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    • Breakdown of simple female genital fi stula repair after 7 day versus 14 day postoperative bladder catheterisation: a randomised, controlled, open-label, non-inferiority trial 

      Mark A, Barone; Mariana, Widmer; Steven, Arrowsmith; Joseph, Ruminjo; Armando, Seuc; Evelyn, Landry; Thierno Hamidou, Barry; Dantani, Danladi; Lucien, Djangnikpo; Tagie, Gbawuru-Mansaray; Issoufa, Harou; Alyona, Lewis; Mulu, Muleta; Dolorès, Nembunzu; Robert, Olupot; Ileogben, Sunday-Adeoye; Weston Khisa, Wakasiaka; Sihem, Landoulsi; Alexandre, Delamou; Lilian, Were; Vera, Frajzyngier; Karen, Beattie; A Metin, Gülmezoglu (CrossMark, 2015)
      Summary Background Duration of bladder catheterisation after female genital fi stula repair varies widely. We aimed to establish whether 7 day bladder catheterisation was non-inferior to 14 days in terms of incidence of ...
    • 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 ...
    • Burden of gluteal fibrosis and postinjection paralysis in the children of Kumi District in Uganda 

      Kristin, Alves; Norgrove, Penny; John, Ekure; Robert, Olupot; Olive, Kobusingye; Jeffrey N., Katz; Coleen S., Sabatini (BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2018)
      Abstract Background: The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of postinjection paralysis (PIP) and gluteal fibrosis (GF) among children treated in a rural Ugandan Hospital. Methods: We conducted a ...
    • 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 ...
    • 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 ...
    • Factors Influencing the Timing of the First HIV Virological Test for HIV Exposed Infants; 

      Enos Mirembe, Masereka; Edson Musungu, Bwambale; Edson, Katsomyo; Munguiko, Clement (Global Journal of Medical Research: K, 2020)
      Abstract- Introduction: Although Option-B plus has registered tremendous success in the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV, the failure to follow the HIV testing algorithm for HIV Exposed Infants ...
    • Comparative Assessment of Red Blood Cell Morphology in Anaemic Children 

      Samuel, Mwesige; Clement, Munguiko; Didas, Mushabe (International Journal of Sciences, 2020)
      Abstract Anaemia (haemoglobin level < 11 g/dl) is a health burden among preschool children and women of child bearing age and affects over 27% of the World population. Anaemia results from reduction in the functional ...
    • 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 ...
    • 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 ...
    • Comparison of COVID-19 Severity Between Tropical and Non-Tropical Countries 

      flor, Tushabe (International Journal of Infection., 2020-06-13)
      Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected the whole world. However, it is not clear whether the disease affects all countries equally. This paper analyzes the severity of COVID-19 in tropical and temperate ...
    • 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. ...
    • Effect of COVID-19 on Teso Sub-Region Community in Eastern Uganda 

      Mutya, Tomasi; Se Kee, Hong; Okodan, Akwap; Kabi, Ibrahim; Achom, Santa; Joseph, Omara; Orokode Joseph, Jones (Scholars Journal of Economics, Business and Management | Published by SAS Publishers, India, 2021-01-28)
      The study aimed to achieve two main objectives. First, it sought to assess the effect of COVID-19 on the social wellbeing of people of Teso sub-region. Secondly, it sought to assess the effect of COVID-19 on the economic ...
    • 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 ...
    • Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Surgical Characteristics, Treatment Modalities and Short-Term Treatment Outcomes at a Tertiary Hospital in South-Western Uganda 

      Mvuyo Maqhawe, Sikhondze; Deus, Twesigye; Charles Newton, Odongo; David, Mutiibwa; Edson, Tayebwa; Leevan, Tibaijuka; Samuel D, Ayana; Carlos Cabrera, Dreque (Open Access Surgery, 2022)
      Abstract Background: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a prevalent and serious consequence of poorly controlled diabetes. Hospitalizations are frequent among DFU patients, and these patients are at risk of lower extremity ...
    • The correctness and completeness of documentation of parameters on the partographs used by midwives in primary healthcare facilities in midwestern Uganda: 

      Archbald, Bahizi; Munguiko, Clement; Enos Mirembe, Masereka (Nursing Open published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2022)
      Abstract Aim: This study was conducted to determine the correctness and completeness of documentation of partographs. Design: This was a retrospective descriptive study. Methods: We included 365 partographs of deliveries ...
    • 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 ...
    • 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 ...
    • 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 ...
    • 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 ...
    • 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 ...