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Seizure activity and neurological sequelae in Ugandan children who have survived an episode of cerebral malaria
(African Health Sciences, 2009)
Background: Seizures are a common presenting feature in children with cerebral malaria (CM) and neurologic deficits have been
described in survivors of CM. However few prospective studies have described the frequency of ...
Reliability of the Luganda version of the Child Behaviour Checklist in measuring behavioural problems after cerebral malaria
(BioMed Central, 2009-12-08)
Background: No measure of childhood behaviour has been validated in Uganda despite the
documented risks to behaviour. Cerebral malaria in children poses a great risk to their behaviour,
however behavioural outcomes after ...
A preliminary examination of the construct validity of the KABC-II in Ugandan children with a history of cerebral malaria
(Makerere University Medical School, 2009)
Background: Several diseases and adverse conditions affect the cognitive development of children in Sub-Saharan African.
There is need to assess these children to determine which abilities are affected and the severity ...
Prevalence of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency and its association with plasmodium falciparum infection among children in iganga district.
(2009-11)
BACKGROUND/ RATIONALE:
Glucose-6-phosphate (G6PD) is an enzyme that is present in the cytoplasm of all body cells with a role in the generation of reduced glutathione. This is necessary for the reduction of oxidant stress ...
Umbilical artery doppler flow patterns in high-risk pregnancy and foetal outcome in Mulago Hospital.
(2009-11)
INTRODUCTION:
High risk pregnancy health problem worldwide because it is associated with increased foetal and maternal morbidity and mortality. Umbilical artery Doppler ultrasoudnd can e used to monitor the baby by observing ...
Knowledge gaps, attitude and beliefs of the communities about sickle cell disease in Eastern and Western Uganda
(East African Medical Journal, 2009)
Background: The management of sickle cell disease (SCD) has remained insurmountable in developing countries such as Uganda, because most communities are not aware of it.
Objective: To determine knowledge gaps, attitudes ...