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Incidence and risk predictors of acute kidney injury among HIV-positive patients presenting with sepsis in a low resource setting
Nuwagira E, Kimweri D, Muhindo R, Ategeka J, Muyindike W, Ceasor F
2021
DOI: 10.1186/s12882-021-02451-6

Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequently encountered clinical condition in critically ill patients and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. In our resource-limited setting (RLS), the most …

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Understanding the vulnerability of older adults: extent of and breaches in support systems in Uganda
GOLAZ VALÃRIE, WANDERA STEPHEN OJIAMBO, RUTAREMWA GIDEON
2017
DOI: 10.1017/S0144686X15001051

Older adults' vulnerability and resilience are a result of processes constructed throughout the lifecycle. In Uganda, older people almost always rely exclusively on their social networks for care and economic …

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CAPCA ANNUAL REPORT 2018
CAPCA
2019
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Importance of Relationship Context in HIV Transmission: Results From a Qualitative Case-Control Study in Rakai, Uganda
Nalugoda F, Mathur S, Nakyanjo N, Santelli JS, Higgins JA, Eckel E, Kelly L, Sekamwa R, Namatovu J, Ddaaki W, Nakubulwa R, Namakula S
2014
DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2013.301670

We present results from life history interviews with 60 young adults from southern Uganda. Using a novel qualitative case-control design, we compared newly HIV-positive cases with HIV-negative controls matched on …

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Ugandan Medical Student Career Choices Relate to Foreign Funding Priorities
Kamya M, Kakembo N, Situma M, Kisa P, Sekabira J, Ozgediz D, Fitzgerald TN, Williamson H
2020
DOI: 10.1007/s00268-020-05756-z

Introduction The surgical workforce in sub-Saharan Africa is insufficient to meet population needs. Therefore, medical students should be encouraged to pursue surgical careers and "brain drain" must be minimized. It …

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ART in pregnant women living with HIV
Gilleece Y., Krankowska D.
2021
DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(21)00626-7
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Cancer Associated Fibroblasts and T Cells in Pancreatic Cancer: An Immune Perspective
Gorchs Laia
2022

About 90% of pancreatic cancers are pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas (PDAC) and its deadly hallmarks, including a prominent fibrotic stroma, low mutational burden, lack of early diagnosis and rapid metastasis, contribute …

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Comparing the accuracy of brief versus long depression screening instruments which have been validated in low and middle income countries: A systematic review
Akena Dickens, Musisi Seggane, Joska John, Obuku Ekwaro A., Amos Taryn, Stein Dan J.
2012
DOI: 10.1186/1471-244X-12-187

Background: Given the high prevalence of depression in primary health care (PHC), the use of screening instruments has been recommended. Both brief and long depression screening instruments have been validated …

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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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