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Pyramiding Fusarium root rot resistance genes and validation of SSR PVBR87 in common bean
(RUFORUM, 2010)This study determined effectiveness of pyramided Fusarium root rot (FRR) resistance genes and validated association of SSR PVBR87 marker with FRR resistance in common bean. A double cross (DC) involving four resistance ... -
Lactose intolerance among severely malnourished children with diarrhoea admitted to the nutrition unit, Mulago hospital, Uganda
(BMC Pediatrics, 2010)Background: Lactose intolerance is a common complication of diarrhoea in infants with malnutrition and a cause of treatment failure. A combination of nutritional injury and infectious insults in severe protein energy ... -
Antimalarial Activity of Aspilia pruliseta, a Medicinal Plant from Uganda
(Planta Medica : Journal of Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research, 2010)Aspilia prulisetaSchweinf. (Asteraceae) is a medicinal plant in-digenous to Uganda and the neighboring countries of East Africa.It has been used extensively by the rural population for the treat-ment of fevers and malaria. ... -
Phytochemicals and uses of Moringa oleifera leaves in Ugandan rural communities
(Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 2010)Moringa oleifera grown and used in many countries around the world is a multi-purpose tree with medicinal, nutritional and socio-economic values. In Senegal and Benin, M. oleifera leaves are dispensed as powder at health ... -
Factors associated with DPT 1-3 vaccine dropout in Kabarole district
(International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2010)Background: Among the top ten causes of poor health in the district are complications due to vaccine preventable diseases notably diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus (DPT). In 2008, the DPT dropout rate in Kabarole was ... -
Improvement of resistance to Fusarium root rot through gene pyramiding and validation of SSR PVBR87 marker in common bean
(Makerere University, 2011)Fusarium root rot caused by Fusarium solani f. sp. phaseoli is among the most serious diseases of the common bean in Uganda causing total crop loss in susceptible cultivars. Studies have indicated that 2-9 genes located ... -
Mortality after Fluid Bolus in African Children with Severe Infection
(New England Journal of Medicine, 2011)Background The role of fluid resuscitation in the treatment of children with shock and lifethreatening infections who live in resource-limited settings is not established. Methods We randomly assigned children with ... -
Adverse drug reactions in patients admitted on Internal Medicine wards in a district and Regional Hospital in Uganda
(African Health Sciences, 2011)Introduction: The burden of both community and hospital acquired adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are some of the important issues in pharmacotherapy. At the time of this study there was very scanty literature in this area ... -
Use of a pilot drug information centre
(African Health Sciences, 2011)Introduction: Provision of access to drug information by prescribers and other health care professionals is important in pharmacotherapy. At the time of this study there was very scanty literature in this area from ... -
Phytochemicals and acute toxicity of Moringa oleifera roots in mice
(Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, 2011)The phytochemicals used by plants to protect themselves against predators in Moringa oleifera roots were qualitatively identified in the aqueous and ethanol extracts. Its acute toxicity in 24 h was evaluated in Swiss albino ... -
Human papillomavirus vaccine delivery strategies that achieved high coverage in low- and middle-income countries
(Bull World Health Organ, 2011)Objective To assess human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination coverage after demonstration projects conducted in India, Peru, Uganda and Viet Nam by PATH and national governments and to explore the reasons for vaccine ... -
Occupational exposure to HIV: a conflict situation for health workersinr
(International Nursing Review, 2011)Aim: To determine the frequency of occupational exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the circumstances and predisposing factors, the high-risk groups, the extent to which exposures are reported and the ... -
Civil Society Organisations, Applied Research and Rural Development
(Applied Research and Rural Development, 2012)This research deals with the position of civil society organisation in sustaining rural growth through applied research. This is subsisting with the conclusion that the realisation of a successful rural development stratagem ... -
Prevalence of HIV-AssociatedMetabolic Abnormalities among Patients Taking First-Line Antiretroviral Therapy in Uganda
(International Scholarly Research Network, 2012)Introduction. While the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy decreased HIV-related morbidity and mortality rates in the sub-Saharan Africa, a subsequent increase in metabolic abnormalities has been observed. ... -
IMPROVEMENT OF RESISTANCE TO FUSARIUM ROOT ROT THROUGH GENE PYRAMIDING IN COMMON BEAN
(African Crop Science Journal, 2012)Fusarium root rot (FRR), caused by Fusarium solani f.sp. phaseoli, is one of the most serious root rot diseases of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) throughout the world. Yield losses of up to 84% have been attributed ... -
The role of CaMKII in regulating GLUT4 expression in skeletal muscle
(Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab, 2012)The role of CaMKII in regulating GLUT4 expression in skeletal muscle. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 303: E322–E331, 2012. First published April 10, 2012; doi:10.1152/ajpendo.00091.2012.—Contractile activity during ... -
Artemisia Annua L. Infusion Consumed Once a Week Reduces Risk of Multiple Episodes of Malaria: A Randomised Trial in a Ugandan Community
(Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2012)Purpose: To evaluate the protective effect of Artemisia annua infusion against malaria in a community that uses it as herbal ‘tea’ for malaria prevention. Methods: 132 flower farm workers who met the study inclusion ... -
African Health Sciences Vol 12 Issue 4 December 2012518Endoscopic findings in upper gastrointestinal bleeding patients atLacor hospital, northern Uganda
(African Health Sciences, 2012)Background: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a common emergency medical condition that may require hospitalization and resuscitation, and results in high patient morbidity. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is the ... -
WHO technical specifications Cryosurgical equipment for the treatment of precancerous cervical lesions and prevention of cervical cancer
(WHO, 2012)Cervical cancer is a serious and growing global health issue. In 2008, there were approximately 274 000 deaths from the disease, about 88% of which occurred in developing countries. Although it affects women worldwide, ... -
Antibiograms from community-acquired uropathogens in Gulu, northern Uganda - a cross-sectional study
(BMC infectious diseases, 2013)Background: Urinary tract infections (UTI) are common in clinical practice and empirical treatment is largely employed due to predictability of pathogens. However, variations in antibiotic sensitivity patterns do occur, ...