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Designing a low-pressure oxygen storage system for storing oxygen in low- and middle-income countries
(Makerere University, 2025)Oxygen therapy is essential for treating respiratory illnesses like pneumonia and asthma, and oxygen concentrators are crucial for delivering this therapy. However, unreliable power sources in many low- and middle-income ... -
Neobelt: cost-effective management of neonatal hypothermia
(Makerere University, 2025)This report details the complete design and development process of the Kinotech neonatal warming belt, a medical device specifically engineered to combat neonatal hypothermia in low-resource settings. Neonatal hypothermia, ... -
A technical report of the design of a knee brace for knee osteoathritis patients in low resource settings that is comfortable and fitting to manage the condition
(Makerere University, 2025)This report details the research and development process undertaken by a four-member design team to address the affordability of knee osteoarthritis braces in rural Ugandan communities. Following initial team building ... -
Designing a low-pressure oxygen storage system for storing oxygen in low- and middle-income countries.
(Makerere University, 2025)Oxygen therapy is essential for treating respiratory illnesses like pneumonia and asthma, and oxygen concentrators are crucial for delivering this therapy. However, unreliable power sources in many low- and middle-income ... -
Development of an automated respiratory rate counter as a screening tool in diagnosis of pneumonia
(Makerere University, 2025)Pneumonia is a leading cause of death among children under five, particularly in low-resource settings where diagnostic tools are limited. This project involved the design and development of an automated respiratory rate ... -
Designing a low-pressure oxygen storage system for storing oxygen in low- and middle-income countries
(Makerere University, 2025)Oxygen therapy is essential for treating respiratory illnesses like pneumonia and asthma, and oxygen concentrators are crucial for delivering this therapy. However, unreliable power sources in many low- and middle-income ... -
Design and evaluation of wearable device for early detection of hypertension
(Makerere University, 2025)Hypertension remains a major public health burden globally and is a leading contributor to cardiovascular disease-related morbidity and mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries such as Uganda. Early ... -
Refinement and development of the buzz trap prototype as a vector control strategy
(Makerere University, 2025)Malaria remains one of the most pressing global health challenges, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where existing vector control strategies are increasingly undermined by insecticide resistance, logistical constraints, ... -
Assessment of bacterial status of washroom door handles and handrails of stairs at the College of Health Sciences, Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2024)Objective: The aim of the study is to assess status and the level of bacterial contamination of washroom door handles and knobs of toilets and bathrooms at college of health sciences (CHS). Background: Bacteria are ubiquitous ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with self-treatment of symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea among female students of Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2019)Background Self-medication is the selection and use of medicines by individuals to treat self-recognised conditions or symptoms. It also encompasses the continued use of medications formerly prescribed by a physician. Aim The ... -
Haptoglobin gene polymorphism and oxidative stress among sickle cell patients in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Haptoglobin binds cell-free haemoglobin to form haptoglobinhaemoglobin complex that is cleared by CD136 receptors on monocytes thus reducing oxidative stress. However, haptoglobin locus is polymorphic with two codominant ... -
Prevalence of Shv Esbl Gene in Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates obtained from microbiology laboratory Makerere University Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Beta-lactam antibiotics are one of the most commonly prescribed drug classes in clinical settings. Resistance to beta-lactams is an alarming and fast growing phenomenon and, in turn, a public health challenge. Beta-lactamases ... -
Design and optimizing of primers used to detect Rv2094c gene in mycobacterium tuberculosis species H3RV following molecular analysis of PCR at the molecular laboratory of MakCHS
(Makerere University, 2024)Mycobacterium tuberculosis is one of the well-known respiratory pathogens for human tuberculosis which persists as a persistent public health threat and statistical models have it documented that on a global scale, ... -
Primer design and optimization for the amplification of RV1337 genes among Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates obtained from the Mycobacteriology Laboratory at MakBRC
(Makerere University, 2024-06)Worldwide, Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes more deaths than any other single microbial agent with approximately one-third of the world’s population being infected with this organism. It is estimated that nearly 2 billion ... -
Histological types of malignant salivary gland tumors and their associated demographic factors as seen at Makerere University Pathology Core Reference Laboratory
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The 5th edition of the World Health Organization Classification of Head and Neck Tumors describes 21 malignant epithelial neoplasms. These tumors pose a challenge to diagnosis and treatment due to their high degree of ... -
The prevalence and patterns of fatal traumatic head injuries at an urban public hospital; a retrospective postmortem examination study at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2024)ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant public health concern globally, with a substantial burden in low- and middle-income countries like Uganda. Despite its severity, TBI remains understudied ... -
Assessment of dispensing practices on prescription-only medicines in private retail pharmacies in Kawempe division
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: The global population is afflicted with several health challenges, numerous infectious diseases and severe painful conditions, and therefore, that calls for urgent medical treatment. In Uganda, Antibiotics, ... -
Development and evaluation of an efficient low-cost DNA extraction Kit at genomic and molecular biology laboratory, Makerere University.
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Nucleic acid extraction is a common yet critical task in the molecular biology laboratory. Also known as nucleic acid isolation or nucleic acid purification, removal of genetic material from the sample matrix is the first ... -
The UV-C Light Disinfection Bin-An innovation to reduce nosocomial infections through disinfecting infectious medical waste at the point of generation
(Makerere University, 2024)This report describes the technical stages of the biomedical engineering design process of Adam creators’ team. During the course of the design process, the needs finding, screening and selection birthed the need that the ... -
Burden of substance abuse, risk factors and associated consequences among the youth in Kisenyi slum area
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Substance abuse among the youth is a global menace currently. According to available statistics, youth abuse substances to seek euphoria mainly which is rooted in several various factors which could be ...
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