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Surgical Apgar score as a predictor of outcomes in patients undergoing Laparotomy at Mulago Hospital: prospective cohort study.
(Makerere University, 2021-12)
Background: Postoperative complications and mortality following laparotomy has remained high worldwide.
Early postoperative risk stratification is essential to improve outcomes and clinical care. The
surgical Apgar score ...
Shortterm outcomes of supracondylar fractures of humerus and their associated factors in children managed at Mulago National Refferal Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021)
Background:
Supracondylar fractures (SCF) of the humerus is one of the commonest global health concerns among children and need a rigorous management process in order to get satisfactory outcomes. In ensuring so, it is ...
Prevalence, patterns and associated factors of acute tibia plateau fractures among adults with tibia fractures seen at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Introduction
The tibia plateau makes up one of the most critical load bearing articular surface in the human body. An injury to this vital anatomic region affects knee alignment, stability and ultimately impairs functional ...
Emergency anaesthesia and surgery at Mulago Hospital: Outcomes and associated factors at 24 hours perioperative. A prospective study
(Makerere University, 2020-08)
Background
Emergency anaesthesia and surgery are associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality, particularly in resource-limited settings. Identifying the factors influencing the outcome of patients undergoing ...
Clinicians’ malaria diagnostic practices among patients presenting with fever in Kampala : an area of declining malaria transmission
(Makerere University, 2020-01)
Uganda fever management guidelines recommend that all cases of fever should have a laboratory diagnosis for malaria before treatment. We sought to evaluate the clinicians’ malaria diagnostic practices, associated factors, ...
Prevalence and factors associated with ocular manifestations of Rheumatoid Arthritis among patients attending Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2021-10)
Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory disease associated with numerous extra-articular organ involvement. Ocular manifestations associated with RA include episcleritis, scleritis, conjunctivitis, ...
Prevalence and factors associated with transfer of protective tetanus antibodies to newborns at Kawempe national referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-11-30)
Background: Neonatal tetanus is a preventable cause of neonatal mortality that persists in low-income
countries such as Uganda. Protection of neonates against tetanus is attained through antibody transfer
from vaccinated ...
Comparision of outcomes of subsequent delivery among previous vacuum and previous second stage cesarean section delivery mothers at Kawempe National Referral Hospital : a retrospective cohort study
(Makerere University, 2020-07)
Introduction: The increasing trends in cesarean section (CS) with a decrease in operative vaginal deliveries is a major concern in health care system all over the world, particularly in low-resource settings. Studies show ...
Short inter-pregnancy interval among pregnant women with previous cesarean scar(s) at Kawempe National Referral Hospital: prevalence and associated factors
(Makerere University, 2021)
Background: It is recommended by the WHO that women with a cesarean section should delay conception for at least 2 years (24 months) in order to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes. This period does not only give time ...
Brain CT scan findings among patients with headache without other neurological features in selected hospitals in Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2020-02)
Background:
Headache refers to the pain in the head or face which sometimes includes the upper neck. Pain sensitive structures in the head and face include the skin, bone, structures in the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. ...