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Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of bacteria causing otitis media among children <5years attending outpatient department in Mbale Regional Referral Hospital, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03-03)
Otitis media is a major health problem of children in low income countries including Uganda. According to the January-March 2015 records at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital Outpatient department, an average of 78 children ...
Prevalence of multi-drug resistant bacteria that are susceptible to chloramphenical and factors associated with its resistance at Makerere University Micribiology Laboratory from February to December 2017
(Makerere university, 2021-04)
As a result of antimicrobial resistance, there has been renewed interest in the use of old drugs like chloramphenicol which has been abandoned due to their side effects but has good activity against multi-drug resistant ...
Prevalence of Hepatitis B virus infection among cancer patients at Mulago Cancer Institute
(Makerere university, 2021-05-01)
There are 2 billion people at risk of getting the virus and 350 million are HBV chronic carriers(MacLachlan and Cowie 2015).In Africa,25% of the population is infected with the virus(Kramvis and Kew 2007). According to a ...
Patients’ knowledge, perception and practices of the radiological services provided by radiographers at Kawempe Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-10)
Introduction.
There has been an increase in the global application of medical imaging in the diagnosis, monitoring and treating medical conditions. Since the advent of medical imaging, several measures have been taken to ...
Situational analysis of the current quality control and quality assurance measures in x-ray units of selected hospitals in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-11)
Introduction; appropriate quality control and quality assurance programs should be put in place to minimize hazardous risks of radiation to X-ray equipment operators, patients and the public. A quality Assurance program ...
Radiation safety awerness and implementation among radiography students and staff at Mulago Hospital Radiology Department
(Makerere University, 2021)
The recent dramatic evolution and increased use of ionizing radiation-based diagnostic imaging modalities, such as multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT), has led to a multiplication of the number the radiological ...
Analysis of x-ray film reject in diagnostic radiology department at China- Uganda Friendship Hospital, Naguru (CUFH)
(Makerere University, 2021-11)
Introduction
Plain x-ray radiographic examination is an integral part of radiology imaging department even in era where computed and digital radiographs are gaining importance. Still in the developing countries about 60% ...
Ultrasonographic presentations of pelvic pain in reproductive females at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-12)
Introduction: Ultrasound is the technique of choice for investigation of pelvic pain as it affords reliable diagnosis of a range of gynaecologic conditions. This is because it is readily available, noninvasive, portable, ...
Knowledge on radiation dose and associated risks among Final Year Medical Students at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2021-12)
Introduction: Diagnostic radiological investigations are rapidly increasing worldwide and hence the need for justification of such procedures by the respective medical referrers. To achieve this, health professionals must ...
Knowledge and practice of professionalism and ethics among Radiography Students during clinical practice at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2021-09)
Background. Radiography practice integrates scientific knowledge and technical skills which has to be complemented by regular exercise of sound professional and ethical judgment in order to ensure quality patient care and ...