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Access and use of medicines information sources by physicians in public hospitals in Uganda: a cross-sectional survey
(African Health Sciences, 2008)
Background: Rational and cost-effective prescription of medicines requires up-to-date and readily accessible medicines information.
There are several studies on availability and access to medicines information sources, ...
A novel polymorphism in ABCB1 gene, CYP2B6*6 and sex predict single-dose efavirenz population pharmacokinetics in Ugandans.
(British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 2009)
AIMS
Efavirenz exhibits pharmacokinetic variability causing varied clinical response. The aim
was to develop an integrated population pharmacokinetic/pharmacogenetic model and
investigate the impact of genetic variations, ...
Field-adapted sampling of whole blood to determine the levels of amodiaquine and its metabolite in children with uncomplicated malaria treated with amodiaquine plus artesunate combination
(Malaria Journal, 2009)
Background: Artemisinin combination therapy (ACT) has been widely adopted as first-line
treatment for uncomplicated falciparum malaria. In Uganda, amodiaquine plus artesunate (AQ+AS),
is the alternative first-line regimen ...
Existing capacity to manage pharmaceuticals and related commodities in East Africa
(BioMed Central : Human Resources for Health, 2009)
Background: East African countries have in the recent past experienced a tremendous increase in the volume of
antiretroviral drugs. Capacity to manage these medicines in the region remains limited. Makerere University, ...
Acute toxicity effects of the methanolic extract of Fagara zanthoxyloides (Lam.) root-bark
(African Health Sciences, 2003)
Background: Fagara zanthoxyloides is a well known medicinal plant in Uganda. It is used extensively in malaria and other
infections. However nothing is known about its toxicity.
Objective: The objective of the study was ...
Sigmoid Volvulus and Ileosigmoid Knotting at St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor in Gulu, Uganda
(Eastand Central African Journal of Surgery, 2009)
Background: Sigmoid volvulus is a common cause of intestinal obstruction in developing countries where it affects relatively young people. Little is known about this condition in our country and ...
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopic findings in adolescents at Lacor hospital, Uganda
(African Health Sciences, 2006)
Background and Objectives: Fiberoptic endoscopy is a highly efficient diagnostic tool, which is now being increasingly used, in the
pediatric age group. This study has been carried out to demonstrate indications for and ...
Spontaneous rupture of bladder in puerperium
(African Health Sciences, 2004)
Abstract
Spontaneous rupture of bladder and extravasation of urine in the peritoneum without evidence of trauma is rare. This condition
is an emergency. It presents in a unique way therefore, the diagnosis and treatment ...
Plasma levels of DDE/DDT and liver function in malaria control personnel 6 months after indoor residual spraying with DDT in northern Uganda, 2008
(South African Medical Journal, 2008)
Objective. We investigated the relationship between plasma
levels of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and liver
function in malaria control personnel 6 months after one
round of DDT indoor residual spraying ...
Induction of HIV-specific functional immune responses by a multiclade HIV-1 DNA vaccine candidate in healthy Ugandans
(Vaccine, 2007)
A phase I randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial to assess the immunogenicity of a multiclade
HIV-1 DNA plasmid vaccine was conducted in 31 HIV-1-negative Ugandans. Following immunization with
DNA at 0, 1, ...