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Factors associated with refusal for enucleation among parents/caregivers of children with retinoblastoma at Muhimbili National Hospital.

Benedicto, N. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2020)

Background Parental refusal for enucleation is a major challenge in management of retinoblastoma patients, and it is associated with low survival rates. Knowing and addressing factors leading to parental/caregiver refusal ...
Pattern of brain abnormalities on magnetic resonance imaging in adults with epilepsy at Muhimbili National Hospital

Atieno, R.O. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

Background Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that presents with episodic seizures, some of which are amenable to treatment. Patients with Epilepsy have been reported to have underlying brain structural abnormalities, ...
Reliability of k-tirads in evaluation of thyroid nodules: comparison with fnac in patients referred for thyroid ultrasound at Muhimbili tertiary hospitals

Fadhili, Selemani (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

Background: Thyroid nodules are relatively common worldwide with a malignancy potential in 5%. Studies show prevalence of nodules in up to 68% of the population using Ultrasound (USS). Recent studies have revealed that ...
Five-year survival among post mastectomy breast cancer patients managed at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar Es Salaam

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

Background Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, with more than 1.1 million women newly diagnosed globally every year. Death from breast cancer accounts for 1.6% of female deaths every year worldwide. In ...
Lung ultrasonographic patterns of pneumonia in paediatric patients with respiratory symptoms admitted at Muhimbili National Hospital and Muhas academic medical centre

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

Background: Pneumonia is a form of acute lower respiratory tract infection caused by viruses, bacteria and fungi and is the leading cause of death in children aged below 5 years worldwide and more occurs in developing ...
Pathological study of stillbirth placentas at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar Es Salaam Tanzania

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

Background: World Health Organization (WHO) defines stillbirth as fetal death occurred at gestational age (GA) of equal to or greater than 28 weeks of gestation and/or a birth weight of 1000grams or more. It is a ...
Rate and predictors of first line antiretroviral treatment failure among adults living with HIV/aids in Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Samizi, G.F. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

Background: HIV/AIDS is a major public health problem in Tanzania, where 1.4 million people are living with HIV in 2017. Of these 66%, are on ART and 48% are virally suppressed. In order to respond to the HIV epidemic, ...
Skin diseases and their impact on quality of life among patients at Muhimbili national hospital and Muhas academic medical center

Mastala, C.Y. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

Background: Skin diseases are a common cause of ill health in developing countries like Tanzania. The effect of a skin disorder on quality of life of a patient which is ignored many times is often of more importance ...
Prevalence of fatty liver disease and associated factors among outpatients at Muhas academic medical centre

Simelane, N.N. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

Background: Fatty liver disease has become an important cause of chronic liver disease and an alarming public health problem. Several studies around the globe have revealed the prevalence of fatty liver disease to range ...
Assessment of immediate postpartum care following uncomplicated vaginal delivery at a district hospital in Dar es salaam

Mugyabuso, M.D. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

Background: The immediate postpartum period is a critical phase in the lives of mothers, where major changes occur and determine their wellbeing. About half of maternal deaths occur within the first 24 hours after ...
Prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease and their manifestations among Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences staff and students

Gembe, M.A. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

Background: Global prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome is high among medical students and health care professionals with significant morbidity. Similarly, the prevalence of celiac disease in irritable bowel syndrome ...
Bacteria aetiology, antimicrobial susceptibility and outcome of children aged 2 months to 15 years with sepsis admitted at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar Es Salaam

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

Sepsis is defined as a systemic inflammatory host response syndrome (SIRS) to infection, commonly bacterial. The global prevalence of sepsis is 8.2% with a mortality rate of 25%, whilst in Tanzania the prevalence is ...
Seroprevalence of dengue among blood donors in Dar es salaam

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

Background: During dengue outbreaks, only symptomatic individuals are screened for dengue infection. However, 75% of all adults infected with dengue virus are asymptomatic and may remain viraemic for up to a week. This ...
Profiles and outcomes of paediatric patients presenting with altered mental status to the emergency department of Muhimbili National Hospital And Muhas academic medical centre

Makundi, J.N. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

Background: Altered mental status (AMS) in children is defined as the failure to respond to physical or verbal stimulation as appropriate to the child’s development level. AMS has many causes, but in general results from ...
Prevalence and predictors of Virological non- suppression among key populations on HIV treatment in Zanzibar

Ali, B.K. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

Background: Key populations (KPs) account for quarter of all new HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa. In Tanzania, 14.9% of HIV infected adults in the general population are not virally suppressed. Given the high burden ...
Association between maternal depression and child socio-emotional and cognitive development at Mnazi Mmoja Hospital Dar-Es Salaam

Mtei, J.R. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

ABSTRACT Background Infancy is a crucial time in the course of human development as a determinant for health and wellbeing, a healthy child is expected to meet developmental milestones for cognitive, socio-emotional and ...
Chest High Resolution Computed Tomography Findings of Interstitial Lung Disease among Adults with Chronic Respiratory Disease at Muhimbili National Hospital

Salingwa, L.E (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2020-10)

Background: High Resolution Computed Tomography has become a valuable tool for the evaluation of patients with interstitial lung disease which affect the lung supporting structures, the interstitium. It is known to be ...
Early Functional Outcome Of Patients With Isolated Meniscal Injury Treated By Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy At Muhimbili Orthopedic Institute

Banuba, G.D. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

ABSTRACT Background Meniscus injury is the common problem occurring due to several causes, and its treatment has evolved from open meniscectomy, arthroscopic total meniscectomy and now arthroscopic partial meniscectomy ...
Women’s Satisfaction with Intrapartum Care and Associated Factors at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Okonda, L.A (2020-10)

Background: Satisfaction with intrapartum care is an important determinant of maternal health services return behavior and utilization. Assessing maternal satisfaction with intrapartum care will assist in improving the ...
Profile of trauma related deaths among road traffic injured patients presenting to the emergency department of Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar Es Salaam-Tanzania

Kaale, A.D. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

BACKGROUND: Road traffic injuries carry a high mortality rate worldwide and, over 90% of these deaths occur in low and middle-income countries. Trauma related deaths in low and middle-income countries are related to ...

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