Faculty of Medicine: Recent submissions
Now showing items 1981-1999 of 1999
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Malaria morbidity and mortality in Uganda
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Clinical features and survival among children with retinoblastoma in Uganda
(British Journal of Ophthalmology., 2015-02-18)Aims To characterise the clinical features, treatment and outcome of children diagnosed with retinoblastoma in Uganda. Methods The study comprised a 6-year nationwide enrolment with follow-up. Results In total, 282 ... -
Childhood blindness and visual impairment among children attending Ruharo Eye Centre
(Mbarara University of Science and Technology, 2014-12)To determine the magnitude, causes of blindness and visual impairment and spectacle use among children attending Ruharo Eye Centre (REC). Methods: This was a hospital based descriptive cross sectional study, conducted ... -
Wound Healing Property and Phytochemical Analysis of Zanthoxylum Species from Uganda
(2017-12-28)Aim: The study evaluated the efficacy and possible mechanism of the stem bark of Zanthoxylum species used by communities and herbalists for wound healing in South Western Uganda. Study Design: Experimental controlled. Place ... -
Resistance to Cotrimoxazole and Other Antimicrobials among Isolates from HIV/AIDS and Non-HIV/AIDS Patients at Bugando Medical Centre, Mwanza, Tanzania
(Hindawi, 2015-05-22)acterial resistance has increased in the AIDS era and is attributed to the widespread use of cotrimoxazole prophylaxis against opportunistic infections in HIV/AIDS patients. In Tanzania, cotrimoxazole prophylaxis has been ... -
Impact of Sex: Determination of Alcohol Neuroadaptation and Reinforcement
(ALCHOLISM,Clinical and experimental Research, 2006-01-25)his article represents the proceedings of a symposium at the Research Society on Alcoholism meeting in Santa Barbara, California. The organizers/chairs were Kristine M. Wiren and Deborah A. Finn. Following a brief introduction ... -
Differential Effects of Chronic Ethanol Administration and Withdrawal on -Aminobutyric Acid Type A and NMDA Receptor Subunit Proteins in Male and Female Rat Brain
(2004-06)Background: Investigations have shown that chronic ethanol exposure results in selective alterations in levels of -aminobutyric acid (GABA)A and NMDA receptor subunits. We previously reported significant sex differences ... -
A review of various efforts to increase artemisinin and other antimalarial compounds in Artemisia Annua L plant
(Journal Cogent Biology, 2018-08-15)The antimalarial active compounds in Artemisia annua include artemisinin, flavonoids, and aromatic oils. Artemisinin is the main antimalarial compound in A. annua, it used in the formulation of artemisinin-based ... -
African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology Phytochemical and efficacy study on four herbs used in erectile dysfunction: Mondia whiteii, Cola acuminata, Urtica massaica, and Tarenna graveolens
(African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2016-10-10)here is a resurgence in the use of herbal medicine in the developed countries, with even much more in low developed Countries and especially for conditions such as erectile dysfunction. Studies thus need to be conducted ... -
Sociocultural and Structural Factors Contributing to Delays in Treatment for Children with Severe Malaria: A Qualitative Study in Southwestern Uganda
(The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2015)Malaria is a leading cause of pediatric mortality, and Uganda has among the highest incidences in the world. Increased morbidity and mortality are associated with delays to care. This qualitative study sought to characterize ... -
Effects of aqueous root bark extract of Citropsis articulata (Swingle & Kellerman) on sexual function in male rats
(Academic Journals, 2014-11-11)About 80% of the world’s population uses herbal medicine for the treatment of various health conditions. Erectile dysfunction is one of the conditions commonly treated using traditional herbs on large scale. In this ... -
Sustainable Diets and Biodiversity
(bioversity international, 2010-11-03)ct It is time to face the evidence of a worldwide unsustainable food system. Its complexity makes it extremely fragile to any climatic, socio-economic, political or financial crisis. Thus, we urgently need appropriate ... -
Variations in antimalarial components of Artemisia annua Linn from three regions of Uganda
(African health science, 2015-09-03)Introduction: Artemisia annua plant from the family Asteracea is a powerful antimalarial plant introduced to Uganda around 2003. In addition to the artemisinin component, the plant also contains flavonoids which work in ... -
Science-based health innovation in Rwanda:unlocking the potential of a late bloomer
(BMC, 2010-12-13)This paper describes and analyses Rwanda’s science-based health product‘innovation system’,highlighting examples of indigenous innovation and good practice. We use an innovation systems framework,which takes into account ... -
Obstructed labour and Birth preparedness: Community studies from Uganda
(Lund University, 2012-02-03)Labour is said to be obstructed when the presenting part fails to descend through the birth canal despite strong uterine contractions. The condition is mostly prevalent in low-income countries where the main causes are ... -
Sublingual Misoprostol versus Intramuscular Oxytocin for Prevention of Postpartum Hemorrhage in Uganda
(PLoS Med, 2014)Background: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal death in sub-Saharan Africa. Although the World Health Organization recommends use of oxytocin for prevention of PPH, misoprostol use is increasingly ... -
Acute toxicity, antipyretic and antinociceptive study of the crude saponin from an edible vegetable
(Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci., 2012)Vernonia amygdalina is commonly used for food and health purposes. Processing of the leaf for food is aimed at removing bitter tasting antinutritional principles like saponins. This study was designed to determine the ... -
Are rapid diagnostic tests more accurate in diagnosis of plasmodium falciparum malaria compared to microscopy at rural health centres?
(Malaria Journal, 2010-01)Background: Prompt, accurate diagnosis and treatment with artemisinin combination therapy remains vital to current malaria control. Blood film microscopy the current standard test for diagnosis of malaria has several ... -
Blindness in Africa: Zimbabwe schools for the blind survey
(Br J Ophthalmol, 1993-07-01)An ophthalmic assessment survey of 430 students in Zimbabwe's two schools for the blind was conducted in 1988. Bilateral corneal opacity was found to be responsible for 75% of all blindness among institutionalised blind ...