School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.) Collection: Recent submissions
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Assessment of the in vitro antibacterial activity of a combination of Methanolic extracts of Magnifera indica leaves and Citrus Aurantium leaves against Escherichia coli.
(Makerere University, 2018-07-03)Introduction: Escherichia coli is a common causative pathogen in human bacterial infections like UTIs, neonatal meningitis, sepsis and diarrhea. The various strains exhibit multiple-antibiotic resistance thus a need to ... -
X-Ray Film Reject Analysis at the X-Ray Department Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere university, 2019-04-02)Introduction: It is not surprising to encounter patients who undergo repeat x-ray examinations after their initial x-rays are rejected for poor image quality thereby subjecting them to excess radiation exposure and avoidable ... -
Assessing the antifungal effect of a combination of fluconazole and tithon a diversifolia leaf extract against candida albicans
(Makerere University, 2020-11-02)Background: Candida albicans remains the most common cause of candidiasis of the 30 species that have the ability to infect humans. It affects the oral and vaginal mucosa as well disseminated blood stream and deep tissue ... -
Assessment of level of patient satisfaction with Radiological services at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2019-05)Background: Patient satisfaction is an important commonly used indicator for measuring the quality in healthcare. It affects clinical outcomes, patient retention, and medical malpractice claims. Patient satisfaction surveys ... -
Clinicians’ perspectives on radiology reports at Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Introduction: The radiology report is the primary written communication between the radiologist interpreting the study and the physician who requested the examination. A radiology report serves as a medico-legal document ... -
Prevalence and disposal practices of unused medicines among households in Kavumba Ward, Wakiso District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2020-11-30)ABSTRACT Background: Most medicines found unused among households are those that are required for common ailments such as pain, fever, cough and epigastric distress. While this practice may not be entirely irrational, ... -
Prevalence and non adherence to prescribed anti-hypertensive medication and associated factors among our patients at Uganda Heart Institute
(Makerere University, 2022)Background: Hypertension is a major public health problem both in the developed and developing countries, but with a much bigger burden in developing countries including the Sub Saharan Africa. Non-adherence to pharmacological ... -
Knowledge and practice of professionalism and ethics among Radiography Students during clinical practice at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2021-09)Background. Radiography practice integrates scientific knowledge and technical skills which has to be complemented by regular exercise of sound professional and ethical judgment in order to ensure quality patient care and ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of pregnant women towards obstetric ultrasound at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-11-20)Introduction: Prenatal sonography is very important for quality patient management and effective service delivery in diagnostic radiology during the antenatal period (ANP). Obstetric ultrasonography in antenatal care (ANC) ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Radiation safety awerness and implementation among radiography students and staff at Mulago Hospital Radiology Department
(Makerere University, 2021)The recent dramatic evolution and increased use of ionizing radiation-based diagnostic imaging modalities, such as multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT), has led to a multiplication of the number the radiological ... -
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, ... -
Analysis of x-ray film reject in diagnostic radiology department at China- Uganda Friendship Hospital, Naguru (CUFH)
(Makerere University, 2021-11)Introduction Plain x-ray radiographic examination is an integral part of radiology imaging department even in era where computed and digital radiographs are gaining importance. Still in the developing countries about 60% ... -
Patients’ knowledge, perception and practices of the radiological services provided by radiographers at Kawempe Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-10)Introduction. There has been an increase in the global application of medical imaging in the diagnosis, monitoring and treating medical conditions. Since the advent of medical imaging, several measures have been taken to ... -
Situational analysis of the current quality control and quality assurance measures in x-ray units of selected hospitals in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-11)Introduction; appropriate quality control and quality assurance programs should be put in place to minimize hazardous risks of radiation to X-ray equipment operators, patients and the public. A quality Assurance program ... -
A study on the level of Makerere University Radiography students’ participation in clinical practice
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Introduction: Medical radiography being a practical course, one can’t rely only on theory got from class but has to attend clinicals as often as possible in order to improve on his or her practical skills, gain confidence ... -
Assessment of Salmonella contamination in locally prepared oral liquid anti-cough preparations sold in pharmacies in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2020-12)Background The manufacturing of oral liquid herbal products needs strict quality control measures in order to ensure that products are safe, have high quality, are efficacious before they are authorized to be released on ... -
Communication difficulties among children aged three to six years diagnosed with language impairment(s) at Beanstalk Day Care and Nursery
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Introduction: In Uganda, Communication difficulties and speech-language disorders are existing in the communities. These difficulties are among the most common of childhood disabilities, affecting about 5%-8% of children ... -
Communication difficulties in children with cerebral palsy aged 2 to 5 years having language impairments at Dawn Children’s Centre, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Cerebral palsy is a neuro- developmental condition comprising a group of permanent disorders of movement and posture that are attributed to non- progressive distances of the developing infant brain. (Pakula et al, 2009) CP ...