Faculty of Medicine: Recent submissions
Now showing items 1601-1620 of 1992
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Evaluation of the Acute and Sub-chronic Toxicities of the Methanolic Stem Bark Extract of Spathodea campanulata (P. Beauv.) Bignoniacea
(British Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2016)Spathodea campanulata (P. Beauv.)Bignoniacea is widely used in Ugandan traditional medicine. The aim of this study was to carry out the acute and sub-chronic toxicity profile of its methanolic stem bark extract (SCE). A ... -
Cytomegalovirus Viremia Associated With Increased Mortality in Cryptococcal Meningitis in Sub-Saharan Africa
(Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2019-09)Background. Cryptococcal meningitis and tuberculosis are both important causes of death in persons with advanced human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Cytomegalovirus (CMV) viremia ... -
The Role of Conventional Myelography in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Degenerative Spine Diseases in Low-Income Communities: a Prospective Study
(World neurosurgery, 2017)ACCEPTED MANUS Introduction: Chronic back pain is a common problem and imaging is crucial for effective diagnosis and treatment. In low-resource settings conventional myelography is a cheap alternative to MRI and CT. ... -
Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Reliability Testing of Chinese Version of the Living with Medicines Questionnaire in Elderly Patients with Chronic Diseases
(Patient preference and adherence, 2020)Background: The Living with Medicines Questionnaire (LMQ-3) is a reliable, valid instrument used to assess the medication-related burden of patients with chronic disease using long-term medication, but it has not been used ... -
The Prevalence of Community Acquired Salmonellosis, Associated Factors and Antibiotic Susceptibility Among Out Patients Attending Kagando Hospital, Kasese District, Mid-western, Uganda
(Research square, 2021)Background: Uganda has experienced a number of typhoid fever out breaks, the most recent being in Kampala city in which 1,038 (29%) patients were positive out of 3464 suspected cases. In 2011, typhoid cases (1042) were ... -
Crime, recidivism and mental disorders among prisoners in Mbarara municipality, southwestern Uganda
(International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, 2018-10)Introduction: Mental disorders among prisoners have been linked to the type of crime and recidivism. Identification of the mental disorders associated with the different types of crimes and recidivism is essential in the ... -
The prevalence and factors associated with malnutrition among infants with cleft palate and/or lip at a hospital in Uganda: a cross-sectional study
(BMC pediatrics, 2017-01-13)Background: To determine the prevalence and factors associated with malnutrition among infants with Cleft palate and/or cleft lip (CP+/-L) at Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Uganda Hospital (CoRSU) in Uganda. Methods: ... -
The pathway of obstructed labour as perceived by communities in south-western Uganda: a grounded theory study
(Global health action, 2011-12-27)Background: Obstructed labour is still a major cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality in Uganda, where many women give birth at home alone or assisted by non-skilled birth attendants. Little is known of ... -
The PAediatric Risk Assessment (PARA) Mobile App to Reduce Postdischarge Child Mortality: Design, Usability, and Feasibility for Health Care Workers in Uganda
(JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 2016)Background: Postdischarge death in children is increasingly being recognized as a major contributor to overall child mortality. The PAediatric Risk Assessment (PARA) app is an mHealth tool developed to aid health care ... -
The Microbial Spectrum of Neonatal Sepsis in Uganda: Recovery of Culturable Bacteria in Mother-Infant Pairs
(PLoS One, 2013-08-27)Neonatal sepsis in the developing world is incompletely characterized. We seek to characterize the microbial spectrum involved in sepsis and determine the role of maternal transmission by comparing organisms that can be ... -
The management of microbial keratitis within Uganda’s primary health system: a situational analysis [version 1; peer review: 3 approved]
(Wellcome Open Research, 2019-09-24)Background: Microbial keratitis (MK) frequently leads to sight-loss, especially when the infection is severe and/or appropriate treatment is delayed. The primary health system as an entry point plays a central role in ... -
COVID-19 pandemic: implementing control measures in Africa using the 'SHEF2' model
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2020-09)The COVID-19 Pandemic in Africa is a severe reminder of the brunt of emerging and re-emerging infectious pathogens and the need for simple, context-oriented, and sustainable health models to combat them when the need arises. ... -
Essential oils as topical anti-infective agents: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(Complementary therapies in medicine, 2019)Objective: This study summarized evidence on efficacy and safety of essential oils (EOs) in the treatment of topical infections. Design and Setting: Systematic review of clinical trials conducted and reported in accordance ... -
The role of community health nursing in identifying needs of women and children under five in Katete, Mbarara-Uganda
(International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 2021)Background: Globally, women and children are vulnerable to life-threatening conditions that are preventable. Although, Uganda has over the years recorded a steady decline in under- five and maternal mortality, little ... -
Etiology of urogenital discharges and their antibiograms in HIV/AIDS positive patients at Bwizibwera Health Centre IV: Mbarara District- Uganda
(Journal Issues, 2014)The study aimed at establishing the etiology of urogenital discharges and their antibiograms in HIV/AIDS positive patients attending the HIV/AIDS clinic at Bwizibwera health center IV in Mbarara district, Uganda. This was ... -
The protective effects of aqueous extract of Carica papaya seeds in paracetamol induced nephrotoxicity in male wistar rats
(African Health Sciences, 2015-06)Background: Oxidative stress plays a crucial role in the development of drug induced nephrotoxicity. The study aimed to determine the nephroprotective and ameliorative effects of Carica papaya seed extract in paracetamol-induced ... -
Ethnotherapeutic Uses and Phytochemical Composition of Physalis peruviana L.: An Overview
(The Scientific World Journal, 2021)Background: Plant-derived medicines are widespread and continue to increase in traditional and modern medicine, especially in developing countries. Physalis peruviana L. is among the most used plants in conventional ... -
Ethnomedical uses, chemical constituents, and evidence-based pharmacological properties of Chenopodium ambrosioides L.: extensive overview
(Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021)Background: The Chenopodium genus is a plant family widely spread worldwide that includes various plant species reputed to possess several medicinal virtues in folk medicines. Chenopodium ambrosioides L. is among the most ... -
Ethno medical knowledge and traditional use of Aristolochia bracteolata Lam. for malaria among local communities in Jubek State of South Sudan: A cross-sectional survey
(Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2009)Ethnopharmacological relevance: The recognized challenges to access conventional antimalarial medicines could have contributed to the extensive use of Aristolochia bracteolata Lam. (Aristolochiaceae) to manage malaria in ... -
Context matters in understanding the vulnerability of women- perspectives from southwestern Uganda.
(Archives of Public Health., 2021-01)Background: Vulnerability at the individual, family, community or organization level affects access and utilization of health services, and is a key consideration for health equity. Several frameworks have been used to ...