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Comparison of the visual prostate symptom score with the international prostate symptom score in men with lower urinary tract symptoms.
(Makerere University, 2013-06)
Background: LUTS predominantly due to BPH, pose tremendous morbidity in men
above 50. Accurate clinical assessment of these LUTS is crucial in planning treatment
and patient follow up.
The IPSS is the universally accepted ...
Diagnostic accuracy of the genexpert system among children with pulmonary tuberculosis at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2012)
Background:
The GeneXpert system is a rapid mycobacteria tuberculosis diagnostic tool which has shown higher sensitivity and was validated for use in children based on successful data among the adult population. This ...
Prevalence of missed critical care opportunities; associated factors and 72 hour mortality in adult patients admitted at Mulago Hospital Emergency Ward
(Makerere University, 2012-07)
Background: Mulago Hospital is the national referral Hospital for Uganda. It serves a population of 32.4 million. Mulago Hospital has an in - patient bed capacity of 1500 beds but has only one general intensive care unit ...
Clinical characteristics and complications of patients with atrial fibrillation admitted in Mulago hospital Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2013-05)
Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of sustained cardiac arrhythmia in adults, accounting for one third of hospitalizations due to the arrhythmia and related complications worldwide. The risk factors ...
Prevalence, sensitivity patterns and factors associated with asymptomatic bacteriuria among HIV positive pregnant women in Mulago hospital.
(Makerere University, 2012-07)
Background
Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is common during pregnancy. Pregnancy enhances the progression from asymptomatic to symptomatic bacteriuria which could lead to pyelonephritis and adverse obstetric outcomes such ...
Pregnancy outcomes of mothers with one previous caesarean section scar offered trial of labour in Mulago Hospital: A cohort study.
(Makerere University, 2012)
Background: Vaginal birth (or trial of labour) after previous Caesarean delivery represents one of the most significant changes in obstetric practice as it is a safe and appropriate option that can help reduce the number ...
Postoperative pain in Lichtenstein with Iliohypogastric neurectomy compared to standard Lichtenstein repair in patients with Inguinal hernia at Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2013)
Background: Groin hernias comprise a great percentage of the surgical volume and account for high morbidity rates worldwide. Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most common surgical procedures. In recent years great ...
Prevalence of fungal colonization and infection of burn wounds among inpatients and associated factors at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011-06)
Background: Burn injuries are on increase worldwide including Uganda. Infections are the commonest cause of morbidity and mortality in burn patients. The prophylactic use of antibiotics in burn patients has reduced bacterial ...
Doctoral training in Uganda: evaluation of mentoring best practices at Makerere University College of Health Sciences
(BMC Medical Education, 2014)
Background: Good mentoring is a key variable for determining success in completing a doctoral program. We identified prevailing mentoring practices among doctoral students and their mentors, identified common challenges ...
Incidence and factors associated with antenatal HIV seroconversion among women at term presenting in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011)
Introduction: Mother to Child Transmission of HIV (MTCT) is the leading mode of HIV transmission to children. A combination of antiretroviral medicines and practice of various obstetric care procedures like avoidance of ...