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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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Validation of the Intracerebral Hemorrhage Score in Uganda A Prospective Cohort Study
Abdallah A, Chang JL, O'Carroll CB, Okello S, Olum S, Acan M, Aden AA, Chow FC, Siedner MJ
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background and Purpose-Rates of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) are estimated to be highest globally in sub-Saharan Africa. However, outcomes of ICH are poorly described and standard prognostic markers for ICH have …

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A comparison of the Full Outline of Unresponsiveness (FOUR) and Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) Scores in Predicting Mortality Among Patients with Reduced Level of Consciousness in Uganda
Abdallah A, O'Carroll CB, Aden AA, Demaerschalk BM, Kimweri D, Zhang N, Butterfield R, Asiimwe SB
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Reduced level of consciousness (LOC) is a common cause of presentation among acutely ill adults in sub-Saharan Africa and is associated with high rates of mortality. Although the Full …

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Predicting the Fragility of Renal Calculi in Response to Shock Wave Lithotripsy through their Radiographic Appearance
Nady M, Abdel Hafez A, Elkoushy M. A, Salah E
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives To evaluate the radiological characteristics of renal stones on plain X-ray film of the kidneys; ureters and bladder (KUB) area as predictors of stone fragility during shock wave lithotripsy …

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Identification of important respiratory research themes relevant to primary care: qualitative analysis of round l of the 2020 International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) Research Prioritisation Exercise
Abdel-Aal A., Jordan R., Adab P., Adam R., Barnard A., Bouloukaki I., Van Boven J.F., Chavannes N., Dickens A., Van Gemert F. and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

An update of the International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) Research Needs Statement is currently being undertaken using an e-Delphi method. The aim of this analysis is to identify the …

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Falls and potential therapeutic interventions among elderly and older adult patients with cancer: a systematic review
Abdelbasset W.K., Nambi G., Elsayed S.H., Osailan A.M., Eid M.M.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives: The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review for previous publications that have assessed the inci-dence, risk factors, and favorable procedures to prevent and manage falls …

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Trends in neurosurgical care in Western Uganda: an interrupted time series analysis
Abdelgadir J, Elahi C, Corley J, Wall KC, Najjuma JN, Muhindo A, Vissoci JRN, Haglund MM, Kitya D
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

OBJECTIVE In addition to the rising burden of surgical disease globally, infrastructure and human resources for health remain a great challenge for low- and middle-income countries, especially in Uganda. In …

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Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Versus Transobturator Tape for Treatment of Female Stress Urinary Incontinence
Abdelwahab H. A, El-Nashar Ahmed M, Fawaz S. S, Metwally A. H
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

The transobturator tape (TOT) is based on a similar principle as the tension-free vaginal tape (TVT); but introduced through the obturator foramen. The aim of this study was to compare …

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HIV and maternal mortality: turning the tide
Abdool-Karim Quarraisha, AbouZahr Carla, Dehne Karl, Mangiaterra Viviana, Moodley Jack, Rollins Nigel, Say Lale, Schaffer Nathan, Rosen James E, de Zoysa Isabelle
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Preliminary Investigation of a Herbal Soap Incorporating Cassia Senna(L) Roxb Leaves and Ageratum Conyzoides Linn Whole Plant Powders
Abdu A. O. A, Agboola G. O. Alade, Igbeneghu I. O, Omobuwajo O. R
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

In traditional medicine practice the locally made soap is a vehicle for drug application and drugs are usually incorporated in powder form. Many herbal soaps being made incorporate the extract …

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Factors associated with pregnancy uptake decisions among seropositive HIV people receiving antiretroviral therapy in subâSaharan Africa: A systematic review
Abdul Razak Doat, Amoah Roberta Mensima, Kennedy Diema Konlan, Kennedy Dodam Konlan, Abdulai Juliana Asibi, Kukeba Margaret W, Iddrisu Mohammed, Saah Joel Afram
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

AimThis study determined the factors associated with pregnancy uptake decision among seropositive HIV people receiving antiretroviral therapy in subâSaharan Africa.DesignSystematic review.MethodsThe population, intervention, comparison and outcomes framework was adopted to …

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