Publications

2017 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Prehospital Factors Associated with Injury Severity of Motorcycle Related Femoral Fractures at Mbarara and Kampala International University Teaching Hospitals in Uganda

Herman Lule, Robinson SSebuufu, Xaviour.F.Okedi

2017 | Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) | Pp. 79-92

Prehospital determinants of motorcycle related femoral fracture injury severity remain a poorly documented trauma entity in Uganda. Knowledge of most at risk of poor injury outcome in resource limited settings with no formal prehospital care system is not onl...

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2017 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Anatomical Determinants of Injury Severity of Motorcycle Attributable Femur Fractures at Two Teaching Hospitals in Uganda

Herman Lule, Xaviour. F. Okedi and Robinson Ssebuufu

2017 | International Journal of Current Advanced Research | Pp. 6937-6944

There is paucity of data on anatomical determinants of motorcycle related femoral fracture injury severity in Uganda. Such data are clinically relevant to guide treatment options. We conducted a cross sectional descriptive and analytical hospital based stud...

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2017 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Prevalence and Aetiology of Pathological Vaginal Discharge among Third- Trimester’ Women Attending Antenatal Care at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital

Dr. Bwaga Ibrahim, Dr. Nzabandora Emmanuel, Prof. Ubarnel Almenares, Prof. Ivan Bonet Fonseca, Mr. Echoru Isaac, Mr. Atuhaire Collins, Prof. Ssebuufu Robinson

2017 | International Journal of Health Sciences and Research | Pp. 18-31

Background: A vaginal discharge means any secretion originating from the vagina except blood. Pathological vaginal discharge predisposes to preterm labor and prematurity which is a leading cause of infant mortality in the world. Objectives: To determine prev...

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2017 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

PatternsandFactors Associated With Acute Undernutrition amongHospitalized Children Six Month toTwelveYears inPaediatric Ward ofKampala International University Teaching Hospital

Richard Justin Odong, MBChB, MMED, Manuel Silva Andres, MBChB, MMED, Yamile Arias Ortiz, MBChB, MMED, Melvis Bernis Maren, MBChB, MMED, Barnabas R Atwiine, MBChB, MMED

2017 | Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) | Pp. 93-102

Background: Undernutrition is a major developmental concern in Uganda, affecting all regions equally. It has been known as the skeleton in the hospital closet because it’s overlooked, undiagnosed and untreated by health practitioners. Most studies done on u...

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2017 School of Pharmacy

Acute and Sub-Acute Toxicity Study of Ethanolic Crude Extract of Mitracarpus hirtus Plant on Wistar Rats

Ado Aminu B/kudu, Joseph Oloro, John Odda

2017 | International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research ISSN: 2455-7587 | Pp. 1-11

Background: Plants are still considered among the important source of bioactive compound, especially in traditional medicine that has been used for centuries. Ethno botanical survey showed that Mitracarpus hirtus is used for the treatment of microbial infecti...

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2017 School of Pharmacy

Efficacy of Commercially Used Antibacterial Agents against Oral Bacteria Associated with HIV/AIDS Patients in South Western Uganda

Joseph Obiezu Chukwujekwu Ezeonwumelu,, Muhammad Ntale, Steve Okwudili Ogbonnia, Ezera Agwu, Julius Kihdze Tanayen, Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Ambrose Amamchukwu Akunne, Chukwudi Onyeka Okonkwo and Frederick Byarugaba

2017 | British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research | Pp. 1-13

Aims: This was to determine efficacy and resistance profiles against commonly used commercial antibacterial agents in Uganda in the management of oral pathogens in HIV/AIDS patients. Study Design: This was an experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: M...

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2017 School of Pharmacy

In vitro Antibacterial Efficacy of Bidens pilosa, Ageratum conyzoides and Ocimum suave Extracts against HIV/AIDS Patients’ Oral Bacteria in South-Western Uganda

Joseph Obiezu Chukwujekwu Ezeonwumelu,, Muhammad Ntale, Steve Okwudili Ogbonnia5, Ezera Agwu,, Julius Kihdze Tanayen, Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Chukwudi Onyeka Okonkwo, Anthonia Shodunk, Ambrose Amamchukwu Akunne, Onokiojare Ephraim Dafiewhare Jennifer Chibuogwu Ebosie, Frederick Byarugab

2017 | Pharmacology & Pharmacy, http://www.scirp.org/journal/pp | Pp. 306-323

The objective of the study was to determine the antibacterial efficacy of Bidens pilosa Aqueous (BPA), Bidens pilosa Ethanolic (BPE), Ageratum conyzoides Aqueous (ACA), Ageratum conyzoides Ethanolic (ACE), Ocimum suave Aqueous (OSA) and Ocimum suave Ethanolic...

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2017 School of Pharmacy

Why regulatory indifference towards pharmaceutical pollution of the environment could be a missed opportunity in public health protection. a holistic view

Pakoyo Fadhiru Kamba,&, Bruhan Kaggwa, Edson Ireeta Munanura, Tom Okurut, Freddy Eric Kitutu

2017 | Pan African Medical Journal – ISSN: 1937- 8688 (www.panafrican-med-journal.com) | Pp. : 1937- 8688

The last generation has witnessed bludgeoning of the world's population, a spike in disease burden, and unprecedented levels of pharmaceutical consumption and production. Unfortunately, pharmaceuticals have left their industrial and household confines and lea...

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2017 School of Pharmacy

Valued experiences of graduate students in their role as educators in undergraduate training in Ugandan medical schools

Godfrey Zari Rukundo Jannat Kasozi, Aluonzi Burani, Wycliff Byona, Claude Kirimuhuzya and Sarah Kiguli

2017 | Rukundo et al. BMC Medical Education | Pp. 17:231 DOI 10.1186/s

Background: In most medical schools, graduate students, sometimes referred to as graduate teaching assistants, often participate in the training of undergraduate students. In developing countries like Uganda, are typically involved in undergraduate training....

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2017 School of Pharmacy

Threats posed by stockpiles of expired pharmaceuticals in low- and middle-income countries: a Ugandan perspective

Pakoyo Fadhiru Kamba,a Munanura Edson Ireeta,a Sulah Balikunaa & Bruhan Kaggwaa

2017 | Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, Makerere University, PO Box 7072, Kampala, Uganda. | Pp. 594-598

t In some low- and middle-income countries, the national stores and public-sector health facilities contain large stocks of pharmaceuticals that are past their expiry dates. In low-income countries like Uganda, many such stockpiles are the result of donations...

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