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Effect of HIV infection and use of cotrimoxazole prophylaxis on response to chloroquine plus sulphadoxine- pyrimethamine treatment for uncomplicated malaria
(2005-06)
INTRODUCTION: Malaria and HIV infection contribute to significant morbidity and mortality in sub-saharan africa, any interaction between the two could lead to profound public health consquencies. HIV infected patients have ...
The liver in HIV in Africa
(International Medical Press, 2005)
As access to antiretroviral therapy improves across the African continent, liver disease is emerging as an important cause of morbidity and mortality among HIV-infected individuals. Although coinfection with hepatitis B ...
Evaluation of pain control following laparotomy in Mulago Hospital.
(2005-06)
Introduction Postoperative pain following major surgery contributes greatly to morbidity and anxiety, especially in the first 24 hours. If controlled adequately and effectively, the patient's general condition and satisfaction ...
Clinical presentation and management of alleged sexually assaulted females at Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
(African Health Sciences, 2005)
Objective: To determine the presentation and treatment offered to sexually assaulted females attending emergency gynaecological ward in Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda. Setting: Mulago Hospital Gynaecological emergency ...
The diagnosis of childhood tuberculosis in an HIV-endemic setting and the use of induced sputum
(International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2005)
Setting: A hospital in the capital city of Uganda. Objectives: To determine the proportion of positive induced sputum cultures among probable childhood tuberculosis (TB) cases, to describe the laboratory and radiological ...
Prevalence and types of chronic suppurative otitis media among children aged six months to five years in slum dwelling of Kamwokya-Kifumbira, Kampala district
(2005-06)
Chronic Suppurative Otitis media(CSOM) remains one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood in many developing countries, especially among poor communities. It is estimated to be responsible for 51,000 deaths of ...
Palliative care in sub-Saharan Africa
(2005-08-13)
We agree with Richard Harding and Irene Higginson (June 4, p 1971) and Anne Merriman and Manjit Kaur (p 1909) that improving palliative care services for people living with HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa is extremely ...
Artemisinin versus nonartemisinin combination therapy for uncomplicated malaria: randomized clinical trials from four sites in Uganda
(Public Library of Science, 2005-07)
Background Drug resistance in Plasmodium falciparum poses a major threat to malaria control. Combination antimalarial therapy including artemisinins has been advocated recently to improve efficacy and limit the spread of ...
Factors influencing the re-integration of orphans and abandoned/vulnerable children into Ugandan communities after leaving orphanages/children homes
(2005-06)
Orphans and vulnerable children are a significant challenge worldwide due to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. HIV/AIDS has caused loss of parents and relatives leading to a rapidly growing number of orphans and vulnerable children. ...
A case-control study to determine whether active plasmodium falciparum infection is a possible risk factor for pre-eclampsia/ eclampisa.
(2005)
INTRODUCTION: Despite progress made towards understanding the pathophysiology of preeclampsia the precise aetiology of PET remains an enigma making primary prevention impossible and disease progression unpredictable. PET ...