Browsing School of Bio-Medical Sciences (Bio-Medical) by Issue Date "2014"
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Abdominal sonographic changes among HIV-TB co-infected adult patients initiating highly active antiretroviral therapy at Mulago Hospital Complex.
(Makerere University, 2014)Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection increases the risk for infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB). In HIV-TB co-infected patients, abdominal tuberculosis accounts for 11-16% of extra pulmonary cases. ... -
Antifungal susceptibility patterns of vulvovaginal candida species among women attending antenatal clinic at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, South Western Uganda.
(SCIENCEDOMAIN International, 2014)Aims: To identify the Candida species that cause vulvovaginal candidiasis and determine their antifungal susceptibility patterns. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The study ... -
Assessment of the level of adherence of private medical clinics in Uganda to the standards of good pharmacy practice
(Makerere University, 2014)INTRODUCTION: Private medical clinics play an important role in the delivery of health services in Uganda and account for 46% of all the health care facilities in Uganda. They are usually the first place where almost half ... -
Association of testosterone levels with socio-demographic characteristics in a sample of Ugandan men.
(African Health sciences, 2014)Abstract Background: Testosterone, a male reproductive hormone, affects several physiological processes, such as sperm production, energy, strength, sexual behavior, sleep and the general well being of men. Normal levels ... -
Differential prevalence of transporter polymorphisms in symptomatic and asymptomatic Falciparum Malaria Infections in Uganda
(Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2014)We explored associations between Plasmodium falciparum drug resistance–mediating polymorphisms and clinical presentations in parasitemic children enrolled in a cross-sectional survey in Tororo, Uganda, using a retrospective ... -
Evaluation of anti theilerial activity of a lipophilic root bark extract of stereospermum kunthianum against theileria parva
(Makerere University, 2014)Background: naphthoquinones are common compounds found in several species of bignoniaceae and exhibit anti plasmodial activity hence can serve as potential sources of lead compounds for discovery and development of ... -
Factors predicting home storage of medicines in Northern Uganda
(BioMed Central, 2014)Abstract Background Medicines are kept in households Worldwide for first aid, treatment of chronic or acute disease conditions. This promotes inappropriate use of medicines and hence the associated risks. The study ... -
Informed consent practices for surgical care at university teaching hospitals; A case in a low resource setting.
(BioMed Central, 2014)Abstract Background Informed consent in medical practice is essential and a global standard that should be sought at all the times doctors interact with patients. Its intensity would vary depending on the invasiveness ... -
Intermittent use of sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine for malaria prevention: A cross-sectional study of knowledge and practices among Ugandan women attending an urban antenatal clinic.
(Malaria Journal, 2014)Abstract Background: The WHO recommends supervised administration of sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) as intermittent preventive treatment for malaria (IPTp) during pregnancy. Logistical constraints have however favoured ... -
A metabolic biosignature of early response to anti-tuberculosis treatment
(BMC Infectious Diseases, 2014)Background: The successful treatment of tuberculosis (TB) requires long-term multidrug chemotherapy. Clinical trials to evaluate new drugs and regimens for TB treatment are protracted due to the slow clearance of Mycobacterium ... -
Musculoskeletal disorder risk factors among nursing professionals in low resource settings: a cross-sectional study in Uganda
(BioMed Central, 2014)Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) constitute one of the main occupational hazards among health care workers. However, few epidemiological studies on work related MSD among nursing professionals have been carried ... -
Musculoskeletal disorder risk factors among nursing professionals in low resource settings: a cross-sectional study in Uganda.
(BMC Nursing, 2014)Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) constitute one of the main occupational hazards among health care workers. However, few epidemiological studies on work related MSD among nursing professionals have been carried ... -
Musculoskeletal pain and school bag use: a cross-sectional study among Ugandan pupils.
(BMC Research Notes, 2014)Background: Though seen as a convenient method of carrying books and other scholastic materials including food items, schoolbags are believed to contribute to back and other musculoskeletal problems in school going children. ... -
Patterns and predictors of self-medication in Northern Uganda
(PLOS One, 2014)Self-medication with antimicrobial agents is a common form of self-care among patients globally with the prevalence and nature differing from country to country. Here we assessed the prevalence and predictors of antimicrobial ... -
Prevalence of carbapenem resistance among enterobacteriaceae isolated from patients in Mulago Hospital and complex from 2011 to 2014
(Makerere University, 2014)Background: Carbapenemases have increasingly been reported in Enterobacteriaceae worldwide.Chromosomal and plasmid mediated resistance in Enterobateriaceae, renders them the most variable of all bacteria in susceptibility ... -
Recognition and reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions by surveyed healthcare professionals in Uganda: key determinants
(group.bmj.com, 2014)Objective: To assess extent and determinants of pastmonth recognition of suspected adverse drug reactions (ADR) and past-year ADR reporting among healthcare professionals (HCPs) in Uganda. Setting: Geographically diverse ... -
Rhomboids of mycobacteria: insight from phylogeny, genomic and complementation analysis.
(Makerere University, 2014)Background The rhomboid superfamily of proteins includes novel trans-membrane Serine-proteases that occur in all life-kingdoms, and are responsible for vital roles such as signaling in Drosophila, red blood cell invasion ... -
Safety and antidiarrheal activity of Priva adhaerens aqueous leaf extract in a murine model.
(Elsevier, 2014)Ethnopharmacological relevance:Priva adhaerens (Forssk.) Chiov.,awildly growing plant,is reported in central Uganda to be an effective traditional remedy for diarrhea.The objective of this study was to provide a scientific ...