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Species and drug susceptibility profiles of staphylococci isolated from healthy children in Eastern Uganda
Asiimwe BB, Rutebemberwa E, Kateete DP, Najjuka CF, Mayanja R
2020
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0229026

Staphylococci are a key component of the human microbiota, and they mainly colonize the skin and anterior nares. However, they can cause infection in hospitalized patients and healthy individuals in …

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Rhomboid homologs in mycobacteria: insights from phylogeny and genomic analysis
Joloba Moses L., Katabazi Fred A., Boom Henry W., Eisenach Kathleen D., KateeteDavid P., Okee Moses, Okeng Alfred, Asiimwe Jeniffer
2010

MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND:<BR>Rhomboids are ubiquitous proteins with diverse functions in all life kingdoms, and are emerging as important factors in the biology of some pathogenic apicomplexa and Providencia stuartii. Although …

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Incidental discovery of Amyand's hernia in an adult female: A case report
Katembo Sikakulya F., Kiyaka S.M., Masereka R., Onyai P., Anyama P.
2021
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.106003

Introduction and importance: Amyand's hernia is a rare type of inguinal hernia with an incidence of about 0.1% of all inguinal hernias with most in occurring in childhood. It is …

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Hypertension education intervention with ugandan nurses working in hospital outpatient clinic: a pilot study
Katende Godfrey, Groves Sara, Becker Kathleen
2014

MEDLINE Abstract: Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) pose a significant global burden in both developed and developing countries. It is estimated that, by 2025, 41.7% of males and 38.7% of females in …

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Comforting strategies and perceived barriers to pediatric pain management during IV line insertion procedure in Uganda's national referral hospital: A descriptive study
Katende G, Mugabi B
2015
DOI: 10.1186/s12887-015-0438-0

Background: Venipuncture and intravenous (IV) cannula insertions are the two common sources of pain in hospitalized children and health care today. The WHO asserts that, pain relief is a basic …

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Readiness of Ugandan health services for the management ofoutpatients with chronic diseases
Biraro S, Mutungi G, Smeeth L, Baisley K, Grosskurth H, Munderi P, Katende D, Ikoona E, Peck R, Hayes R
2015
DOI: 10.1111/tmi.12560

ObjectiveTraditionally, health systems in sub-Saharan Africa have focused on acute conditions. Few data exist on the readiness of African health facilities (HFs) to address the growing burden of chronic diseases …

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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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User-provider perspectives to overcome the challenges of tb/hiv service integration at mulago national referral hospital _ kampala
Katende J N, Omona K
2021
DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v21i1.32

Background: Tuberculosis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus epidemics in sub-Saharan Africa have been closely relatedand persistent, proving a considerable burden for healthcare provision. This has complicated utilization of services, withnoted opinions …

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Phenotypic expression and prevalence of ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae in samples collected from patients in various wards of Mulago Hospital, Uganda
Kateregga JN, Kantume R, Atuhaire C, Lubowa MN, Ndukui JG
2015
DOI: 10.1186/s40360-015-0013-1

Background: Resistance to extended-spectrum cephalosporins among Enterobacteriaceae has been reported yet they serve as the last line treatment for severe infections in Uganda and other countries. This resistance often leads …

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