Cost Effectiveness of Prepex Device and DorsalâSlit Technique for Scaling-Up Adult Safe Medical Male Circumcision in HIV Prevention in Rural Central Uganda

Determinants of Women's Choice of Place of Intrapartum Care In Uganda: An Analysis of Secondary Data From Udhs

Patterns of injuries after road traffic crashes involving bodabodas

BackgroundTrauma is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa. Bodabo-das are a main form of transport in Kampala and are becoming a majorcause of road traffic crashes. We …

The Impact of Bodaboda Motor Crashes on the Budget for Clinical Services at Mulago Hospital; Kampala

Background: Bodabodas are a common form of transport and are becoming a major cause of road traffic accidents in Uganda. We evaluated the magnitude of injuries related to bodabodas and …

Frequency of agenesis Palmaris longus through clinical examination: an East African study

MEDLINE Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The Palmaris longus, one of the most variable muscles in the body both flexes the wrist and tenses the palmar fascia. It is used by surgeons as …

Injury to presentation delays among musculoskeletal trauma patients in Uganda

AJOL Abstract: Background: Injuries are a common cause of morbidity and mortality in the developing world with road traffic crashes being especially prevalent. Kampala has no organised pre hospital rescue …

Antibiotic Prescription Patterns in the Management of Open Fractures at Mulago Hospital in Kampala

Background: Open fractures are contaminated and may result in infection. The use ofantibiotics has greatly reduced the risk of infection. We conducted a study in a large teachinghospital to evaluate …

Is there an increased risk of post-operative surgical site infection after orthopaedic surgery in HIV patients? A systematic review and meta-analysis

MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND: There is dilemma as to whether patients infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) requiring implant orthopaedic surgery are at an increased risk for post-operative surgical site …

Evaluation of a Comprehensive Refresher Training Program in Malaria Microscopy Covering Four Districts of Uganda

Microscopy remains the gold standard for malaria diagnosis. However, quality microscopy services are severely lacking in most African countries. To improve capacity for malaria microscopy in Uganda, a 3-day refresher …

Cholestatic hepatic injury due to a thyroid storm: a case report from a resource limited setting

MEDLINE Abstract: INTRODUCTION:<BR>Thyroid storm is an endocrinological emergency caused by an exacerbation of the hyperthyroid state and is characterized by multi organ dysfunction. Liver dysfunction or injury predominantly of a …