Browsing by Subject "Mwanamugimu Nutrition Unit"
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Factors influencing weight gain in children under two years admitted to Mwanamugimu Nutrition Unit Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2014)Background; Children under two years admitted with malnutrition often gain weight inadequately with more than 90% of the children failing to gain adequate weight at discharge. This study investigated factors that influence ... -
Incidence and risk factors for refeeding syndrome in the transition phase when treating children with severe acute malnutrition at Mwanamugimu Nutrition Unit, Mulago.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-16)ABSTRACT Background: Refeeding syndrome is a complication developed by children being managed for Severe acute malnutrition (SAM). It is caused by changes in electrolyte balance once high caloric feeding is reinitiated. ... -
Stress hyperglycaemia among children with severe acute malnutrition admitted to Mmwanamugimu Nutrition Unit, Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2016)Background Stress hyperglycaemia is a transient increase in blood glucose ... -
Treatment Outcomes and Predictors of Nutritional recovery among Children with severe Acute Malnutrition attending the Outpatient Therapeutic Clinic in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-05-16)Background: Initially, all children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) used to be treated with inpatient care. The Outpatient Therapeutic Clinic (OTC) is an innovation for treating children with SAM with no medical ... -
Use of integrated management of acute malnutrition guidelines and cost implication in Uganda; A case study of severe acutely malnourished children admitted at Mwanamugimu Nutrition Unit, Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2013)Background: Despite development and dissemination of standardised nutritional management guidelines to harmonise treatment of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) at global and national levels, there is lack of information about ...