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The feasibility of establishing sickle cell disease screening services at health centers in Uganda
(2009-10)
A cross sectional study was done to determine the feasibility of introducing sickle cell disease (SCD) screening services at health centers in the districts of Uganda. The knowledge gaps, attitudes and beliefs of the ...
HIV Subtype D Is Associated with Dementia, Compared with Subtype A, in Immunosuppressed Individuals at Risk of Cognitive Impairment in Kampala, Uganda
(Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2009)
Background. In the United States, clade B is the predominant human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) subtype,
whereas in sub-Saharan Africa, clades A, C, and D are the predominant subtypes. HIV subtype may have an impact
on ...
Prevalence, aetiology, associated factors and immediate outcome of neonatal septicaemia in Mulago hospital
(2003-05)
Background: Neonatal septicaemia is a common problem, which is associated with a mortality rate of more than 50% in some countries. However, its prevalence, causative organisms, and their sensitivity patterns have been ...
Factors associated with postoperative nausea and vomiting at Mulago hospital
(2007-07)
INTRODUCTION: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are among the most common complications following surgery and despite modern anesthetic and surgical technique the incidence remains at 20% to 30%. Although some ...
Incidence of post-operative wound infections and bacterial antibiotic sensitivity patterns amongst elective orthopaedic surgery patients at Mulago hospital
(2005-06)
Infections is an uncommon, but occasionally a devastating complication of orthopaedic surgery. If infection occurs, the patients are at risk of loosing their newly found mobility, loose their independence, be hospitalised ...
Utilization of traditional herbal medicine among women attending antenatal clinics in mulago hospital.
(2007)
It is a common knowledge that the majority of women attending antenatal clinics in mulago hospital use traditional herbal medicines. Globally, it is estimated that 80% of the population use traditional medicine. Apart from ...
Prevalence and types of hearing impairment in patients attending the HIV/AIDS clinics at mulago hospital.
(2002-06)
BACKGROUND:
HIV/AIDS is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Uganda. Hearing impairment is one form of morbidity seen in HIV Positive patients affecting quality of life and productivity. The incidence of otologic ...
Prevalence and factors associated with pregnancy among HIV positive women in Nsambya hospital, Kampala, uganda.
(2007)
BACKGROUND: The HIV epidemic has been in Uganda for over two decades now. Women of reproductive age have not been spared the brute of the epidemic. The prevalence of pregnancy among HIV positive women has not been explored ...
The Pathology of Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis in HIV Positive Adults: An Autopsy study.
(2001-06)
An autopsy study of the pathology of extra pulmonary tuberculosis in HIV/AIDS infection has not been carried out at Mulago Hospital before yet tuberculosis is assuming epidemic proportions in this era of HIV/AIDS and s ...
Prevalence and factors associated with Hepatitis B among children admitted in Mulago hospital.
(2008-05)
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND:
Hepatitis B (HBV) is a major health problem worldwide. About 2 billion people are exposed to hepatitis B all over the world, with an estimated 350 million people being carriers.
The prevalence ...