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Correlation of symptoms severity and computed Tomography scan findings in adult patients with chronic rhinosinusitis at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-01-04)
Introduction: Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a very common disease whose impact on the economy and quality of life is comparable or even worse than other chronic incapacitating diseases such as diabetes and congestive ...
Malaria treatment practices and associated factors among pregnant women at Masafu and Dabani general hospitals, Busia district, eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-03-26)
Introduction: Globally, malaria causes 435,000 deaths. Uganda contributes 4% and 3% of
the global malaria cases and deaths respectively. Malaria is still the leading cause of mortality
and morbidity in Uganda accounting ...
Health related quality of life of patients with low back pain undergoing physiotherapy at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-05)
Background
Low back pain remains a big problem and affects activities of daily living. Physiotherapy remains the main stay of conservative management for patients with LBP. The health related quality of life (HRQOL) of ...
Diagnostic performance of multiplex polymerase chain reaction test in identifying pneumonia causing micro-organisms on sputum samples of HIV positive patients accessing clinical care at Kiruddu and Naguru hospitals
(Makerere University, 2020-06)
Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among HIV infected people in sub-Saharan Africa. A disease with such a burden requires an appropriate diagnostic modality to allow a logical approach to ...
Patterns of pelvic ring fractures seen on computed tomography and associated injuries in trauma patients at mulago hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-12-06)
ABSTRACT
Background: Pelvic ring fractures are devastating injuries that commonly occur with related high mortality and morbidity. Those affected often have multiple other associated and commonly life-threatening injuries ...
Clinical presentation and survival of children with Orbital Rhabdomyosarcoma at Uganda Cancer Institute.
(Makerere University, 2021-10)
Introduction: Orbital rhabdomyosarcoma (ORMS) accounts for 4% of all solid tumours in children worldwide and 10% of orbital malignant tumors. Orbital Rhabdomyosarcoma is highly curable, with about 90% survival and 85% globe ...
Smell disorders and their associated factors among adult patients with chronic rhinosinusitis in Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020)
Background
A smell disorder is the alteration in the perception of odours. Among patients with chronic rhinosinusitis, smell disorders are very common with an approximate prevalence of 30-78%. This loss of smell has ...
Incidence and associated factors of acute back pain following spinal anaesthesia in mothers delivered by caesarean section at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-07)
Background: Spinal anaesthesia is a reliable and easy technique frequently used in anaesthetic practice. Post spinal back pain is one of the complications causing discomfort in patients, leading to rejection of its use for ...
Prevalence and Predictors of Vaginal Delivery following Induction of Labour at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12-09)
Background: Induction of labour has been shown to reduce perinatal morbidity and
mortality and World Health Organization (2018) recommended induction of labour at 41
completed weeks of Amenorrhea to reduce the risks ...
Universal antiretroviral therapy for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Northern Uganda
(University of Bergen, Norway, 2021-06-24)
Abstract
Background: Uganda’s decrease in mother-to-child transmission of HIV (MTCT) has
stagnated, making it almost impossible to achieve the target of zero new HIV infections.
Objectives: The aim of this study has ...