Browsing by Author "Kitara, Lagoro David"
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An Analysis of the Short Term Outcomes of Laparotomy Among Surgeons in Mulago Hospital Using POSSUM Scoring System
Kitara, Lagoro David; Kakande, Ignatius; Mugisa, D. Didas (International Research Journals, 2011-09-01)More than 600 laparotomy operations are conducted in Mulago National Referral Hospital (MNRH) every year. However, there are no criteria for judging the outcomes (morbidity and mortality) and comparing the short-term ... -
The Enigmatic Nodding Syndrome Outbreak in Northern Uganda: An analysis of the Disease Burden and National Response Strategies
Mwaka, Amos Deogratius; Kitara, Lagoro David; Orach, Garimoi Christopher (Oxford University Press, 2015-06-27)To date, the cause of nodding syndrome (NS) remains unknown; however, efforts continue to establish risk factors and optimal symptomatic treatments. We documented the burden and national response strategies including ... -
Is the Glass Half Full or Half Empty? A Qualitative Exploration on Treatment Practices and Perceived Barriers to Biomedical Care for Patients With Nodding Syndrome in Post-Conflict Northern Uganda
Mwaka, Amos Deogratius; Okello, S. Elialilia; Abbo, Catherine; Odwong, Okot Francis; Olango, Willy; Etolu, Wilson John; Oriyabuzu, Rachel; Kitara, Lagoro David; Mutamba, Brian Byamah; Idro, Richard; Opar, Toliva Bernard; Aceng, Ruth Jane; Lukwago, Assuman; Neema, Stella (BioMed Central Ltd, 2015-08-29)Background Nodding syndrome has increasingly become an issue of public health concern internationally. The etiology of the disorder is still unknown and there are yet no curative treatments. We explored perceptions about ... -
Mortality Prediction using Possum Scoring System for Laparotomy Patients in Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda
Kitara, Lagoro David; Kakande, Ignatius; Mugisa, B Didas (University of Papua New Guinea, 2012-03)Prediction of serious complications is an essential part of risk management in surgery. Knowing which patient to operate and those at high risk of dying contributes significantly to the quality of surgical care and cost ... -
Nodding Syndrome (NS) in Northern Uganda: A Probable Metabolic Disorder
Kitara, Lagoro David; Mwaka, Amos Deogratius; Anywar, Arony Denis; Uwonda, Gilbert; Abwang, Bernard; Kigonya, Edward (Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, 2013-07-04)Aims: To conduct an epidemiological study to establish the association between malnutrition, metabolic disorder and Onchocerciasis to Nodding Syndrome (NS) in Northern Uganda. Study Design: Case-control study design. ... -
Pyomyositis in Nodding Syndrome (NS) Patient - A Case Report
Kitara, Lagoro David; Mwaka, Amos Deogratius; Wabinga, R Henry; Bwangamoi, Okot Paul (African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)., 2013-10-23)We report a case of Pyomyositis in a 13-year-old boy diagnosed using WHO surveillance definition of Probable Nodding syndrome. Complete blood count showed Leukocytosis with immature granulocytes and atypical lymphocytes. ...