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Correlation of ultrasound thyroid imaging reporting and data system with cytology among patients at Mulago national referral and teaching hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-01-10)
Background: Ultrasonography (US) is noninvasive modality for initial assessment of thyroid nodule. Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TI-RADS) classify the risk for malignancy has demonstrated good performance in ...
Prevalence and patterns of floating knee injury among patients with major musculoskeletal injuries seen at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-06)
Introduction; Floating knee injury result from high energy trauma and are usually associated
with injuries to other body parts. Therefore, performing a thorough evaluation to assess the
associated injuries reduces missed ...
Incidence and risk factors of sepsis in patients with severe traumatic brain injury at Mulago National Referral Hospital : a prospective cohort study
(Makerere University, 2022-01)
Background: Trauma is a major cause of death worldwide, with a mortality of 4,500,000 people per year. Globally, over 10 million people suffer traumatic brain injury. In Mulago National Referral Hospital, severe traumatic ...
Molecular epidemiological surveillance of pfhrp2 and pfhrp3 gene deletions in plasmodium falciparum parasite populations in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01-31)
Background: The emergence of Plasmodium falciparum parasites lacking the histidine-rich protein 2 and 3 (pfhrp2 and pfhrp3) threatens the usefulness of histidine-rich protein 2 rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs). However, data ...
Prevalence and associated factors of dry eye syndrome in adult diabetic patience attending Kiruddu National Referral Hospital Diabetes Clinic
(Makerere university, 2022-01-06)
Introduction: Dry Eye Syndrome is a major complication in diabetic patients that if not well managed can lead to visual disability and blindness.
General Objective: To determine the prevalence and associated factors of ...
Prevalence and factors associated with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder among patients with substance use disorders attending Butabika Hospital, Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2022-02-25)
Introduction: In the general population, the prevalence of Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among adults is estimated to be 2-3%. Among patients with substance use Disorders (SUD) however, the prevalence ...
Diagnostic accuracy of shock index as screening tool for primary postpartum haemorrhage after caesarean section among women at Kawempe national referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-03-31)
Introduction: Postpartum haemorrhage is among the leading cause of maternal mortality globally and in sub-Saharan Africa. The risk of PPH is significantly increased following caesarean section compared to vaginal delivery. ...
Prevalence and effects of menstrual disorders on quality of life of undergraduate students in Makerere University College of Health Sciences
(Makerere University, 2022-01-13)
Introduction. Menstrual problems affect as high as 90% of adolescent females and are a main
reason for gynecology visits. Dysmenorrhea was the most frequent menstrual disorder for which
adolescents and their parents ...
Prevalence and factors associated with short inter-pregnancy interval among women attending antenatal care at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022)
Introduction: In 2005, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that women should wait a minimum of 24 months between live birth and conception of the next child in order to reduce the risk of adverse outcomes. ...
Prevalence and associated factors of retinal disease as detected on the cirrhus fundus camera at Mulago hospital out-patient eye clinic
(Makerere University, 2022-01-07)
Introduction: Retinal diseases are among the leading causes of visual impairment and blindness. Mulago National Referral Hospital (MNRH) ophthalmology clinic recently procured a cirrhus fundus camera for the diagnosis of ...