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Anti-diabetic effect of extracts of persea americana seeds and artocarpus heterophyllus lam seeds in wistar albino rats
(Makerere University, 2023-09)
Diabetes mellitus, a chronic and progressive metabolic disorder, is a major global health concern affecting millions of individuals worldwide. The increasing prevalence of diabetes calls for effective and affordable ...
Evaluation of the nutrient potential of banana peels and floral stems of selected varieties in Budondo, Jinja City as supplements
(Makerere University, 2023-09-29)
This study was carried out to generate knowledge about the nutrient potential of banana peels and floral stems for four selected varieties grown in Budondo, Jinja city. The banana varieties included Ntiti, Malila, Sagasaga ...
Prevalence of hepatitis B and C viral infections in patient's tentatively diagnosed with liver diseases at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
Viral infections of the liver are mainly due to a number of hepatitis virus strains which include Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. Both Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C viruses cause many liver damages that range from minor disorders ...
Prevalence of malaria and associated risk factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Kawempe National Refferal Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-10)
Malaria is a serious life threatening disease spread by the bite of infected female anopheles’ mosquito. The mosquito transmits the protozoan parasites of genus Plasmodium. It contains four species important to humans ...
Prevalence of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus in ticks collected from Kaseese and Luweero in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever virus is a tick-borne negative sense single stranded RNA virus that causes a zoonotic disease; Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever. To determine the prevalence of CCHF virus in ticks, retrospective ...
Prevalence of orthoflaviviruses in human samples collected from cases presenting with acute febrile illnesses at selected sites in Uganda and Somalia
(Makerere University, 2023-10)
Orthoflaviviruses are RNA viruses that have been associated with acute febrile illnesses in humans. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of Orthoflaviviruses among patients presenting with acute ...
Short term viability of turkey semen extended with coconut milk fortified with watermelon juice
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
Natural remedies have long been sought in the preparation of semen extenders for various species owing to their ability to reduce oxidative stress and the maintain the viability of semen. The purpose of this study was to ...
Determination of analgesic activity of aqueous and ethanolic leaf extracts of Catharanthus Roseus in Balb/c mice
(Makerere University, 2023-11)
Cantharanthus roseus is one of the commonest medicinal plants used by locals all over the world and has been attributed to be of health importance. It originates from central Madagascar Island; its use has been recorded ...
Assessment of the quality of commercial soy protein concentrates used in poultry feed in Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2023-09)
There are various feed concentrates on market for poultry farmers in Kampala city, but little is known about their nutritional composition. Therefore, a cross- sectional study was conducted to determine the quality of ...
The resistance pattern of enterobacteriaceae to beta-lactam drugs among pregnant woman attending antenatal care at Lubaga Hospital Outpatient Department
(Makerere University, 2022)
Enterobacteriaceaeare a large family of gram-negative bacteria that are responsible for causing many Nosocomial infections and less commonly community-acquired infections, including urinary tract infections. This study was ...