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What are the effects of clinical pathways in cancer management; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2012
brief
Health Research

Background:Disease or diagnosis (Cancer) management pathways may be divided into patient pathways and clinical pathways. A clinical pathway is a documented sequence of clinical interventions assisting a patient with a …

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What are the health effects (benefits and risks) of steam baths (Saunas); A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2012
brief
Health Research

Background: Steam bathing, practiced globally and increasingly in Uganda, involves exposure to heat in a confined space. Despite its popularity, the health effects of steam bathing remain a concern for …

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What strategies can health systems in low-income settings employ for infection control; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2012
brief
Health Research

Background: Healthcare-associated infections are a significant concern, even in settings with better healthcare practices. Factors such as inadequate equipment, staff shortages, and insufficient knowledge contribute to the suboptimal compliance with …

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What are the key implementation considerations for the national immunization policy; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2013
brief
Health Research

Background: Immunization is a critical public health intervention, significantly reducing the burden of infectious diseases. Effective implementation of immunization policies is essential to achieve desired health outcomes, including herd immunity.Rapid …

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Feasibility and Effects of task sharing and mhealth by VHTS in the prevention and control of hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus;A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2019
brief
Health Research

Background:Village Health Teams (VHTs) or Lay health workers have been shown to a play an important role of increasing access to healthcare within communities and homes for infectious diseases such …

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Potential impacts of Genetic modification of mosquitoes in the control and prevention of malaria on individuals, community and ecology;A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2019
brief
Health Research

Background:Target Malaria is a not-for-profit research multi-national consortium in Africa and the United Kingdom that aims to develop and share technology for malaria control. In Uganda, the consortium partner is …

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Should All Research Participants be Paid for Participation in Research;A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2019
brief
Health Research

Background:There is a split of opinion among the bioethicists and researchers on whether research participants need to be paid for participation in research. The payment is typically in terms of …

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Strategies to improve the coverage of at least four antenatal care visits in Mukono district;A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2019
brief
Health Research

Background:Attending more antenatal visits is associated with better maternal and neonatal outcomes, and skilled birth attendant at delivery. However, the Uganda demographic health survey 2016 estimates that 97% have attended …

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Considerations for re-opening academic institutions in Uganda amidst the COVID-19 pandemic; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

BackgroundSchool closure was one of the many measures implemented by the government of Uganda in her response to enforce social distancing and control the COVID-19 pandemic. However with the prolonged …

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Covid-19 control: How can an LMIC implement a jurisdictional lockdown to prevent spread of infection in the community; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background: The WHO declared Covid-19 a pandemic. At this stage in many countries, one of the questions yet to be answered with certainty is where a good proportion of people …

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Lower Pre-Treatment T Cell Activation in Early- and Late-Onset Tuberculosis-Associated Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Mayanja-Kizza Harriet, Colebunders Robert, Goovaerts Odin, Jennes Wim, Massinga-Loembé Marguerite, Ceulemans Ann, Worodria William, Kestens Luc, Ondoa Pascale, Vereecken Chris
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundTuberculosis-associated immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (TB-IRIS) is aninflammatory complication in HIV-TB co-infected patients receiving antiretroviral therapy(ART). The role of disturbed T cell reconstitution in TB-IRIS is not well understood. Weinvestigated …

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Increased KLRG1 and PD-1 expression on CD8 T lymphocytes in TB-IRIS
Worodria W., Goovaerts O., Massinga-Loembé M., Ondoa P., Ceulemans A., Mayanja-Kizza H., Colebunders R., Kestens L.
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis-associated immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (TB-IRIS) is an inflammatory complication in HIV-TB co-infected patients receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). The exact contribution of T cells, natural killer (NK) cells, and …

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Continuation of antiplatelet and/or anticoagulation in patients undergoing rezum prostate ablation
Gopalakrishna A., Bole R., Kuang R., Yang D., Houlihan M., Jimbo M., Helo S., Ziegelmann M., Kohler T.
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Rezum is a minimally invasive technique to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Major advantages include no de novo erectile dysfunction and low rate of retrograde ejaculation. Discontinuation …

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Predicting Readmission Charges Billed by Hospitals: Machine Learning Approach
Gopukumar Deepika, Ghoshal Abhijeet, Zhao Huimin
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services projects that health care costs will continue to grow over the next few years. Rising readmission costs contribute significantly to increasing health …

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Cancer Associated Fibroblasts and T Cells in Pancreatic Cancer: An Immune Perspective
Gorchs Laia
2022
Dissertation
Health Research

About 90% of pancreatic cancers are pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas (PDAC) and its deadly hallmarks, including a prominent fibrotic stroma, low mutational burden, lack of early diagnosis and rapid metastasis, contribute …

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Developing mental health literacy and cultural competence in elite sport
Gorczynski Paul, Currie Alan, Gibson Kass, Gouttebarge Vincent, Hainline Brian, Castaldelli-Maia João Mauricio, Mountjoy Margo, Purcell Rosemary, Reardon Claudia L., Rice Simon and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Mental health symptoms and disorders amongst elite athletes have attracted a great deal of discussion recently. Current epidemiological evidence illustrates that mental health symptoms and disorders in elite athletes are …

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Developing Healthcare Non-Technical Skills Training Through Educational Innovation and Synthesis of Educational Research
Gordon Morris Ari
2014
Dissertation
Health Research

This thesis presents a programme of nine key published works, as well as twelve published supporting works focusing on two areas. Firstly, an investigation of how non-technical skills education in …

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Safety and acceptability of tubal ligation procedures performed by trained clinical officers in rural Uganda
Gordon-Maclean C, Nantayi LK, Quinn H, Ngo TD
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: To assess safety associated with tubal ligation performed by trained clinical officers (COs) in rural Uganda. Methods: Between March and June 2012, 518 women in 4 regions of Uganda …

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Assessing the evidence for applying burden of disease methods, with a specific focus on unsafe water, sanitation and hygiene in developing countries
Gore Fiona
2015
Dissertation
Health Research

INTRODUCTION Health data in low- and middle-income countries are often inconsistent and of poor quality, or simply non-existent. This impedes the ability of countries themselves and the international community to …

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