Alice Namudde
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View article: Association of Hyponatremia on Mortality in Cryptococcal Meningitis: A Prospective Cohort
Association of Hyponatremia on Mortality in Cryptococcal Meningitis: A Prospective Cohort Open
Background Sodium abnormalities are frequent in central nervous system infections and may be caused by cerebral salt wasting, syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, or medication adverse events. In cryptococcal meningiti…
View article: Impact of community engagement and social support on the outcomes of HIV-related meningitis clinical trials in a resource-limited setting
Impact of community engagement and social support on the outcomes of HIV-related meningitis clinical trials in a resource-limited setting Open
View article: The conundrum of clinical trials and standard of care in sub-Saharan Africa – the research nurse perspective
The conundrum of clinical trials and standard of care in sub-Saharan Africa – the research nurse perspective Open
Background Nurses form a very important part of the health workforce in sub-Saharan Africa. Research nurses are critical to the implementation of clinical trials. The duties and responsibilities of a research nurse are complex and continue…
View article: Hearing Loss in Cryptococcal Meningitis Survivors
Hearing Loss in Cryptococcal Meningitis Survivors Open
Background Hearing loss is a known complication cryptococcal meningitis (CM); however, there is a paucity of data. We aimed to describe hearing loss in CM survivors. Methods We assessed hearing via audiometry 8 and 18 weeks after diagnosis…
View article: Increased Antifungal Drug Resistance in Clinical Isolates of Cryptococcus neoformans in Uganda
Increased Antifungal Drug Resistance in Clinical Isolates of Cryptococcus neoformans in Uganda Open
Cryptococcal antigen screening is recommended among people living with AIDS when entering HIV care with a CD4 count of <100 cells/μl, and preemptive fluconazole monotherapy treatment is recommended for those with subclinical cryptococcal a…