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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
