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  • Euthymia in Diabetes 

    Kalra, Sanjay; Das, A.K; Baruah, M. P.; Unnikrishnan, A. G.; Dasgupta, Arundhati; Shah, Parag; Sahay, Rakesh; Shukla, Rishi; Das, Sambit; Tiwaskar, Mangesh; Vijayakumar, G.; Chawla, Manoj; Eliana, Fatimah; Suastika, Ketut; Orabi, Abbas; Abdul Rahim, Aly Ahmed; Uloko, Andrew; Lamptey, Roberta; Ngugi, Nancy; Bahendeka, Silver; Abdela, Abdurezak Ahmed; Mohammed, Fariduddin; Pathan, Mohammed Faruque; Rahman, Muhammed Hafizur; Afsana, Faria; Selim, Shajada; Moosa, Muaz; Murad, Moosa; Shreshtha, Pradeep Krishna; Shreshtha, Dina; Giri, Mimi; Hussain, Wiam; Al-Ani, Ahmed; Ramaiya, Kaushik; Singh, Surender; Raza, Syed Abbas; Aye, Than Than; Garusinghe, Chaminda; Muthukuda, Dimuthu; Weerakkody, Muditha; Kahandawa, Shyaminda; Bavuma, Charlotte; Ruder, Sundeep; Vanny, Koy; Khanolkar, Manish; Czupryniak, Leszek (Springer Nature, 2019-04-22)
    Aim: To develop an evidence-based expert group opinion on various types of euthymia associated with diabetes mellitus (DM) and its management. Background: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic syndrome characterized by diverse ...
  • Consensus Recommendations on Sulfonylurea and Sulfonylurea Combinations in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus – International Task Force 

    Kalra, Sanjay; Bahendeka, Silver; Sahay, Rakesh; Ghosh, Sujoy; Md, Fariduddin; Orab, Abbas; Ramaiya, Kaushik; Shammari, Sameer Al; Shrestha, Dina; Shaikh, Khalid; Abhayaratna, Sachitha; Shrestha K, Pradeep; Mahalingam, Aravinthan; Askheta, Mazen; Rahim, Aly Ahmed A; Eliana, Fatimah; Shrestha, Hari K.; Chaudhary, Sandeep; Ngugi, Nancy; Mbanya, Jean Claude; Aye, Than Than; Latt, Tint Swe; Akanov, Zhanay A.; Syed, Abbas Raza; Tandon, Nikhil; Unnikrishnan, A. G.; Madhu, S. V.; Jawa, Ali; Chowdhury, Subhankar; Bajaj, Sarita; Das, Ashok Kumar (Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2018)
    For decades, sulfonylureas(SUs) have been important drugs in the antidiabetic therapeutic armamentarium. They have been used as monotherapy as well as combination therapy. Focus on newer drugs and concerns about the risk ...
  • EADSG Guidelines: Insulin Storage and Optimisation of Injection Technique in Diabetes Management 

    Bahendeka, Silver; Kaushik, Ramaiya; Babu Swai, Andrew; Otieno, Fredrick; Bajaj, Sarita; Kalra, Sanjay; Bavuma, Charlotte M; Karigire, Claudine (PMC, 2019-02-27)
    To date, insulin therapy remains the cornerstone of diabetes management; but the art of injecting insulin is still poorly understood in many health facilities. To address this gap, the Forum for Injection Technique and ...
  • Perinatal death audits in a peri-urban hospital in Kampala, Uganda 

    Nakibuuka, V.K.; Okong, P.; Waiswa, P.; Byaruhanga, R.N. (African health sciences, 2012-12)
    Background: The perinatal mortality of 70 deaths per 1,000 total births in Uganda is unacceptably high. Perinatal death audits are important for improvement of perinatal care and reduction of perinatal morality. We ...
  • Prevalence of hyperglycaemia frst detected during pregnancy and subsequent obstetric outcomes at St. Francis Hospital Nsambya 

    Nakabuye, Betty; Bahendeka, Silver; Byaruhanga, Romano (BMC, 2017-05-02)
    Background: Women with hyperglycaemia detected during pregnancy are at greater risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes. Data on hyperglycaemia in pregnancy in sub-Saharan Africa is scanty and varied depending on the populations ...
  • An exploratory study of men’s companionship, perceptions and experiences during pregnancy and delivery in Uganda2017 

    Lwanga, H.; Atuyambe, L.; Sempewo, H.; Lumala, A.; Byaruhanga, R. N. B. (BMC, 2017-06-19)
    Background: Globally, low involvement of men in maternal health care services remains a problem to health care providers and policy makers. Men’s support is essential for making women’s world better. There are increasing debates ...
  • Women’s experiences following emergency Peripartum hysterectomy at St. Francis hospital Nsambya. A qualitative study 

    Pilli, Patrick; Sekweyama, Peter; Kayira, Anthony (BMC, 2020-11-25)
    Background: Emergency peripartum hysterectomy (EPH) is a known remedy for saving women’s lives when faced with the challenging situation of severe post partum hemorrhage not responsive to conservative management. However, ...
  • Obesity and type 2 diabetes in sub-Saharan Africans – Is the burden in today’s Africa similar to African migrants in Europe? The RODAM study 

    Agyemang, Charles; Meeks, Karlijn; Beune, Erik; Dabo, Ellis Owusu; Mockenhaupt, Frank P; Addo, Juliet; Aikins, Ama de Graf; Bahendeka, Silver; Danquah, Ina; Schulze, Matthias B; Spranger, Joachim; Burr, Tom; Baffour, Peter Agyei; Amoah, Stephen K; Galbete, Cecilia; Henneman, Peter; Grobusch, Kerstin Klipstein; Nicolaou, Mary; Adeyemo, Adebowale; Straalen, Jan van; Smeeth, Liam; Stronks, Karien (BMC, 2016-10-21)
    Background: Rising rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) are impending major threats to the health of African populations, but the extent to which they differ between rural and urban settings in Africa and upon ...
  • Vitamin B12 Deficiency Among Patients With Diabetes Mellitus: Is Routine Screening and Supplementation Justified? 

    Mwebaze, Raymond; Kibirige, Davis (Bio Med Central, 2013)
    Vitamin B12 is an essential micronutrient required for optimal hemopoetic, neuro-cognitive and cardiovascular function. Biochemical and clinical vitamin B12 deficiency has been demonstrated to be highly prevalent ...
  • Inguinodynia and Inguinal Hernia Recurrence Amongst Ugandan Patients Who Underwent Mesh Versus Non-mesh Inguinal Hernia Repair 

    Akim, Koma; Nassali, Gorretti; Basimbe, Francis (CC BY-NC-ND, 2020-11)
    Introduction: The prevalence of inguinal hernia recurrence dropped tremendously with the advent of mesh hernioplasty. However, the prevalence of inguinodynia has increased. Objective: To determine and compare the ...
  • Antenatal Management and Maternal/fetal Outcomes associated with hyperglycaemia in pregnancy (HIP) in Uganda: A prospective cohort study 

    Nakabuye, Betty; Sekitoleko, Isaac; Mubiru, Michael; Tumwesigire, Samuel; Tino, Salome; Mirembe, Sandy; Kakande, Ayoub; Agaba, Brian; Nansubuga, Faridah; Zaake, Daniel; Ayiko, Ben; Kalema, Herbert; Nakubulwa, Sarah; Sekikubo, Musa; Nakimuli, Annettee; Webb, Emily L.; Nyirenda, Moffat J.; Milln, Jack; Natamba, Barnabas Kahiira (BMC, 2021-05-19)
    Background: Hyperglycaemia in pregnancy (HIP) is associated with complications for both mother and baby. The prevalence of the condition is likely to increase across Africa as the continent undergoes a rapid demographic ...
  • Stigma Mastery in People Living With HIV: Gender Similarities and Theory 

    Namisi, Patrick Charles; Munene, C. John; Wanyenze, K. Rhoda; Katahoire, R. Anne; Parkes-Ratanshi, M. Rosalinda; Kentutsi, Stella; Nannyonga, M. Maria; Ssentongo, N. Robina; Ogola, K. Mabel; Nabaggala, Sarah Maria; Amanya, Geofrey; Kiragga, N. Agnes; Batamwita, Richard; Tumwesigye, M. Nazarius (SPRINGER HEIDELBERG , TIERGARTENSTRASSE 17, HEIDELBERG, GERMANY, D-69121, 2021-01-26)
    Aims This study aimed to determine the prevalence of, factors associated with, and to build a theoretical framework for understanding Internalsed HIV-related Stigma Mastery (IHSM). Methods A cross-sectional study nested ...
  • Implementation of the WHO 2011 Recommendations for Isoniazid Preventive Therapy (IPT) in Children Living With HIV/AIDS: A Ugandan Experience 

    Costenaro, Paola; Massavon, William; Lundin, Rebecca; Nabachwa, M. Sandra; Fregonese, Federica; Morelli, Erika; Alowo, Agnes; Musoke, Nannyonga Maria; Namisi, Charles; Kizito, Susan; Bilardi, Davide; Mazza, Antonio; Cotton, F. Mark; Giaquinto, Carlo; Penazzato, Martina (LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS , TWO COMMERCE SQ, 2001 MARKET ST, PHILADELPHIA, USA, PA, 19103, 2016)
    Background: Intensified tuberculosis (TB) case finding and isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) are strongly recommended for children who are HIV infected. Data are needed to assess the feasibility of the WHO 2011 intensified ...
  • Viral Load Detection Using Dried Blood Spots in a Cohort of HIV-1- Infected Children in Uganda: Correlations with Clinical and Immunological Criteria for Treatment Failure 

    Costenaro, Paola; Lundin, Rebecca; Petrara, Raffaella Maria; Penazzato, Martina; Massavon, William; Kizito, Susan; Nabachwa, Monica Sandra; Musoke, Nannyonga Maria; Namisi, Charles; Morelli, Erika; Bilardi, Davide; Mazza, Antonio; Zanchetta, Marisa; Giaquinto, Carlo; Rossi, De Anita (AMER SOC MICROBIOLOGY , 1752 N ST NW, WASHINGTON, USA, DC, 20036-2904, 2014-07)
    Correlations between clinical/immunological treatment failure and viral load (VL) detected by dried blood spot (DBS) sampling were explored in HIV-1-infected children in Uganda. Of 104 children on combined antiretroviral ...
  • Mentorship Needs at Academic Institutions in Resource-Limited Settings: A Survey at Makerere University College of Health Sciences 

    Nakanjako, Damalie; Byakika-Kibwika, Pauline; Kintu, Kenneth; Aizire, Jim; Nakwagala, Fred; Luzige, Simon; Namisi, Charles; Mayanja-Kizza, Harriet; Kamya, R Moses (BMC , CAMPUS, 4 CRINAN ST, LONDON, ENGLAND, N1 9XW, 2011-07-29)
    Background: Mentoring is a core component of medical education and career success. There is increasing global emphasis on mentorship of young scientists in order to train and develop the next leaders in global health. ...
  • Nsambya Community Home-Based Care Complements National HIV and TB Management Efforts and Contributes to Health Systems Strengthening in Uganda: An Observational Study 

    Massavon, William; Mugenyi, Levi; Nsubuga, Martin; Lundin, Rebecca; Penazzato, Martina; Nannyonga, Maria; Namisi, Charles; Ingabire, Resty; Kalibbala, Daniel; Kironde, Susan; Costenaro, Paola; Bilardi, Davide; Mazza, Antonio; Criel, Bart; Tumwine, K. James; Seeley, Janet; Giaquinto, Carlo (HINDAWI LTD , ADAM HOUSE, 3RD FLR, 1 FITZROY SQ, LONDON, ENGLAND, W1T 5HF, 2014-03-06)
    Community Home-Based Care (CHBC) has evolved in resource-limited settings to fill the unmet needs of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA). We compare HIV and tuberculosis (TB) outcomes from the Nsambya CHBC with national ...
  • Caring for a Stroke Patient: The Burden and Experiences of Primary Caregivers in Uganda: A qualitative Study 

    Namale, Gertrude; Kawuma, Rachel; Nalukenge, Winifred; Kamacooko, Onesmus; Yperzeele, Laetitia; Cras, Patrick; Ddumba, Edward; Newton, Robert; Seeley, Janet (WILEY , 111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN, USA, NJ, 07030, 2019-07-15)
    Aim: We assessed the burden and experiences of caregivers looking after stroke patients in Kampala, Uganda. Design: We conducted a qualitative cross‐sectional study between May 2018–July 2018 among primary caregivers of ...
  • Risk Factors for Hemorrhagic and Ischemic Stroke in Sub-Saharan Africa 

    Namale, Gertrude; Kamacooko, Onesmus; Kinengyere, Alison; Yperzeele, Laetitia; Cras, Patrick; Ddumba, Edward; Seeley, Janet; Newton, Robert (HINDAWI LTD , ADAM HOUSE, 3RD FLR, 1 FITZROY SQ, LONDON, ENGLAND, W1T 5HF, 2018-05-31)
    Introduction. In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), there is a significant burden of ischemic stroke (IS) and hemorrhagic stroke (HS), although data on risk factors for each type are sparse. In this systematic review we attempt to ...
  • Community Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Epilepsy in Rural and Urban Mukono District, Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study 

    Kaddumukasa, Mark; Kakooza, Angelina; Kayima, James; Kaddumukasa, N. Martin; Ddumba, Edward; Mugenyi, Levi; Furlan, Anthony; Lhatoo, Samden; Sajatovic, Martha; Katabira, Elly (Elsevier, 2016-01)
    Introduction: The lack of adequate knowledge poses a barrier in the provision of appropriate treatment and care of patients with epilepsy within the community. The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge of ...
  • Early Mortality and Functional Outcome After Acute Stroke in Uganda: Prospective Study With 30 day Follow-up 

    Nakibuuka, Jane; Sajatovic, Martha; Nankabirwa, Joaniter; Ssendikadiwa, Charles; Furlan, J. Anthony; Katabira, Elly; Kayima, James; Kalema, Nelson; Byakika‑Tusiime, Jayne; Ddumba, Edward (BioMed Central Ltd, 2015-08-25)
    Identification of early outcomes post stroke and their predictors is important in stroke management strategies. We prospectively analysed 30-day outcomes (mortality and functional ability) after stroke and their predictors ...

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