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Sonographic findings in women with mammographically dense breast tissue at Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2014)
Back ground
The incidence rate of breast cancer in sub-Saharan nations is increasing. In Uganda, the incidence of breast cancer has tripled in the past three decades. Mammography, the gold standard for breast cancer ...
Determinants of utilization of a no-cost HIV transition clinic: A cross-sectional study of young adults living with HIV/AIDS
(Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics, 2014)
There is minimal research that has been conducted among young adults to understand the determinants of the utilization of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) health services in this population. The purpose of this study was ...
Differential prevalence of transporter polymorphisms in symptomatic and asymptomatic Falciparum Malaria Infections in Uganda
(Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2014)
We explored associations between Plasmodium falciparum drug resistance–mediating polymorphisms and clinical presentations in parasitemic children enrolled in a cross-sectional survey in Tororo, Uganda, using a retrospective ...
Factors associated with adherence to anti-tuberculosis treatment among children attending TB clinics in Mulago Hospital, Nsambya Home Care and Kawempe (KCCA Health Centre)
(Makerere University, 2014)
Introduction: Tuberculosis(TB) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity with about 8.8 million new TB cases globally in 2010.Uganda like most of Sub-Saharan Africa, has a high burden of TB and this is fueled by the ...
Prevalence and factors associated with Electrocardiography (ECG) abnormalities among children with congenital heart disease attending Mulago Hospital, Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014-05)
Background: In Uganda, few children with congenital heart disease (CHD) benefit from early corrective cardiac surgery. These children are at high risk of having malnutrition, heart failure and electrolyte imbalances; factors ...
Factors associated with emergency contraception use among female undergraduate students in the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
(Makerere University, 2014)
Introduction: Unintended pregnancy is a major public health issue requiring a broad approach with multiple prevention strategies. Emergency contraception has been used after unprotected sex to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. ...
High CD56++CD16- natural killer (NK) cells among suboptimal immune responders after four years of suppressive antiretroviral therapy in an African adult HIV treatment cohort
(BMC Immunology, 2014)
Background: Up to 40% of HIV-infected individuals receiving Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) have poor CD4+ T-cell recovery. The role of natural killer (NK) cells in immune recovery during HAART is not well ...
Mid-term clinical and radiological outcomes in children with Idiopathic Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (ICTEV) managed by the ponseti technique at Mulago Hospital - Uganda.
(2014)
Background: Idiopathic congenital talipes equino varus (ICTEV) is a complex three-dimensional deformity of the foot consisting of four components; equinus, varus, adductus and cavus deformities.
Worldwide 150,000-200,000 ...
Utilization and factors associated with intermittent preventive treatment of malaria among women attending antenatal clinic in Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2014-05)
Background: The greatest impact of malaria is felt in sub-Saharan Africa where up to 90% of the global deaths due to the disease occur. Malaria infection in pregnancy is a major cause of maternal and child morbidity and ...
Timing of Antiretroviral Therapy after Diagnosis of Cryptococcal Meningitis
(The New England Journal of Medicine, 2014)
Background
Cryptococcal meningitis accounts for 20 to 25% of acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome–related deaths in Africa. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is essential for
survival; however, the question of when ART should ...