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Development of a herbal suspension containing methanolic leaf extracts of Aspilia Africana for management of Peptic Ulcer disease
(Makerere, 2020-12-04)
Peptic Ulcer disease still remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide with a significant burden in low- and middle-income countries. Several studies to evaluate the antiulcer effect of Aspilia Africana ...
Retention in care and associated factors among elderly initiated on art at Mulago ISS clinic, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2020-11-25)
Introduction: Retention on ART is essential for sustained viral suppression and reduced mortality
among the elderly (≥60 years) initiated on ART. Elderly retention on ART is affected by
sociodemographic, clinical, and ...
Prevalence of bacterial infections and utility of leucocytosis in predicting infections amongst adult sickle cell patients admitted to Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-08)
Background: Bacteraemia occurs less in SCA patients above 10 years of age yet they are usually admitted in crisis with a higher leucocyte count compared to normal population. We set out to determine the prevalence of ...
Sub-optimal blood pressure control and associated factors among ambulatory diabetic patients with kidney disease attending Kiruddu National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-07)
Background: Suboptimal blood pressure control is an important cause of the cardiovascular disease (CVD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) among diabetic patients with kidney disease. The prevalence of ESKD is increasing ...
Practice Based Learning among Orthopaedic Medicine Students in Emergency Ward at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-12-10)
Background: This study set out to establish the current practice and factors affecting practice-based learning among orthopedic medicine students attending emergency ward at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
Methods: ...
Financial implications of cancellation of elective surgery to patients in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-05)
Background: Cancellation of elective surgical procedures in Mulago hospital stands at a rate of about 28.8% with most of the reasons for these cancellations being system-related. These cancellations come with consequences ...
Correlation study of forearm reference length and Apparent femur length for intramedullary nailing in Adults seen at Mulago hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-03-07)
Background: The gold standard procedure for adult diaphyseal femoral fracture fixation is
interlocking intramedullary nailing. Systematic preoperative planning includes the determination
of appropriate nail length and ...
Health related quality of life of patients with low back pain undergoing physiotherapy at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-05)
Background
Low back pain remains a big problem and affects activities of daily living. Physiotherapy remains the main stay of conservative management for patients with LBP. The health related quality of life (HRQOL) of ...
Diagnostic performance of multiplex polymerase chain reaction test in identifying pneumonia causing micro-organisms on sputum samples of HIV positive patients accessing clinical care at Kiruddu and Naguru hospitals
(Makerere University, 2020-06)
Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among HIV infected people in sub-Saharan Africa. A disease with such a burden requires an appropriate diagnostic modality to allow a logical approach to ...
Smell disorders and their associated factors among adult patients with chronic rhinosinusitis in Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020)
Background
A smell disorder is the alteration in the perception of odours. Among patients with chronic rhinosinusitis, smell disorders are very common with an approximate prevalence of 30-78%. This loss of smell has ...