• Early vertical HIV transmission and associated factors among HIV exposed infants on early infant diagnosis (E.I.D) program at Lyantonde Hospital 

  Kajaaya, Stephens (Makerere University, 2016-05)

  Introduction: Vertical HIV transmission continues to be a big challenge and the target of virtually eliminating it by the year 2015 was not achieved. Though considerable progress has been achieved via adoption of Option B ...
• Caudal bupivacaine vs intravenous morphine on time to first analgesic requirement in paediatric surgical patients; a randomised controlled trial 

  Mugisha, Ezra (Makerere University, 2016)

  BACKGROUND Postoperative pain causes significant suffering and stress. Strides have been made in the last 20 years to control pain in adults however this lagged behind in children due to the misconceptions that children ...
• Validity of ultrasound in dignosis of scrotal filariasis in a filarial endemic area in Uganda 

  Geoffrey, Balengera (Makerere University, 2015-09)

  ABSTRACT Scrotal filariasis is a devastating and disfiguring disease that is a major public health problem with socioeconomic impacts. It is a disease condition resulting from infestation with the mosquito borne parasitic ...
• Stress hyperglycaemia among children with severe acute malnutrition admitted to Mmwanamugimu Nutrition Unit, Mulago Hospital 

  Tumwebaze, Anita Kiiza (Makerere University, 2016)

  Background Stress hyperglycaemia is a transient increase in blood glucose ...
• Evaluation of the GenoType MTBDRplus v2 Line Probe Assay for Rapid Diagnosis of Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis in Uganda 

  Nyombi, Abdunoor (Makerere University, 2014)

  Introduction: Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) poses a major challenge to TB control due to its complex diagnostic and treatment challenges. Globally, 3.7% of new cases and 20% of previously treated cases are ...
• Surgical site infections after neurosurgical procedures at Mulago National Referral hospital: prevalence and bacteriological patterns 

  Ater, Ngoth Dengatwan (2017)

  Introduction Surgical site infections (SSIs) remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality. They also cause high financial burden in healthcare systems worldwide. The development of postoperative surgical site infections ...
• Prevalence, pattern and etiology of dentoalveolar injuries of permanent dentition in patients presenting at mulago hospital- Uganda. 

  Okeny, Amos (Makerere University, 2014)

  Dentoalveolar injuries are a common problem worldwide and their prevalence, pattern and etiologic factors vary from country to country and within the same country. General objective This study was carried out to establish ...
• Prevalence and factors associated with stunting and wasting among children aged 6-59 months living along Lake Victoria landing sites in Wakiso District 

  Nyantaro, Mary (Makerere University, 2015-04)

  Background: Malnutrition is among the leading causes of death in children less than five years of age in sub-Saharan Africa. Uganda is one of the sub-Saharan African countries with the highest number of malnourished children. ...
• Prevalence and factors associated with left ventricular dysfunction among children on anthracyclines at Uganda Cancer Institute 

  Ngecpe, Agnes (Makerere University, 2015)

  Introduction: The harmful side effects of the various chemotherapeutic agents versus their useful anticancer effects present patient management challenges. Left ventricular dysfunction is one of the early and the most ...
• Functional characterization of rhomboid proteases in pyogenic gram positive cocci 

  Adomati, Tom (Makerere University, 2014)

  Background: Rhomboid proteins are widely distributed in bacteria including the Gram positive pyogenic cocci. Rhomboid proteases are novel proteins that are increasingly being implicated in the pathogenecity of these ...
• Hearing loss associated with Kanamycin in patients treated for multi-drug-resistant Tuberculosis at Mulago Hospital 

  Beyagira, Rachel (Makerere University, 2016)

  Introduction Aminoglycosides form part of the second-line drugs used in treatment of Multi-drug resistant tuberculosis. Cochleotoxicity is one of the side effects of aminoglycosides. It usually presents as permanent, ...
• The prevalence and factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders in patients with Sickle Cell Anamia at Mulago National Referral Hospital 

  Akaro, Inyas Lawrence (Makerere University, 2015)

  Introduction: Musculoskeletal System (MSK) disorders are common manifestation of sickle cell anaemia (SCA). These disorders may include avascular necrosis (AVN), osteomyelitis, leg ulcers or septic arthritis. Early diagnosis ...
• Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to diabetes mellitus among people with diabetes attending Kawolo Hospital 

  Bacwa, Kepher (Makerere University, 2015-06)

  Background: The prevalence of diabetes is increasing worldwide and the burden is worse in the Sub-Saharan Africa where the health budgets are already constrained. It is well known that diabetes education is a pillar to ...
• Comparison of bacteria isolated from surface swabs to bacteria isolated from core tonsilar tissue of patients undergoing tonsillectomy at Mulago Hospital 

  Etima, Angellica (Makerere University, 2015)

  Introduction and background; Tonsillitis is a common condition among ENT patients, with raw data showing up to 10 patients with tonsillitis seen daily in the Mulago hospital ENT OPD. The throat swab has been the main ...
• Delayed presentation and diagnosis of patients with primary malignant musculoskeletal tumours seen at Mulago Hospital 

  Amuron, Naomi (Makerere University, 2015)

  Background: Malignant musculoskeletal tumours are comparatively rare tumours and delays in diagnosis and treatment are common. Several factors have been associated with delayed presentation of patients with tumours. These ...
• Prevalence and outcome of selected electrolyte abnormalities in children of 2-59 months admitted with severe pneumonia in Acute Care Unit, Mulago Hospital, Uganda 

  Amuge, Pauline Mary (Makerere University, 2015)

  BACKGROUND: Pneumonia is the most common cause of morbidity and mortality in children less than five years in Uganda. Electrolyte abnormalities in children with pneumonia have been associated with increased risk of morbidity ...
• Diagnostic reference levels for lumbar spine x-ray examinations in eight x-ray health units in Kampala, Uganda 

  Akello, Openy Betty (Makerere University, 2015-05)

  Introduction Lumbar spine plain radiography contributes relatively high doses of radiation compared to a chest x-ray; 10mGy for AP and 30mGy for lateral projections according to IAEA and European commission on radiation ...
• Prevalence and factors associated with malnutrition in children aged 6-59 months in post conflict Kitgum District in Northern Uganda 

  Ajok, Juliet (Makerere University, 2015)

  Introduction: Northern Uganda is emerging from two decades of conflict from 1986 to 2006. Health and nutritional well being are potentially major challenges in these resettling communities mainly due to limited access to ...
• Diagnostic accuracy of Tzanakis score in acute appendicitis in Mulago Hospital 

  Makor, Ajak (Makerere University, 2015-05)

  Background: Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis is not always a straight forward process; sometimes its presentation is so atypical even for the most experienced surgeon leading to false positives of (15% to 37.6%) and false ...
• Analgesic effects of dexamethasone; its use to reduce post-operative pain scores: A double blinded randomised controlled clinical trial 

  Ayupo, Nodreen (Makerere University, 2015-10)

  Introduction: Progress in acute pain management over the last 30 years has demonstrated that effective pain relief can be achieved with a range of inexpensive drugs and treatments, yet the vast majority of patients in less ...

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