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ABO and Rh Antigen Distribution Among Pregnant Women in South Western Uganda
(Journal of Blood Medicine, 2022-06-22)Introduction: ABO and Rh are the major blood group systems in Transfusion Medicine, the ABO system based on two red cell antigens (A, B) while the Rh has about 50 antigens of which five are highly clinically significant ... -
Acceptance of HIV testing among women attending antenatal care in south-western Uganda: risk factors and reasons for test refusal
(AIDS care, 2008)A problem commonly encountered in programs for prevention of mother-to-childtransmission (PMTCT) of HIV in sub-Saharan Africa is low rates of HIV test acceptance among pregnant women. In this study, we examined risk factors ... -
Alloimmunization to Rh Antigen (D, C, E, C, E) Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in South Western Uganda
(Journal of Blood Medicine, 2022)Introduction: Maternal red cell alloimmunization to Rh antigen in pregnant women occurs when the immune system is sensitized by foreign red blood cell surface antigens, in this case fetal red blood cells, inducing an immune ... -
Amyloidosis in major body organs examined during autopsies at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
(Research square, 2021)Background Amyloidosis is an infrequent disease that occurs when an abnormal protein, called amyloid, deposits in body organs and disrupts their normal function. Amyloid is not normally found in the body but it can be ... -
Anaemia, Morphological Classification and Its Associated Risk Factors Among Lactating Mothers at Mbarara City Council Health Centre IV, Southwestern Uganda
(Journal of Blood Medicine, 2022)Purpose: The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of anaemia, morphological classification and its associated risk factors among the lactating mothers accessing postnatal care at Mbarara City Health ... -
Anemia in HIV Patients Attending Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Clinic at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital: Prevalence, Morphological Classification, and Associated Factor
(HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care, 2023)Purpose: To determine the prevalence of anemia, the morphological classification and to assess the factors associated with anemia among HIV patients attending Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) clinic at Hoima ... -
Antibiotic-Resistant Profiles of Bacteria Isolated from Cesarean and Surgical Patients from Kasese District Hospitals Western Uganda
(Borneo Journal of Pharmacy, 2021)Surgical site infections (SSIs) are challenging to treat and often associated with much higher extended stays, morbidity, and mortality, higher treatment costs, especially when the causative agent is multidrug resistance ... -
Antioxidants in the Management of Sickle Cell Anaemia: An Area to Be Exploited for the Wellbeing of the Patients
(International Research in Medical and Health Sciences, 2023)Sickle cell disease (SCD), also known as sickle cell anemia, is an often serious autosomal recessive disorder that occurs when both parents pass the defective gene to their children. When oxygen pressure is low, the biconcave ... -
Assessment of the clinical transfusion practice at a regional referral hospital in Uganda
(Transfusion medicine, 2010)The aim of this study was to determine the indications for transfusion, blood ordering practices and post-transfusion complications, and to assess the clinical transfusion practice at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital ... -
Assessment of the diagnostic performance of TrueHb® point-of-care hemometer compared with Sysmex i3 analyzer among patients at International Hospital Kampala, Uganda
(Journal of Blood Medicine, 2019)Aim/Objective: To assess the diagnostic performance of TrueHb® point-of-care (POC) hemometer compared with Sysmex i3 analyzer at International Hospital Kampala, Uganda. Materials and methods: We analyzed ethylenediamine ... -
Assessment of the diagnostic performance of TrueHb® point-of-care hemometer compared with Sysmex i3 analyzer among patients at International Hospital Kampala, Uganda
(Journal of blood medicine, 2019)Aim/Objective: To assess the diagnostic performance of TrueHb® point-of-care (POC) hemometer compared with Sysmex i3 analyzer at International Hospital Kampala, Uganda. Materials and methods: We analyzed ethylene diaminetetra ... -
Assessment of the quality of stored blood for transfusion at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Southwestern Uganda
(Journal of Blood Medicine, 2019)Aim and objective: To assess the quality of blood stored for transfusion at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) regarding bacterial contamination, malaria infection, and laboratory audit status. Materials and methods: ... -
Assessment of three medical and research laboratories using WHO AFRO_SLIPTA Quality Standards in Southwestern Uganda: a long way to go
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2017-10)Introduction: While the laboratory represents more than 70% of clinical diagnosis and patient management, access to reliable and quality laboratory diagnostics in sub-Saharan Africa remains a challenge. To gain knowledge ... -
Association between dyslipidemia and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia: A case-control study in south-western Uganda
(African Journal of Laboratory Medicine, 2024)Background: Altered lipid levels may be associated with the development of a number of malignancies, including cancer of the cervix. However, there is limited understanding of this relationship in the rural Ugandan context. ... -
Association between fetal hemoglobin, lactate dehydrogenase, and disease severity in patients with sickle cell disease at Bugando Medical Centre, Mwanza, Tanzania
(Plos one, 2024)Introduction: There is a wide range of clinical manifestations in sickle cell disease (SCD). Despite having the same condition, each person’s response to disease complications differs greatly. Individuals can be categorized ... -
Association Between Helicobacter pylori Infection and Anemia Among Adult Dyspeptic Patients Attending Kiryandongo General Hospital, Uganda
(Journal of Blood Medicine, 2023)Purpose: To determine the prevalence of anemia and its association with Helicobacter pylori infection among adult dyspeptic patients. Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 283 dyspeptic patients ... -
Association between obesity and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia: results from a case control study in south western Uganda
(BMC Women's Health, 2023)Background: Though obesity has been said to be associated with a number of malignancies including cervical cancer, its association with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is still a contentious issue. This study was ... -
Bacterial and Drug Susceptibility Profiles of Urinary Tract Infection in Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
(British Microbiology Research Journal, 2015-07-06)Aim: The risk of developing infection in diabetic mellitus patients is known to be higher than in normal individuals. The urinary tract is the most common entry point of infections. Surveillance of urinary tract pathogens ... -
Beyond undetectable: Modeling the clinical benefit of improved antiretroviral adherence in persons with HIV with virologic suppression
(In Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 2023)Background: Incomplete antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence has been linked to deleterious immunologic, inflammatory, and clinical consequences, even among virally suppressed (<50 copies/mL) persons with HIV (PWH). The ... -
Biochemical changes in stored donor units: implications on the efficacy of blood transfusion
(Journal of Blood Medicine, 2018)Background: Blood transfusion with allogeneic blood products is a common medical intervention to treat anemia or prepare patients for surgical procedures. Generally, the blood units are secured and stored prior to expected ...
