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Prevalence and factors associated with thyroid deficiency among mothers attending antenatal care in Lower Mulago Hospital
(2007)
INTRODUCTION: Thyroid disorders have been associated with a number of pregnancy- related poor outcomes. Thyroid function assessment is not a common factor assessed for during a mother’s attendance of the antenatal clinic. ...
The prevalence of otitis media with effusion and associated hearing impairment among adults HIV/AIDS patients attending the ISS clinic at Mulago hospital
(2007-05)
INTRODUCTION:The HIV/AIDS is the worst epidemic seen in the twentieth century where over 40 million people worldwide are living with the disease. It attacks the immune system leading to easy susceptibility to opportunistic ...
Mannitol as adjunct therapy for childhood cerebral malaria in Uganda: a randomized clinical trial
(BioMed Central, 2007-10-24)
Background: Several reports have suggested that raised intracranial pressure (ICP) is a major contributor to death among children with cerebral malaria. Mannitol, an osmotic diuretic, effectively lowers ICP and is used to ...
The efficacy of zinc as adjunct therapy in the treatment of severe pneumonia in children admitted to Mulago Hospital
(2007)
Acute respiratory tract infection(ARI) is the most common cause of morbidity and mortality in children less than 5 years worldwide. It accounts for 10-30% of all childhood deaths. The burden of lower respiratory infections ...
Low adherence to exclusive breastfeeding in Eastern Uganda: a community-based cross-sectional study comparing dietary recall since birth with 24-hour recall
(BioMed Central, 2007-03-01)
Background: Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended as the best feeding alternative for infants up to six months and has a protective effect against mortality and morbidity. It also seems to lower HIV-1 transmission compared ...