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Redesign and evaluation of a bili-wear device for treating neonatal jaundice in low and middle-income countries
(Makerere University, 2023)
Neonatal jaundice may be classed as physiological or pathological and is principally caused by an increase in serum bilirubin during the neonatal period, which causes yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and ...
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 ...
Antibiotic activity of turmeric, castor oil, honey and apple cider vinegar extracts on MRSA on isolates from medical microbiology laboratory, Makerere University.
(2023-12-15)
Background
Herbal medicine is used by approximately 80% of the world’s population according to WHO. In Uganda, herbal remedies play a significant role in the health care system being the oldest yet continuously utilized ...
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 – ...
Project technical report on the designing and development of a low-cost vibrating foot massager to prevent food ulceration in stage 4 patients with type2 diabetes
(Makerere University, 2023-07)
This report is divided into four comprehensive chapters and it encompasses the technical aspects of the activities performed by team Biotailors during the entire Design course. The design process started with identifying ...
Development of a hand-made DNA extraction kit for bacterial samples in the genomic and molecular laboratory - Makerere University College of Health Sciences
(Mekerere University, 2023-05)
DNA extraction is a critical step in molecular biology research, enabling the analysis of genetic material from various organisms. The development of efficient and reliable DNA extraction methods is essential for accurate ...