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Prevalence and risk factors of latent prostate cancer and prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia in Uganda : an autopsy study at KCCA mortuary
(Makerere University, 2020-03)Background: Prostate cancer (PCa) is currently the most common cancer and second leading cause of cancer related death in males of Western populations. However, the majority of studies on PCa and prostatic intraepithelial ... -
Prevalence, patterns and functional disability of Bertolotti syndrome among patients with chronic low back pain at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2020-09-02)Background Bertolotti’s syndrome (BS) refers to low back pain associated to the presence of a lumbosacral transitional vertebra (LSTV). It is diagnosed when an elongated transverse process of the last lumbar vertebra fuses ... -
Treatment out comes and the cost estimate for managing clinical measles in children 0-12 years admitted at Mulago hospital.
(Makerere University, 2020-12-16)Background: Over the recent years, the Ministry of Health in Uganda has reported a number of measles outbreaks in the various districts despite the availability of a safe and cost effective vaccine. Measles especially ... -
Risk Factors for Perineal Tears Among Women Delivering at Kawempe National Referral, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2020-11-30)Abstract Introduction: Approximate 85% of women suffers a perineal tear at one time during delivery. Severe perineal tear is associated with significant maternal distress and may occur in up to 15% of deliveries. Previous ... -
Brca1 protein expression in epithelial ovarian cancer and associated clinico-pathological features as seen at the department of pathology, Makerere universty
(Makerere University, 2021-01-19)Background Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is a heterogeneous disease that encompasses a number of different histological subtypes. Recent advances in the hereditary understanding of this disease have shown a significant ... -
Prevalence of and factors associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes among pregnant women referred to Hoima regional referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-01-18)Background: Labor unfortunately remains a high risk event in many LMIC including Uganda. Adverse maternal neonatal outcomes (AMNO) are not infrequent and include but not limited to obstetric hemorrhage, uterine rupture, ... -
Morphometry of the proximal femur in adult Ugandans
(Makerere University, 2020-09-10)Background: The morphologic dimensions of the proximal femur are used in preoperative planning prior to selection of implants for the fixation of the proximal femur. Most commercially available implants for use in Uganda ... -
Factors associated with uptake of contraceptives among HIV positive women on dolutegravir based anti-retroviral treatment at health centres of Kampala capital city authority-Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-12-01)The burden of unintended pregnancies problem is global, although it mostly lies in low income countries with an unmet need for effective contraception of over 222 million women including 17.8 million HIV positive women ... -
Utilisation of BIRADS ultrasound lexicon among ultrasound practitioners and clinicians at Mulago hospital.
(Makerere University, 2021-01-21)BACKGROUND: The American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (ACR BI-RADS) lexicon for ultrasound is a standardized evaluation tool, developed to improve on accuracy of diagnosing breast masses. ... -
Observer agreement in use of digital slides and glass slides for histology among corebreast cancer cases
(Makerere University, 2020-12-14)Introduction Breast cancer is one of the commonest cancer among women worldwide. Late detection of the cancer in LDCs makes it very fatal. With the increase in the incidence of cancer, glass slide microscopy falls short ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with psychological distress among patients on anticoagulation with warfarin at the Uganda heart institute, Mulago hospital.
(Makerere University, 2020-10-19)Introduction: Cardio vascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of mortality worldwide, and are significantly associated with multiple cormobid disorders including mental disorders. For the purposes of this study, we ... -
Availability and accessibility of Minimum Initial Service Package for reproductive health in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, Yumbe District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Background: The Minimum Initial Services Package (MISP) for reproductive health is a standard of care in humanitarian emergencies. The study investigated the availability and accessibility of MISP for reproductive health ... -
Chest tube thoracostomy indications and early complications among patients with chest pathology at Mulago National Referral Hospital : a cohort study
(Makerere University, 2020-03)Introduction: Chest tube thoracostomy (CTT) is defined as insertion of a chest tube into the pleural cavity to drain air, blood, bile, pus, or other fluids. CTT is the most commonly performed lifesaving surgical procedure ... -
Preoperative fasting durations, associated factors, and immediate preoperative outcomes among children undergoing elective surgery at Mulago hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-12-08)Background: Preoperative fasting is one of the cornerstones of perioperative patient safety. It is employed in the prevention of the fatal risk of pulmonary aspiration. This study sought to determine the preoperative fasting ... -
Prevalence of microalbuminuria and associated factors among HIV−infected art naïve patients at Mulago hospital, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-10-20)Background: The kidney is one of the common target organs for HIV infection. Early detection of microalbuminuria, the earliest marker of renal damage is critical to slowing down progression to end-stage renal disease if ... -
Contraceptive uptake and associated factors among women in the immediate postpartum period at Kawempe Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-11-07)Introduction: There is low contraceptive use in Africa at 33% inspite of the fact that about 214 million women who are not using contraception want to avoid pregnancy. In Uganda, modern contraceptive uptake is at 35% ... -
Quality of life in patients with burns of the upper limbs and factors associated with poor quality of life at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020)Introduction: Upper limb burns can result in a number of devastating functional impairment and social consequences that can reduce the quality of life. Burns are the major cause of disability in developing countries, and ... -
Long term psychosocial outcomes and associated factors in children with traumatic brain injury in Mulago : a cross sectional study
(Makerere University, 2020-12)Background: According to World Health Organization (WHO), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a leading cause of sudden death and disability amongst young people. About 28% of children managed from Mulago national Referral ... -
Elevated serum lactate as a predictor of outcomes in patients following major abdominal surgery at Mulago Hospital : a prospective cohort study
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Introduction: Major abdominal surgery is still a great contributor to postoperative morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Major abdominal surgery leads to hypoperfusion, which has an impact on postoperative ... -
Clinical presentation and associated factors of lower limb chronic venous insufficiency at Mulago National Referral Hospital : a cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Introduction: Lower limb chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a common disorder associated with sequelae of changes that lead to varicose veins and skin trophic changes. Knowledge of its potential associated factors and ...
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