Browsing by Author "Aceng, Ruth Jane"
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Is Nodding Syndrome an Onchocerca Volvulus-Induced Neuroinflammatory Disorder? Uganda’s Story of Research in Understanding the Disease
Idro, Richard; Opar, Bernard; Wamala, Joseph; Abbo, Catherine; Onzivua, Sylvester; Mwaka, Amos Deogratius; Kakooza-Mwesige, Angelina; Mbonye, Anthony; Aceng, Ruth Jane (Elsevier, 2016-04)Nodding syndrome is a devastating neurological disorder, mostly affecting children in eastern Africa. An estimated 10 000 children are affected. Uganda, one of the most affected countries, set out to systematically investigate ... -
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 ... -
Nodding Syndrome in Ugandan Children—Clinical Features, Brain Imaging and Complications: A Case Series
Idro, Richard; Opoka, Opika Robert; Aanyu, T Hellen; Kakooza-Mwesige, Angelina; Piloya-Were, Theresa; Namusoke, Hanifa; Musoke, Bonita Sarah; Nalugya, Joyce; Bangirana, Paul; Mwaka, Amos Deogratius; White, Steven; Chong, King; Atai-Omoruto, D Anne; Mworozi, Edison; Nankunda, Jolly; Kiguli, Sarah; Aceng, Ruth Jane; Tumwine, K James (BMJ Publishing Group Ltd, 2013-04-08)Objectives Nodding syndrome is a devastating neurological disorder of uncertain aetiology affecting children in Africa. There is no diagnostic test, and risk factors and symptoms that would allow early diagnosis are poorly ...