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Mind the gaps: A qualitative study of perceptions of healthcare professionals on challenges and proposed remedies for cervical cancer help-seeking in post conflict Northern Uganda.
(BioMed Central, 2013)
Abstract
Background: There are limited data on perceptions of health professionals on challenges faced by cervical cancer
patients seeking healthcare in the developing countries. We explored the views of operational level ...
Mid-term clinical and radiological outcomes in children with Idiopathic Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (ICTEV) managed by the ponseti technique at Mulago Hospital - Uganda.
(2014)
Background: Idiopathic congenital talipes equino varus (ICTEV) is a complex three-dimensional deformity of the foot consisting of four components; equinus, varus, adductus and cavus deformities.
Worldwide 150,000-200,000 ...
Utilization and factors associated with intermittent preventive treatment of malaria among women attending antenatal clinic in Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2014-05)
Background: The greatest impact of malaria is felt in sub-Saharan Africa where up to 90% of the global deaths due to the disease occur. Malaria infection in pregnancy is a major cause of maternal and child morbidity and ...
Timing of Antiretroviral Therapy after Diagnosis of Cryptococcal Meningitis
(The New England Journal of Medicine, 2014)
Background
Cryptococcal meningitis accounts for 20 to 25% of acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome–related deaths in Africa. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is essential for
survival; however, the question of when ART should ...
Oxytocin and misoprostol versus oxytocin alone in reduction of blood loss in emergency caesarean section in Mulago Hospital Uganda, RCT
(Makerere University, 2011-05)
Background: The commonest cause of excessive bleeding at caesarean section is uterine atony. Bolus oxytocin is usually given to prevent uterine atony but mothers undergoing emergency caesarean section for required additional ...
The prevalence of hearing impairment in the 6 weeks - 5 years HIV/AIDS-positive patients attending Paediatric Infectious Disease Clinic at Mulago Hospital
(2014-08-06)
Introduction
In Uganda, it is estimated that between 39,000 and 200,000 children (0-14) years of age are living with HIV (UNAIDS, 2006). In children with HIV/AIDS, hearing impairment is one form of disability that greatly ...
Pregnancy outcomes of catheter induction among term mothers with indications for labour induction in New Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2012-07)
Background: The use of the transcervical FBC for cervical ripening has been shown to be an efficient, safe and cost effective method to induce labour, and is associated with a low incidence of uterine contractile abnormalities. ...
Vitamin D profile among patients with acute stroke admitted to Mulago hospital.
(Makerere University, 2013)
Background
Stroke is an important cause of adult death and disability that is on the rise in the developing world. It is preventable to an extent, through strategies aimed at controlling the risk factors. Vitamin D ...
Prevalence and factors associated with precancerous cervical lesions among HIV- positive women attending Mulago hospital, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2013-04)
Background: Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women in low-income countries, including Uganda. Although cervical cancer incidence and mortality is higher in HIV-positive women, resource limitations restrict the ...
Incidence, associated factors and immediate outcomes of acute transfusion reactions among blood recipients in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2012)
Background: Blood transfusion is an indispensible component of medicine. However, this sometimes life saving intervention may result in adverse events or acute transfusion reactions (ATRs). The defined ATRs include: acute ...