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Fetal haemoglobin and disease severity in sickle cell anaemia patients attending the sickle cell clinic in Mulago Hospital
(2010)
Background: Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is a major problem in Uganda; it is estimated to contribute about 15% of paediatric admissions and 10% mortality in children at Mulago hospital. Fetal haemoglobin (HbF) level is one ...
HIV-subtype A is associated with poorer neuropsychological performance compared with subtype D in antiretroviral therapy-naive Ugandan children
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010)
Background: HIV-subtype D is associated with more rapid disease progression and
higher rates of dementia in Ugandan adults compared with HIV-subtype A. There are no
data comparing neuropsychological function by HIV subtype ...
Bronchoscopy is useful for diagnosing smear-negative tuberculosis in HIV-infected patients
(European Respiratory Journal, 2010)
The role of ultrasound in evaluation of radiographically suspected pleural effusions among in patients at mulago hospital.
(2010-06)
INTRODUCTION:
The annual incidence of pleural effusion (PEs) is estimated at 320 per 100,000 persons in the industrialised countries. Its distribution and incidence are dependent on the population studied. Morbidity and ...
Electrolyte abnormalities among critically ill children presenting to acute care unit, Mulago hospital: Types, associated factors, and immediate outcome
(2010-04)
BACKGROUND:Electrolyte abnormalities are commonly seen in critically ill children and have been associated with poor outcome. However electrolyte abnormalities among critically ill children in resource poor settings are ...
Prevalence of Hepatitis B, associated factors and liver enzyme pattern in lymphoma patients starting chemotherapy at Uganda Cancer Institute Kampala, Uganda
(2010)
Introduction: Hepatitis B is highly endemic in sub-Saharan Africa and South East Asia. A recent serobehaviour survey (2004-2005) estimated that one out of ten persons in Uganda has chronic hepatitis B. Hepatitis B has been ...
Demographic variables, social support, and depression among persons testing for HIV/AIDS
(Makerere University, 2010-01)
This was a cross sectional descriptive study set out to investigate the prevalence of depression among persons screening for HIV/AIDS. It involved 100 adult respondents interviewed using standardized instruments, BDI and ...
Profiles and outcome of traditional healing practices for severe mental illnesses in two districts of Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2010-01)
Background: The WHO estimates that more than 80% of African populations attend traditional healers for health reasons. However, little is known about the profiles and outcome of this traditional approach to treatment of ...
The reliability of sickling and solubility tests and peripheral blood film method sickle cell disease screening at District Health centres in Uganda
(Clin Mother Child Health, 2010)
Although sickling and solubility tests and peripheral blood film methods are today available for sickle cell disease screening
in Uganda, their reliability and ease of applicability have not been determined. This study ...