Browsing School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.) Collection by Issue Date "2021-12"
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Adherence to radiation protection measures in paediatric imaging with plain x-ray among radiographers at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-12)INTRODUCTION; Radiation protection refers to the science and art of protecting people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation. Patient radiation protection is described as all activities directed ... -
Home-based oral morphine exposure,oral morphine self-medication,and use of other controlled drugs by caregivers of sickle cell paediatric patients and associated factors at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Background SCD affects about 20,000 babies in Uganda per year. Its painful crisis is managed with analgesia like opioids. Opioid medicine like oral morphine is currently administered by caregivers of sickle cell paediatric ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence of comorbidities and food allergies amongst asthmatic children below 5 years attending Kawolo General Hospital (KGH) Buikwe District-Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Background: Asthma causes more serious impacts in children, like increasing the number of hospital admissions, reduced quality of life of the child and reduced number of school days. The presence of comorbidities and ... -
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, ...