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Evaluation of thermal comfort and air quality of low-income housing in Kampala City, Uganda
Kajjoba D, Kasedde H, Olupot P W, Lwanyaga J D
2022
DOI: 10.1016/j.enbenv.2021.05.007

This paper presents the results of thermal comfort and air quality studies in naturally ventilated residential buildings in Kampala City, Uganda. Questionnaire surveys were used for obtaining occupant subjective thermal …

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Phenotypic and genotypic analyses to guide selection of reverse transcriptase inhibitors in second-line HIV therapy following extended virological failure in Uganda
Levin J., Hughes P., Kaleebu P., Todd J., Kityo C., Ssali F., Goodall R.L., Dunn D.T., Pattery T., Van Cauwenberge A., Nkurunziza P., Awio P., Ndembi N., Munderi P., Gilks C.F., Pillay D., Chirara M., Dunn D., Gibb D.M., Gilks C., Goodall R., Kapaata A., Katuramur M., Lyagoba F., Magala R., Magambo B., Mataruka K., Mccormick A., Mugarura L., Musunga T., Nabankkema M., Nkalubo J., Parry C., Robertson V., Spyer M., Yirrell D., Grosskurth H., Kabuye G., Nsibambi D., Kasirye R., Zalwango E., Nakazibwe M., Kikaire B., Nassuna G., Massa R., Fadhiru K., Namyalo M., Zalwango A., Generous L., Khauka P., Rutikarayo N., Nakahima W., Mugisha A., Muyingo S., Ruberantwari A., Aber M., Medina lara A., Foster S., Amurwon J., Nyanzi Wakholi B., Mugyenyi P., Tumukunde D., Otim T., Kabanda J., Musana H., Akao J., Kyomugisha H., Byamukama A., Sabiiti J., Komugyena J., Wavamunno P., Mukiibi S., Drasiku A., Byaruhanga R., Labeja O., Katundu P., Tugume S., Namazzi A., Bakeinyaga G.T., Katabira H., Abaine D., Tukamushaba J., Anywar W., Ojiambo W., Angweng E., Murungi S., Haguma W., Atwiine S., Kigozi J., Latif A., Hakim J., Reid A., Chidziva E., Bulaya-tembo R., Musoro G., Taziwa F., Chimbetete C., Chakonza L., Mawora A., Muvirimi C., Tinago G., Svovanapasis P., Simango M., Chirema O., Machingura J., Mutsai S., Phiri M., Bafana T., Muchabaiwa L., Muzambi M., Katabira E., Ronald A., Kambungu A., Lutwama F., Nanfuka A., Walusimbi J., Nabankema E., Nalumenya R., Namuli T., Kulume R., Namata I., Nyachwo L., Florence A., Kusiima A., Lubwama E., Nairuba R., Oketta F., Buluma E., Waita R., Ojiambo H., Sadik F., Wanyama J., Nabongo P.
2014
DOI: 10.1093/jac/dku052
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Smartphone-based DNA diagnostics for malaria detection using deep learning for local decision support and blockchain technology for security
Adriko M, Tukahebwa EM, Guo X, Khalid MA, Domingos I, Michala AL, Rowel C, Ajambo D, Garrett A, Kar S, Yan XX, Reboud J, Cooper JM
2021
DOI: 10.1038/s41928-021-00612-x

In infectious disease diagnosis, results need to be communicated rapidly to healthcare professionals once testing has been completed so that care pathways can be implemented. This represents a particular challenge …

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The small scale spatial dynamics of HIV-1 transmission in Rakai, Uganda
Grabowski Mary Kathryn
2014

The highest prevalence of viral sexually transmitted infections is found in sub-Saharan Africa where very little is known about the dynamics of viral transmission within local sexual networks. An understanding …

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Prevalence and correlates of anxiety and depression among family carers of cancer patients in a cancer care and treatment facility in Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Katende G, Nakimera L
2017
DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v17i3.30

Background: The process of caregiving may cause emotional distress in form of anxiety and depression among family carers of cancer patients. Little is known about the prevalence of anxiety and …

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Association between serotonin transporter gene polymorphisms and increased suicidal risk among HIV positive patients in Uganda
Kaleebu P, Kinyanda E, Joloba ML, Birabwa H, Kalungi A, Seedat S, Hemmings SMJ, van der Merwe L, Nanteza A, Nakassujja N, Serwanga J
2017
DOI: 10.1186/s12863-017-0538-y

Background: Persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) are at an increased risk of suicide. Increased suicidal risk is a predictor of future attempted and completed suicides and has been associated with …

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Cerebral malaria: mechanisms of brain injury and strategies for improved neurocognitive outcome
John Chandy C., IdroRichard, Marsh Kevin, Newton Charles R. J.
2010

MEDLINE Abstract: Cerebral malaria is the most severe neurological complication of infection with Plasmodium falciparum. With >575,000 cases annually, children in sub-Saharan Africa are the most affected. Surviving patients have …

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Erratum: Correction to: A large and persistent outbreak of typhoid fever caused by consuming contaminated water and street-vended beverages: Kampala, Uganda, January - June 2015 (BMC public health (2017) 17 1 (23))
Hughes P., Makumbi I., Nabukenya I., Kyazze S., Kwesiga B., Bulage L., Masiira B., Kihembo C., Kabwama S.N., Nsubuga F., Pande G., Oguttu D.W., Mafigiri R., Okullo A.E., Kajumbula H., Matovu J.K., Wetaka M., Kasozi S., Dahlke M., Sendagala J.N., Musenero M., Hill V.R., Mintz E., Routh J., Gómez G., Bicknese A., Zhu B.-P.
2017
DOI: 10.1186/s12889-017-4801-y
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Universal Access in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS
Katabira Elly, Girard Françoise, Ford Nathan, Montaner Julio, Cahn Pedro
2010
DOI: 10.1126/science.1193294

The article discusses the global response to HIV and AIDS, a lack of universal access to HIV treatment, and criticisms levied against the global response to AIDS. The article indicates …

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Apabetalone downregulates fibrotic, inflammatory and calcific processes in renal mesangial cells which may contribute to reduced cardiac events observed in ckd patients
Gilham D., Fu L., Rakai B., Wasiak S., Tsujikawa L., Halliday C., Sarsons C., Stotz S., Jahagirdar R., Johansson J., Sweeney M., Wong N., Kalantar-Zadeh K., Kulikowski E.
2021
DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfab078.008

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Major adverse cardiac events (MACE) remain a leading cause of mortality in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Apabetalone is an orally available inhibitor of bromodomain & extraterminal (BET) …

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