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Orthodontic Management of an intruded Immature permanent Incisor Following re-Eruption stagnation - Literature Review and Case Report

Kahabuka, F.K.; Mituro, T.H.; Machibya, F.M. (Journal of Dental Treatment and Oral Care, 2017)

Background: Intrusion is an injury considered one of the most severe luxation injuries to affect permanent teeth, a difficult injury to treat and is associated with several complications. Aim: Presentation of management ...

Orthopaedic surgical treatment waiting time for acute musculoskeletal trauma patients attended at Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute

Godfrey, E. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

ABSTRACT Waiting time for acute musculoskeletal trauma surgery has been used as a measure of institutional efficiency. Delay in operating on trauma patients leads to increased morbidity, mortality and reports have shown ...

Osteosarcoma of the lower limb metastasized to the septum and right side of the heart: a case report

Mango, M.; Osati, E.; Kaijage, A.; Muta, R.; Muhoka, P. (Bio-med Central, 2017)

Background: Metastatic cardiac tumors are far more common than primary tumors. Although the hematogenous spread of osteosarcoma is well known, the imaging findings of cardiovascular involvement by osteosarcoma are seldom ...

Otorhinolarygological trauma among patients with head and neck injury admitted at Muhimbili national hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Mashamba, V.S. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2012)

Introduction: The Ear, Throat and face region is the area in the body that is commonly involved in head and neck injury. Trauma to this region is often associated with mortality and morbidity and varying degree of ...

Otorhinolaryngological manifestations among HIV Infected patients attending hiv clinic at Muhimbili National Hospital

Swai, Henry (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2011)

ABSTRACT Background AIDS is a fatal illness which breaks down the body’s immunity leaving the patient vulnerable to threatening opportunistic infections, neurological disorders or unusual malignancies. Otorhinolaryngological ...

Outcome based subgroup analysis: A neglected concern

Hirji, K.F; Fagerland, M.W (BioMed Central, 2009)

Background: A subgroup of clinical trial subjects identified by baseline characteristics is a proper subgroup while a subgroup determined by post randomization events or measures is an improper subgroup. Both types of ...

Outcome based subgroup analysis: a neglected concern.

Hirji, K.F.; Fagerland, M.W. (BioMed Central, 2009)

BACKGROUND: A subgroup of clinical trial subjects identified by baseline characteristics is a proper subgroup while a subgroup determined by post randomization events or measures is an improper subgroup. Both types of ...

Outcome of femoral nerve block in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty at Muhimbili orthopaedic institute in Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Komba, E.A. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

ABSTRACT Background Total knee arthroplasty is among the advanced orthopaedic surgical procedures and the trend of this intervention has been increasing over the last 2 to 3 decades worldwide. The major indication ...

Outcome of kangaroo mother care in reducing risk of morbidity and mortality among premature or low birth weight newborns at temeke regional referral hospital in Dar es salaam, Tanzania.

Chenga, G.A. (2022-10)

Background Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is a low cost non-conventional intervention recommended by world health organization for premature and low birthweights (LBW) newborns. Despite KMC being supported by literature, ...

Outcome of mild traumatic brain injury in the course of 24 hours of observation among patients admitted at Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI).

Schock, S. (Muhimbili University Of Health And Allied Science., 2012)

Background: Traumatic brain injury is a global health problem with significant mortality and morbidity. The study aimed at determining the outcomes of mild traumatic brain injured patients during 24 hours of observation ...

Outcome of retinoblastoma in east Africa

Bowman, R.J.C; Luande, J.T; Wood, M.; Mafwiri, M.; Luthert, P. (Wiley, 2008)

We estimated the proportion of patients reaching a pediatric ophthalmology unit (Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation for Tanzania Disability Hospital, CCBRT) or an oncology unit (ORCI) in east Africa and ...

Outcomes and their associated factors in patients admitted with clinical diagnosis of heart failure at Muhimbili National Hospital

Mohamed, Hanee M (Muhimbili University Of Health And Allied Science., 2011)

ABSTRACT Background: Heart failure is a frequent cause of hospitalization with high morbidity and mortality.3,51 Several factors affect the outcome after hospitalization for heart failure patients.These outcomes include ...

Outcomes of hydrocele surgery at surgical camps conducted along the coastal regions of Tanzania.

Mohsin, K.H. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Background:Hydrocele is a known endemic disease, a common chronic manifestation of Lymphatic Filariasis. Hydrocele being endemic in Tanzania especially along its coastal regions causes physical disability and embarrassment ...

Outcomes of Pull-Through Surgery for Hirschsprung's Disease at Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania: A Comparative Study between Rehbein’s And Classic Swenson’s Procedures

Edward, T.S (2021-10)

Background: The pull-through procedure is the definitive surgical management of Hirschsprung's disease. With the emergence of modern procedures, pull-through surgery has undergone significant changes. Despite single-stage ...

Outcomes Of Self Instructed Home-Based Versus Hospital Supervised Rehabilitation Following Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction At Muhimbili Orthopedic Institute

Shija, K. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Rehabilitation after arthroscopically reconstructed Anterior cruciate ligament is recommended for a better outcome and return to patients’ daily and sports activities within a short period. The surgical reconstruction ...

Outcomes within a year following first ever stroke in Tanzania

Tessua, K. K; Munseri, P; Matuja, S. S (PLoS ONE, 2021)

Background: Stroke contributes to a significant proportion of deaths and disability worldwide, with a high fatality rate within 30 days following a first ever stroke. We describe the outcomes within one year among patients ...

Outlook for survivors of childhood in sub-Saharan Africa: adult mortality in Tanzania. Adult Morbidity and Mortality Project.

Kitange, H.M.; Machibya, H.; Black, J.; Mtasiwa, D.M.; Masuki, G.; Whiting, D.; Moshiro, C.; Klima, P.M.; Lewanga, M.; Alberti, K.G.; McLarty, D.G.; Unwin, N. (BMJ., 1996)

OBJECTIVE: To measure age and sex specific mortality in adults (15-59 years) in one urban and two rural areas of Tanzania. DESIGN: Reporting of all deaths occurring between 1 June 1992 and 31 May 1995. SETTING: Eight ...

Overdiagnosis of malaria in patients with severe febrile illness in Tanzania: a prospective study.

Reyburn, H.; Mbatia, R.; Drakeley, C.; Carneiro, I.; Mwakasungula, E.; Mwerinde, O.; Saganda, K.; Shao, J.; Kitua, A.; Olomi, R.; Greenwood, B.M.; Whitty, C.J. (2004)

OBJECTIVE: To study the diagnosis and outcomes in people admitted to hospital with a diagnosis of severe malaria in areas with differing intensities of malaria transmission. DESIGN: Prospective observational study ...

An Overview of HIV Prevention Interventions for People Who Inject Drugs in Tanzania.

Ratliff, E.A.; McCurdy, S.A.; Mbwambo, J.K.; Lambdin, B.H.; Voets, A.; Pont, S.; Maruyama, H.; Kilonzo, GP (Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2013)

In the past decade, Tanzania has seen a rapid rise in the number of people who inject drugs (PWID), specifically heroin. While the overall HIV prevalence in Tanzania has declined recently to 5.6%, in 2009, the HIV prevalence ...

Overweight and obesity among adolescents: burden and associated factors - a case study of Babati, Manyara, Tanzania.

Chinenere, F.D. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2014)

Introduction: Childhood and adolescent overweight and obesity have increased dramatically globally in the recent years. Though initially thought to be a problem of developed countries, studies have shown that this is not ...

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