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Comparison of detection methods of biofilm formation and susceptibility profile of uropathogenic escherichia coli clinical isolates in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Biofilm production is a phenomenon where one or more types of microorganisms form single entities of communities on various surfaces. Alarmingly, these surfaces may include medical implants such as catheters and intrauterine ... -
Co–resistance between Flouroquinolones, Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole (SXT), and aminoglycosides with extended spectrum B–lactameses (ESBLS) in Eschericia coli isolated from blood, pus and urine specimens at Makerere University Clinical Microbiology Laboratory
(Makerere University, 2023)Background The global emergence and spread of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) producing Enterobacteriaceae have been threatening the ability to treat an infection. Hence, this study aimed to determine co – ... -
Cytological abnormalities in soft tissue tumors seen at Cytology Clinic of Pathology Department Makerere University College of Health Sciences.
(2019)Background; Most soft-tissue tumors are benign, outnumbering malignant tumors approximately 150:1 with roughly 20 malignant soft-tissue tumors per 1 million people in the United States (Krumme & Kotwal, 2010). This also ... -
Cytological evaluation of nipple discharges among symptomatic patients who attended FNAC Clinic of Pathology Core Laboratory Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2019)Background: Nipple discharge (ND), refers to a secreted fluid from the breast and it is the third most common breast disease symptom and complaint following mastaglia and breast lump. Its most often associated with a benign ... -
Cytological patterns of cervical lymphadenopathy as seen at Makerere Pathology Laboratory of Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2020-12)Introduction: Cervical lymphadenopathy is one of the most common presentations that are seen in patients. The causes of cervical lymphadenopathy are many and they include viral infection, bacterial infection, tuberculosis, ... -
Cytological patterns of salivary gland lesions on fine needle aspiration as seen in the Pathology Department of Makerere University Medical School
(Makerere University, 2020-12-14)Introduction: Salivary gland lesions are some of the lesions patients present with to the Makerere University Medical School Pathology department. The lesions can be cystic, inflammatory or neoplastic. A histological study ... -
Cytomorphologic findings of lymph node lesions; use of fine needle aspiration as the evaluation tool for lymphadenopathy: a retrospective study conducted at Makerere University Pathology Laboratory Kampala Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Introduction. Enlarged lymph nodes, commonly termed as lymphadenopathy is a common and worrying presentation both in adults and children . It can occur at any site of lymph node but most commonly seen at the cervical, ... -
Cytomorphological feature of thyroid gland lesions as seen in the Department of Pathology Makerere University, College of Health Sciences
(Makerere University, 2021-10)Background: Thyroid disease in East Africa continues to be endemic, despite national salt iodization. However, clinical and pathologic features predicting behaviour of thyroid cancer are still largely unknown and unstudied. ... -
Description of traumatic skull fractures and brain Hemorhage as seeen at postmortem in Mulago National Referral Hospital Mortuary.
(Makerere University, 2023-08-31)Head injuries are commonly associated with fatal traumatic injuries seen at autopsy. At autopsy, a spectrum of injuries is observed these are always distributed in a varying degree between age and gender. Nowadays, the ... -
Design and development of the Akili supportive-heating brace for relieving low back pain in adults in low-and-middle income countries
(Makerere University, 2023-12-10)Low back pain (LBP) has been the leading cause of lives living with disabilities since 1990 and remains a significant global public health concern. LBP is the pain in posterior aspect of the body from the lower margin to ... -
Design and evaluation of a solar-aided autoclave to aid in the prevention of neonatal sepsis in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)In Uganda, approximately 81 babies die each day before reaching their first month. As of 2016, Uganda had a neonatal mortality rate of 21.4 deaths per 1000 live births and an under-five mortality rate of 53.0 deaths per ... -
Design of a mechanical hands-free door opener to eliminate infection through door handles.
(Makerere University, 2020-11-27)Cross infections are defined as those that a patient acquires during his/her stay in a hospital or any other health facility, which were neither present nor incubating at the time of admission. It is absurd that many ... -
Design, testing and evaluation of the heat compression sleeve to alleviate pain in knee osteoarthritis patients in low and middle income countries.
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) in LMIC, specifically at stage 2. OA is an irreversible deterioration of the cartilage in joints, which results in bones rubbing together, hence creating stiffness, pain, and impaired movement. ... -
Design, Testing and Evaluation of The Thermobed Device For The Prevention of Brain Damage Due To Neonatal Asphyxia.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-16)Neonatal asphyxia is a significant cause of neonatal brain injury, morbidity, and mortality worldwide, often resulting in multi-organ dysfunction and neurological impairment. Cooling therapy is a widely accepted intervention ... -
Design, testing and modification of a low-cost electronic stethoscope to aid in auscultation during pneumonia diagnosis in children under five.
(Makerere University, 2023-06)The diagnosis of pneumonia relies primarily on the presented clinical signs and symptoms. One of the parameters investigated during the diagnosis is the patient’s lung sound, during which a stethoscope is used. The mechanical ... -
Design, testing and redevelopment of a contact-free door system to reduce high hospital acquired infections among health workers from door surfaces.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-16)Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) among health workers usually result in their morbidity and mortality. Handwashing and use of manual and automatic hand sanitizing have been the most common measures put in place to ... -
Design,testing and redesign of the iconic balance prototype for measuring and monitoring weight of critically ill patients for low-and middle- income countries icus
(Makerere University, 2023-06)In the intensive care unit, accurate management of therapy prescriptions for dosing, ventilation and monitoring recovery process are based on knowing a patient's weight. Since critically ill patients typically arrive ... -
Designing a low cost upper limb prosthesis for people living with upper limb disabilities in low and middle income countries using locally available materials
(Makerere University, 2020-12)The human hand is considered to be a very powerful tool for operating in any environment, and a very important means for physical and social interaction. It allows people to accomplish sophisticated movements, like abduction, ... -
Detection of NDM and OXA 48 genes in E. coli and K. pneumoniae isolates from Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2022-03)E. coli and K. pneumoniae are part of the normal flora in the human body. When an individual gets immunocompromised, these organisms can cause human infections as gastrointestinal infections, UTIs, pneumonia and meningitis ... -
Development and assessment of extraction efficiency of an in-house SARS-CoV-2 RNA extraction kit at genomics and bioinformatics laboratory of Makerere College of Health Sciences
(Makerere University, 2023-06-21)Major objective of the study:Development and assessment of extraction efficiency of an in house SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA extraction kit. Specific objectives of the study:To define the steps and reagents used to extract RNA ...