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Symptomatic hyperlactatemia associated with nucleoside analogue reverse-transcriptase inhibitor use in HIV-infected patients: a report of 24 cases in a Resource-Limited Setting (Uganda).
(University of Chicago Press, 2007)
We describe 24 Ugandan patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection who developed symptomatic hyperlactatemia associated with the use of nucleoside analogues. All patients were receiving combination therapy that ...
Ethical oversight of multinational collaborative research: lessons from Africa for building capacity and for policy
(The Association of Research Ethics Committees, 2007)
Researchers and others involved in the research enterprise from 12 African countries met with those working in ethics and oversight in the United States as part of an effort to develop research ethics capacity. Drawing on ...
Assessment of the patient flow at the infectious diseases institute out-patient clinic, Kampala, Uganda
(Taylor & Francis, 2007-02)
In order to cope with the increasing patient load, a study was performed to identify bottlenecks in patient flow at the Infectious Diseases out-patient clinic in Kampala, Uganda on 10 January 2005. On a standardised ...
Classical ligands interact with native and recombinant tubulin from Onchocerca volvulus with similar rank order of magnitude
(Elsevier, 2007)
The α- and β-tubulin genes from Onchocerca volvulus were individually expressed for the first time in Escherichia coli (DH5α). The recombinant tubulins were purified, renatured and reconstituted into oligomers, probably ...
Characterization of penicillin intermediate serotypes of streptococcus pneumoniae carried by human immunodeficiency virus-infected adults and healthy children in Uganda
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., 2007)
There are little data on the genetic relatedness between antibiotic-resistant pneumococcal isolates colonizing the Ugandan population. Penicillin-intermediate pneumococci of serogroups or serotypes rarely or not previously ...
Sternal anomalies with supernumerary and subnumerary vertebrae and ribs – case reports
(2007-04)
Background: Variations in the number of ribs and vertebrae have been noted in other wise normal looking people with some having supernumerary while others subnumerary. Sternal variations and anomalies though have not been ...
Dissertation barriers to timely initiation of antiretroviral therapy among HIV infected children admitted to mulago hospital paediatric wards.
(2007-08)
BACKGROUND:
The median survival of HIV infected children in the absence of treatment is 2 years, thus early initiation of ART is desirable.
In Uganda, ART is now being provided free of charge. However, some children still ...
Co-trimoxazole resistance of streptococcus pnemoniae and commensal strptococci from Kampala, Uganda
(2007)
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (co-trimoxazole) is used frequently for people living with HIV/AIDS in Africa. In this study, the prevalence and mechanisms of resistance to sulfonamides and trimethoprim in commensal oral ...
Risk factors for neonatal mortality in Busia district, Uganda.
(2007-12)
INTRODUCTION:
Uganda is one of the developing countires with a high neonatal mortality rate (NMR). In a resource poor country, improving a neonatal outcome requires simple preventive measures and prompt newborn care. ...
Examining the actions of faith-based organizations and their influence on HIV/AIDS-related stigma: A case study of Uganda
(Makerere University Medical School, 2007)
Background: Stigma and discrimination are widely recognized as factors that fuel the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Uganda’s success in combating HIV/AIDS has been attributed to a number of factors, including political, religious and ...