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Short term poor outcome determinants of patients with traumatic pelvic fractures: Across-sectional study at three private not for profit hospitals of Nsambya, Lubaga and Mengo.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-08-01)
Background: Although relatively rare, pelvic fractures signify major trauma that are frequently
associated with multiple injuries, threat to life and poor functional outcome. This study aimed to
establish poor outcome ...
Beta cell function, insulin resistance and glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-08-01)
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) patients may be categorized into two major groups: type 1 - and type 2
diabetes. Beta cell failure and insulin resistance is the hall mark of type 2 diabetes. Knowledge
on the pathophysiology of ...
Predictors of hospital survival among patients initiated on hemodialysis at a tertiary hospital
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-06-01)
Introduction: Hemodialysis (HD) is a life-saving treatment for kidney disease patients, but hospital survival rates are poor in low-income countries due to limited resources. Despite this, there is a lack of knowledge on ...
Predictive value of dipstick and microscopy in diagnosis of urinary tract infections among under-fives presenting with fever to Nsambya hospital
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2014-08-01)
Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common paediatric problem with the potential to
cause long-term complications, globally. Children < 5 years often present with non-specific
symptoms and signs making the ...
Saccharomyces boulardii added to zinc in management of rotavirus gastroenteritis among children aged 3-36 months: A pilot study at Nsambya hospital
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2014-05-01)
Background: Even with the current standard of care for acute water diarrhea, rotavirus infection
still kills 527,000 children annually.
Objectives: To determine the effect of adding Saccharomyces boulardii to zinc in ...






