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War related sexual violence and it's medical and psychological consequences as seen in Kitgum, Northern Uganda: A cross-sectional study
(BMC International Health and Human Rights, 2009)
Background: Despite the recent adoption of the UN resolution 1820 (2008) which calls
for the cessation of war related sexual violence against civilians in conflict zones, Africa
continues to see some of the worst cases ...
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, ...
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 ...