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Design, Implementation and Evaluation of a Novel Biomedical Engineering Instrumentation Course at Makerere University - Kampala, Uganda
Kiwumulo Henry Fenekansi
2017

Uganda is increasingly dependent upon imported biomedical pieces of equipment to support patient care and health related research. Most of this equipment arrives without the accompanying documentation, maintenance and support. …

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Interventions to manage dual practice among health workers
KiwanukaSuzanne N., Rutebemberwa Elizeus, Nalwadda Christine, Okui Olico, Ssengooba Freddie, Kinengyere Alison A., Pariyo George W.
2011

MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND:<BR>Dual practice, whereby health workers hold two or more jobs, is a common phenomenon globally. In resource constrained low- and middle-income countries dual practice poses an ongoing threat …

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Bed net related burns at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda: A case series report
Kalanzi EW, O'Hara LM, O'Hara NN, Boyle JC
2014
DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2013.08.009

Background: Insecticide-treated bed nets are essential tools to prevent malaria in endemic regions, however, increasing trends in bed net related burns in Kampala, Uganda are concerning.Methods: Data were collected from …

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Is there an increased risk of post-operative surgical site infection after orthopaedic surgery in HIV patients? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Kigera James W. M., Straetemans Masja, Vuhaka Simplice K., Nagel Ingeborg M., Naddumba Edward K., Boer Kimberly
2012

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 …

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Conflict exposure and food consumption pathways during and after conflict: Evidence from Northern Uganda
Adong A, Kornher L, Kirui OK, von Braun J
2021
DOI: 10.1016/j.worlddev.2021.105636

We examine the consequences of conflict exposure on food consumption and consumption pathways three and six years after the cessation of hostilities of the Lord Resistance Army insurgency in Northern …

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Community Engagement to support COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake: A living systematic review protocol
Ndejjo R., Gilmore B., Gerlach N., Lopes C.A., Diallo A.A., Bhattacharyya S., de Claro V., Nyamupachitu-Mago E., Tchetchia A.
2022
DOI: 10.1101/2022.03.08.22272082

Background Widespread vaccination against Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is one of the most effective ways to control, and ideally, end the global COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccine hesitancy and vaccine rates vary …

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Evaluating the value proposition for improving vaccine thermostability to increase vaccine impact in low and middle-income countries
Karp C.L., Lans D., Esparza J., Edson E.B., Owen K.E., Wilson C.B., Heaton P.M., Levine O.S., Rao R.
2015
DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2015.05.071
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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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