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Diagnostic accuracy of the genexpert system among children with pulmonary tuberculosis at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2012)
Background:
The GeneXpert system is a rapid mycobacteria tuberculosis diagnostic tool which has shown higher sensitivity and was validated for use in children based on successful data among the adult population. This ...
Adherence to benzathine penicilline for secondary prophylaxis among patients affected with rheumatic heart disease ( RHD) at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2012-05)
Background: Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) frequently occurs following recurrent episodes of acute rheumatic fever (ARF). It continues to cause gross distortions of the heart which is avoidable in this age of highly ...
Prevalence and factors associated with hepatotoxicity amongst HIV infected patients on antituberculosis therapy in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011)
Background information: HIV infected patients have been shown to have a five fold higher risk for developing hepatotoxicity during anti-TB therapy than their HIV negative counterparts. WHO (2009), now recommends that HIV- ...
Outcome of HIV-infected and uninfected children with severe pneumonia admitted to pediatric wards at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2012)
Background:
Pneumonia is the leading cause of death in children under 5 years worldwide and contributes the greatest proportion of the global burden of childhood diseases. In Uganda, pneumonia is one of the leading causes ...
The prevalence and presentation of hypothenuria and proteinuria among adolscents and adults attending the sickle cell clinic in Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2012)
Introduction: The presentation of SCD nephropathy is varied ranging from asymptomatic to include a defect of urine concentration, abnormal proximal and distal tubular function and nephrotic syndrome to overt renal failure. ...
Adherence to antiepeleptic drugs among children with epilepsy attending the Paediatric Neurology Clinic at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011)
INTRODUCTION:
Epilepsy is one of the neglected and highly stigmatised diseases, yet it is very common
affecting about 50 million people worldwide. In Uganda, the estimated prevalence of
epilepsy is 13% with about 156 ...
The effect of Kitamine on production of inflammatory markers in post operative patients in Mulago Hospital: A randomized clinical trial.
(Makerere University, 2011)
BACKGROUND:
Mulago hospital provides anaesthesia services for many patients undergoing surgical procedures. Anaesthesia and surgery are associated with immune system response, manifested as an increased pro-inflammatory ...
Correlating initial venous acid-base levels and anion gap with early outcome of major trauma patients at Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2012)
Background: Trauma remains a tremendous cause of morbidity and mortality in most countries .Mortality from trauma still remains a major challenge despite substantial improvement in acute trauma care. In Mulago Hospital ...
Prevalence and factors associated with precancerous cervical lesions among HIV- positive women attending Mulago Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2013-04)
Background: Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women in low-income countries, including Uganda. Although cervical cancer incidence and mortality is higher in HIV-positive women, resource limitations restrict the ...
Efficacy and safety of antenatal dexamethasone in reducing respiratory distress among late preterms in Mulago Hospital: a randomized controlled trial.
(Makerere University, 2012-05)
Introduction:
Late preterm infants, who were previously thought to be as physiologically and metabolically mature as term infants, are now known to be at a higher risk of morbidity and mortality.
Respiratory distress is ...