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Immunological consequence of alcohol consumption on mucosa derived CD4+ T cell phenotype and In Vitro susceptibility to HIV-1 infection.
(2018-11-21)
In Sub-Saharan Africa, there is a significant over-lap in Alcohol use disorder and HIV
infection burden and about 60% of the HIV infections occur in women. Alcohol exerts several modulatory
effects on the immune system ...
Influence of type 1 & 2 innate lymphoid cells, and their cytokine production on increasing risk of tuberculosis infection among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
(Makerere University, 2018-11-15)
Absence of or reduced interferon gamma (IFN-γ) production is associated with increased susceptibility to tuberculosis (TB) infection (LTBI), and also with progression from latent to active TB. Immune suppressive diseases ...
Compliance with standard precautions of infection control in the management of labour by healthcare workers at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2018-08-23)
Background: Infections acquired during labour are the leading cause of maternal mortality globally. Compliance with Standard Precautions of Infection Control (SPIC) on the side of healthcare workers is crucial in preventing ...
Characterization of T-Cell specific immune responses among alcohol consumers in a fisher folk community of Lake Victoria
(Makerere University, 2018-11-22)
Background: Alcohol is an immunosuppressant which acts directly through T cell apoptosis, mitochondrial damage, and inhibition of T cell responses. Alcohol abuse and its social and behavioral consequences have been associated ...
Prevalence and disposal of unused medicines among Households in Kawempe Division, Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-11-20)
ABSTRACT
Background: Presence of unused medicines in households can lead to harmful health incidents such as prolonged morbidity due to ingestion of sub-optimal doses, wrong treatment or poisoning and yet there is ...
Factors affecting availability of artemisinin-based combination therapy in private drug outlets in Tororo district, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2018-11-19)
Background: Uganda has a high malaria burden, with reported 30 to 50 percent malaria-related outpatient visits. However, about 60% of patients seek treatment from private drug outlets. In response to this challenge, the ...
Factors Associated with Uptake of Floods Early Warning Information in Butaleja District, Eastern Uganda
(2018-11-23)
Background: Globally, millions of people are exposed to floods each year. Efforts to reduce the impact of floods through Floods Early Warning Information (FEWI) are required. Butaleja district which has a vast portion of ...
Assessment of factors associated with district health facility preparedness towards cholera epidemics: A case of Namayingo District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-11)
Background: African countries are prone to epidemics due to poor preparedness. Uganda adopted the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy to effectively respond to epidemics. Despite having an IDSR, ...
Complementary feeding practices and associated factors among infants and young children aged 6-23 months in fort portal municipality Kabarole district.
(2018-11-26)
Background:Evidence has shown that promotion of appropriate complementary feeding practices reduces the incidence of stunting and leads to better growth outcome, Inappropriate complementary feeding leads to nutrient ...
Prevalence, clinical pattern and short term outcomes of HIV infected children admitted at Alsabah Children's Hospital, South Sudan
(Makerere University, 2018)
Background: Worldwide, HIV continues to be a major global health issue, having claimed more than 35 million lives so far. According to the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) 2017 report, approximately 36.7 ...