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Delayed presentation and diagnosis of patients with primary malignant musculoskeletal tumours seen at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2015)
Background:
Malignant musculoskeletal tumours are comparatively rare tumours and delays in diagnosis and treatment are common.
Several factors have been associated with delayed presentation of patients with tumours. These ...
Determinants and time to blood transfusion among thermal burn patients admitted to Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2014)
Background: Blood transfusion is common practice among thermal burn patients due to significant alteration in haematological parameters associated with burns. Whereas it’s beneficial and the most effective method to treat ...
Clinicopathological analysis and health-related quality of life among patients with ovarian cancer at Mulago Hospital
(2012-05)
Background: Ovarian cancer is the 6th commonest in women and the 2nd commonest gynecological cancer. Clinically, it is ambiguous and majority of patients are identified in the advanced disease stages. Surgery causes loss ...
Stress hyperglycaemia among children with severe acute malnutrition admitted to Mmwanamugimu Nutrition Unit, Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2016)
Background Stress hyperglycaemia is a transient increase in blood glucose ...
The presentation, surgical management and mortality of neonates with intestinal atresia in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2016)
ABSTRACT
Background: Intestinal atresia is one of the commonest causes of neonatal intestinal obstruction. Survival of neonates with intestinal atresia has improved in many developed countries but in low and middle income ...
Prevalence and factors associated with malaria misdiagnosis among children in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2015)
Malaria remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Uganda especially among children under five years of age. Reliable diagnosis is essential to reduce this burden. World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines recommend ...
Mortality among children under five years admitted for routine care of severe acute malnutrition: A prospective study from Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018)
Background:
Mortality among children admitted to the malnutrition unit at Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda has reduced according to a recent randomised control trial. Anecdotal reports from the unit, however, report high ...
Prevalence and risk factors of gallstone disease in patients undergoing ultrasonography in Mulago Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018)
BACKGROUND: Gallstone disease (GSD) is still the most prevalent medical condition in the pancreatobiliary system. It is a global problem and remains a common cause of surgical intervention, contributing substantially to ...
Health related quality of life and associated factors in children with Sickle Cell disease aged 8-17 years, attending Sickle Cell Clinic, Mulago Hospital
(2018)
Introduction: Childhood sickle cell disease is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality and most of the deaths occur in resource-limited settings. Sickle cell is associated with some complications such as stroke, ...
Prevalence and patterns of ankle joint injuries amongst patients with musculoskeletal trauma at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2014)
Introduction: At Mulago National Referral Hospital, ankle joint injuries are common however, the magnitude of the problem they present and their specific clinical and radiological features which would aid in planning their ...