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Early results of accelerated versus conventional ponseti method in the treatment of idiopathic clubfoot as seen in Mulago Hospital, Kampala, a case control study.
(2007-06)INTRODUCTION: In Uganda, over 1,600 children with idiopathic clubfoot are born annually. Conventional ponseti method has demonstrated a 76% correction rate with 17% loss to follow up in Kampala, Uganda. Accelerate ponseti ... -
Early results of early hip spica casting and skin traction in the treatment of paediatric femoral diaphyseal fractures in mulago hospital: A randomized clinical trial.
(2007)INTRODUCTION: Femoral shaft fractures are among the commonest fractures of the lower extremity in children and commonly require hospital admission. The main concern in the treatment of femoral diaphyseal fractures in ... -
The effect of Aids defining conditions on immunological recovery among patients initiating antiretroviral therapy at JCRC, Kampala, Uganda
(2008-10)BACKGROUND: During 2005, the world health organization (WHO) estimated that there were over 1.3 million people receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). As the number of individuals able to access treatment is ever increasing, ... -
Effect of emergency major surgery on CD4 cell count in HIV positive and negative patients in Mulago hospital: A prospective cohort study
(2009-05)Surgery has a key role in HIV palliative care, specifically in the diagnosis (e.g laparotomy) and treatment (e.g excision of tumor) of HIV related and non related conditions. Yet major surgery, a form of trauma depresses ... -
Effect of HIV infection and use of cotrimoxazole prophylaxis on response to chloroquine plus sulphadoxine- pyrimethamine treatment for uncomplicated malaria
(2005-06)INTRODUCTION: Malaria and HIV infection contribute to significant morbidity and mortality in sub-saharan africa, any interaction between the two could lead to profound public health consquencies. HIV infected patients have ... -
Effect of HIV-Infection on parasite clearance in pregnant women with severe malaria in Lacor and Gulu hospitals, Northern Uganda.
(2009-05)TITTLE: Effect of HIV infection on parasite clearance in pregnant women with severe malaria in Lacor and Gulu hospitals, Northern Uganda. INTRODUCTION: Malaria and HIV/AIDS share determinants of vulnerability and have ... -
Effect of smear status on survival of patients previously on HAART in the first 2-months of anti-tuberculosis therapy in mulago hospital.
(2009-10)INTRODUCTION: Mortality among TB patients in increased in patients who are co-infected with HIV. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of smear-positive vs. smear-negative PTB + EPTB on mortality. The study ... -
Effect of toxicities to triomune on virologic outcomes among HIV-1 infected adults at the infectious diseases insititute, Uganda.
(2008-08)INTRODUCTION: Use of fixed dose generic combination of stavudine, lamivudine and nevirapine (Triomune) for the treatment of HIV/AIDS is wide sparead in resource limited settings (RLS). However, the clinical benefits of ... -
The efficacy of zinc as adjunct therapy in the treatment of severe pneumonia in children admitted to Mulago Hospital
(2007)Acute respiratory tract infection(ARI) is the most common cause of morbidity and mortality in children less than 5 years worldwide. It accounts for 10-30% of all childhood deaths. The burden of lower respiratory infections ... -
Electrolyte abnormalities among critically ill children presenting to acute care unit, Mulago hospital: Types, associated factors, and immediate outcome
(2010-04)BACKGROUND:Electrolyte abnormalities are commonly seen in critically ill children and have been associated with poor outcome. However electrolyte abnormalities among critically ill children in resource poor settings are ... -
Electrolyte pattern in patients with dynamic intestinal obstructions as seen in Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
(2002-09)BACKGROUND: Electrolytes are important in the management of patients with intestinal obstruction. They may not be investigated in an emergency situation. Therefore an expected pattern may be useful in the management of ... -
An evaluation of the initial management of patients with cervical spine injury in mulago hospital.
(2009-06)CSI occurs in 5-10% of major trauma patients. Interventions instituted immediately following injury are the greatest determinants of outcome. Cervical spine stabilization immediately on suspicion of CSI, appropriate ... -
Evaluation of the modified alvarado score as a diagnostic tool for appendicitis
(2005)Background: Decision making in cases of acute appendicitis may be difficult especially for junior surgeons. This was reflected in the high negative appendicectomy rate in Mulago hospital. Modified Alvarado Scoring System ... -
Exclusive breast-feeding: beliefs and practices in Rakai health units.
(2002)This was a cross-sectional study on exclusive breast-feeding in Rakai, rural district in Uganda. Study subjects were mothers of infants aged 0-6 months attending health units in Rakai during the months of March and April ... -
Factors affecting adherence to chloroquine prophylaxis for malaria among children with sickle cell anaemia in Mulago hospital
(2007-07)INTRODUCTION: Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is one of the most common inherited hemoglobinopathies in the tropics. Children with sickle cell anemia are at increased risk of morbidity and mortality from malaria, and are therefore ... -
Factors affecting mothers' utilization of maternal services in Kibale District
(1995-01)This report presents findings from a study entitled "Factors affecting Mothers' Utilization of maternal services in Kibale District". Studies carried out earlier in this district indicated that the use of Antenatal care ... -
Factors associated with complications in women presenting with abortion in Mulago Hospital Emergency Gynecological ward
(2008-05)Abortion complications are a common cause of maternal morbidity and mortality among women worldwide. Maternal mortality from abortion is well studied, but other abortion complications are not documented, especially in ... -
Factors associated with fresh stillbirths and low apgarscore in selected health units in Kiboga district, Uganda.
(2008-03)Each year, thousands of new born babies arebeing born in the world with low apgarscore while others are fresh stillbirths. These two conditions are among the contributors of perinatal mortality and poor pregnancy outcomes ... -
Factors associated with poor outcome in new born babies born before arrival (BBA) admitted in mulago hospital.
(2009-06)BACKGROUND: New born care practices in sub-saharan Africa and Uganda in particular have proved to be suboptimal especially if the child is born before arrival (BBA). Neonatal mortality rate (NMR) in Uganda is at 27/1000 ... -
Factors associated with postoperative nausea and vomiting at Mulago hospital
(2007-07)INTRODUCTION: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are among the most common complications following surgery and despite modern anesthetic and surgical technique the incidence remains at 20% to 30%. Although some ...