonary embolism) are now well acknowledged as major haematological problems in the world, for which ...
Evaluation of community based education and service courses for undergraduate radiography students at Makerere University, Uganda
(ARHEN, 2008-12)
Introduction: The Faculty of Medicine, Makerere University, is the oldest health professionals' training institution in East Africa. It has been training health professionals since 1924. In 2001, a bachelors degree in ...
Prevalence of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency and its association with plasmodium falciparum infection among children in iganga district.
(2009-11)
BACKGROUND/ RATIONALE:
Glucose-6-phosphate (G6PD) is an enzyme that is present in the cytoplasm of all body cells with a role in the generation of reduced glutathione. This is necessary for the reduction of oxidant stress ...
Cardiac arrhythmias and underlying cardiac conditions in patients attending the Uganda Heart Institute, Mulago Hospital, Uganda.
(2001-05)
BACKGROUND:
Cardiac arrhythmias are an important factor for morbidity and mortality among cardiac patients in Mulago hospital. The most important underlying condition to cardiac arrhythmia is a cardiac disease.
Furosemide ...
Umbilical artery doppler flow patterns in high-risk pregnancy and foetal outcome in Mulago Hospital.
(2009-11)
INTRODUCTION:
High risk pregnancy health problem worldwide because it is associated with increased foetal and maternal morbidity and mortality. Umbilical artery Doppler ultrasoudnd can e used to monitor the baby by observing ...