Validating rapid point-of-care strep a test accuracy in sub-saharan africa: Pilot results from two sites

Background: Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) is a preventable chronic condition which evolves from an untreated Group A Streptococcus (Strep A) bacterial infection. Without treatment, an immune response can occur, damaging …

Approaches to accelerating the study of new antiretrovirals in pregnancy

Introduction: Women who are pregnant or who could become pregnant experience delayed access to or underinformed use of important new antiretroviral (ARV) drugs because of traditional drug development processes that …

SMART2D - Development and contextualization of community strategies to support self-management in prevention and control of type 2 diabetes in Uganda, South Africa, and Sweden

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and its complications are increasing rapidly in low- and middle-income countries, as well as among socioeconomically disadvantaged populations in high-income countries. Support for healthy lifestyle and …

SMART2D-development and contextualization of community strategies to support self-management in prevention and control of type 2 diabetes in Uganda, South Africa, and Sweden

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and its complications are increasing rapidly in low- and middle-income countries, as well as among socioeconomically disadvantaged populations in high-income countries. Support for healthy lifestyle and …

Challenges in the management of early versus late presenting congenital diaphragmatic hernia in a poor resource setting

Background: Despite the advances in management; congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) has continued to pose a significant challenge to paediatric surgeons. This is amplified in a setting like ours where there …

Sensitivity, specificity of biochemical markers for early prediction of endotheliadysfunction in atherosclerotic obese subjects

Background: The obesity increased incidence of diabetes, hypertension and atherosclerosis and rate of morbidity and mortality. The main cause of atherosclerosis is endothelial dysfunction and formation of foam cells and …

DIRECT USAGE OF MINISCREW ANCHORAGE TO INTRUDE OVERERUPTED MAXILLARY POSTERIOR TEETH BEFORE PROSTHODONTIC PREPARATION: A CASE REPORT

Overeruption of maxillary molars due loss of opposing teeth creates occlusal and functional interferences. Before reconstruction can be initiated, intrusion of overerupted molars becomes essential. This report illustrates treatment of …

Monocyte-to-HDL-cholesterol ratio is associated with ascending aorta dilatation in patients with bicuspid aortic valve

Background: The importance of monocyte count-to-HDL-cholesterol ratio (MHR) in cardio- vascular diseases has been shown in various studies. Ascending aortic dilatation (AAD) is a common complication in the patients with …

ACCESSIBILITY OF SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY YOUNG PEOPLE IN KIBAALE AND HOIMA DISTRICT, UGANDA.

The provision of sexual and reproductive health services to unmarried and married young people has become an issue in the era of HIV/ AIDS. Many young people who become sexually …

COVID-19 RESPONSE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS