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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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Severe neurological sequelae and behaviour problems after cerebral malaria in Ugandan children
Idro R., Kakooza-Mwesige A., Balyejjussa S., Mirembe G., Mugasha C., Tugumisirize J., Byarugaba J.
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Nodding syndrome in Ugandan children-clinical features, brain imaging and complications: A case series
Nankunda J, Bangirana P, Nalugya J, Opoka R O, Namusoke H, Idro R, Tumwine J K, Kiguli S, Aanyu H T, Kakooza-Mwesige A and others...
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives Nodding syndrome is a devastating neurological disorder of uncertain aetiology affecting children in Africa. There is no diagnostic test, and risk factors and symptoms that would allow early diagnosis …

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Proposed guidelines for the management of nodding syndrome
Abbo C., Idro R., Makumbi I., Musubire K.A., Byamah Mutamba B., Namusoke H., Muron J., Oriyabuzu R., Ssekyewa J., Okot C. and others...
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Patients with nodding syndrome in Uganda improve with symptomatic treatment: A cross-sectional study
Musubire A K, Abbo C, Opoka R O, Namusoke H, Idro R, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Mwaka A D, Mutamba B B, Opar B T
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives: Nodding syndrome (NS) is a poorlyunderstood neurological disorder affecting thousandsof children in Africa. In March 2012, we introduced atreatment intervention that aimed to providesymptomatic relief. This intervention included sodiumvalproate …

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Cerebral malaria is associated with long-term mental health disorders: A cross sectional survey of a long-term cohort
Bangirana P, Nalugya J, John C C, Opoka R O, Idro R, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Asea B, Ssebyala K, Lubowa S K, Semrud-Clikeman M
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Cerebral malaria (CM) and severe malarial anaemia (SMA) are associated with neuroâdevelopmentalimpairment in African children, but longâterm mental health disorders in these children are not well defined.Methods: A cohort …

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The natural history of nodding syndrome
Idro Richard, Ogwang Rodney, Kayongo Edward, Gumisiriza Norbert, Lanyero Agnes, Kakooza-Mwesige Angelina, Opar Bernard
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Nodding syndrome is a poorly understood acquired disorder affecting children in sub-Saharan Africa. The aetiology and pathogenesis are unknown, and no specific treatment is available. Affected children have …

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Doxycycline for the treatment of nodding syndrome (DONS); the study protocol of a phase II randomised controlled trial
Abbo C, Anguzu R, Idro R, Opar B, Elliott A, Nakamya P, Ogwang R, Akun P, Mwaka AD, Taylor M and others...
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundNodding syndrome is a poorly understood neurological disorder of unknown aetiology, affecting several thousand children in Africa. There has been a consistent epidemiological association with infection by the filarial parasite, …

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Cerebral malaria: mechanisms of brain injury and strategies for improved neurocognitive outcome
John Chandy C., IdroRichard, Marsh Kevin, Newton Charles R. J.
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Cerebral malaria is the most severe neurological complication of infection with Plasmodium falciparum. With >575,000 cases annually, children in sub-Saharan Africa are the most affected. Surviving patients have …

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Trends in hepatitis B virus testing practices and management in HIV clinics across sub-Saharan Africa
Ocama P, IeDEA Collaboration, Coffie PA, Egger M, Vinikoor MJ, Zannou M, Diero L, Patassi A, Kuniholm MH, Seydi M and others...
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Approximately 8% of HIV-infected individuals are co-infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Knowledge of HBV status is important to guide optimal selection of antiretroviral therapy …

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Impact of Universal Antiretroviral Treatment Eligibility on Rapid Treatment Initiation Among Young Adolescents with Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Sub-Saharan Africa
Nakigozi G, Phiri S, IeDEA Consortium, Tymejczyk O, Brazier E, Wools-Kaloustian K, Davies MA, Dilorenzo M, Edmonds A, Vreeman R and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. Young adolescents with perinatally acquired human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are at risk for poor care outcomes. We examined whether universal antiretroviral treatment (ART) eligibility policies (Treat All) improved rapid …

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