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Using graduates as key stakeholders to inform training and policy in health professions: the hidden potential of tracer studies
Kiguli-Malwadde E., Businge F., Mubuuke A. G., Makerere University Uganda
2018

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT Abstract: Background. Tracer studies are alumni surveys that attempt to track activities of graduates of an educational institution, which enable the contextualisation of these professionals through a dynamic …

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Situational analysis of teaching and learning of medicine and nursing students at Makerere University College of Health Sciences
Kiguli J, Kiguli-Malwadde E, Baingana R, Kiguli S, Pariyo G, Galukande M, Katende G, Mafigiri D, Paina L, Groves S, Roy M, Bollinger R
2011
DOI: 10.1186/1472-698X-11-S1-S3

Background: Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) in Uganda is undergoing a major reform to become a more influential force in society. It is important that its medicine and …

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The effectiveness of male circumcision for HIV prevention and effects on risk behaviors in a posttrial follow-up study
Kong XR, Gray R, Wawer MJ, Kigozi G, Serwadda D, Nalugoda F, Makumbi F, Ssempiija V, Wattya S, Sewenkambo NK
2012
DOI: 10.1097/QAD.0b013e3283504a3f

Background: The efficacy of male circumcision for HIV prevention over 2 years has been demonstrated in three randomized trials, but the longer-term effectiveness of male circumcision is unknown.Methods: We conducted …

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The effect of transcendental meditation on self-efficacy, perceived stress, and quality of life in mothers in Uganda
Goldstein L, Nidich SI, Goodman R, Goodman D
2018
DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2018.1445254

Vulnerable women living in poverty in Uganda, who are primarily single, illiterate mothers, face high levels of physical and psychological stress. Our study assessed the impact of the Transcendental Meditation …

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Sprays and Lozenges for Sore Throats
Farrer Fae
2012

A sore throat is a common complaint; and often an early indication of another medical condition; such as a cold. In the absence of life-threatening conditions or bacterial infection; local …

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Catatonia in Ugandan children with nodding syndrome and effects of treatment with lorazepam: A pilot study
Akena D, Nalugya J, Idro R, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Opar B T, Dhossche D M
2015
DOI: 10.1186/s13104-015-1805-5

BackgroundNodding syndrome (NS) is a severe neuropsychiatric syndrome of an unknown etiology affecting children and adolescents mostly in Eastern Africa. Symptoms of NS and catatonia seem to overlap. We investigated …

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Translational Studies on Alzheimer's Disease: A Focus on Cholesterol Metabolism, Thioredoxin-80 and Microglia Function
Goicolea Julen
2021

Disturbances in cholesterol metabolism and inflammatory processes may have a negative impact on brain health. These two aspects are considered to be signs of early changes in Alzheimerâs Disease (AD). …

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Reducing the distance to walk: establishing a remote maternity facility in Runga, Hoima District, Uganda
Grindle Rhiannon, Giannopoulou Sofia, Jacobs Harriet, Barongo Jerome, Cairns Alexandra Elspeth
2020

Despite a substantial reduction in global maternal mortality, rates in low-income countriesremain unacceptably high. Multiple contributing factors exist, grouped into three delays:health-seeking behaviour; accessibility of care; quality of care. In …

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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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