Background:The Ministry of Health is drafting a policy that aims at integrating health services delivery for people above 60 years within the existing delivery structures in Uganda. To inform their …
Background: There is ongoing controversy about the routine use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) preoperatively in patients with presumed idiopathic scoliosis (IS). Routine MRI can help identify possible causes for …
Study Design.Retrospective comparative cohort.Objective.The aim of this study was to determine whether spinal growth is restricted by brace treatment in patients with juvenile idiopathic scoliosis (JIS).Summary of Background Data.Spinal fusion …
Heeney M.M.,
Abboud M.R.,
Githanga J.,
Inusa B.P.,
Kanter J.,
Michelson A.D.,
Nduba V.,
Musiime V.,
Apte M.,
Inati A.
and others...
2022
Journal,
Article
Health Research
The phase 3 HESTIA3 study assessed the efficacy and safety of the reversible P2Y12 inhibitor ticagrelor versus placebo in preventing vaso-occlusive crises in pediatric patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). …
The studies within this dissertation describe contraception and fertility planning and their relationship to HIV-1 risk among African HIV-1 serodiscordant couples. Specifically, this work 1) describes correlates of contraceptive use, …
Celum C,
Heffron R,
Katabira E,
Mugo N,
Baeten J M,
Were E,
Kiarie J,
Bukusi E A,
Mujugira A,
Frenkel L M
and others...
2014
Journal,
Article
Health Research
ObjectiveâTo evaluate pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) efficacy for HIV-1 prevention amongwomen using depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) for contraception and men whoseHIV-1 infected partners use DMPA.DesignâSecondary analysis of data from a randomized …
Heffron R,
Mugo N,
Pintye J,
Matthews L T,
Weber S
2016
Journal,
Article
Health Research
Daily oral tenofovir (TDF)-based pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective HIV prevention strategy and recommended for men and women with substantial risk of HIV acquisition. The peri-conception period, the stage …
Mujugira A.,
Heffron R.,
Muwonge T.,
Thomas D.,
Nambi F.,
Nakabugo L.,
Kibuuka J.,
Feutz E.L.,
Meisner A.A.,
Thomas K.K.
and others...
2022
Journal,
Article
Health Research
Background: Global scale-up of HIV (pre-exposure prophylaxis) PrEP includes targeting HIV-negative people in serodifferent partnerships with people living with HIV. There are few data to describe whether there is any …
Bazira J,
Smith J,
Kiwanuka J,
Mugamba J,
Hehnly C,
Ssentongo P,
Bebell LM,
Burgoine K,
Fronterre C,
Kumbakumba E
and others...
2022
Journal,
Article
Health Research
Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections among newborn-mother pairs, neonates with sepsis, and infants with hydrocephalus in Uganda.Design and Methods: Three populations-newborn-mother pairs, neonates with sepsis, and …
Schiff S.J.,
Hehnly C.,
Shi A.,
Ssentongo P.,
Zhang L.,
Isaacs A.,
Morton S.U.,
Streck N.,
Erdmann-Gilmore P.,
Tolstoy I.
and others...
2022
Journal,
Article
Health Research
Hydrocephalus, the leading indication for childhood neurosurgery worldwide, is particularly prevalent in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs). Hydrocephalus preceded by an infection, or postinfectious hydrocephalus (PIH), accounts for up to 60% of …
Katabira Elly,
Cahn Pedro,
Heidari Shirin,
Mofenson Lynne,
Cotton Mark F.,
Marlink Richard
2011
Journal,
Article
Health Research
The provision of antiretroviral drugs for the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission has been rising sharply in low- and middle-income countries. Changes to the World Health Organization guidelines support further …
