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Factors associated with mortality among medical patients admitted to Mulago Hospital with severe sepsis
(Makerere University, 2009)
Severe sepsis is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients worldwide. Globally, mortality ranges from 30%-70% and in Mulago hospital,
mortality is 42%. The high incidence is attributed to ...
Prevalence and factors associated with delayed initiation of breastfeeding among mothers who deliver in Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2011)
Background: The MDG 4 aims at reducing U5MR by 2/3 by 2015 and currently U5MR is at 137/1000 per live birth. Exclusive breast feeding could prevent 15 million child death in 10 years. Breastfeeding within the first hour ...
Prevalence and factors associated with malaria among children with sickle cell anaemia and fever attending Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2013)
Background: Co-endemic existence of malaria and Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA) has been
associated with high mortality and morbidity in sub Saharan Africa. Despite existing control interventions, high risk populations like ...
Thyroid atoimmunity and function among children and adolescents with diabetes mellitus at Mulago hospital.
(Makerere University, 2011)
Background: Up to 30% of Type-1diabetes mellitus (T1DM) patients have co-existent
thyroid autoimmunity and a high prevalence (up to 50%) of thyroid dysfunction which
predominantly manifests as hypothyroidism (clinical ...
Prevalence and associated factors of axis I psychiatric disorders presenting at the accident and emergency department of Mulago hospital
(Makerere University, 2011-05)
Title; Prevalence and factors associated with axis 1 psychiatric disorders presenting at the A&ED, Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda.
Introduction
Psychiatric disorders are a major public health problem and often present ...
The association of high serum estradiol level with breast cancer women at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011-06)
Background: Breast cancer is one of the top three common types of cancers diagnosed in women. In Uganda breast cancer is the third commonest cancer in women after cancer of the cervix and Kaposi's sarcoma. The incidence ...
Prevalence and factors associated with malaria parasitaemia in severely malnourished children admitted to Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011)
Introduction: Malnutrition remains one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality among children worldwide, and is a global challenge facing the world’s poor. In Uganda, severe malnutrition is among the leading ...
Prevalence, presentation and immediate outcome of critically ill children with hypoglycemia presenting to the Acute Care Unit of Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011)
Background: Hypoglycemia has been described as a common complication among
critically ill children presenting to emergency paediatric units. It is associated with
prolonged hospital stay and increased risk of mortality. ...