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Iron status in patients with plasmodium falciparum malaria and anaemia in Mulago hospital
(2002)
Malaria is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in Uganda. It is associated with a wide range of complications including severe anaemia especially in children. Anaemia impairs motor and cognitive development in ...
Exclusive breast-feeding: beliefs and practices in Rakai health units.
(2002)
This was a cross-sectional study on exclusive breast-feeding in Rakai, rural district in Uganda. Study subjects were mothers of infants aged 0-6 months attending health units in Rakai during the months of March and April ...
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 ...
Comparison of rectal suppository and injectable diclofenac in post operative pain control following inguinal herniorrhaphy in mulago hospital.
(2002-03)
BACKGROUND:
Fundamental to a rapid post-operative recovery and good quality care of a surgical patient in adequate pain control. Injectable diclofenac is used in the control of mederate and severe post operative pain, but ...
The clinical presentation and outcome of diabetic patients admitted to medical wards of Mulago Hospital Kampala, Uganda
(2002)
BACKGROUND:
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disorder of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism presenting with both acute and chronic complications which if not addressed early or managed poorly can lead to debility and ...
The application of teleradiolgoy (using A 3 Dimensional ultrasound telemedicine equipment) at Mulago Hospital.
(2002-07)
BACKGROUND:
Most of the telemedicine experience to-date has been in the industrialized world. During the past years, due to an extraordinary pace of technological innovations and development, telecommunication services ...
The clinical, radiological and laboratory features of tuberculosis in children at Mulago Hospital.
(2002)
The incidence of tuberculosis (TB) In Uganda is 150-200/100,000 of the population and an estimated incidence of smear positive adult cases of > 110/100,000 of the population. About a half of the ugandan population was ...