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View article: Epidemiology of keloids among university students in Uganda
Epidemiology of keloids among university students in Uganda Open
Keloids are benign yet persistent fibroproliferative disorders characterized by raised, irregular scars that extend beyond the original wound margins. In addition to causing disfiguring scars, pain, and restricted mobility, keloids signifi…
View article: Syndromic presentation by patients with malaria and respiratory symptoms in a malaria-endemic urban-and-peri-urban setting
Syndromic presentation by patients with malaria and respiratory symptoms in a malaria-endemic urban-and-peri-urban setting Open
Objective In malaria-endemic areas, adults frequently present with symptoms resembling upper respiratory infections such as fever, cough, and sore throat, complicating clinical diagnosis. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of mal…
View article: Influence of Primary Healthcare Accessibility on Adherence to Prescribed Medication Among Geriatric Patients with Chronic Diseases in Central Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study
Influence of Primary Healthcare Accessibility on Adherence to Prescribed Medication Among Geriatric Patients with Chronic Diseases in Central Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background Poor adherence to prescribed medication is a critical public health concern, particularly for geriatric patients with chronic illnesses in African countries, where less than 50% adhere to treatment. Primary healthcare (PHC) is e…
View article: Description of clinical and histopathological characteristics of keloids in a sub-Saharan African population.
Description of clinical and histopathological characteristics of keloids in a sub-Saharan African population. Open
Keloids in African populations exhibit a slight female predominance, a tendency toward multiplicity and larger lesion volumes. Histopathological findings highlight excessive collagen deposition as a hallmark, emphasizing the need for tailo…
View article: Respiratory Syncytial Virus burden among Ugandan Adults Aged ≥65 Years: A 15-Year Sentinel Surveillance Study of Prevalence, Coinfections, and Comorbidities (2010–2025)
Respiratory Syncytial Virus burden among Ugandan Adults Aged ≥65 Years: A 15-Year Sentinel Surveillance Study of Prevalence, Coinfections, and Comorbidities (2010–2025) Open
Background Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an important cause of acute respiratory illness in older adults, yet data from sub-Saharan Africa remain scarce. Understanding prevalence, coinfections, and risk factors in this age group is …
View article: Somatic mutation profiles of muscle-invasive bladder cancer in Uganda: A cross-sectional study utilising whole-exome sequencing
Somatic mutation profiles of muscle-invasive bladder cancer in Uganda: A cross-sectional study utilising whole-exome sequencing Open
Background Muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) is a significant cause of cancer-related mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, yet its genomic landscape remains poorly characterised. In Uganda, nearly 60% of urothelial carcinoma cases are musc…
View article: Exploring the anticancer potential of R. tridentata extracts: a cytotoxicity study against human prostate cancer cell lines (LNCaP and DU145)
Exploring the anticancer potential of R. tridentata extracts: a cytotoxicity study against human prostate cancer cell lines (LNCaP and DU145) Open
View article: Expression patterns of EGFR, PD-L1, and Ki-67 among Ugandan patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer
Expression patterns of EGFR, PD-L1, and Ki-67 among Ugandan patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer Open
View article: Long-term clinical sequelae among Sudan ebolavirus disease survivors 2 years post-infection: a matched cohort study
Long-term clinical sequelae among Sudan ebolavirus disease survivors 2 years post-infection: a matched cohort study Open
View article: Cognitive screening and education: assessing the Montreal Cognitive Assessment’s validity in older Ugandan populations
Cognitive screening and education: assessing the Montreal Cognitive Assessment’s validity in older Ugandan populations Open
Background: Cognitive screening tools such as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) are widely used to detect cognitive impairments. However, their accuracy in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) may be affected by variations in ed…
View article: Ugandan athletes’ and coaches’ experiences and perceptions on the effectiveness and legitimacy of the doping control process
Ugandan athletes’ and coaches’ experiences and perceptions on the effectiveness and legitimacy of the doping control process Open
There are significant gaps in doping control in Uganda, where infrequent testing and ambivalence regarding enforcement transparency diminish anti-doping measures. Strengthening Uganda's anti-doping framework requires increased testing freq…
View article: Targeting mucosal immunity in malaria control: the underexplored role of IgA
Targeting mucosal immunity in malaria control: the underexplored role of IgA Open
Malaria remains a global health crisis, causing an estimated 263 million cases and 597,000 deaths in 2023. Current measures—including insecticide-treated nets, ACTs, and the RTS,S vaccine—have stalled in reducing mortality, highlighting th…
View article: Iron oxide nanoparticles in leukemia: design, diagnostic applications, and therapeutic strategies
Iron oxide nanoparticles in leukemia: design, diagnostic applications, and therapeutic strategies Open
Leukemia, a heterogeneous group of hematologic malignancies, poses significant challenges in terms of early diagnosis and effective treatment. Recent advancements in nanotechnology have paved the way for innovative approaches in leukemia m…
View article: Apolipoprotein E (APOE) and Alzheimer’s disease risk in a Ugandan population: A pilot case-control study
Apolipoprotein E (APOE) and Alzheimer’s disease risk in a Ugandan population: A pilot case-control study Open
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that is characterized by cognitive decline and progressive functional impairment. The Apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene, particularly its ε2, ε3, and ε4 alleles, plays a crucial role in l…
View article: Characterization of the gut microbiome in Alzheimer disease and mild cognitive impairment among older adults in Uganda: A case–control study
Characterization of the gut microbiome in Alzheimer disease and mild cognitive impairment among older adults in Uganda: A case–control study Open
Alzheimer disease (AD) is associated with significant shifts in the gut microbiome and is characterized by reduced microbial diversity and changes in the abundance of specific taxa. These alterations can disrupt the gut-brain axis, leading…
View article: Severe long-term clinical sequelae among Sudan ebolavirus disease survivors 2 years post-infection
Severe long-term clinical sequelae among Sudan ebolavirus disease survivors 2 years post-infection Open
Background While long-term clinical sequelae following ebolavirus disease (EVD) due to Zaire ebolavirus (EBOV) strain has been characterized, this has not been explored for Sudan ebolavirus (SUDV) strain. Methods We enrolled 87 SUDV surviv…
View article: Unravelling bladder cancer in Uganda: insights from the discrepancies in <i>TP53</i> assessment between immunohistochemistry and whole exome sequencing
Unravelling bladder cancer in Uganda: insights from the discrepancies in <i>TP53</i> assessment between immunohistochemistry and whole exome sequencing Open
View article: Hoslundia opposita vahl; a potential source of bioactive compounds with antioxidant and antibiofilm activity for wound healing
Hoslundia opposita vahl; a potential source of bioactive compounds with antioxidant and antibiofilm activity for wound healing Open
Background Biofilms and oxidative stress retard wound healing. The resistance of biofilms to antibiotics has led to a search for alternative approaches in biofilm elimination. Antioxidants work synergistically with antibacterial agents aga…
View article: Interplay of age, gender, education, and heart rate in dementia among older adults in Wakiso, Uganda: a cross sectional study
Interplay of age, gender, education, and heart rate in dementia among older adults in Wakiso, Uganda: a cross sectional study Open
Background In this cross-sectional study conducted in Wakiso, Uganda, from May to July 2023, we investigated the interactions among age, sex, education, and heart rate in relation to dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) among indiv…
View article: Antioxidant and antibiofilm activity of Ageratum conyzoides L, and Bidens pilosa L against wound pathogens
Antioxidant and antibiofilm activity of Ageratum conyzoides L, and Bidens pilosa L against wound pathogens Open
Biofilm infections represent a significant challenge in the medical field due to escalating antibiotic resistance. Plants offer a promising avenue for addressing this issue, as they harbor a diverse array of phytochemicals with various bio…
View article: A histopathological study of bladder cancer in Uganda
A histopathological study of bladder cancer in Uganda Open
View article: Hypertension Related Co-Morbidities and Complications in Women of Sub-Saharan Africa: A Brief Review
Hypertension Related Co-Morbidities and Complications in Women of Sub-Saharan Africa: A Brief Review Open
Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease in women, and sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries have some of the highest rates of hypertension in the world. Expanding knowledge of causes, management, and awareness of hyperten…
View article: Review of Herbal Medicinal Plants Used in the Management of Cancers in the East Africa Region from 2019 to 2023
Review of Herbal Medicinal Plants Used in the Management of Cancers in the East Africa Region from 2019 to 2023 Open
Background: In the East African region, herbal plants are essential in the treatment and control of cancer. Given the diverse ecological and cultural makeup of the regional states, it is likely that different ethnic groups will use the sam…
View article: Phytocphytochemical Profiles of Rhoicissus Tridentata Harvested From the Slopes of Mountain Elgon, Uganda
Phytocphytochemical Profiles of Rhoicissus Tridentata Harvested From the Slopes of Mountain Elgon, Uganda Open
Introduction: Prostate cancer remains a formidable threat in Uganda. As such, the quest to find novel, efficacious therapies with reduced side effects to avert this challenge is still ongoing. Medicinal plants are taking center stage in th…
View article: Medicinal plants used in the management of cancers by residents in the Elgon Sub-Region, Uganda
Medicinal plants used in the management of cancers by residents in the Elgon Sub-Region, Uganda Open
Background In Uganda, medicinal plants have been utilized to treat a variety of ailments, including cancer. However, there is little information available about the medicinal plants used to treat cancer in the Elgon subregion. As a result,…
View article: Phytochemical Profiles of Rhoicissus Tridentata Harvested From the Slopes Elgon Sub-region, Uganda
Phytochemical Profiles of Rhoicissus Tridentata Harvested From the Slopes Elgon Sub-region, Uganda Open
Introduction:Prostate cancer remains a formidable threat in Uganda. As such, the quest to find novel, efficacious therapies with reduced side effects to avert this challenge is still ongoing. Medicinal plants are taking center stage in the…
View article: Efficacy of nano encapsulated herbal extracts in the treatment of induced wounds in animal models: a systematic review protocol
Efficacy of nano encapsulated herbal extracts in the treatment of induced wounds in animal models: a systematic review protocol Open
Background Wounds inflict pain and affect human health causing high expenditure on treatment and management. Herbal crude extracts are used in traditional medicine as a treatment for wounds and other illnesses. However, the progress in the…
View article: Dietary intake, body composition and micronutrient profile of patients on maintenance hemodialysis attending Kiruddu National Referral Hospital, Uganda: A cross sectional study
Dietary intake, body composition and micronutrient profile of patients on maintenance hemodialysis attending Kiruddu National Referral Hospital, Uganda: A cross sectional study Open
Patients on maintenance hemodialysis are at a great risk for altered nutritional status, characterized by protein energy wasting and micronutrient deficiency due to medication interactions and dietary restrictions. This study determined th…
View article: A di-electrophoretic simulation procedure of iron-oxide micro-particle drug attachment system for leukemia treatment using COMSOL software: a potential treatment reference for LMICs
A di-electrophoretic simulation procedure of iron-oxide micro-particle drug attachment system for leukemia treatment using COMSOL software: a potential treatment reference for LMICs Open
Background Leukemia encompasses various subtypes, each with unique characteristics and treatment approaches. The challenge lies in developing targeted therapies that can effectively address the specific genetic mutations or abnormalities a…
View article: Anticancer Medicinal Plants Used by Residents in the Elgon Sub-region, Eastern Uganda
Anticancer Medicinal Plants Used by Residents in the Elgon Sub-region, Eastern Uganda Open
Background : In Uganda, medicinal plants have been utilized to treat a variety of ailments, including cancer. The anticancer medicinal herbs employed in the Elgon sub-region, however, have only been the subject of a relatively small number…