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    • Infant and Young Child Feeding in the Developed and Developing Countries 

      Enos Mirembe, Masereka; Munguiko, Clement; Alex, Tumusiime; Linda Grace, Alanyo (IntechOpen, 2022)
      Abstract Infant feeding challenges continue to manifest in developed and developing countries. Worldwide, more than 80% of babies are breastfed in the first few weeks of birth. However, about 37%, 25%, and less than ...

    • Isoniazid preventive therapy completion between July-September 2019: A comparison across HIV differentiated service delivery models in Uganda 

      Levicatus, Mugenyi; Proscovia, Mukonzo Namuwenge; Simple, Ouma; Baker, Bakashaba; Mastula, Nanfuka; Jennifer, Zech; Collins, Agaba; Andrew, Mijumbi Ojok; Fedress, Kaliba; John, Bossa Kato; Ronald, Opito; Yunus, Miya; Cordelia, Katureebe; Yael, Hirsch-Moverman (PLOS One Publishers, 2024-01-02)
      Background Tuberculosis (TB) remains the leading cause of death among people living with HIV (PLHIV). To prevent TB among PLHIV, the Ugandan national guidelines recommend Isoniazid Preventive Therapy (IPT) across ...

    • Levels of total aflatoxins in maize and groundnuts across food value chains, gender and Agro-ecological zones of Uganda 

      Samuel, Mwesige; Florence, Tushabe; Thomas, Okoth; Ivan, Kasamba; David, Areu (International Journal of Life Science Research Archive, 2023-08-08)
      Abstract Maize and groundnuts are traditional nutrient-rich and high economic value foods grown in Uganda. However, these crops are susceptible to aflatoxin contamination which may result into aflatoxicosis related ...

    • Magnitude of Birth Preparedness among Pregnant Women Seeking Skilled Birth Services at a Rural Hospital in Western Uganda: 

      Munguiko, Clement; Gorrette, Nalwadda; Masereka Enos, Mirembe; Nandutu, Alice; Conrad Ondieki, Miruka (Scholars Academic and Scientific Publishers (SAS Publishers), 2018-09-30)
      Abstract: Although the practice of preparing for childbirth among pregnant women is associated with 24.0% and 53.0% reduction in neonatal and maternal mortality respectively in low income countries, it remains ...

    • Malignant mixed mullerian tumor: 

      Emmanuel D, Morgan; Tonny, Okecha; James J., Yahaya; Emmanuel, Othieno (Elsevier Ltd on behalf of Surgical Associates Ltd., 2022-05-20)
      Abstract: Introduction: Malignant mixed Mullerian tumor (MMMT) is an exceedingly rare and aggressive tumor which occurs predominantly in postmenopausal women though it has been reported rarely in premenopausal women. Case ...

    • One year overall survival of wilms tumor cases and its predictors, among children diagnosed at a teaching hospital in South Western Uganda: 

      Eddymond, Ekuk; Charles Newton, Odongo; Leevan, Tibaijuka; Felix, Oyania; Walufu Ivan, Egesa; Felix, Bongomin; Raymond, Atwiine; Moses, Acan; Martin, Situma (MBC - Springer Nature, 2023-03-02)
      Abstract Background Wilms tumor (WT) is the second most common solid tumor in Africa with both low overall survival (OS) and event-free survival (EFS) rates. However, no known factors are predicting this poor overall ...

    • Paediatric musculoskeletal disease in Kumi District, Uganda: a cross-sectional survey 

      Kristin, Alves; Norgrove, Penny; Olive, Kobusingye; Robert, Olupot; Jeffrey N., Katz; Coleen S., Sabatini (SICOT aisbl, 2018)
      Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study is to estimate the burden of musculoskeletal disease among children treated in Kumi District, Uganda, to inform training, capacity-building efforts, and resource allocation. Methods ...

    • The phenotypes and alleles frequencies of ABO blood groups in Western Uganda 

      Samuel, Mwesige; Annet, Nankwanga; Florence, Tushabe; Ivan, Kasamba; Ruth, Kateeba (Open Access Research Journal, 2022)
      Abstract ABO blood group system is one of the clinically significant blood classification systems that vary across populations. Knowledge of distribution of the ABO blood system can help us to predict herd immunity and ...

    • Premature Infant Care and Feeding 

      Enos, Mirembe Masereka; Munguiko, Clement; Linda, Grace Alanyo; Kenyonyozi, Rubagumya; Brenda, Nabawanuka; Julian, Aryampa; Alex, Tumusiime; Emmanuel, Kimera (Intech Open, 2023)
      The burden of premature birth is still high worldwide at 10.6% and ranges from 5 to 18% of all babies born. About 80% of these occur in Africa and South Asia. In Sub-Saharan Africa, the burden ranges from 3.4 to 49.4%. ...

    • Prevalence of Aflatoxin Contamination Across the Food Value Chain for Maize and Groundnuts in Uganda 

      Florence, Tushabe; Samuel, Mwesige; Okoth, Thomas; Ivan, Kasamba; Areu, David (Acta Scientific AGRICULTURE, 2023-04-11)
      Abstract Background: Maize and groundnuts are some of the most highly contaminated foods on the Ugandan market. Since 2006 there have been some scattered studies on the prevalence of aflatoxin contamination among these ...

    • Prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis and the associated clinical symptoms in Western Uganda 

      Florence, Tushabe; Samuel, Mwesige; Annet, Nankwanga; Ivan, Kasamba; Ruth, Kateeba (International Journal of Life Science Research Archive, 2022)
      Abstract Pulmonary tuberculosis is a public health problem affecting over 5.8 million people worldwide per year. Burden of the disease varies across populations due to differences in biological and behavioral factors. In ...

    • Severe malaria burden, clinical spectrum and outcomes at Apac district hospital, Uganda 

      Emmanuel, Ocen; Ronald, Opito; Crispus, Tegu; Alex, Oula; Peter, Olupot‑Olupot (Malaria Journal, 2023)
      Abstract Background Most data describing severe malaria (SM) in sub‑Saharan Africa (SSA) are from research settings out side disease endemic areas. Using routinely collected data from Apac District Hospital, this study ...

    • SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS SCREENING AND MANAGEMENT AMONG ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS ATTENDING OUTPATIENTS CLINICS 

      Unknown author (Soroti University, 2022-06-11)
      Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections that can be passed on during unprotected sex and intimate skin-to-skin contact. Many STIs don’t have any symptoms. This means an adolescent can have an STI without ...

    • The Silent Anaemia Epidemic in Children 

      Samuel, Mwesige; Annete, Nankwanga; Didas, Mushabe (International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 2020-05)
      Abstract:- Anaemia (haemoglobin level < 11 g/dl) is a silent epidemic that affects about 293.1 million children aged <5 years worldwide with 28.5% of those located in sub-Sahara Africa. Child hood Anaemia is associated ...

    • Subacute toxicity study of aqueous root extract of Terminalia schimperiana in male Wistar rats 

      O.S., Awotunde; S.O., Adewoye; Dhanabal, P.S; J., Hawumba (Published by Elsevier B.V., 2019)
      Abstract: The effect of administration of aqueous extract of Terminalia schimperiana root, “a medicinal plant”, on some ‘biomarker’ enzymes, hematology parameters, liver function and kidney function parameters of rat ...

    • Surgical Release of Gluteal Fibrosis in Children Results in Sustained Benefit at 5-Year Follow-up 

      Amanda L., Reilly; Francis R., Owori; Ruth, Obaikol; Elizabeth, Asige; Harriet, Aluka; Norgrove, Penny; Robert, Olupot; Coleen S., Sabatini (Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc, 2021)
      Background: Gluteal fibrosis (GF) is a fibrotic infiltration of the gluteal muscles resulting in functionally limiting contracture of the hips and is associated with injections of medications into the gluteal muscles. ...

    • Uptake of prostate cancer screening and associated factors among men aged 50 years and above in Lira city, Uganda: a crosssectional study 

      Richard, Ekwan; Emmanuel, Bua; Ritah, Nantale; Ronald, Opito; Patrick, Abingwa; Quraish, Sserwanja; Job, Kuteesa; David, Mukunya (BMC Public Health, 2023-03-06)
      Abstract Background Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men globally, with over 1.2 million cases reported in 2018. About 90% of men with prostate cancer are diagnosed when the disease is in an advanced ...

    • Urinary bladder cavernous hemangioma in a 3-year-old: 

      Charles Newton, Odongo; Raymond, Atwine; Fred, Kirya; Patrick Ambrose, Okello; Eugene, Ogwang; Moses, Acan; Felix, Bongomin; Martin, Situma (John Wiley & Sons Ltd., 2022-04-26)
      Cavernous hemangioma (CH) of urinary bladder occurs relatively infrequently, accounting for 0.6% of all bladder tumors. This tumor may occur sporadically or coexist with other benign and malignant vascular lesions. In ...

    • Viability And Infectivity Of Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) 

      Samuel, Mwesige (International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 2020-05)
      Abstract: 2019-nCoV is one of the seven human coronaviruses responsible for causing COVID-19. The disease started in Wuhan China and was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization because of high number ...