Concomitant HIV infection in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients is hard to recognise and should be tested for routinely in areas of high endemicity

Background. Over the past three decades much has changed in the treatment and outcomes of patients suffering concurrently from both multiple myeloma (MM) and HIV. While the prevalence of MM …

A case of pulmonary langerhans cell histiocytosis in a young ugandan non-smoker

Intro:Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a diverse group of disorders with over 200 distinct entities. Pulmonary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (PLCH) is a rare cystic ILD which comprises approximately 5% of …

Prevalence and Risks of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria among HIV-Positive Pregnant Women

Adolescent Mothers in Eastern and Southern Africa: An Overlooked and Uniquely Vulnerable Subpopulation in the Fight Against HIV

Purpose: Adolescent girls (10-19 years) in Eastern and Southern Africa face a high risk of pregnancy and HIV infection. However, few studies have examined whether the profound developmental, social, and …

Escherichia coli, a pathogen under fire from the news

Escherichia coli is both a gastrointestinal tract commensal and a major pathogen. In recent years, E. coli is under lire from the news due to a better understanding of pathogenic …

Tetanus Cases After Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision for HIV Prevention -- Eastern and Southern Africa, 2012-2015

The article focuses on a report related to tetanus cases after voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) for HIV prevention in eastern and southern Africa from 2012 to 2015. Topics include …

Model for estimating nutrient addition contents to staple foods fortified simultaneously: Mexico and Kampala data

The objective of this work was to present a generic model for estimating fortification contents when several food vehicles are being considered simultaneously. It is based on approximating the magnitude …

Highlights from the injury prevention literature

Prevalence and correlates of intimate partner violence among ever-married men in Uganda: a cross-sectional survey

Background There is limited research on intimate partner violence (IPV) among ever-married men in Uganda. This paper aimed to establish the extent and correlates of emotional, sexual, and physical IPV …

Developing a new muscle power prediction equation through vertical jump power output in adolescent women

Explosive power is a performance determinant in many sports activities. Vertical jump tests for assessing power output are widely employed. Accurate and reliable methods are needed to predict human power …