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Histopathological findings of endometrial curretings in women with abnormal uterine bleeding and correlating age and parity to endometrial cancer
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Background: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common problem in women of all age groups. It could be a sign of hormonal imbalance or a serious underlying condition necessitating aggressive treatment including surgery. ... -
Prevalence of helicobacter pylori infection during pregnancy and influence on the pregnancy anemia intervention package in Uganda among mothers at Kawempe Health Centre
(Makerere University, 2020-01)The National Anemia Policy (2002) specifies an intervention package for anemia in pregnancy which consists of iron and folic acid supplementation, and malaria and hook worm control. However, the prevalence of anemia in ... -
Her2 over-expression and its association with pathological features of gastric adenocarcinoma as seen in the Department of Pathology
(Makerere University, 2020-03)Background: Gastric adenocarcinoma is the fifth most common malignancy globally, and it is one of the main causes of cancer-related deaths in Uganda. Despite the remarkable improvement in gastric adenocarcinoma treatment ... -
Identification of novel ixodid tick aquaporin-1 potential anti-tick vaccine epitopes : an in-silico analysis
(Makerere University, 2019-06-07)Ticks are arthropod vectors of pathogens of both Veterinary and Public health importance. Acaricide application which is currently the mainstay of tick control is hampered by high cost, the need for regular application and ... -
Evaluation of novel breath-based biomarkers and other sputum and non-sputum based, biomarker-based tests for tb screening and diagnosis
(Makerere University, 2021-02-04)Background: One of the greatest challenges to effective tuberculosis (TB) control is the absence of a fast, reliable and cost-effective method of diagnosis. Current TB diagnostic algorithms in low income high-burden TB ... -
Morphological patterns of liver disease and association between Hepatitis B infection and Hepatocellular Carcinoma in biopsies as seen in the Department of Pathology, Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Background: Uganda is one of the countries with high prevalence of hepatitis B infection. It is estimated that about 4.3% of Ugandans are living with hepatitis B infection. Hepatitis B infection is known to play a major ... -
Heart lesions in sudden deaths : an autopsy study at Kampala Capital City Authority Mortuary, Mulago
(Makerere University, 2020-04)Background: According to the WHO, sudden death is death that occurs within 24 hours from the onset of symptoms. Sudden death is a public health problem and the common lesions have been attributed to ischemic and hypertensive ... -
Sociodemographics, histopathological and immunohistochemical characterization of ameloblastoma at the Department of Pathology, Makerere University College of Health Sciences
(Makerere University, 2020-03)Background: Ameloblastoma is a benign but locally aggressive and infiltrative odontogenic tumor with high tendency to recur but rarely metastasizes. Ameloblastoma of the jaws is the most commonly encountered OT in Africa. ... -
Brca1 protein expression in epithelial ovarian cancer and associated clinico-pathological features as seen at the department of pathology, Makerere universty
(Makerere University, 2021-01-19)Background Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is a heterogeneous disease that encompasses a number of different histological subtypes. Recent advances in the hereditary understanding of this disease have shown a significant ... -
Assessment of antiretroviral drug residues in pigs slaughtered in selected abattoirs in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-06-30)Background: Access to ARVs has increased over time as a result of emerging policies such as; the Uganda adapted WHO 2015 ART guidelines which state that all people testing positive for HIV should be enrolled on ART ... -
Assessing the usage of visual aids in graduate student learning of gross anatomy at Makerere University College of Health Sciences
(Makerere University, 2020-08-27)Background: At Makerere University College of Health Sciences, students learn gross anatomy by dissection, reading, lectures, and tutorials. The last five years have seen a dramatic increase in the number of students ... -
Morphology and morphometry of the human placenta in mining and non-mining areas in North Western Tanzania
(Makerere University, 2020-08)Introduction: The placenta is an organ of fetal origin providing interchange between the mother and fetus; it is also one of the important factors that contribute to fetal wellbeing. The morphology and morphometry of the ... -
Detection of Leishmania in human blood and tissue exudate ingested by Tunga penetrans
(African Journal of Parasitology Research, 2020-09)Communities in Uganda are experiencing a multiparasitism, blood microscopy often reveals Leishmania and microfilaria in patients with anaemia, haemorrhage and splenomegaly. Many are likely asymptomatic and probably exposed ... -
Histological Demonstration of the Organisms Causing Human Tungiasis in Eastern Uganda
(Journal of Cytology & Histology, 2020)Background: Tungiasis, a neglected tropical ecto-parasitic disease, has resurged in Sub-Saharan Africa, causing public concern and at times confusing diagnosis. In October 2010, following widespread human disease within ... -
Investigation of a haemorrhagic febrile illness in Nakaseke District, Central Uganda: A case series report
(African Journal of Parasitology Research, 2020-02-05)Persons in Nakaseke and neighbouring districts within Central Uganda suffered from a haemorrhagic febrile illness. Four tested positive for the Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) virus, five for the Rift Valley Fever ... -
Prevalence of staphylococcus aureus isolated from the lower genital tract of mothers in labour possessing selected virulence factor genes in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2019-11-28)Background: Staphylococcus aureus is one of the gram positive bacteria colonizing the human body. It colonizes in approximately one third of the general population worldwide. It particularly colonizes the skin, nasal ... -
Human herpes virus 8 DNA in blood as a marker of Kaposi’s Sarcoma in HIV positive Ugandan patients.
(makerere university, 2020-01-28)Introduction; Kaposi’s Sarcoma (KS) is an abnormal excessive growth of blood vessels associated with human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8), as the causative agent. In HIV infected individuals, HHV-8 is the major cause of AIDS-related ... -
Prevalence and Incidence of Carriage of Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae among Patients Admitted to Mulago Hospital General Intensive Care Unit
(Makerere university, 2019-09-01)Background: Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae CRE) are among the major causes of nosocomial infections contributing to increase morbidity and mortality in the ICU. Carbapenem being the last choice of beta lactams for ... -
Evaluation of the effect of pim6 on the induction of hiv-1 expression from memory cd4+ t cells of virally suppressed hiv-1 patients attending TASO clinic, Mulago.
(Nakimuli Cynthia, 2020-01-07)Background: Latent HIV-1 reservoirs harbour human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) proviral DNA which can be reactivated to express viral RNA. Memory CD4+ T cells in HIV-infected persons are critical as HIV reservoirs, ... -
Monocyte activation and dysregulation in treated and untreated hiv-1 infected Ugandans.
(Makerere University, 2018-08-30)Introduction: Mechanism for increased non-AIDs co morbidities in HIV-1infected individuals on combinatorial antiretroviral therapy (cART) still requires exploration. This is majorly attributed to chronic monocyte activation ...
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