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Emphasizing the vitality of genomics related research in the area of infectious diseases
(Scientific Research and Essays, 2007)
Sequencing of the human and other species genomes has generated a downstream of sciences that have taken advantage of this knowledge to generate vital links between diseases and genetic variants. Sub-Saharan Africa and ...
Frequency and site mapping of HIV-1/SIVcpz, HIV- 2/SIVsmm and other SIV gene sequence cleavage by various bacteria restriction enzymes: Precursors for a novel HIV inhibitory product
(African Journal of Biotechnology, 2007)
Resistance, toxicity and virologic failure have underlined the need to develop new HIV inhibitory products. Base on the natural bacteria “restriction modification system” antiviral immune model, we set out to analyze the ...
Failure of immunologic criteria to appropriately identify antiretroviral treatment failure in Uganda
(AIDS, 2009)
Most antiretroviral treatment program in resource-limited settings use immunologic or clinical monitoring to measure response to therapy and to decide when to change to a second line regimen. Our objective was to evaluate ...
Following the Funding for HIV/AIDS
(HIV/AIDS Monitor, 2007)
Donor funding for HIV/AIDS has reached levels unprecedented in the history of global health: annual funding for AIDS in low- and middle-income countries increased 30-fold from 1996 to 2006, from US$ 300 million to US$ 8.9 ...
Failure of immunologic criteria to appropriately identify antiretroviral treatment failure in Uganda
(AIDS (London, England), 2009-03)
Objective—Most antiretroviral treatment program in resource-limited settings use immunologic or
clinical monitoring to measure response to therapy and to decide when to change to a second line
regimen. Our objective was ...
How Much Should We Expect? Family Caregiving of AIDS Patients in Rural Uganda
(Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 2007)
The aim of this study was to measure the burden of care for
family caregivers of AIDS patients. A cross-sectional
exploratory design was used to describe the care experiences
of family caregivers of AIDS care recipients. ...
The impact of health policies and health sector reform on the readiness of health systems to respond to women’s health needs, with special focus on reproductive health, reproductive rights and HIV/AIDS
(United Nations Division for the Advancement of Women (DAW) Expert Group Meeting, 2005)
This paper examines how health policies and health reforms that have been implemented have
impacted on the health and well-being of women, with emphasis on reproductive health, rights
and HIV/AIDS. It tries to consider ...
Family Caregiving to AIDS Patients: The Role of Gender in Caregiver Burden in Uganda
(Journal of International Women's studies, 2006)
The objectives of the study were: 1) What is the burden of care for male and
female family caregivers of AIDS patients? and 2) Which factors influence the family
care burden for AIDS patients at home? A questionnaire was ...
A comparison of the behavioral and emotional disorders of primary school-going orphans and non-orphans in Uganda
(African health sciences, 2007)
This study investigated the emotional and behavioral problems of orphans in Rakai District, Uganda, and to suggest
interventions. Studies, elsewhere, have shown orphans to have high levels of psychological problems. ...
Appraisal of oral lesions status of HIV/AIDS patients in South Western Uganda
(Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences, 2008)
Aim: To establish a regional surveillance data that may contribute to improvement of oral health prevention/control programs in
South Western Uganda. Methods: Using WHO guidelines, HIV-associated oral lesions were identified ...