Browsing School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.) by Subject "Paediatrics"
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Case management practices for children under-five with severe malaria : facilitators and barriers to appropriate care at Kayunga Hospital
(Makerere university, 2022)Background: Severe malaria is a medical emergency that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent long-term disability or death. In 2020, over 90% of the severe malaria cases in sub-Saharan Africa and 77% of deaths ... -
Presentation and immediate outcome of critically ill children presenting to acute care unit, Mulago Hospital.
(2009-08)BACKGROUND: Each year, about eleven million children die before reaching their fifth birthday. About a third of these deaths occur in health units and most of health unit deaths happen within 24 hours of presentation. It ... -
The prevalence of hearing impairment in the 6 weeks - 5 years HIV/AIDS-positive patients attending Paediatric Infectious Disease Clinic at Mulago Hospital
(2014-08-06)Introduction In Uganda, it is estimated that between 39,000 and 200,000 children (0-14) years of age are living with HIV (UNAIDS, 2006). In children with HIV/AIDS, hearing impairment is one form of disability that greatly ... -
Transition of sickle cell disease patients from pediatrics to adult care at Mulago hospital: proportion, characteristics and barriers.
(Makerere University, 2022-11-28)Background: Outcome of patients with sickle cell disease has improved greatly over the past 60 years with several studies showing improved survival into adulthood due to advancement in medical care. A successful transition ...