Browsing School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.) Collections by Issue Date "2005"
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Aetiology of low back pain in Mulago Hospital, Uganda
(African Health Sciences, 2005)Background: Low back pain exists in epidemic proportions in the western world and is on the increase. Its cause is mostly non-specific. Not much is known about it in the developing world because the data is scanty. This ... -
Blood pressure profiles among Makerere University undergraduate students
(Makerere University Medical School, 2005)Introduction: The purpose of this study was to set reference values for spot blood pressure and its derivatives among Makerere University undergraduate students. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional study. Materials ... -
Bridging the health gap in Uganda: the surgical role of the clinical officer
(Africa Health Sciences, 2005)Introduction: A scarcity of trained medical personnel impedes Uganda's ability to deliver healthcare effectively. The role of the Clinical Officer (CO) was established to assist the provision of primary healthcare to rural ... -
Clinical presentation and management of alleged sexually assaulted females at Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
(African Health Sciences, 2005)Objective: To determine the presentation and treatment offered to sexually assaulted females attending emergency gynaecological ward in Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda. Setting: Mulago Hospital Gynaecological emergency ... -
Cryptosproridiosis and microsporidiosis in Ugandan children with persistent diarrhea with and without concurrent infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus
(American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2005)Cryptosporidium spp. and Enterocytozoon bieneusi are enteric pathogens that have emerged as significant causes of persistent diarrhea (PD) in immunologically compromised individuals particularly in association with HIV/AIDS. ... -
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 ... -
Human immunodeficiency virus neurological complications: An overview of the Ugandan experience.
(Journal of NeuroVirology, 2005)Sub-Saharan Africa, which has about 12% of the global population, is home to almost 70% of individuals infected with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS). A recent survey by the ... -
Incidence of postcesarean infections in relation to HIV status in a setting with limited resources
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2005)Background. The aim of the present study was to assess the incidence of postcesarean infections in relation to HIV status in a setting where resources are limited, HIV infection is common, and antiretroviral treatment ... -
Interpretation of tuberculin skin-test results in the diagnosis of tuberculosis in children
(African Health Sciences, 2005)Introduction: The tuberculin skin test is one of the most valuable tests for demonstrating tuberculous infection in both symptomatic and asymptomatic children. However, its application is often undermined by difficulties ... -
Monoclonal antibodies against enterocytozoon bieneusi of human origin
(American Society for Microbiology, 2005)Enterocytozoon bieneusi is clinically the most significant among the microsporidia infecting humans, causing chronic diarrhea, wasting, and cholangitis in individuals with human immunodeficiency virus/AIDS. The lack of ... -
Patient and health service delay in pulmonary tuberculosis patients attending a refferal hospital: a cross sectional study
(BMC Public Health, 2005)Background: Delays in diagnosis and initiation of effective treatment increase morbidity and mortality from tuberculosis as well as the risk of transmission in the community. The aim of this study was to determine the time ... -
Pattern of dental caries in Mulago Dental School clinic, Uganda
(African Health Sciences, 2005)Introduction: Information on dental caries among patients attending Mulago Hospital is scarce. Yet knowledge of the pattern of caries can be used to plan preventive and treatment interventions. This study describes the ... -
Prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection among Makerere University medical students
(African Health Sciences, 2005)Background: Medical students in the course of their clinical work are at risk of acquiring hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection or transmitting it to their patients. HBV immunization for medical students in Uganda is recommended ...