Browsing School of Bio-Medical Sciences (Bio-Medical) by Subject "Diabetes mellitus"
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Diagnostic accuracy of modified allen test in evaluating adequacy of hand collateral arterial blood circulation among diabetics at Mulago Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-06)Background: Diabetes mellitus is common and on the increase globally. The associated accelerated macro-vascular angiopathy impairs blood flow in medium sized arteries including hand collateral arteries among others with ... -
Evaluation of hypoglycemic activity, phytochemical composition and acute toxicity of Opuntia humifusa Raf. cladode extracts in Wistar albino rats
(Makerere University, 2024-10-29)Background Local communities in Central Uganda are using the cladodes of Opuntia humifusa in the treatment of diabetes mellitus with the claim that the plant is effective. However, efficacy and safety of the plant is not ... -
Evaluation of the hypoglycemic activity of a herbal mixture of psidium guajava and bidens pilosa extracts in alloxan induced diabetic rats
(Makerere University, 2014-01)Diabetes mellitus is the most prevalent and at the same time the most important metabolic disorder. According to WHO, the global prevalence of diabetes mellitus was said to be about 5 % in 2011. Currently available treatment ... -
Periodontal disease in patients with diabetes mellitus attending Kiruddu National referral Hospital: Prevalence, risk factors, association with glycemic control and insulin resistance
(Makerere University, 2024-12-23)Background: Diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease establish a relationship where one if poorly managed complicates the management of the other. This study set out to describe the association between periodontal diseases ...