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The anti-mycobacterial activity and safety profile of selected Crinum species in north western Uganda.
(Global Scientific Journals, 2021-06)
Crinum species is a source of many bioactive molecules with both antimicrobial and anti-tumor properties. Chloroform, methanol and aqueous extracts of Crinum scabrum and Crinum macowanii bulbs and leaves were investigated ...
Birth intervals and associated factors among women attending young child clinic in Yumbe hospital , Uganda.
(International Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 2020-01-04)
Evidence suggests that both short and long birth intervals are associated with poor maternal and child health
outcomes. However, current studies suggest that a number of births still occur at short intervals. The aim of ...
Status of pulmonary fungal pathogens among individuals with clinical features of pulmonary tuberculosis at Mbarara University Teaching Hospital in Southwestern Uganda
(SAGE Publications, 2021-08-31)
Pulmonary mycoses are important diseases of the respiratory tract caused by pulmonary fungal pathogens. These pathogens are responsible for significant morbidity and mortality rates worldwide; however, less attention has ...
Mutactimycin AP, a new mutactimycin isolated from an actinobacteria from the Atacama Desert
(MDPI, 2022-10-24)
Bacteria belonging to the phylum Actinobacteria are a very good source of antibiotics, and indeed dominate the current clinical antibiotic space. This paper reports Mutactimycin AP, a new compound belonging to an ...
Bacteriological profile, antibiotic susceptibility and factors associated with neonatal Septicaemia at Kilembe mines hospital, Kasese District Western Uganda
(Springer Nature, 2021-11-04)
Neonatal septicaemia is one of the most common leading causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality in developing countries. It is estimated to affect more than 30 million people worldwide annually, potentially leading to 6 ...
In-vivo efficacy profiles of plasmodium falciparum to Artemether- Lumefantrine, the recommended first-line treatment of uncomplicated Malaria in Kisii County Kenya
(South Asian Journal of Parasitology, 2021)
Place and Duration of the Study: This study was carried out in Kisii County, Kenya in 2021, during the months of February to June.
Methodology: Multi-stage random sampling was used. Participants suspected to be having ...
Ethnicity, gender, and migration status:
(Wolters Kluwer Health, 2022-07-29)
Globally, 298,000 women die due to pregnancy related causes and half of this occurs in Africa. In Uganda, maternal mortality has marginally reduced from 526 to 336 per 100,000 live births between 2001 and 2016. Health ...
Assessment of biosafety and biorisk management practices among medical laboratory students in two institutions in Uganda
(Elsevier, 2022-09-07)
Medical laboratory workers handle clinical specimens, which are a threat of exposure to infectious agents. Notably, medical laboratory science students report for internships with only theoretical knowledge of biosafety ...
Green tea silver nanoparticles improve physiological motor and cognitive function in BALB/c mice during inflammation
(Elsevier, 2023-02-21)
Information on the basic changes associated with green tea small molecules in acute inflammation is deficient. The purpose of the study was to characterize and establish the effects of green tea silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) ...
Persistent malnutrition among children under five in pastoral communities of Aweil centre, South Sudan
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Management (IJSRM), 2023-03)
Malnutrition is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among children globally, and has been linked to 60% of the 10.9M deaths annually of under-fives. High prevalence of infectious diseases contributes to ...