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Umbilical artery doppler abnormalities and associated factors in women with pre-eclampsia at Mulago Hospital- a cross sectional study
Gimei P., Busingye R. B., Nakabembe E., Byanyima R. K.
2017

AJOL Abstract: Background: Umbilical artery (UA) Doppler velocimetry detects foetuses at risk of asphyxia from IUGR before changes in the CTG and biophysical score are evident. This has made it …

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A randomized controlled trial of storytelling as a communication tool aimed at parents of children presenting to the emergency department with croup
Hartling Lisa
2010

Background. Stories may be an effective tool to communicate with and influence patients because of their ability to engage the reader. Objectives. To develop story booklets and evaluate their effectiveness …

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Artemether-Lumefantrine Combination Therapy for Treatment of Uncomplicated Malaria: The Potential for Complex Interactions with Antiretroviral Drugs in HIV-Infected Individuals
Mayanja-Kizza Harriet, Lamorde Mohammed, Byakika-Kibwika Pauline, Khoo Saye, Merry Concepta, Van Geertruyden Jean-Pierre
2011

Treatment of malaria in HIV-infected individuals receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) poses significant challenges. Artemether-lumefantrine (AL) is one of the artemisisnin-based combination therapies recommended for treatment of malaria. The drug combination …

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Monitoring ivermectin distributors involved in integrated health care services through community-directed interventions - a comparison of Cameroon and Uganda experiences over a period of three years (2004-2006)
Habomugisha P, Katabarwa M, Eyamba A, Agunyo S, Mentou C
2010
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3156.2009.02442.x

OBJECTIVES To assess and compare the effectiveness of ivermectin distributors in attaining 90% treatment coverage of the eligible population with each additional health activity they take up.METHODS Random sampling was …

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Pilot Project to Assess the Potential Cost-Benefit of a Bronchoscopy Program for the Diagnosis of TB in Uganda
Kirenga B., Worodria W., Siddharthan T., Jackson P., Argento A.C., Sachdeva A., Yarmus L., Gupte A., Katagira W., Lee H.J.
2021
DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2020.10.072
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Teaching Corner: Regional Anaesthesia for Ophthalmic Surgery
Burgess P. I, Msukwa G, Tighe R
2012

Performing safe and effective regional anaesthesia for ophthalmic surgery is an important skill for anaesthetic and ophthalmologic practitioners. Akinetic sharp-needle blocks are generally safe but rare; sight and life threatening …

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A multicentre, randomised, non-inferiority clinical trial comparing a nifurtimox-eflornithine combination to standard eflornithine monotherapy for late stage Trypanosoma brucei gambiense human African trypanosomiasis in Uganda
Kato CD, Matovu E, Kansiime F, Adibaku S, Wamboga C, Idi F, Yamuah L, Vaillant M, Kioy D, Olliaro P
2018
DOI: 10.1186/s13071-018-2634-x

Background: While the combination of nifurtimox and eflornithine (NECT) is currently recommended for the treatment of the late stage human African trypansomiasis (HAT), single-agent eflornithine was still the treatment of …

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Stakeholders' perceptions of the nutrition and dietetics needs and the requisite professional competencies in Uganda: a cross-sectional mixed methods study
Kikomeko PK, Ochola S, Kaaya AN, Ogada I, Birungi TL, Nakitto P
2021
DOI: 10.1186/s12913-021-06090-3

BackgroundEffective implementation of nutrition and dietetics interventions necessitates professionals in these fields to possess the requisite competencies for health systems performance. This study explored the stakeholders' perceptions of the community …

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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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