Digital papillary adenocarcinoma: A case report

We present the case of a 64-year-old male with a 3-month history of a mass involving the distal portion of the fifth finger on the left hand which was histologically …

The socioeconomic impact of HIV/AIDS on education outcomes in Uganda: School enrolment and the schooling gap in 2002/2003

Due to high prime-age mortality-a result of the HIV/AIDS scourge, the number of orphans in Uganda continues to rise. Using the 2002/2003 Uganda National Household Survey, this paper investigates how …

Pharmacokinetics of antiretroviral drug varies with formulation in the target population of children with HIV-1

Diffusion of Evidence-Based Interventions in HIV and Substance User Programs: Flaws and Lessons From the Sub-Saharan African Region

The time has come that Sub-Saharan Africa benefit from implementation of Evidence-Based Interventions (EBIs) that have been developed over time in the United States, Europe, and by the United Nations …

Effect of cotrimoxazole prophylaxis on malaria occurrence in HIV-infected patients on antiretroviral therapy in sub-Saharan Africa

ObjectiveTo systematically review the evidence on the effect of cotrimoxazole (CTX) on malaria in HIV-positive individuals on antiretroviral therapy (ART).MethodsWeb of Science, PubMed and MEDLINE, EMBASE, Global Health and Cochrane …

HIV/AIDS Sero-prevalence and Socio-economic Status: Evidence from Uganda

Although Uganda reported large reductions in HIV/AIDS prevalence during the 1990s, recent evidence suggests that the country's rate of new HIV infections is on the rise. Motivated by Uganda's reversal …

Incidence of malaria by cotrimoxazole use in HIV-infected Ugandan adults on antiretroviral therapy: A randomised, placebo-controlled study

Introduction: Previous unblinded trials have shown increased malaria amongHIV-infected adults on antiretroviral therapy (ART) who stop cotrimoxazole (CTX)prophylaxis. We investigated the effect of stopping CTX on malaria in HIV-infectedadults on …

Longitudinal effect of CD4 by cotrimoxazole use on malaria incidence among HIV-infected Ugandan adults on antiretroviral therapy: A randomized controlled study

Background: The effect of CD4 count on malaria incidence in HIV infected adults on antiretroviral therapy (ART) wasassessed in the context of a randomized controlled trial on the effect of …

Effect of antiretroviral therapy on malaria incidence in HIV-infected Ugandan adults

Introduction: Using the data of a trial on cotrimoxazole (CTX) cessation, we investigated the effect of different antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimens on the incidence of clinical malaria.Methods: During the cotrimoxazole …

Processes and experiences of satellite haemophilia clinic set-ups in Uganda - a short report

Haemophilia knowledge and care are largely missingin much of sub-Saharan Africa and there is a need forconcerted efforts to ensure access to care services byaffected persons. Haemophilia Foundation Uganda,supported by …