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Comparison of intralesional bleomycin to intralesional triamcinolone in the symptomatic control of keloids in patients seen at Mulago Hospital Plastic Surgery Unit: A randomized, single blinded clinical trail
(Makerere University, 2012)
Introduction: Keloids are raised skin lesions that develop from poor scar formation and extend beyond the original wound margin. They are dermal fibroproliferative disorders unique to humans that occur following trauma, ...
Depression and Its relationship to work status and income among HIV clients in Uganda
(World Journal of AIDS, 2012)
Purpose: Despite high levels of depression among persons living with HIV (PLWHIV), little research has investigated the relationship of depression to work status and income in PLWHIV in sub-Saharan Africa, which was the ...
Hypertension in adolescents in day secondary schools in Kampala: prevalence and associated factors.
(2012)
Background
Hypertension is the 3rd leading cause of mortality worldwide. Hypertension in adults has its origin in childhood and adolescence. Hypertension; previously thought to be a problem mostly of adults is fast becoming ...
Association of contraceptive knowledge and attitude with intention to use family planning among primegravidae attending antenatal care in Kayunga Hospital
(Makerere University, 2012)
Introduction and background: Family planning (FP) services were introduced in Uganda in 1957 by Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU), formally known as Family Association of Uganda and were actively implemented in 1963. However, ...
The influence of human papilloma virus vaccination on sexual behavior of adolescent girls: A case study of Nakasongola and Luwero Districts
(Makerere University, 2012)
INTRODUCTION: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) the cause of cervical cancer is known to be spread through sexual contact. Vaccination against HPV before sexual debut was recommended by WHO as a way of primary prevention of ...
Factors affecting utilisation of electronic health information resources in universities in Uganda
(Annals of Library and Information Studies, 2012)
This article reports on a study done on electronic health information resources (e-resources) usage in three universities offering medical education in Uganda. One of the objectives of the study was to investigate factors ...
Hearing loss in patients receiving cisplatin at Uganda Cancer Institute.
(Makerere University, 2012-06)
Introduction.
Cisplatin (cis-diamminedichloridoplatinum) is an antineoplastic agent with ototoxic effects (1-7). Cisplatin-induced ototoxicity is manifested as high – frequency sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Audiologic ...
Patterns of musculoskeletal injuries in multiple trauma patients admitted at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2012)
BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal injuries are the commonest injuries sustained following multiple trauma and are a major cause of morbidity, mortality and long bed occupancy in patients admitted at Mulago Hospital. This study ...
Lipodystrophy among HIV-infected children and adolescents on highly active antiretroviral therapy in Uganda: a cross sectional study
(Journal of the International AIDS Society, 2012)
Background: With widespread use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and prolonged survival of HIV-infected children, toxicities like
lipodystrophy are becoming more evident. Little is known about lipodystrophy in children in ...
Cognitive dysfunction among HIV positive and HIV negative patients with psychosis in Uganda
(Public Library of Science, 2012)
Background: Cognitive impairment is an established phenomenon in HIV infected individuals and patients that have
psychosis. However there is need to establish the severity of the impairment if patients are co morbid with ...