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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 ...
A descriptive study of gestational trophoblastic disease in four major hospitals in Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-06)
Background.Gestational trophoblastic disease is unusual complication of pregnancy were by abnormal placental tissue proliferates in the absence of a viable fetus. There is usually a protracted follow-up period were pregnancy ...
Association between serum bicarbonate and injury severity among major trauma patients in Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2018-09-03)
Background: Injuries represent a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and more than 90% of injury deaths occur in Low and Middle income countries (LMICs). While the majority of injury related deaths ...
PREVALENCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH EPISIOTOMY PRACTICE AMONG PRIMIPAROUS WOMEN IN MULAGO NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(Makerere University, 2018-04-04)
Introduction; Episiotomy, an obstetric procedure introduced into practice without any clear scientific evidence showing its benefits, became almost a procedure done on all parturient women. Recently, liberal episiotomy has ...
Prevalence of Cancerous and Pre-malignant Lesions of Cervical Cancer and their Association with Risk Factors as seen among women in the Regions of Uganda
(Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Medicine, 2017)
Introduction: Cervical cancer is the second cause of death among women in Uganda. Little is known about the prevalence and risk factors
associated with cancerous and pre-malignant lesions of cervical cancer in the regions ...
Accuracy of Spectral Doppler in evaluation of diastolic dysfunction in hypertensive patients in Mulago Hospital Complex
(MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2018)
ABSTRACT
Background: Hypertension is major risk factor for heart failure, coronary artery disease, kidney injury and stroke worldwide. Uncontrolled hypertension leads to structural changes in the heart which eventually ...
Risk of post caesarean wound infection among women managed by open versus closed dressing in Mulago Hospital: A randomised controlled trial.
(Makerere University, 2012-05)
Introduction: Surgical wound infection is the most common maternal complication following caesarean section (CS) worldwide. It accounts for considerable morbidity and mortality, prolonged hospitalization and increased ...
Fetal demise and associated factors following umbilical cord prolapse in Mulago Hospital, retrospective cohort study
(Makerere University, 2011-05)
Background: Umbilical cord prolapse is a rare obstetric complication that usually necessitates emergency delivery and its associated with high perinatal mortality and morbidity. The reported perinatal mortality in some ...
Prevalence and factors associated with anaemia among children aged 6 to 59 months attending Nakaseke General Hospital, Nakaseke District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014)
Background: Anaemia is a common health problem in children and is one of the leading causes of death in low income countries. It is most common between the ages of 6 to 59 months where it is found to be associated with ...
Transient neurologic symptoms following spinal lignocaine and bupivacaine for caesarean delivery at Mulago Hospital: A randomised trial (“the Li-Bu Trial”)
(Makerere University, 2014-06)
Introduction: Transient neurological symptoms (TNS) are defined as symmetrical bilateral pain/ dysthesia in the back or buttocks or pain radiating to the lower extremities 24 hours after recovery from spinal anesthesia . ...