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Effect of cooking methods on the in-vitro antioxidant properties of tomatoes [Solanum lycopersicon] grown in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is one of the rich sources of antioxidants, for example,
phenols, which are known to be associated with decreased risks of chronic diseases. However,
cooking influences the antioxidant ...
Stability of spoilage- Pseudomonas- specific phages to selected physicochemical conditions
(Makerere University, 2022-12-16)
Bacteriophages are viruses that specifically require bacterial hosts’ metabolic activity to replicate their genomic material and produce proteins necessary for their survival. They are showing promising results as antimicrobial ...
Prevalence and predictors of stunting and wasting among children aged 2-6 years attending the selected pre-primary schools in Bushenyi District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-16)
Stunting and wasting are the most common forms of under nutrition that have become a global burden. Despite the various programs and schemes that have been implemented by the government, malnutrition stays one of the major ...
Handling practices and aflatoxin contamination of silver fish (Mukene) sold in selected markets of Mukono District, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Aflatoxins are poisonous fungal metabolites that contaminate foods and feeds which
cause adverse health effect like hepatotoxicity, immunosuppression, teratogenic and
retarded growth. Previous studies in Uganda focused ...
In silico screening of antimicrobial peptides as putative drugs against mycobacterium tuberculosis
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
The high incidence of Tuberculosis infection and its devastating effects on the health sector worldwide that is being brought about by increased number of resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis has triggered several ...
To determine level of adherence to Widal protocol by private health facilities around Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Widal test is one of the longest serving methods for detection of typhoid fever. Thistest has been in use until it was recently banned by MOH. Despite the ban, there is continuous use and violation of protocol. This study ...
An in-vivo study to evaluate the anti-diabetic potential of Solanum anguivi (Katunkuma) grown in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11-01)
Diabetes is a chronic, non-communicable, metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose which in turn may lead to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves. Approximately ...
Malaria and tyhoid fever co-infection among patients seeking health care services at Bukoto H/C III in Kampala City-Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
A randomized cross-sectional study was conducted in June 2022 to determine the proportion of patients with malaria and typhoid fever co-infection and to evaluate the risk factors associated with malaria and typhoid fever ...
Prevalence and associated risk factors of malaria among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Abarilela Health Center lll in Amuria District, Northeastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of malaria in pregnant women attending antenatal care at Abarilela Health Center III in Amuria District in Uganda. Prevalence of malaria ...
Phenotypic and genetic susceptibility patterns of Anopheles gambiae s.l. mosquitoes to carbamates in selected districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Despite the global decline in malaria cases, the malaria incident rate remains high in
sub-Saharan Africa. The major remedy to deal with malaria has been the control of
malaria vectors through use of insecticides treated ...