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Survival from childhood cancer in Kampala, Uganda

Biying Liu • Danny R. Youlden • Henry Wabinga • Sarah Nambooze • Phoebe Mary Amulen • Joanne F. Aitken • D M Parkin (2020)

Population-based data on survival from childhood cancers in sub-Saharan Africa is sparse. We report data for nine childhood cancers in the population of Kampala Uganda. Survival for eight out of nine cancers was below the ...
Invasive cattle ticks in East Africa: morphological and molecular confirmation of the presence of Rhipicephalus microplus in south-eastern Uganda

Dennis Muhanguzi • Joseph Byaruhanga • Wilson Amanyire • Christian Ndekezi • Sylvester Ochwo • Joseph Nkamwesiga • Frank Nobert Mwiine • Robert Tweyongyere • Josephus Fourie • Maxime Madder • Theo Schetters • Ivan Horak • Nick Juleff • Frans Jongejan (2020)

Abstract; Background:Rhipicephalus microplus;an invasive tick species of Asian origin and the main vector of Babesia pecies, is considered one of the most widespread ectoparasites of livestock. The tick has spread ...
Identifying risk factors for perinatal death at Tororo District Hospital, Uganda: a case-control study

Martha Tesfalul • Paul Natureeba • Nathan Day • Ochar Thomas • Stephanie L Gaw (2019)

Abstract; Background Sub-Saharan Africa faces a disproportionate burden of perinatal deaths globally. However, data to inform targeted interventions on an institutional level is lacking, especially in rural settings. ...
Barriers to epilepsy care in central Uganda, a qualitative interview and focus group study involving PLWE and their caregivers

Mark Kaddumukasa • Haddy Nalubwama • Martin N Kaddumukasa • Samden Lhatoo • Nelson Sewankambo • Elly Katabira • Martha Sajatovic • Carol Blixen (2019)

Abstract; Background; ; Epilepsy is a common neurological disease with substantial impact on the subject and their caretakers. This exploratory study identified barriers to care for persons living with epilepsy ...
Nasopharyngeal carriage, spa types and drug susceptibility profiles of Staphylococcus aureus from healthy children under 5 years in eastern Uganda

David Kateete • Benon B Asiimwe • Raymond Mayanja • Brian Mujuni • Freddie Bwanga • Christine F Najjuka • Karin Källander • Elizeus Rutebemberwa (2019)

Abstract; Background:; Staphylococcus aureus carriage is a known risk factor for staphylococcal disease. However, the carriage rates vary by country, demographic group and profession. This study aimed to determine ...
Patient and health system factors associated with pretreatment loss to follow up among patients diagnosed with tuberculosis using Xpert® MTB/RIF testing in Uganda 

Stella Zawedde-Muyanja • Achilles Katamba • Adithya Cattamanchi • Barbara Castelnuovo • Yukari C Manabe (2020)

Abstract; Background: In 2018, Uganda only 65% of incident cases of tuberculosis were started on treatment. Pretreatment loss to follow up is an important contributor to suboptimal treatment coverage. We aimed to ...
Prevalence and factors associated with Helicobacter Pylori infection among children with sickle cell anemia attending Mulago hospital, in Uganda

IDRIS SWALEH MUBIRU • Phillip Gita Kasirye • Heather Hume • Grace Ndeezi (2019)

Abstract; Background Children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) have a high predisposition to a range of infections and gastrointestinal disorders. Studies of children living in low income countries have shown high ...
Financial Inclusion and the Growth of Small Medium Enterprises in Uganda: Empirical Evidence from Selected Districts in Lango Sub Region

Marus Eton • Fabian Mwosi • Constant Okello-Obura • Abanis Turyehebwa • Gilbert Uwonda (2020)

Abstract; The growth and failure of small and medium enterprises has been a topic of discussions world over amongst policy makers and researchers. This study was guided by the following objectives: To examine the ...
Integrating Hepatitis B Care and Treatment with Existing HIV Services is Possible: A Cost Minimization Analysis from a Low Resource Setting.

Ejalu Dl • Mutyoba Jn • Wandera C • Seremba E • Kambugu A • Easterbrook P • Amandua J • Muganzi A • Rachel B • Mugagga K • Ocama P (2020)

Abstract; Background: In recent years there has been growing interest in exploring methods by which the care pathways for people with comorbid physical and health problems may be integrated. The success of such an ...
Acceptability of Patient-centered Hypertension Education Delivered by Community Health Workers among People Living with HIV/AIDS in Rural Uganda

Batte C • Mukisa J • Rykiel N • Mukunya D • Checkley W • Knauf F • Kalyesubula R • Siddharthan T (2020)

Abstract; Background The prevalence of hypertension is increasing among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, knowledge of the complications and management of ...
Multi-measure assessment of adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy among children under five years living with HIV in Jinja, Uganda

Jacquellyn Nambi Ssanyu • Mary Nakafeero • Fred Nuwaha (2020)

Abstract; Background: Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) is required to achieve HIV viral load suppression. However, children under five years in Jinja, Uganda, had been shown to have low HIV suppression ...
The evolutionary history of ACE2 usage within the coronavirus subgenus Sarbecovirus

Heather L. Wells • Michael Letko • Gorka Lasso • B. Ssebide • J. Nziza • Denis K. Byarugaba • I. Navarrete-Macias • Eliza Liang • M. Cranfield • B. A. Han • Morgan W. Tingley • Maria A. Diuk-Wasser • Tracey Goldstein • Christine K. Johnson • Jonna A. K. Mazet • Kartik Chandran • Vincent J. Munster • K. Gilardi • Simon J. Anthony (bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology • 2020)

SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 are not phylogenetically closely related;however, both use the ACE2 receptor in humans for cell entry This is not a universal sarbecovirus trait;for example, many known sarbecoviruses related to ...
Molecular genetic diversity and differentiation of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus, L. 1758) in East African natural and stocked populations

Papius Dias Tibihika • Manuel Curto • Esayas Alemayehu • Herwig Waidbacher • Charles Masembe • Peter Akoll • Harald Meimberg (2019)

Abstract; Background; ; The need for enhancing the productivity of fisheries in Africa triggered the introduction of non-native fish, causing dramatic changes to local species. In East Africa, the extensive ...
Nasopharyngeal carriage, spa types and antibiotic susceptibility profiles of Staphylococcus aureus from healthy children less than 5 years in Eastern Uganda

David Kateete • Benon B Asiimwe • Raymond Mayanja • Brian Mujuni • Freddie Bwanga • Christine F Najjuka • Karin Källander • Elizeus Rutebemberwa (2019)

Abstract; Background:; Staphylococcus aureus carriage is a known risk factor for staphylococcal disease. However, the carriage rates vary by country, demographic group and profession. This study aimed to determine ...
A Health Care Professionals Training Needs Assessment for Oncology in Uganda

Josaphat Byamugisha • Ian G Munabi • Aloysius G. Mubuuke • Amos D. Mwaka • Mike Kagawa • Isaac Okullo • Nixon Niyonzima • Pastan Lusiba • Peruth Ainembabazi • Caroline Kankunda • Dennis D. Muhumuza • Jackson Orem • Diana Atwine • Charles Ibingira (2020)

Abstract; Background; ; Cancer incidence and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa are increasing and do account for significant premature death. The expertise of the health care providers is critical to down staging ...
Challenges with Scale-up of GeneXpert MTB/RIF® in Uganda: a Health Systems Perspective

Talemwa Nalugwa • Priya B. Shete • Mariam Nantale • Katherine Farr • Christopher Ojok • Emma Ochom • Frank Mugabe • Moses Joloba • David W. Dowdy • David A.J. Moore • J. Lucian Davis • Adithya Cattamanchi • Achilles Katamba (2019)

Abstract; Background; ; Many high burden countries are scaling-up GeneXpert® MTB/RIF (Xpert) testing for tuberculosis (TB) using a hub-and-spoke model. However, the effect of scale up on reducing TB has been limited. ...
Overlapping Holoprosencephaly-polydactyl syndrome and Asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy, an incidental finding in prenatal ultrasound screening: A rare case report

Sereke S • Oriekot A • Bongomin F (2020)

An obstetric ultrasound of a multi-gravid mother at 37-week of gestation; showed a female fetus with alobar holoprosencephaly, polydactyly, short; ribs, narrow chest and short upper and lower extremity bones, consistent; ...
Health Care Workers’ Experiences of Managing Foetal Distress and Birth Asphyxia at Health Facilities in Northern Uganda

Ayebare E • Ndeezi G • Hjelmstedt A • Nakunda J • Tumwine Jk • Hanson C • Jonas W (2020)

Abstract; BackgroundBirth asphyxia is one of the leading causes of intrapartum stillbirth and neonatal mortality worldwide. We sought to explore the experiences of health care workers in managing foetal distress ...
Biofilm formation, antimicrobial susceptibility and virulence genes of Uropathogenic Escherichia coli isolated from clinical isolates in Uganda

Paul Katongole • Fatuma Nalubega • Najjuka Christine Florence • Benon Asiimwe • Irene Andia (2019)

Abstract; Introduction: Uropathogenic E. coli is the leading cause of Urinary tract infections (UTIs), contributing to 80-90% of all community-acquired and 30-50% of all hospital-acquired UTIs. Biofilm forming ...
Rabies mortality and morbidity associated with animal bites in Africa: A case for Integrated Rabies Diseases Surveillance, Prevention and Control - A Scoping review

Peter Nyasulu • Jacqueline Weyer • Rea Tschopp • Adane Mihret • Abraham Aseffa • Samuel V. Nuvor • Luke Nyakarahuka • Tolulope A. Balogun • Jacques Lukenze Tamuzi • Gideon Kofi Helegbe • Nyanda Elias Ntinginya • Melaku Tefera Gebreyesus • Seydou Doumbia • Lucille Blumberg • Reinhard Busse • Christian Drosten (2020)

The vast majority of European exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are managed within the UCITS framework and as such have the same levels of security and the same risks as any UCITS fund. Highlighting the supposed risks of ETFs ...

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