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Uganda Martyrs University Mother Kevin Postgraduate Medical School Nsambya Dyspepsia at St Francis Hospital, Nsambya
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-02-01)
Background: Dyspepsia is one of the commonest occurring gastrointestinal disorders in our region with a Global prevalence of between 7-45% and a regional prevalence of 65%. Most studies on dyspepsia have differences in ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Bed rest versus early mobilization in preventing post-dural puncture headache in spinal anaesthesia a randomized controlled study
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015)
Background: Postdural Puncture Headache (PDPH) is a rare occurrence in spinal anaesthesia.
Many studies have been done about the possible causes and CSF leakage has been identified as
the cause of this headache. Bed ...






