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Antimalarial drug levels in biological samples: methods and applications.
(2008-09)
This thesis deals with the development and validation of analytical methods that are field-adapted and their application in the determination of antimalarial drug levels in biological samples. These methods are suitable ...
The Prevalence and Clinical Features of HIV-Associated Nephropathy Among Patients Attending Mulago Hospital
(2004)
Some degree of Renal dysfunction referred to as HIV-Associated Nephropathy has been described in 10-33% Patints with Acquired Immuno-deficiency in the U.S.A. A specific Etiology is identified in only 30% and mostly represents ...
Effect of HIV-1 infection on malaria treatment outcome in Uganda patients
(Makerere University Medical School, 2007)
Background: Malaria and HIV-1 infection cause significant morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. HIV-1 increases risk for malaria with the risk increasing as immunity declines. The effect of HIV-1 infection on ...
Cancer of the cervix: The Uganda guidelines
(Association of Surgeons of East Africa and College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa, 2005)
Cancer of the cervix (Ca Cx) is the commonest gynecological malignancy among women in Uganda contributing about 80% of all female malignancies. The incidence rate is 40:100 000. It is the leading cause of cancer related ...
An assessment of the sustainability of the onchocerciasis programme in Kanungu District.
(2004-09)
Background: Onchocerciasis in Kanungu District is at meso endemic level. The disease poses significant social and economic challenges to the communities. It afflicts 20% of the district population. Community directed ...
Fixed-dose chloroquine and sulphurdoxine/pyrimethamine treatment of malaria: outcome and pharmacokinetic aspect
(Karolinska University Press, 2007)
Changes in utilization of health services among poor and rural Changes in utilization of health services among poor and rural residents in Uganda: are reforms benefitting the poor?
(BioMed Central, 2009-11-12)
Background: Uganda implemented health sector reforms to make services more accessible to the population. An assessment of the likely impact of these reforms is important for informing policy. This paper describes the changes ...
Description of patterns of chronic headache among patients attending Mulago hospital neurology clinic.
(2005)
Background: Headache is a cause of disability affecting all populations and among the common complaints prompting referral of patients to physicians for assessment. Primary care Physicians often misdiagnose and hence poorly ...
Seeking safety and empathy: Adolescent health seeking behavior during pregnancy and early motherhood in central Uganda
(Elsevier, 2009-08)
Purpose: To explore adolescent health seeking behavior during pregnancy and early motherhood in order to contribute to health policy formulation and improved access to health care. This will in long-term have an impact on ...
Selection of parasites with diminished drug susceptibility by amodiaquine-containing antimalarial regimens in Uganda.
(Oxford University Press, 2009-11-04)
Background. Amodiaquine (AQ) is paired with artesunate (AS) or sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) in recommended antimalarial regimens. It is unclear how readily AQ resistance will be selected with combination chemotherapy. ...