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Bayesian Network Classification of Gastrointestinal Bleeding
(Universiti Putra Malaysia Press (Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology), 2014)The source of gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) remains uncertain in patients presenting without hematemesis. This paper aims at studying the accuracy, specificity and sensitivity of the Naive Bayesian Classifier (NBC) in ... -
Characterization and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Isolates from Ward Fomites
(British Biotechnology Journal, 2016)Aim: The study was conducted to determine antimicrobial susceptibility patterns among isolates from ward fomites at Kiwoko Hospital and to detect resistances in the form of Macrolide Lincosamide StreptograminB (MLSB), ... -
Characterization and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Isolates from Ward Fomites
(British Biotechnology Journal, 2016)Aim: The study was conducted to determine antimicrobial susceptibility patterns among isolates from ward fomites at Kiwoko Hospital and to detect resistances in the form of Macrolide Lincosamide StreptograminB (MLSB), ... -
Classification models for predicting the source of gastrointestinal bleeding in the absence of hematemesis
(Basic Research Journal of Medicine and Clinical Sciences, 2013-08)Management of acute gastrointestinal bleeding necessitates the identification of the source of bleed. The source of bleeding which is clear in patients presenting with hematemesis, is unclear in the absence of it. Logistic ... -
Comparative Detection of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus by the two Commonly used Assays of NSP ELISA and RT-PCR in Uganda with Quantitative Real Time RT-PCR on Field Samples
(Global Journal of Medical Research, 2016)Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a viral disease of Ungulates; both Artiodactyla and Perissodactyla. The mortality rates are low in adult animals but it affects milk yield and international trade. In endemic countries, ... -
Comparison of the Naive Bayes Classifier and Instance Based Learner in Classifying Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
(MATEMATIKA, 2013)Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a medical emergence that results in high medical costs and death. Management of this disease requires ascertaining the cause of bleeding. The cause of bleeding is classified into esophageal ... -
COVID-19 in the Eyes of Community Leaders in Selected Rural Districts in Eastern Uganda
(Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021-05-14)Introduction: Corona virus disease (COVID-19) is one of the topmost global hindrances to human existence. Rural settings have been reported to be more vulnerable in some parts of the world. In Uganda, community leaders in ... -
COVID-19 Vaccination: Prevalence and Associated Factors among Students and Staff (A Case of Islamic University in Uganda)
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Determinants of compliance with the occupational health and safety practices among metal welders in Jinja municipality-Jinja district Uganda
(OIMICS International, 2018)Background: Compliance with the occupational health and safety measures at workplace is an important step towards providing a healthier welding workplace; especially in developing countries like Uganda where such measures are ... -
Development of Plasmodium falciparum specific naïve, atypical, memory and plasma B cells during infancy and in adults in an endemic area
(Bio Med Central, 2017)Background: B-cells are essential in immunity against malaria, but which sub-sets of B-cells specifically recognize Plasmodium falciparum and when they appear is still largely unknown. Results: Using the flow cytometry ... -
Differences in affinity of monoclonal and naturally acquired polyclonal antibodies against Plasmodium falciparum merozoite antigens
(2015)Background: Malaria is a major global cause of deaths and a vaccine is urgently needed. Results: We have employed the P. falciparum merozoite antigens MSP2-3D7/FC27 and AMA1, used them in ELISA, and coupled them in ... -
Discrimination of people living with HIV/AIDS by health care students of Islamic University in Uganda
(Akamai University, 2017)In May 2016, the World Health Assembly developed the Global Health Sector Strategy on HIV for 2016–2021 which strives to ensure zero HIV related discrimination especially in health institutions and settings. The main ... -
Disproportionate Distribution of HBV Genotypes A and D and the Recombinant Genotype D/E in the High and Low HBV Endemic Regions of Uganda: A Wake-Up Call for Regional Specific HBV Management
(Hindawi, 2022-01-11)Background. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is the leading cause of liver-related diseases. In Uganda, there is a regional disparity in the HBV burden. Our study was aimed at establishing the circulating genotypes in a low and a ... -
Effect of Missing Value Methods on Bayesian Network Classification of Hepatitis Data
(International Journal of Computer Science and Telecommunication, 2013-06)Missing value imputation methods are widely used in solving missing value problems during statistical analysis. For classification tasks, these imputation methods can affect the accuracy of the Bayesian network classifiers. ... -
EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE STRESS ON THYROID FUNCTION IN NORMAL ADULT RATS
(Sci.Int.(Lahore), 2019-06-19)The thyroid gland is an important gland that secretes thyroid hormones such as T3 and T4 which control various life processes and metabolism in cells. Most of the available literature on thyroid gland function is limited ... -
Evaluation of Proximate Composition and Phytochemical analysis of Terminalia Schimperiana Root.
(Academia, 2017)The Proximate composition and phytochemical characteristics were determined for Terminalia schimperiana root. The root was collected and extracted with water and the phytochemical screening was carried out using the standard ... -
Family Planning Utilization among PLWHIV Attending TASO Masaka: Evidence from a Cross-Sectional Study
(AIJR Publisher, 2021-07-31)People living with HIV (PLWHIV) need family planning (FP) services to avert the spread of HIV and eliminate mother to child transmission (MTCT). Besides, family planning services greatly reduce the incidence of vertical ... -
Frequency of RANTES gene polymorphisms and their association with incidence of malaria: a longitudinal study on children in Iganga district, Uganda
(Bio Med Central, 2015)Background: The severity and outcome of malaria is influenced by host immunity in which chemokines such as Regulated upon Activation, Normal T cell Expressed and Secreted (RANTES) play an important role. Previous studies show ... -
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) serological patterns among the HBsAg negative hospital attendees screened for immunization
(Scientific Reports, 2022-05-06)The Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a highly infectious virus and is endemic in Uganda. It is one of the major etiological agents for liver diseases including liver cancer. In this work, we evaluated the prevalence of the HBV ... -
Histopathological and Organ-Body Weight Ratio Alterations Induced by Oral Administration of AQUEOUS Extract of Terminaliaschmiperiana Root in Some Selected Organs in Male WISTAR Rats
(International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, 2017)The toxic potential of the crude aqueous extract was investigated by evaluating the body-weight ratioand histologic changes of the liver, kidney and testes after oral administration of the extractto rats at various doses ...