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COVID-19 Research 39 records
Completed Aug-2020

AP-1 and NF-jB synergize to transcriptionally activate latent HIV upon T-cell receptor activation

Joseph Hokello

Latent HIV-1 proviruses are capable of reactivating productive lytic infection, but the precise molecular mechanisms underlying emergence from latency are poorly understood. In...

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Completed four months

A narrative review on the basic and clinical aspects of the novel SARS-CoV-2, the etiologic agent of COVID-19

Joseph Hokello, Adhikarimayum Lakhikumar Sharma, Girish C. Shukla , Mudit Tyagi

Abstract: The novel SARS-CoV-2 is responsible for causing the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19), a systemic infection in humans. Ever since it was first dete...

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Completed August 2020

Effect of COVID-19 induced lockdown on air quality in Kampala

Abisha Meji M, Dr.Milon Selvam Dennison

To explicit the Air Quality Index (AQI) measured in a key region (US embassy, Kampala) during the COVID-19 induced lockdown period.

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Completed 1 month

Corona Virus Disease (COVID 19): Analysis and Design of an Alert and Real-time Tracking System

Chinecherem Umezuruike, Wilson Nwankwo, Prisca Tibenderana, John Patrick Assimwe, Muhirwa Ronald

This paper proposes an Alert and Tracking System (CVATS) that enhances information dissemination, disease management, tracking of cases, and management ofconfirmed cases. The sy...

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Completed 7-25 July 2020

Opportunities for Surgical Research in the COVID-19 pandemic era

Patrick Kyamanywa

Presentation of a number of articles seeking to innovate and contextualize methods and materials for surgical practice in the African context and in the face of the COVID-19 pan...

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Completed 1 month

University Lecturers and Students Could Help in Community Education About SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Uganda

Isaac Echoru , Keneth Iceland Kasozi , Ibe Michael Usman , Irene Mukenya Mutuku, Robinson Ssebuufu, Patricia Decanar Ajambo, Fred Ssempijja, Regan Mujinya, Kevin Matama, Grace Henry Musoke, Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua, Herbert Izo Ninsiima, Samuel Sunday Dare, Ejike Daniel Eze Edmund Eriya Bukenya, Grace Keyune Nambatya, Ewan MacLeod and Susan Christina Welburn

The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitudes, and preparedness/practices of lecturers and students in the fight against COVID-19.

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