A5079973589- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
- Sinusitis and nasal conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Tumors and Oncological Cases
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
Muhimbili National Hospital
2018-2024
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
2023
Laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD) is a condition with nonspecific symptoms and most of times patients present late advanced which may predispose to malignancy. The magnitude clinical characteristics this are not well known among attending Otorhinolaryngology services in Tanzania.This was hospital based descriptive cross sectional study, conducted the wards clinics department Muhimbili National Hospital. Patients were included study. Data collected using questionnaires examination...
Objectives To determine the aetiological pathogens causing ear infections and their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns among patients with complaints at a tertiary hospital in Dar es Salaam. Design Hospital-based cross-sectional study. Settings Otorhinolaryngology clinic Muhimbili National Hospital, Salaam, Tanzania. Participants Patients presenting signs symptoms of infection. Main outcome measure Bacteria fungi isolated from swab specimens infection; bacteria. Results Two hundred...
Background: The prevalence and burden of Allergic rhinitis have been rising worldwide in recent years, but little is known about its pattern magnitude especially Tanzania. overall was 10.3% with no sex or racial predilection.
 Adenoid hypertrophy, tonsillitis, hypertrophy inferior turbinate, nasal polyps, otitis media, middle ear effusion sinusitis were the most common complications affecting more than 90% cases major reason for attending hospital services.
 aim this study to...
The research was conducted to determine pattern, distribution and outcome of patients with ORL conditions presenting at emergency medicine department in Muhimbili National Hospital. A cross-sectional hospital-based study done, where attending MNH were included sample size 289 patients. Male female ratio 1.7:1 most the 133 (46%) belonging age group 0-10 year. Among conditions, upper aerodigestive tract prevalent (52.9%) while head neck least encountered (4.8%). Nasal (62.5%) (56.2%)...
Abstract Objective Few studies characterizing clinical outcomes of head and neck cancer (HNC) patients in sub-Saharan Africa report the proportion who initiate complete treatment, information integral to contextualizing survival outcomes. This retrospective cohort study describes HNC presented Muhimbili National Hospital Ocean Road Cancer Institute 2018, highest-volume oncology tertiary referral centers Tanzania. Logistic regression was applied assess predictors treatment initiation...
Background
 Paediatric head and neck cancers represent an important group of childhood that require maximum attention at large. They are often diagnosed advanced clinical stages Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH).
 Objective
 To describe the profile paediatric a tertiary hospital in Tanzania
 Method
 A based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted involving 180 patients. Data were analyzed using SPSS program version 21.
 Results
 total patients...
Abstract Background Ear infection is a common public health problem in developing countries,. There limited data on the factors that are associated with ear infections, which has hastened spread of infections and repercussions including hearing loss. The study aimed to determine magnitude among patients attending Otorhinolaryngology clinic at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Methods A hospital based cross-sectional was conducted from March July 2021. Participants signs...
Background: The prevalence and burden of Allergic rhinitis have been rising worldwide in recent years, but little is known about its pattern magnitude especially Tanzania. overall was 10.3% with no sex or racial predilection.
 Adenoid hypertrophy, tonsillitis, hypertrophy inferior turbinate, nasal polyps, otitis media, middle ear effusion sinusitis were the most common complications affecting more than 90% cases major reason for attending hospital services.
 aim this study to...