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Heavy Alcohol Use Among Women and Men Living With HIV in Uganda, Russia, and the United States
Fatch R, Muyindike WR, Ngabirano C, Hahn JA, Gnatienko N, Calver K, Sullivan M, Forman LS, Heeren T, Blokhina E, Emenyonu N, Ventura AS, Tsui JI, Bridden C, Bryant K, Bazzi AR
2021

Objective: We examined whether gender is associated with heavy drinking in three cohorts of people living with HIV (PLWH) in Mbarara, Uganda; St. Petersburg, Russia; and Boston, Massachusetts. Method: We …

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Clinical profile and initial treatment of non-small cell lung cancer: a retrospective cohort study at the Uganda Cancer Institute
Orem J, Okuku F, Kirenga BJ, Kibudde S, Walusansa V, Nabwana M
2021
DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v21i4.30

Introduction: Lung cancer is a major global public health burden constituting 11.6% of all new cancer diagnoses and 18.4% of all cancer-related mortalityPurpose: To describe the clinical profile and initial …

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Turnaround time and barriers to treatment of newly diagnosed cancer in Uganda: a mixed-methods longitudinal study
Namisango E, Kiyange F, Atieno M, Orem J, Kibudde S, Nabwana M, Nakaganda A, Bbaale J, Oâbrien M, Luyirika E B.K
2022
DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v22i1.40

Introduction: Cancer represents a growing public health concern. Late-stage at diagnosis, limited access to effective treat-ment, and loss to follow-up are responsible for dismal outcomes.Objective: To describe care pathways, turnaround …

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A Phase 1/2 Study of a Multiclade HIV-1 DNA Plasmid Prime and Recombinant Adenovirus Serotype 5 Boost Vaccine in HIV-Uninfected East Africans (RV 172)
Kibuuka Hannah, Kimutai Robert, Maboko Leonard, Sawe Fred, Schunk Mirjam S., Arne Kroidl, Shaffer Douglas, Eller Leigh Anne, Kibaya Rukia, Eller Michael A., Schindler Karin B., Schuetz Alexandra, Millard Monica, Kroll Jason, Dally Len, Hoelscher Michael, Bailer Robert, Cox Josephine H., Marovich Mary, Birx Deborah L.
2010
DOI: 10.1086/650299

Background. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) vaccine development remains a global priority. We describe the safety and immunogenicity of a multiclade DNA vaccine prime with a replication-defective recombinant adenovirus serotype 5 …

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Bacteremia among Febrile Ugandan Children Treated with Antimalarials Despite a Negative Malaria Test
Achan J, Mpimbaza A, Kamya MR, Kibuuka A, Rosenthal PJ, Byakika-Kibwika P, Yeka A, Nalyazi JN
2015
DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.14-0494

Bacteremia may be inappropriately treated as malaria in children admitted with a febrile illness in Africa. We determined the prevalence, clinical features, and spectrum of bacteremia among febrile children younger …

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Medicinal plant species used in the management of hernia by traditional medicine practitioners in central Uganda
Kibuuka M S, Anywar G
2015
DOI: 10.17348/era.14.0.289-298

Hernia is a common neglected disease that occurs when a portion of tissue or a body organ bulges through a weakened muscle area. This study was carried out to document …

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Predictors of All-Cause Mortality among People with HIV in a Prospective Cohort Study in East Africa and Nigeria
Mwesigwa B., Kibuuka H., Dear N., Esber A., Iroezindu M., Bahemana E., Maswai J., Owuoth J., Crowell T.A., Polyak C.S., Ake J.A., Musingye E., Semwogerere M.
2021
DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciab995

BACKGROUND: Introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been associated with a decline in HIV-related mortality, though HIV remains a leading cause of death in sub-Saharan Africa. We describe all-cause mortality …

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Antibiotic use in acute respiratory infections in under-fives in Uganda: findings and implications
Kibuule D, Kagoya HR, Godman B
2016
DOI: 10.1080/14787210.2016.1206468

Background: Self-medication with antibiotics among households is common in Uganda. However, there are limited studies evaluating self-purchasing of antibiotics for acute respiratory infections (ARI) in the under-fives. Consequently, the objective …

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Preparedness of Health Care Systems for Ebola Outbreak Response in Kasese and Rubirizi districts, Western Uganda
Kibuule Michael, Sekimpi Deogratias, Aggrey Agaba, Abdullah Ali Halage, Jonga Michael, Manirakiza Leonard, Kansiime Catherine, Travis Dominic, Pelican Katharine, Rwego Innocent
2020
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-30845/v3

Background: The level of preparedness of the health care workers, the health facility and the entire health system determines the magnitude of the impact of an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) …

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QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE MONTHS OF JANUARY TO MARCH 2022
Kica Transforms Ministry
2022

This quarter saw children returning to school for their first term. Children returned toschool in January after most of them had stayed out of school for the last two years,especially …

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