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2017 | AI Journals | Pp. 1-3
Ultrasound shape of the crania was seen by measuring a frozen sonogram of the Biparietal Diameter (BPD) and Cranial Index (CI). The objective aims to report the value of prenatal ultrasound in identifying acute frontotemporal depression. Also, to review speci...
2017 | Advances in Breast Cancer Research | Pp. 100-106
Breast cysts (galactocele) form in the mammary gland from ductal obstruction. Multiple pathologic entities may produce complex cystic breast lesions. Ultrasound is presently the first primary modality in breast evaluation after physical palpitation. We report...
2017 | MOJ Anatomy & Physiology | Pp. 1-3
Complete or partial urethral obstruction results in progressive nephropathy in the subsequent calyxal and renal parenchymal damage. We report a case controlled giant hydronephrosis mimicking multiple polycystic kidney disease (PCKD). The fluid content in the...
2017 | Forensic Medicine and Anatomy Research | Pp. 33-38
Uterine anomalies account for about 4% in the most sampled population. Here we report a case of a 35 years old woman with occasional complaint of suprapelvic “heavinessâ€. She had an abnormal menstrual circle for the last 6 years. Manual palpitations were...
2017 | Open Journal of Medical Imaging | Pp. 229-236
The aim of this study is to review clinical case ascites and the use of ultrasound for the detection/classification of free intra-peritoneal fluid. Current therapeutic modality is in support of ultrasound guided paracentesis/thora- cocentesis as a multidiscip...
2017 | Journal of Behavioral and Brain Science | Pp. 31-40
Hippocampus plays a central role in the acquisition and recall of both episodic and spatial memory. Studies have shown that garlic has neuroprotective effects in various capacities and enhancement of different forms of memory. However, the effect of garlic sp...
2017 | International Journal of Health Policy and Management | Pp. 123-125
We are grateful that our perspective1 received commentary from leading experts on African human resources for health. All endorse and several quote our central suggestion that the “development in [non-physician clinician] deployment should unfold in paralle...
2017 | Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) | Pp. 79-92
Prehospital determinants of motorcycle related femoral fracture injury severity remain a poorly documented trauma entity in Uganda. Knowledge of most at risk of poor injury outcome in resource limited settings with no formal prehospital care system is not onl...
2017 | International Journal of Current Advanced Research | Pp. 6937-6944
There is paucity of data on anatomical determinants of motorcycle related femoral fracture injury severity in Uganda. Such data are clinically relevant to guide treatment options. We conducted a cross sectional descriptive and analytical hospital based stud...
2017 | International Journal of Health Sciences and Research | Pp. 18-31
Background: A vaginal discharge means any secretion originating from the vagina except blood. Pathological vaginal discharge predisposes to preterm labor and prematurity which is a leading cause of infant mortality in the world. Objectives: To determine prev...