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Major limb loss (MLL): An overview of etiology, outcomes, experiences and challenges faced by amputees and service providers in the post-conflict period in Northern Uganda
(Journal of Global Health Reports, 2019)
Background Trauma is a leading cause for major limb loss (MLL) during war. As
societies transition into peace other factors become important. The voluntary sector
plays a diminishing role in service delivery as countries ...
Prostatic Specific Antigen (PSA) Relationship to Patient Age, Prostate Volume and Prostate Histology at St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor,
(East and Central African Journal of Surgery, 2014)
The use of PSA for the diagnosis of cancer prostate has remained
controversial as well as unreliable because many factors affect PSA levels. Included
amongst the many factors that can increase PSA level are riding bicycle, ...
Student self-assessment after Essential Surgical Skills training for final-year medical students at Gulu University, northern Uganda
(East And Central African Journal of Surgery, 2018)
Background
Medical practice depends on a set of essential clinical and surgical skills, yet inadequate attention is given to training these skills
in medical school. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Essential ...
Assessment of surgical skills training: A call for quality improvement for educators in low- and middle-income countries
(East and Central African Journal of Surgery, 2019)
We read with keen interest the article by Tom R. Okello and
colleagues on the assessment of their final-year medical students
after Essential Surgical Skills training.1 We commend
the authors, the training institution, ...
Challenges Facing the Push and Pull Hybrid System in the Supply of Essential Medicines in Gulu, Northern Uganda
(American Journal of Public Health Research, 2015)
Essential medicines are supplied to the public health facilities using the pull and push system. In many countries the decision to use the pull, push or combination of both is a policy decision, but Uganda has used each ...
Invasive procedures and Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI) in A large hospital in Northern Uganda.
(East and Central African Journal of Surgery, 2014)
Background: Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI) increases morbidity, mortality and decreases quality of life of patients. It also increases the cost of patient care, both direct and indirect, through the need for ...
Case Report: Biloma gastrostomy after failed sonogram-guided percutaneous aspiration, pigtail catheter insertion and surgical drainage [version 1; peer review: 2 approved with reservations]
(AAS Open Research, 2019)
Bilomas are rare abnormal extrabiliary accumulation of bile. This can be either
intrahepatic or extrahepatic following traumatic or spontaneous rupture of the
biliary tree. The commonest causes of biloma are surgery, ...
An Evaluation of 605 Endoscopic Examination in a Rural Setting, Lacor Hospital in Northern Uganda
(British Journal of Medicine & Medical Research, 2016)
Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the profile of esophagogastroduodenal
(EGDS) diseases diagnosed by upper endoscopy in a rural area of Uganda in a retro-protective
study of 605 patients.
Results: The ...
Determinant of Essential Medicines Availability in The Public Health Facilities in Uganda
(2015)
This study aimed at examining the key essential medicines availability determinants in public health facilities in Gulu District, Northern Uganda. This cross-sectional study focused on stock-out rates of the six official ...
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 ...