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Surgical Apgar score as a predictor of outcomes in patients undergoing Laparotomy at Mulago Hospital: prospective cohort study.
(Makerere University, 2021-12)
Background: Postoperative complications and mortality following laparotomy has remained high worldwide.
Early postoperative risk stratification is essential to improve outcomes and clinical care. The
surgical Apgar score ...
The association between high parity and palpable goitre among women in Mulago hospital: A case control study.
(Makerere University, 2022-01-19)
Background:
Goitre is the most common manifestation of thyroid disease with a global prevalence of 10%. In Uganda, the prevalence is at 14% despite achieving USI. Goitre has a higher preponderance among women at a ratio ...
Incidence and factors associated with late sputum culture conversion among multi-drug resistant tuberculosis patients on treatment at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-03-25)
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the most common causes of death from an infectious disease. Late sputum culture conversion of Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) patients poses a risk for poor treatment ...
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Opioid use Disorder Among Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-11-01)
Introduction: Opioid use disorder (OUD) among adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
increases their risk of complications such as infections and stroke. A past or current mental illness
like depression and anxiety ...
Prevalence and factors Associated with Obesity Among Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma Attending Mulago Hospital and Uganda Cancer Institute.
(Makerere University, 2022-12-24)
Background Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common subtype of leukemia
accounting for 80% of cases globally. Acute lymphoblastic lymphoma (LBL) is the second
most common type of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) ...
Prevalence And Factors Associated with Iron Deficiency Among Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia at Mulago Hospital Sickle Cell Clinic
(Makerere University, 2022-12-01)
Background: Iron deficiency (ID) accounts for an estimated 42% of the global anemia burden.
In Uganda alone national estimates of 53% have been reported. Equally Uganda has a
significant sickle cell disease burden with ...
Prevalence and factors associated with anastomotic leak among patients with colorectal surgery at Mulago Hospital: A Retrospective study
(Makerere University, 2022-09)
Background: Bowel anastomotic leakage has detrimental effects on both patients and healthcare providers in general. Up to 30% of colorectal cases experience colorectal anastomotic leaks, which increase morbidity and mortality ...
Adherence to infection control standards among surgical senior house officers in operating rooms of Mulago Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)
Background: Hospital acquired infections (HAI) are on the rise and pose a serious concern for patients, attendants, and health workers. Studies show that 5% to 10% of hospitalized patients in developed countries and 25% ...
Prevalence and factors associated with pre-hospital delay among acute stroke patients at Mulago and Kiruddu National Referral Hospitals, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Late presentation after onset of stroke contributes to poor stroke outcomes. There is a paucity of data on prevalence of pre-hospital delay and associated factors among acute stroke patients presenting to Mulago and Kiruddu ...
Adenotonsillar hypertrophy and frequency of Vaso-occlusive crisis in patients with sickle cell disease at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-08-14)
Sickle cell disease is a multisystem disease with episodes of acute illnesses associated with progressive organ damage. The commonest manifestation of sickle cell disease is a vaso-occlusive painful crisis. Complications ...