Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Author "Ssinabulya, Isaac"
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Carotid doppler findings and associated factors among patients admitted with stroke at two selected hospitals in Kampala.
jonathan, Walubembe; Faith, Ameda; Ssinabulya, Isaac (2022-12-09)ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Stroke is one of the leading causes of preventable death and chronic disability in Uganda. Carotid artery stenosis, thickened CIMT and high-risk atherosclerotic plaques are major risk factors for ... -
Makerere University-Uganda Heart Institute collaborative cardiovascular disease training and research since 1988
Okello, Emmy; Ssemogerere, Lameck; Ssinabulya, Isaac; Kayima, James; Nakanjako, Damalie; Sebatta, Elias; Lubega, Sulaiman; Oketcho, Michael; Mwambu, Tom; Lwabi, Peter; Mijumbi, Cephas; Omagino, John (2022)Background Makerere University College of Health Sciences has been collaborating with the Uganda Heart Institute to build capacity for research, training and clinical care in cardiovascular medicine for the last 34 years ... -
Mobile Phone-based intervention to promote un-interrupted HIV treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic
Nakanjako, Damalie; Mayanja, Eisah Kakyama; Rwashana, Agnes Semwanga; Semitala, Fred; Katureebe, Cordelia; Ssali, Mina; Muddu, Martin; Ssinabulya, Isaac (2022)Introduction: Keeping HIV-infected adults away from the health care system during the COVID-19 travel restrictions, presents a challenge to HIV treatment adherence. Methods: This study focused on the initial two phases ... -
Subclinical atherosclerosis among HIV-infected adults attending HIV/AIDS care at two large Ambulatory HIV clinics in Uganda
Ssinabulya, Isaac; Kayima, James; Longenecker, Chris; Mary Luwedde, Mary; Fred Semitala, Fred; Kambugu, Andrew; Ameda, Faith; Sam Bugeza, Sam; McComsey, Grace; Freers, Juergen; Nakanjako, Damalie (PLOS One, 2014)Background: The increased immune activation and inflammation of chronic HIV-infection and the characteristic dyslipidemias associated with HIV infection and antiretroviral therapy (ART) contribute to an increased risk of ... -
Subclinical atherosclerosis among HIV-infected patients attending Mulago hospital HIV clinics in Uganda
Ssinabulya, Isaac (Makerere University, 2013)Background: HIV-infected adults are at a higher risk of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) than the general population. This is as a result of an increased risk for atherosclerosis. Increased immune activation and inflammation ...