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Fixed-dose chloroquine and sulphurdoxine/pyrimethamine treatment of malaria: outcome and pharmacokinetic aspect
(Karolinska University Press, 2007)
Discontinuation and modification of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV-infected Ugandans prevalence and associated factors.
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007-03-16)
Background: Data on discontinuation and modification of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) are scarce among sub-Saharan African populations. We sought to estimate the prevalence and to identify factors associated ...
Short term clinical outcomes following elective day care primary inguinal hernia repair in Mulago hospital
(2007)
BACKGROUND: Day surgery is steadily growing all over the world. In Uganda, this modality of surgery will expand. Known for its cost friendly approaches, improving surgical outputs and relieveing the burden of disease, day ...
The effects of socio-economic status on prevalence and intensity of schistosomiasis infection in walukuba division, jinja district, uganda.
(2007-01)
BACKGROUND:
Schistosomiasis contributes to the top ten causes of morbidity in jinja district. Despite the district’s interventions, new cases continue to emerge.
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the association between the ...
Frequency of and risk factors for HIV dementia in an HIV clinic in sub-Saharan Africa
(American Academy of Neurology, 2007)
Objective: To measure the frequency and associated risk factors of HIV dementia in an HIV clinic in Kampala, Uganda. Methods: We systematically sampled 78 HIV-seropositive (HIV ) patients from an ambulatory HIV ...
Description of stroke subtypes and known associated risk factors among adult stroke patients at mulago hospital.
(2007-11)
BACKGROUND:
Stroke is the second commonest cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide after ischemic heart disease. Despite the high morbidity and mortality, there is limited data on the stroke subtypes and known associated ...
Treatment interruptions predict resistance in HIV-positive individuals purchasing fixed-dose combination antiretroviral therapy in Kampala, Uganda
(Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2007)
Objective: To evaluate adherence, treatment interruptions, and outcomes in patients purchasing antiretroviral fixed-dose combination (FDC) therapy. Design: Ninety-seven participants were recruited into a prospective 24-week ...
Limitations of Rapid HIV-1 tests during screening for trials in Uganda: diagnostic test accuracy study
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2007)
Objective To evaluate the limitations of rapid tests for HIV-1. Design Diagnostic test accuracy study. Setting Rural Rakai, Uganda. Participants 1517 males aged 15-49 screened for trials of circumcision for HIV prevention. ...
Prevalence of anemia and its influence on treatment outcome in congestive heart failure patients attending Mulago Hospital
(2007-06)
BACKGROUND: Anemia in heart failure has recently emerged as a new area of focus in as far as the adverse prognostic importance of anemia in heart failure is concerned. It has been noted that patients with congestive heart ...
Large-scale human immunodefficiecy virus rapid test evaluation in a low-prevalence Ugandan blood bank population
(American Society for Microbiology, 2007-10)
The use of rapid tests for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has become standard in HIV testing algorithms employed in resource-limited settings. We report an extensive HIV rapid test validation study conducted among ...