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Prevalence of Cancerous and Pre-malignant Lesions of Cervical Cancer and their Association with Risk Factors as seen among women in the Regions of Uganda
(Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Medicine, 2017)
Introduction: Cervical cancer is the second cause of death among women in Uganda. Little is known about the prevalence and risk factors
associated with cancerous and pre-malignant lesions of cervical cancer in the regions ...
Artemether-Lumefantrine combination therapy for treatment of uncomplicated malaria: The potential for complex interactions with antiretroviral drugs in HIV-infected individuals
(Malaria Research and Treatment, 2011-02-14)
Treatment of malaria in HIV-infected individuals receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) poses significant challenges. Artemether-lumefantrine (AL) is one of the artemisisnin-based combination therapies recommended for ...
Risk of post caesarean wound infection among women managed by open versus closed dressing in Mulago Hospital: A randomised controlled trial.
(Makerere University, 2012-05)
Introduction: Surgical wound infection is the most common maternal complication following caesarean section (CS) worldwide. It accounts for considerable morbidity and mortality, prolonged hospitalization and increased ...
Fetal demise and associated factors following umbilical cord prolapse in Mulago Hospital, retrospective cohort study
(Makerere University, 2011-05)
Background: Umbilical cord prolapse is a rare obstetric complication that usually necessitates emergency delivery and its associated with high perinatal mortality and morbidity. The reported perinatal mortality in some ...
Factors associated with differential community prevalence of hepatitis e in, Kitgum district, northern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2013)
Background: In Uganda, Hepatitis E caused morbidity and mortality in more than 10,437 persons and 167 deaths Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 1.6%, northern Uganda 2009. The risk factors for the transmission were clearly known, ...
Prevalence and factors associated with anaemia among children aged 6 to 59 months attending Nakaseke General Hospital, Nakaseke District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014)
Background: Anaemia is a common health problem in children and is one of the leading causes of death in low income countries. It is most common between the ages of 6 to 59 months where it is found to be associated with ...
Transient neurologic symptoms following spinal lignocaine and bupivacaine for caesarean delivery at Mulago Hospital: A randomised trial (“the Li-Bu Trial”)
(Makerere University, 2014-06)
Introduction: Transient neurological symptoms (TNS) are defined as symmetrical bilateral pain/ dysthesia in the back or buttocks or pain radiating to the lower extremities 24 hours after recovery from spinal anesthesia . ...
Understanding newborn care in Uganda: Towards future interventions
(Makerere University, 2010-11)
Worldwide, almost four million babies die every year in the first month of life and another three millions are born dead. The highest rates are in Africa. In Uganda, over forty thousand newborn deaths and a similar number ...
Prevalence and patterns of ankle joint injuries amongst patients with musculoskeletal trauma at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2014)
Introduction: At Mulago National Referral Hospital, ankle joint injuries are common however, the magnitude of the problem they present and their specific clinical and radiological features which would aid in planning their ...
Serum interleukin-6 level as an early marker of injury severity in trauma patients in Mulago Hospital: A cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2014)
Background: Trauma is still the leading cause of death in many regions of the world. Severity scores have been developed to assist in management of trauma victims. Immune response to trauma has been known to positively ...