A5056176286- Hernia repair and management
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Global Health and Surgery
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
- Testicular diseases and treatments
- Biomedical and Engineering Education
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Congenital limb and hand anomalies
- Quality and Safety in Healthcare
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Organ Donation and Transplantation
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
Makerere University
2015-2025
University Research Co (United States)
2021
Mulago Hospital
2016
Green synthesized iron(III) oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles are gaining appeal in targeted drug delivery systems because of their low cost, fast processing and nontoxicity. However, there is no known research work undertaken the production green nano-particles from Ugandan grown Moringa Oleifera (MO). This study aims at exploring developing an optimized protocol aimed producing such Moringa.While reducing ferric chloride solution with oleifera leaves, Iron (Fe3O4-NPs) were through economical...
The most effective method for repair of a groin hernia involves the use synthetic mesh, but this type mesh is unaffordable many patients in low- and middle-income countries. Sterilized mosquito meshes have been used as lower-cost alternative not rigorously studied.
Informed consent during medical practice is an essential component of comprehensive care and a requirement that should be sought all the time doctor interacts with patients, though very challenging when it comes to implementation. Since magnitude frequency surgery related risk are higher in resource limited setting, informed for such settings more comprehensive. This study set out evaluate patients' experiences perspectives surgery. was survey post-operative patients at three university...
Informed consent in medical practice is essential and a global standard that should be sought at all the times doctors interact with patients. Its intensity would vary depending on invasiveness risks associated anticipated treatment. To our knowledge there has not been any systematic review of practices to document best identify areas need improvement setting. The objective study was evaluate informed surgeons University teaching Hospitals low resource A cross-sectional conducted three...
Abstract Background Hernia repair is the most commonly performed general surgical procedure worldwide. The prevalence poorly described in many areas, and access to surgery may not be met low- middle-income countries. objectives of this study were investigate groin hernia rate a defined sub-Saharan region Africa. Methods A two-part on was carried out eastern Uganda. first population-based with 900 randomly selected men Health Demographic Surveillance Site. second prospective facility-based...
Background: Anatomical variations of the sternal angle and anomalies sternum are unique happenings major clinical significance. It is known that misplaced angles may lead to inaccurate counting ribs create challenges with intercostal nerve blocks needle thoracostomies. Sternal foramina pose a great hazard during puncture, due inadvertent cardiac or vessel injury. These rarely reported among Africans. The aim this study was determine anatomical adult dry human sterna at Galloway osteological...
Comfort of patients with medical students is important and promotes appropriate clinical reasoning skills development in the students. There however limited data this field Uganda. In study, we examined attitudes comfort attending care at obstetrics/gynecology specialties teaching hospitals three public universities Uganda.We conducted a cross sectional study among for universities; Makerere University (Mak), Mbarara Science Technology (MUST), Gulu (GU). Logistic regression was used to...
To describe the disposition and sociodemographic characteristics of medical students associated with inclusion traditional complementary medicine in school curricula Uganda.A cross-sectional study conducted during May 2017. A pretested questionnaire was used to collect data. Disposition include principles into determined as proportion factors through multivariate logistic regression.Medical their second fifth years at College Health Sciences, Makerere University, Uganda. University is oldest...
Objective: To determine the incidence pattern and outcome of chronic osteomyelitis in a rural setting. Design: A prospective descriptive study where proforma was drafted to all consecutive patients with features over period six years, Clinical findings on presentation, treatment, duration symptoms, initial treatment sought, operative post demographic data were documented. Setting: Mityana hospital, 120 hospital bed, located Mubende District. It serves district neighbouring districts Mpigi,...
Abstract Background Over 200 million people worldwide live with groin hernia and 20 are operated on each year. In resource-scarce settings, the superior surgical technique using a synthetic mesh is not affordable. A low-cost alternative needed. The objective of this study was to calculate compare costs cost-effectiveness inguinal repair versus commercial in rural setting Uganda. Methods This analysis double-blinded RCT comparing outcomes from commercially available mesh. Cost-effectiveness...
Backgrounds and Objective: Advancements in technology have led to great strides research innovation that improved healthcare provision around the world. However, majority of available is underutilized Sub-Saharan Africa. In addition, ever-increasing sophistication cost medical equipment means access proper use limited low- middle-income countries (LMICs). There is, however, a general paucity well-documented evidence for utilization LMICs. Therefore, this study evaluates current availability...
It is estimated that 2.2 billion or approximately 30% of the world's population live in iodine-deficient areas. In a 2005 study households consuming iodized salt South Sudan increased from 40% to 73%. Despite this achievement, there are still many goiter cases rural and iodine deficiency remains as major public health problem part sub Saharan Africa. The purpose therefore was determine prevalence among Southern patients. A cross-sectional carried out three counties, adults with were centers...
Abstract Background Cancer incidence and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa are increasing do account for significant premature death. The expertise of health care providers is critical to downstaging cancer at diagnosis improving survival low- middle-income countries. We set out determine the training needs a comprehensive oncology services package selected hospitals Uganda, order inform capacity development intervention improve outcomes East African region. Methods This was cross-sectional...
Leukemia encompasses various subtypes, each with unique characteristics and treatment approaches. The challenge lies in developing targeted therapies that can effectively address the specific genetic mutations or abnormalities associated subtype. Some leukemia cases may become resistant to existing treatments over time making them less susceptible chemotherapy other standard therapies.
Objectives: Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs) are experiencing a fast-paced epidemiological rise in clusters of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes cardiovascular disease, forming an imminent multimorbidity (MMD). However, preventing MMD has received little attention LMICs, especially Sub-Saharan African Countries. Design: Narrative review which scoped the most recent evidence LMICs about determinants appropriated them for potential prevention strategies. Methods: is...
Capillary refill time (CRT) is an important tool for the clinical assessment of trauma and dehydration. Indeed, it has been incorporated into advanced life support guidelines as part rapid critically ill patients. However, digitalized CRT techniques are not readily available standard based on visual inspection lacks standardization prone to a high inter-observer variability. We present algorithm automatic validation measurement finger using photo-plethysmogram recordings small portable...
To determine the clinical presentation, mode of investigation and management gastric cancer at New Mulago Hospital.Prospective descriptive study.Three general surgical wards, Department Surgery, Hospital.Thirty five patients were studied within 12 months.Gastric was found to be prevalent in tribes inhabiting volcanic areas south western Uganda especially Banyankole (25%). The commonest presentation epigastric pain, weight loss, constipation, tenderness, palpable mass anaemia. most accurate...