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Quality of Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) tablets sold in drug outlets in Arua District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-09)
Background: Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) remain a corner stone in intermittent preventive treatment (IPT) of malaria in pregnancy. Reports of substandard and counterfeit antimalarial drugs in Uganda and neighbouring ...
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 ...
Randomized controlled trial of a rapid diagnostic test in home-based management of endemic malaria in Bugiri District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2013-02)
Introduction: Malaria is endemic in Uganda, and is the commonest cause of morbidity and mortality of children under-fives. The Government of Uganda is implementing Home Based Management of Fever (HBMF) Strategy.
Objective: ...
Level of asthma control and factors influencing asthma control among asthma patients presenting to the Chest Clinic at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2012)
Introduction: Asthma is one of the most common chronic non-communicable diseases globally and currently affects approximately 300 million people worldwide. Asthma management guidelines emphasize achievement and maintenance ...
Species and antifungal susceptibility of Candida causing Vulvovaginal candidiasis among pregnant mothers attending the antenatal clinic at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2013-05)
Background:
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a fungal infection of the female lower genital tract- the vagina and vulva caused by candida species. It is estimated that 40% of healthy asymptomatic women have Candida as ...
Prevalence of chronic kidney disease and associated factors in hypertensive patients attending the hypertension clinic in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2012)
Introduction/background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is becoming a major health problem worldwide. CKD is one o the devastating complications of Hypertension (HTN) and early detection of CKD can lead to reversal or slow ...
Optimal number of samples required to diagnose tuberculosis by sputum culture among adult HIV infected smear negative suspects in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-07)
Background; The World Health Organization recommended sputum culture among smear negative HIV infected TB suspects; but the number of samples to be examined is still unspecified. A study was set out to determine the ...
Criterion based audit on clinical management of critically ill mothers admitted to the High Dependency Unit, Labour Ward, Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2012-07)
Introduction: MMR still remains unacceptably high and is a major global health challenge. To achieve MDG5 targets by 2015 will require not only sustained and urgent emphasis on improved pregnancy and delivery care throughout ...
Capacity of private health failities to care for newborns in Jinja District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014-05-22)
Uganda has a high neonatal mortality rate (NMR) at 27 per 1000 live births. One of the reducing trategies for NMR is to ensure that health facilities have adequate capacity to care for newborns. 13% of mothers in Uganda ...