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Threats posed by stockpiles of expired pharmaceuticals in low- and middle-income countries: a Ugandan perspective
Kamba Pakoyo Fadhiru, Ireeta Munanura Edson, Balikuna Sulah, Kaggwa Bruhan
2017

In some low- and middle-income countries, the national stores and public-sector health facilities contain large stocks of pharmaceuticals that are past their expiry dates. In low-income countries like Uganda, many …

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Why regulatory indifference towards pharmaceutical pollution of the environment could be a missed opportunity in public health protection. a holistic view
Kamba Pakoyo Fadhiru, Kaggwa Bruhan, Munanura Edson Ireeta, Okurut Tom, Kitutu Freddy Eric
2017

AJOL Abstract: The last generation has witnessed bludgeoning of the world's population, a spike in disease burden, and unprecedented levels of pharmaceutical consumption and production. Unfortunately, pharmaceuticals have left their …

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Predictors of controlled prescription drug non-medical and lifetime use among patients accessing public mental health services in Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Byakika-Kibwika P, Sewankambo N, Kamba PF, Mulangwa J, Kageni P, Balikuna S, Kengo A, Mutamba BB, Adome RO
2021
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037602

ObjectivesWe determined the prevalence of controlled prescription drug (CPD) non-medical and lifetime use and their predictors among patients at three public psychiatric clinics in Uganda to identify missed care opportunities, …

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Health-related quality of life of adolescents with sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan Africa: A cross-sectional study
Rujumba J, Mupere E, Munube D, Kambasu D M, Lekuya H M
2019
DOI: 10.1186/s12878-019-0141-8

BackgroundSickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic hematologic disease associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Hemoglobinopathies are the most prevalent genetic disease globally, and SCD is estimated to affect 0.7% …

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Neurocognitive Function at the First-Line Failure and on the Second-Line Antiretroviral Therapy in Africa: Analyses From the EARNEST Trial
Kambugu Andrew, Walker Sarah A., van Oosterhout Joep J., Thompson Jennifer, Hakim James, Tumukunde Dinah, Mwebaze Raymond, Hoppe Anne, Abach James, Kwobah Charles, Arenas-Pinto Alejandro, Paton Nicholas I.
2016

MEDLINE Abstract: OBJECTIVE:<BR>To assess neurocognitive function at the first-line antiretroviral therapy failure and change on the second-line therapy.<BR>DESIGN:<BR>Randomized controlled trial was conducted in 5 sub-Saharan African countries.<BR>METHODS:<BR>Patients failing the first-line …

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Effect of pregnancy tests on demand for family planning: evidence from a randomized controlled trial in Uganda
Kamei A, Sato R, Thornton R
2021
DOI: 10.1186/s12978-021-01279-5

Background: Unmet need for family planning and unintended pregnancies are high in developing countries. Home pregnancy tests help women determine their pregnancy status earlier and the confirmation of a negative …

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Previous tuberculosis disease as a risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cross-sectional analysis of multicountry, population-based studies
Kirenga B., van Gemert F., Siddharthan T., Chowdhury M., Bernabe-Ortiz A., Alam D., Checkley W., Miranda J.J., Gutierrez L., Irazola V.E., Kamenar K., Hossen S., Gupte A.N., Pollard S., Rubinstein A.L., Jones R.C., Wise R.A.
2021
DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2020-216500

BACKGROUND: Risk factors for COPD in high-income settings are well understood; however, less attention has been paid to contributors of COPD in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) such as pulmonary …

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Transferability of genetic risk scores in African populations
Nyirenda M, Kaleebu P, Sandhu MS, Kamiza AB, Toure SM, Vujkovic M, Machipisa T, Soremekun OS, Kintu C, Corpas M, Pirie F, Young E, Gill D, Motala AA, Chikowore T, Fatumo S
2022
DOI: 10.1038/s41591-022-01835-x

A new study reveals that polygenic scores for lipid traits derived from data of African American individuals have high predictive value in a South African Zulu cohort but are poor …

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Complexity in provision of guidance and counseling services in secondary schools in Uganda
Kamonges W.A.
2016
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-18693-1_32
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The Palliative Care Journey in Kenya and Uganda
Kamonyo ES
2018
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2017.03.026

Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problems associated with life-threatening illness, through the prevention and relief of suffering …

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