BackgroundTrauma is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa. Bodabo-das are a main form of transport in Kampala and are becoming a majorcause of road traffic crashes. We …
Background: Bodabodas are a common form of transport and are becoming a major cause of road traffic accidents in Uganda. We evaluated the magnitude of injuries related to bodabodas and …
MEDLINE Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The Palmaris longus, one of the most variable muscles in the body both flexes the wrist and tenses the palmar fascia. It is used by surgeons as …
AJOL Abstract: Background: Injuries are a common cause of morbidity and mortality in the developing world with road traffic crashes being especially prevalent. Kampala has no organised pre hospital rescue …
Background: Open fractures are contaminated and may result in infection. The use ofantibiotics has greatly reduced the risk of infection. We conducted a study in a large teachinghospital to evaluate …
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 …
Microscopy remains the gold standard for malaria diagnosis. However, quality microscopy services are severely lacking in most African countries. To improve capacity for malaria microscopy in Uganda, a 3-day refresher …
MEDLINE Abstract: INTRODUCTION:<BR>Thyroid storm is an endocrinological emergency caused by an exacerbation of the hyperthyroid state and is characterized by multi organ dysfunction. Liver dysfunction or injury predominantly of a …
MEDLINE Abstract: Cryptococcosis is the most common cause of meningitis in Africa due to the high burden of HIV. Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) is a frequent and deadly complication …