A5092800790- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Malaria Research and Control
- Gout, Hyperuricemia, Uric Acid
- Diabetes Management and Research
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Blood groups and transfusion
- Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Diabetes Treatment and Management
- Retinal Imaging and Analysis
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Bone and Joint Diseases
Mbarara University of Science and Technology
2023-2025
Technical University of Mombasa
2025
Soroti University
2025
This study aimed to investigate the association between aspartate aminotransferase-to-alanine aminotransferase (AST/ALT) ratio and metabolic syndrome (MetS) among HIV-infected patients on dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapy (ART). A cross-sectional was conducted 377 adults ART for at least one year. Data were collected from July 1 August 15, 2024. Participants systematically sampled, data using a pre-tested questionnaire, anthropometric measurements taken, blood samples biochemical...
Hyperuricaemia is a risk factor for gout and independently predicts hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney disease development. While elevated uric acid levels occur in HIV patients, weight gain linked to dolutegravir-based therapy, data on the obesity-hyperuricaemia relationship this population remain limited. The objective of our study was evaluate association between obesity hyperuricaemia among HIV-positive patients antiretroviral therapy South-Western Uganda. Between April 2024 June...
Background Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producing bacteria pose a global challenge because of resistance developing against wide range antimicrobial agents that complicate available treatment options. Thus, identifying the prevalent bacterial species ESBL enzymes and understanding how they are susceptible to antibiotics is necessary internationally inform effective guidelines. Objective To determine prevalence molecular characterization causing Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in...
Background Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by insulin resistance and high blood glucose levels, which has become global pandemic in recent decades associated with several health complications, including renal dysfunction. Serum uric acid levels are kidney damage have been linked to various conditions. Urine microalbumin sensitive marker of commonly used monitor dysfunction diabetes. The study aimed compare the predictive value serum urine detecting among...
Background: Rapid and precise laboratory diagnosis is essential for effectively diagnosing managing malaria patients. Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (mRDTs) play a critical role in resource-constrained settings with limited access to labs trained staff. The efficiency of two mRDTs (HRP2 pLDH) was compared against microscopy, the gold standard diagnosis, this study. Methods: In cross-sectional study, 308 participants were tested parasites using blood smear microscopy as standard. STATA...
There is a wide range of clinical manifestations in sickle cell disease (SCD). Despite having the same condition, each person's response to complications differs greatly. Individuals can be categorized according severity their diseases determine which group they fall into and receive appropriate care based on needs. The relationship between fetal hemoglobin (HbF), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), Tanzania little understood. This investigation sought ascertain HbF, LDH, SCD patients at Bugando...
<title>Abstract</title> Introduction: Carbapenem resistant Uropathogens are an ongoing public-health problem globally. This is mediated by transferable Carbapenemase-encoding genes spreading rapidly causing serious outbreaks and dramatically limiting treatment options. Knowledge about the prevalence factors associated with carbapenem common resistance among refugees in Nakivale limited. Methods. We recruited 308 consenting participants refugee settlement south western Uganda. Quantitative...
Abstract Background: Hypercholesterolemia is characterized by elevated blood cholesterol level which can predispose one to atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease and stroke. Our research explored the occurrence determinants of hypercholesterolemia among individuals with visual impairment at Ruharo Eye Center in Mbarara, Uganda. Methods: We conducted a descriptive analytical cross-sectional study between June August 2023 patients who were visually impaired. outcome variable was defined as...
Abstract Background Rapid and precise laboratory diagnosis is essential for effectively diagnosing managing malaria patients. Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (mRDTs) play a critical role in resource-constrained settings with limited access to labs trained staff. The efficiency of two mRDTs (HRP2 pLDH) was compared against microscopy, the gold standard diagnosis, this study. Methods In cross-sectional study, 308 participants were tested parasites using blood smear microscopy as standard. STATA...