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Correlation between serum glucose profiles and injury severity among admitted trauma patients at Mulago hospital.
(2018-07-16)
INTRODUCTION: Blood glucose is highly sensitive to cellular injury secondary to trauma and possesses all properties of an ideal serum marker of systemic injury. Blood glucose levels are positively correlated with severity ...
Factors associated with diagnostic and pre-treatment intervals among breast cancer patients at the Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2022-12-22)
Background: Most breast cancer (BC) patients in Uganda are diagnosed with advanced stage disease (stage III and IV) and experience poor outcome including survival. There is limited data on the factors that are associated ...
Ocular findings, prevalence of visual impairment and associated factors in chronic kidney disease patients at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-12-20)
Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a growing public health problem worldwide with a higher prevalence documented in developing countries. CKD results in multiple body organ dysfunction thus contributing significantly ...
Deep neck space infections among patients attending Mulago National Referral Hospital: clinical presentation, bacterial etiology and antimicrobial susceptibility
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
Introduction: Deep neck space infection (DNSI) is inflammation often with abscess collection within the potential fascial spaces in the head and neck region. Their occurrence has been falling since the advent of antibiotics ...
A criterion-based audit on the use of surgical safety Checklist among obstetrics and gynaecology patients undergoing emergency operations at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2023-10-11)
Background: Surgical Safety Checklist (SSC) is 19 item document that was implemented by WHO in 2007 to enhance communication between surgical team members and it was adopted by MOH Uganda in 2011 to enable reduction in ...
Prevalence and factors associated with life threatening complications of abortion among patients admitted at the Gynaecology Emergency Ward of Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-08-10)
Background: This study aimed at determining the prevalence and factors associated with life threatening complications of abortion among patients admitted at the emergency gynecology ward of KNRH. Life threatening complications ...