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Histological findings of striated muscle biopsies from patients with endomyocardial fibrosis in Mulago Hospital: A pilot study
(Makerere University, 2010-04)
Introduction: Endomyocardial fibrosis (EMF) is globally rare, but is commonly seen in some countries like Uganda, India, Nigeria and Mozambique. It is strongly associated with poverty, dietary deficiencies, certain ethnicities ...
Pregnancy outcomes of mothers with one previous caesarean section scar offered trial of labour in Mulago Hospital: A cohort study.
(Makerere University, 2012)
Background: Vaginal birth (or trial of labour) after previous Caesarean delivery represents one of the most significant changes in obstetric practice as it is a safe and appropriate option that can help reduce the number ...
Prevalence of fungal colonization and infection of burn wounds among inpatients and associated factors at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011-06)
Background: Burn injuries are on increase worldwide including Uganda. Infections are the commonest cause of morbidity and mortality in burn patients. The prophylactic use of antibiotics in burn patients has reduced bacterial ...
Prevalence and factors associated with use of traditional herbal medicine among infertility patients in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011-05)
Background: Infertility patients are a vulnerable group that often seeks non-medical solutions for their failure to conceive. Churches (spiritualists), traditional healers and hospitals (orthodox medical treatment) services ...
Postoperative pain in Lichtenstein with Iliohypogastric neurectomy compared to standard Lichtenstein repair in patients with Inguinal hernia at Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2013)
Background: Groin hernias comprise a great percentage of the surgical volume and account for high morbidity rates worldwide. Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most common surgical procedures. In recent years great ...
Clinical sonographic and histological renal features of HIV seropositive patients with proteinuria at Mulago Hospital: A descriptive study
(Makerere University, 2011)
Background: A wide clinical spectrum of kidney diseases affects patients with HIV. Studies employing varying criteria for diagnosis of kidney disease have reported a variable prevalence of these diseases in patients with ...
Prevalence, presentation and factors associated with low serum vitamin b-12 levels in ART-naïve HIV positive patients attending two outpatient HIV Care Clinics in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011)
Introduction: The extent of vitamin B-12 depletion among HIV positive patients in Uganda and Sub Saharan Africa is unknown. We describe serum vitamin B-12 levels and factors associated with suboptimal vitamin B-12 among ...
Prevalence and factors associated with glycemic, blood pressure and lipid control among diabetic patients attending Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011)
Morbidity from diabetes is a consequence of both microvascular and macrovascular disease and atherosclerosis remains the most important cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with diabetes mellitus. Large scale ...
Prevalence, clinical and laboratory characteristics of patients with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in cirrhotic ascites at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011-04)
Introduction and rationale: Patients with cirrhosis and ascites show a higher susceptibility to bacterial infections. In these patients, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis may occur in up to 25% of the cases and is usually ...
Utilization and factors associated with intermittent preventive treatment of malaria among women attending antenatal clinic in Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2014-05)
Background: The greatest impact of malaria is felt in sub-Saharan Africa where up to 90% of the global deaths due to the disease occur. Malaria infection in pregnancy is a major cause of maternal and child morbidity and ...