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Impaired T-cell proliferation among HAARTtreated adults with suboptimal CD4 recovery in an African cohort
(BMC Immunology, 2013)
Background: Most HIV-infected subjects exhibit a progressive rise in CD4 T-cell counts after initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). However, a subset of individuals exhibit very poor CD4 T-cell recovery ...
A case control study to determine predictors of gestational diabetes mellitus among antenatal women at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2014-04)
Introduction: Gestational diabetes is rising globally and it is associated with poor pregnancy outcome. The WHO recommends selective screening in resource limited settings. There is need to determine factors strongly ...
Prevalence and presentation of acute osteoarticular injuries of the hand among patients with musculoskeletal injuries as seen at mulago hospital
(2011)
BACKGROUND: The hand is an important part of the body responsible for communication and manipulating the environment. Injuries to the hand have severe consequences to the individual and society as a whole. There is paucity ...
Outcome of male circumcision performed by Medical Officers versus non–doctor health workers in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014)
Introduction: It has been proven in several clinical trials that HIV transmission from female to male is reduced by 60% among circumcised males. The national target for Uganda by 2015 is to circumcise 4.2 million adult ...
A cost effectiveness analysis of quinine or artemisinins in management of severe malaria in pregnancies at Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2014)
Introduction: Malaria kills one million people each year in the world. It accounts for up to 40% of all outpatient attendances, 20% of all admissions and 14% of all in-patient deaths in Uganda. Among pregnant women, it ...
Efficacy and safety of dexamethasone in preventing intraoperative hypotension, nausea and vomiting in caesarean sections under spinal anaesthesia in Mulago Hospital: A double blind clinical trial.
(Makerere University, 2014-07)
Introduction: Hypotension is one of the most common and feared side effect of spinal anesthesia among parturients undergoing caesarean section which may compromise the wellbeing of both the mother and the fetus. Severe ...
Causes, outcomes and associated factors of adult in-hospital cardiac arrest in Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2014-05)
Background – Since the introduction of CPR in the 1960s, research on cardiac arrest has considerably increased; guidelines for resuscitations have been implemented at international level and have undergone several changes. ...
Prevalence and factors associated with dual contraception among women living with HIV/AIDS attending TASO Mulago HIV Clinic.
(Makerere University, 2014-07)
Introduction: Dual contraception refers to use of condom concurrently with another effective contraceptive method to prevent unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases including HIV. With advent of HAART, HIV ...
Continuity of care and outcomes among diabetic patients attending Tororo District Hospital in Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, Kampala - Uganda, 2013-06)
Background: Diabetes causes significant morbidity to the individual as a result of its multiple complications. Much of the morbidity and mortality arising from complications of diabetes can be prevented when you have ...
Prevalence and immediate neonatal outcomes of nuchal cord at birth in Mulago Hospital: A cross sectional study.
(Makerere University, 2014-06)
Background: Nuchal cord is the leading cord accident and can lead to intrauterine fetal death, failed fetal decent and neonatal death when the cord is wrapped around the neck tightly. Although the nuchal cord is implicated ...