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Depression with pain co morbidity and factors associated among HIV positive patients
(Makerere University, 2014-03)
This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of depression with pain co morbidity among HIV positive patients. Three-hundred and seventy three adult ambulatory HIV/AIDS patients were randomly recruited ...
Prevalence and factors associated with corneal related blindness among patients attending Mbale Regional Hospital Eye Clinic
(Makerere University, 2014-10)
Background: Corneal related blindness (CRB) is blindness in an eye as a result of corneal
disease. Its distribution and predisposing factors vary from one region of the world to another and Uganda is among heavily burdened ...
Functional characterization of rhomboid proteases in pyogenic gram positive cocci
(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 ...
Identification of the insertions, deletions and point mutations in rhomboid proteases from selected Mycobacterium species
(Makerere University, 2014-11)
Background: Rhomboids, proteins that are conserved in all life kingdoms, are among the novel genes likely to encode roles in the pathogenesis of mycobacteria. While rhomboids have various specific functions across species, ...
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 . ...
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 ...
Prevalence of hearing loss among children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus attending Paediatric Diabetic Clinic, Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2014)
Introduction
Hearing loss is one form of disability experienced by children with type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM). As one of the complications, it has been reported more commonly in diabetic children than in non diabetic ...
Patients’ satisfaction with post abortion care services in Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2014)
Background: Post Abortion Care (PAC) is one of the important strategies to save lives in patients with incomplete abortion. Statistics in Mulago Hospital Obs/Gyn. Department show a steady increase of patients seeking for ...