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Prevalence and factors associated with Insomnia sleep disorder among HIV positive adults attending Entebbe Hospital HIV outpatient clinic
(2018-08-16)
Introduction: The global burden of insomnia is high in the general population but much higher in those affected by HIV. Untreated insomnia is prognostic of HIV outcomes and increases the risk for psychological comorbidity ...
Unknown identity as a determinant of unfavourable outcomes among trauma patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital, a cohort study.
(Makerere University, 2019-08-07)
Introduction: Trauma is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide with
a disproportionate distribution in Low and Middle-Income countries (LMICs). Among trauma
patients is a subset whose identity ...
Correlation between CD4 cell counts and the immune status among Critically ill HIV negative patients in intensive care units in Uganda
(AFRICAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE, 2019-01-08)
Introduction: CD4 cells play a central role in regulation of adaptive cell mediated immune responses. Abnormal CD4 cells are usually reported in patients living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), as a marker of their ...
Incidence of Contrast induced Nephropathy and risk factors among Patients undergoing Coronary Intervention at the Uganda Heart Institute
(2019-05)
Introduction: Contrast Induced Acute Kidney Injury (CIAKI) is the 3rd commonest cause of
hospital acquired acute kidney injury and one of the main complications of coronary
interventions. With the growing need of ...
The incidence of and factors associated with extrauterine growth restriction among preterm infants in Kiwoko Hospital, Uganda.
(2019-08-08)
Background
Premature birth is the leading cause of under 5 mortality globally and is frequently associated with Extrauterine growth restriction (EUGR).Although the vast majority of mortality due to preterm birth occurs ...
Breast reconstructive surgery: level of acceptance, asociated patient and disease facilitating factors and barriers among women with breast cancer post mastectomy in Mulago hospital.
(Makerere University, 2019-08-07)
INTRODUCTION: Breast reconstructive surgery is an important aspect of management of breast cancer especially in improving quality of life of patients after mastectomy. Previous studies show that a range of factors including ...
The Burden of Hearing loss and its associated factors in Neonates admitted to the Special Care Baby Unit at Mulago Hospital.
(2019-08)
Introduction: The estimated prevalence of hearing loss (HL) in neonates worldwide is 1-6 per 1000 live births and it is most prevalent in developing countries. Hearing loss is even much more prevalent in neonates admitted ...
Pulmonary arterial hypertension in children with adenoid and or tonsillar hypertrophy attending ear, nose and throat clinic at Mulago hospital.
(Makerere University, 2019-09-12)
Background to the study Adenotonsillar hypertrophy, a common child hood condition, is the leading cause of upper airway obstruction in children. This may results into a devastating and fatal complication of pulmonary ...
THE EFFECT OF WASTING ON VIRAL SUPPRESSION AND MORTALITY OF HIV POSITIVE CHILDREN FOLLOWING INITIATION OF ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY AT BAYLOR-UGANDA
(Makerere University, 2019-10-16)
Background: Under-nutrition/malnutrition has frequently been reported in HIV infected children with significantly high rates of the severe and moderate variant. Some reports indicate that over half of all children with ...
IMMEDIATE OUTCOMES OF CHILDREN WITH SICKLE CELL ANEMIA AND FEVER MANAGED AS OUT PATIENTS AT MULAGO HOSPITAL SICKLE CELL CLINIC
(Makerere University, 2019-09-18)
Background: Fever is a common presentation of children with sickle cell anaemia (SCA).
Outpatient management of selected patients with SCA and fever is safe, effective and reduces
hospital admissions in high income ...