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Risk factors for bronchial asthma exacerbations in patients presenting to Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2012-05)
Introduction: Asthma is a worldwide problem with an estimated 300 million people currently affected and a global prevalence ranging from 1% to 18%. Although asthma symptoms tend to be more prevalent in more affluent ...
Histological findings of striated muscle biopsies from patients with endomyocardial fibrosis in Mulago Hospital: A pilot study
(Makerere University, 2010-04)
Introduction: Endomyocardial fibrosis (EMF) is globally rare, but is commonly seen in some countries like Uganda, India, Nigeria and Mozambique. It is strongly associated with poverty, dietary deficiencies, certain ethnicities ...
Prevalence, clinical and laboratory characteristics of patients with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in cirrhotic ascites at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011-04)
Introduction and rationale: Patients with cirrhosis and ascites show a higher susceptibility to bacterial infections. In these patients, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis may occur in up to 25% of the cases and is usually ...
Serum lactate and phosphate as biomarkers of intestinal ischaemia among patients with mechanical intestinal obstruction in Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2012-05)
Background: Intestinal ischaemia is a common complication of intestinal obstruction and arises from impaired perfusion of the supplying mesenteric blood vessels or from direct constriction of the intestines. The resultant ...
The effect of an educational game on patients’ uptake of knowledge of HIV and sexually transmitted infections at the Infectious Diseases Institute, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2010)
Background: Globally, as the number of HIV/AIDS cases continues to rise, the search for effective health education strategies must intensify. A new educational board game “Make a Positive Start Today!” has been developed ...
Prevalence and factors associated with dysnatremia among patients presenting with head injury to the Accident and Emergency Unit, Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2010-05)
Background: Abnormal serum sodium levels also known as dysnatremia can occur after head injury. This is due to the impairment of the normal homeostasis of the body with resultant alteration in the sodium regulation. The ...
Acceptability of male infant medical circumcision as an HIV prevention strategy among patients attending a Health Centre IV in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2011)
Background: Medical Male Circumcision (MMC) has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV infection by 50-60%. UNAIDS has recommended that MMC be integrated into prevention strategies in countries of high prevalence. Circumcision ...
Low BMI as a predictor of duration of hospital stay among intestinal obstruction patients undergoing emergency laparotomy in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2013-06)
BACKGROUND: Despite improved surgical techniques and efforts to ensure that surgery is safe for the patient, abdominal surgery is still associated with a certain risk of morbidity and mortality. This risk increases with ...
Patterns of musculoskeletal injuries in multiple trauma patients admitted at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2012)
BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal injuries are the commonest injuries sustained following multiple trauma and are a major cause of morbidity, mortality and long bed occupancy in patients admitted at Mulago Hospital. This study ...
Socio-demographic and clinical predictors of time to discharge among patients admitted with bipolar disorder at Butabika Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011)
INTRODUCTION: Bipolar disorder (BD) is recognized as a significant psychiatric condition worldwide and accounts for 30-35% of annual admissions at Butabika National Referral hospital. However, little is known about predictors ...