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pro vyhledávání: '"Joseph Baruch Baluku"'
Autor:
Joseph Baruch Baluku, Robinah Nalwanga, Andrew Kazibwe, Ronald Olum, Edwin Nuwagira, Nathan Mugenyi, Frank Mulindwa, Felix Bongomin
Publikováno v:
Lipids in Health and Disease, Vol 23, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2024)
Abstract Background Active tuberculosis (TB) significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the association between inflammation biomarkers and dyslipidemia in
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/adff972c88f54b58b0271e5fc06088ed
Autor:
Joseph Baruch Baluku, Brenda Namanda, Sharon Namiiro, Diana Karungi Rwabwera, Gloria Mwesigwa, Catherine Namaara, Bright Twinomugisha, Isabella Nyirazihawe, Edwin Nuwagira, Grace Kansiime, Enock Kizito, Mary G. Nabukenya-Mudiope, Moorine Penninah Sekadde, Felix Bongomin, Joshua Senfuka, Ronald Olum, Aggrey Byaruhanga, Ian Munabi, Sarah Kiguli
Publikováno v:
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol 144, Iss , Pp 107069- (2024)
Objectives: To determine the incidence of mortality and its predictors among pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) survivors treated at a rural Ugandan tertiary hospital. Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review of data between 2013 and 2023. We inc
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/11eccaf8897f4676bae7bb61ec47e343
Autor:
Irene Andia-Biraro, Joseph Baruch Baluku, Ronald Olum, Felix Bongomin, Andrew Peter Kyazze, Sandra Ninsiima, Phillip Ssekamatte, Davis Kibirige, Samuel Biraro, Emmanuel Seremba, Charles Kabugo
Publikováno v:
Scientific Reports, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2023)
Abstract COVID-19 has had devastating effects on health systems but reports from sub-Saharan Africa are few. We compared inpatient admissions, diagnostic tests performed, clinical characteristics and inpatient mortality before and during the COVID-19
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/24a82a4da703474689045388d1e92fb9
Autor:
Samson Omongot, Winters Muttamba, Irene Najjingo, Joseph Baruch Baluku, Sabrina Kitaka, Stavia Turyahabwe, Bruce Kirenga
Publikováno v:
PLoS ONE, Vol 19, Iss 4, p e0286894 (2024)
In 2021, an estimated 10.6 million people fell ill with tuberculosis (TB) globally and 11.3% were children. About 40% of children aged five to fourteen years with TB are missed annually. In Uganda, 44% of adolescents with chronic cough of more than t
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/9d484daa850d4d0d8a6092932fe74fb3
Publikováno v:
Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease, Vol 10 (2023)
Background: Schistosomiasis contributes to 2.5 million disability-adjusted life years globally. Acute and chronic respiratory morbidity of Schistosoma mansoni ( S. mansoni ) is poorly documented in the literature. We conducted a rapid literature revi
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/aa9f95fd4d5544209ea62fdc707130aa
Autor:
Gift Ahimbisibwe, Marjorie Nakibuule, Marvin Martin Ssejoba, David Oyamo, Rose Mulwana, Josephine Nabulime, Febronius Babirye, Musana Abdusalaamu Kizito, Hervé Monka Lekuya, Akello Suzan Adakun, Daisy Nalumansi, Stella Muryasingura, Robert Lukande, Andrew Kyazze, Joseph Baruch Baluku, Irene Andia Biraro, Stephen Cose
Publikováno v:
Frontiers in Immunology, Vol 14 (2023)
IntroductionIf we are to break new ground in difficult-to-treat or difficult-to-vaccinate diseases (such as HIV, malaria, or tuberculosis), we must have a better understanding of the immune system at the site of infection in humans. For tuberculosis
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/73950710c66b438a9701d1dc3fe8ebd4
Publikováno v:
Journal of Clinical Tuberculosis and Other Mycobacterial Diseases, Vol 33, Iss , Pp 100390- (2023)
Background: Drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) is a threat to tuberculosis (TB) control. Extra-pulmonary forms of DR-TB (DR-epTB) are not well characterized. This review summarizes the clinical features, resistance patterns and treatment outcomes of
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/1a88d2520c074516a380505c4705dd1f
Autor:
Joseph Baruch Baluku, Martin Nabwana, Joanitah Nalunjogi, Winters Muttamba, Ivan Mubangizi, Lydia Nakiyingi, Willy Ssengooba, Ronald Olum, Felix Bongomin, Irene Andia-Biraro, William Worodria
Publikováno v:
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2022)
Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) and its risk factors are independently associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD). We determined the prevalence and associations of CVD risk factors among people with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DRTB) in Ugand
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/5f8b52b98a1d4419a57ca88bb6b127ac
Publikováno v:
Scientific Reports, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 1-14 (2022)
Abstract People with tuberculosis (TB) are at risk of major adverse cardiovascular events. We estimated the prevalence of cardiovascular risk (CVR) factors among people with active TB in Africa. This was a systematic review and meta-analysis of studi
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/50b427f98fb44bc999063170023638ea
Autor:
Andrew Kazibwe, Kuteesa Ronald Bisaso, Andrew Peter Kyazze, Sandra Ninsiima, Phillip Ssekamatte, Felix Bongomin, Joseph Baruch Baluku, Davis Kibirige, George Patrick Akabwai, Moses R. Kamya, Harriet Mayanja-Kizza, Pauline Byakika-Kibwika, Magid Kagimu, Robert Kalyesubula, Irene Andia-Biraro
Publikováno v:
Tropical Medicine and Health, Vol 50, Iss 1, Pp 1-13 (2022)
Abstract Background The growing burden of diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension (HTN) on the background of endemic Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) is a concern in low- and middle-income countries. We aimed to describe annu
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/2fd2f0b9aa3e4032aaeaf69f6e9b3a8f