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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...
2017 | Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) | Pp. 93-102
Background: Undernutrition is a major developmental concern in Uganda, affecting all regions equally. It has been known as the skeleton in the hospital closet because it’s overlooked, undiagnosed and untreated by health practitioners. Most studies done on u...
2017 | International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research ISSN: 2455-7587 | Pp. 1-11
Background: Plants are still considered among the important source of bioactive compound, especially in traditional medicine that has been used for centuries. Ethno botanical survey showed that Mitracarpus hirtus is used for the treatment of microbial infecti...
2017 | British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research | Pp. 1-13
Aims: This was to determine efficacy and resistance profiles against commonly used commercial antibacterial agents in Uganda in the management of oral pathogens in HIV/AIDS patients. Study Design: This was an experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: M...