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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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Higher cost of implementing Xpert (R) MTB/RIF in Ugandan peripheral settings: implications for cost-effectiveness
Katamba A, Cattamanchi A, Davis JL, Hsiang E, Little KM, Hagurna P, Hanrahan CF, Vassall A, Dowdy D
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

SETTING: Initial cost-effectiveness evaluations of Xpert (R) MTB/RIF for tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis have not fully accounted for the realities of implementation in peripheral settings.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate costs and diagnostic outcomes …

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Higher cost of implementing Xpert® MTB/RIF in Ugandan peripheral settings: Implications for cost-effectiveness
Katamba A, Cattamanchi A, Hsiang E, Vassall A, Dowdy D, Little K M, Haguma P, Hanrahan C F, Davis J L
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

SETTING: Initial cost-effectiveness evaluations of Xpert® MTB/RIF for tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis have not fully accounted for the realities of implementation in peripheral settings.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate costs and diagnostic outcomes of …

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Community and service provider views to inform the 2013 WHO consolidated antiretroviral guidelines: key findings and lessons learnt
Mallouris C, Hsieh AC, Mburu G, Garner ABJ, Teltschik A, Ram M, Penazzato M, Shaffer N, Easterbrook PJ, Ball A
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective:The objective was to evaluate community and healthcare worker (HCW) values and preferences on key topics to inform the development of the 2013 WHO consolidated guidelines for antiretroviral therapy in …

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Community and service provider views to inform the 2013 WHO consolidated antiretroviral guidelines: key findings and lessons learnt
Hsieh Amy C., Mburu Gitau, Garner Adam B. J., Teltschik Anja, Ram Mala, Mallouris Christoforos, Penazzato Martina, Shaffer Nathan, Easterbrook Philippa J., Ball Andrew
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The objective was to evaluate community and healthcare worker (HCW) values and preferences on key topics to inform the development of the 2013 WHO consolidated guidelines for …

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PCR-based allelic discrimination for glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency in Ugandan umbilical cord blood
Hsu J, Fink D, Langer E, Carter M L, Bengo D, Ndidde S, Slusher T, Ross J A, Lund T C
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is the most common X-linked disorder in the world. G6PD deficiency puts children at risk for hyperbilirubinemia and kernicterus during the newborn period and an increased …

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Hypogammaglobulinemia in sub-saharan africa: A case report and review of the literature
Hsu J., Opoka R., Lund T.C.
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Cyclophosphamide-induced pneumonitis: A rare complication
Huaman M.T.G., Zafar S., Averbukh Y.
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

LEARNING OBJECTIVE #1: Distinguish the different etiologies of pneumonitis. LEARNING OBJECTIVE #2: Recognize cyclophosphamide related pulmonary toxicity. CASE: A 43-year-old female with SLE complicated by pericarditis and lupus nephritis Class …

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Latent Tuberculosis Infection and Subclinical Coronary Atherosclerosis in Peru and Uganda
Kityo C, Longenecker CT, Farquhar C, Huaman MA, De Cecco CN, Bittencourt MS, Ticona E, Ballena I, Nalukwago S, Nazzinda R and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. Tuberculosis (TB) has been linked to an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). We assessed whether latent TB infection (LTBI) is associated with subclinical coronary atherosclerosis in 2 …

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Monocyte activation in persons living with HIV and tuberculosis coinfection
Longenecker CT, Huaman MA, Nalukwago S, Nazzinda R, Fichtenbaum CJ, Juchnowski SM, Zidar DA, Kityo CM
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives: To characterize monocyte subsets and activation in persons living with HIV (PLWH) with tuberculosis coinfection. Design: Cross-sectional study within a cohort of PLWH and HIV-uninfected participants at the Joint …

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Inflammation-Related Cytokines of Aqueous Humor in Acute Primary Angle-Closure Eyes
Zhang J, Huang WB, Chen SD, Gao XB, Yang M, Li XY, Wang W, Zhou MW, Zhang XY, Zhang XL
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

PURPOSE. To measure levels of various inflammation-related cytokines in the aqueous humor of patients with acute primary angle-closure (APAC) and senile cataract.METHODS. Aqueous humor samples were prospectively collected from 23 …

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