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The utilization of HbA1c test in the screening and diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus: An outpatient clinics survey in Botswana
(Journal of Diabetes and Endocrinology, 2017)
This study aimed to assess HbA1c performance against single fasting blood glucose (FBG) for diagnosis
of undiagnosed type 2 diabetes (T2D) and impaired fasting glycaemia (IFG) among general medical
outpatients in Botswana. ...
Anaemia, renal dysfunction and in-hospital outcomes in patients with heart failure in Botswana
(South African Medical Journal, 2018)
Background. Anaemia and renal dysfunction are associated with an increased morbidity and mortality in heart failure (HF) patients.
Objective. To estimate the frequency and impact of anaemia and renal dysfunction on ...
Undiagnosed and diagnosed diabetes mellitus among hospitalised acute heart failure patients in Botswana
(SAGE open medicine, 2017)
Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the burden of diagnosed and undiagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus
among patients hospitalised with acute heart failure in Botswana.
Methods: The study enrolled 193 ...
Autoimmune skin disease among dermatology outpatients in Botswana: a retrospective review
(International journal of dermatology, 2019)
Background There is a paucity of data describing autoimmune skin diseases in sub-
Saharan Africa and in HIV positive cohorts. We describe the incidence of autoimmune skin
diseases in public dermatology clinics in ...
A case of Shapiro’s Syndrome in an African young man
(Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 2015)
Shapiro’s syndrome is a rare congenital neurological disease characterized by episodes of excessive sweating and
hypothermia, and by complete/partial agenesis of the corpus callosum. We report an 18 year-old male who was ...
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding schistosomiasis infection and prevention: A mixed-methods study among endemic communities of western Uganda
(PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES, 2022)
Schistosomiasis is one of the leading neglected tropical diseases, second to malaria in prevalence.
In Uganda, more than 10 million people (25.6%) are currently infected, with prevalence
in some areas as high as 90%, and ...
The Potential of Citizen- Driven Monitoring of Freshwater Snails in Schistosomiasis Research
(Citizen Science: Theory and Practice, 2021)
Schistosomiasis is a tropical parasitic disease affecting more than 200 million people
worldwide, predominantly in Africa. The World Health Organization recently highlighted
the importance of targeted control of the ...
Infection Prevention and Control at Lira University Hospital, Uganda: More Needs to Be Done
(Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2021)
Globally, 5–15% of hospitalized patients acquire infections (often caused by antimicrobialresistant
microbes) due to inadequate infection prevention and control (IPC) measures. We used
the World Health Organization’s ...
Factors influencing consistent use of bed nets for the control of malaria among children under 5 years in Soroti District, North Eastern Uganda
(Malaria Journal, 2022)
Background: The use of insecticide-treated bed nets has been proven to be effective in reducing malaria transmission
in highly endemic areas. Use of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) has been embraced by many ...
The role of religious leaders on the use of HIV/ AIDS prevention strategies among young people (15–24) in Lira district, Uganda
(PLOS ONE, 2022)
Background
Young people (15–24 years) bear the highest burden of new infections and are particularly
vulnerable because of their highly risky behavior such as early sexual activity. There is paucity
of information on ...