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Hearing loss associated with Kanamycin in patients treated for multi-drug-resistant Tuberculosis at Mulago Hospital
(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 presentation, surgical management and mortality of neonates with intestinal atresia in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2016)
ABSTRACT
Background: Intestinal atresia is one of the commonest causes of neonatal intestinal obstruction. Survival of neonates with intestinal atresia has improved in many developed countries but in low and middle income ...
Cost effectiveness of and willingness to pay for vaccination of village free-range poultry against Newcastle disease in Iganga district.
(Makerere University, 2016-06)
Newcastle disease is the major constraint to village poultry production in the world but more so in developing countries. Eradication of this disease is unlikely but it can be effectively controlled through vaccination. ...
Prevalence and factors associated with malaria misdiagnosis among children in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2015)
Malaria remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Uganda especially among children under five years of age. Reliable diagnosis is essential to reduce this burden. World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines recommend ...
Gastroschiasis: Maternal/Neonatal characteristics, mortality and associated factors in Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2015-07)
Introduction; Gastroschisis is a congenital anomaly characterized by a defect in the anterior abdominal wall through which abdominal contents protrude. Gastroschisis is increasing throughout the world for unknown reasons. ...
Waiting time and 48-hour outcome amongst patients with medical emergencies at the accident & emergency unit of Mulago hospital.
(Makerere University, 2016)
Background: The time patients have to wait from the moment they arrive at a health
facility to the time they see a doctor has a critical impact on morbidity and mortality
especially for patients with medical emergencie ...
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 ...
Diagnostic accuracy of Tzanakis score in acute appendicitis in Mulago Hospital
(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 ...
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, ...
Caudal bupivacaine vs intravenous morphine on time to first analgesic requirement in paediatric surgical patients; a randomised controlled trial
(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 ...