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Prevalence and immediate outcomes of neonates born through meconium-stained amniotic fluid at Kawempe National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2022-04)
Background: Meconium-stained amniotic fluid is a sign of fetal compromise and is associated with increased risk of neonatal morbidity and mortality globally. Due to a number of factors, such as a socio-economic status, and ...
HIV risk and factors associated with use of novel prevention interventions among female students at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022)
Introduction: Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), aged 15-24 years, account for 1 in 4 new HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa. Female university students are members of this key population. Female university students ...
Assessment of microbiological quality of herbal preparations used in the treatment of malaria, cough and HIV in Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2022-02)
In Uganda, herbal medicine is widely used in the treatment and prevention of various conditions including cough, malaria and HIV opportunistic infections. The demand for herbal products has increased among many consumers ...
Intern doctors' perceptions of their hospital learning environment in Uganda: a multi center study
(Makerere University, 2022-04-14)
BACKGROUND:
Globally, internship training occurs in a learning/working environment in which there is a rift with regards to setting an equilibrium between the education and clinical services arm and hence the need for ...
Prevalence and factors associated with behavioral problems among children with nephrotic syndrome at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022)
Introduction: Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is the commonest glomerulopathy in the pediatric population with corticosteroids as the main stay of treatment. Studies have reported behavioural problems in children with nephrotic ...
Whole exome sequencing uncovers genetic predisposition to pediatric HIV disease progression and hyperhemolysis syndrome
(Makerere University, 2022-07)
Background: Populations of African ancestry hold a disproportionate burden of infectious and non-infectious diseases. Genetic variants, with population allele frequencies ranging from rare to common variants, are believed ...
Prevalence of neuropsychiatric adverse events and associated factors among adult patients on Dolutegravir attending Mulago ISS clinic.
(Makerere University, 2022-02)
Introduction: Dolutegravir (DTG) is a second-generation integrase strand transfer inhibitor that is
recommended by World Health Organization for use as the preferred first line and second line anti-retroviral
regimen ...
Prevalence, patterns and associated factors of degenerative cervical myelopathy in degenerative cervical spine patients attending Mulago Hospital Spine Unit
(Makerere University, 2022)
Introduction: Degenerative cervical myelopathy is a common cause of progressive spinal cord dysfunction and functional impairment among individuals above 50 years. Its diagnosis is guided by both clinical and radiological ...
Developing an automated panel design tool for SNP-Based Targeted Amplicon sequencing of Schistosoma mansoni populations
(Makerere University, 2022-08-26)
Genomic surveillance of Schistosomiasis across endemic regions could provide insights into the efficacy of current control strategies and allow the impact of selection on the parasite genome to be monitored, providing early ...
Internship Situation Analysis Survey Report
(College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, 2022-05)
Internship is a mandatory pre-registration training required for licensure of doctors in Uganda. During the internship, medical workers acquire practical skills, attitudes and knowledge critical for them to work without ...