Molecular Characterization of Octopamine/Tyramine Receptor Gene of Amitraz-Resistant <i>Rhipicephalus</i> (<i>Boophilus</i>) <i>decoloratus</i> Ticks from Uganda by Patrick Vudriko, Rika Umemiya-Shirafuji, Dickson Stuart Tayebwa, Joseph Byaruhanga, Benedicto Byamukama, Maria Tumwebaze, Xuenan Xuan, Hiroshi Suzuki

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Diagnostic and pre-treatment intervals among patients with cervical cancer attending care at the Uganda Cancer Institute: a cross-sectional study by Jackie Lalam Lacika, Henry Wabinga, Joseph Kagaayi, Ronald Opito, Christopher Garimoi Orach, Amos Deogratius Mwaka

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The Ten Beads method: a novel way to collect quantitative data in rural Uganda by Francis Mulekya Bwambale, Cheryl A. Moyer, Innocent Komakech, Fred Wabwire-Mangen, Jody R. Lori

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Modelling asthma development in a population with genetic risk and polluted environment by Betty K. Nabiyonga Kirenga, John M. Kitayimbwa, Joseph Y.T. Mugisha

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Flowering and fruit-set in cassava under extended red-light photoperiod supplemented with plant-growth regulators and pruning by Julius K. Baguma, Settumba B Mukasa, Ephraim Nuwamanya, Titus Alicai, Christopher Omongo, Peter T. Hyde, Tim L. Setter, Mildred Ochwo-Ssemakula, William Esuma, Michael Kanaabi, Paula Iragaba, Yona Baguma, Robert S. Kawuki

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The potential distribution of Bacillus anthracis suitability across Uganda using INLA by V. A. Ndolo, D. Redding, M. A. Deka, J. S. Salzer, A. R. Vieira, H. Onyuth, M. Ocaido, R. Tweyongyere, R. Azuba, F. Monje, A. R. Ario, S. Kabwama, E. Kisaakye, L. Bulage, B. Kwesiga, V. Ntono, J. Harris, J. L. N. Wood, A. J. K. Conlan

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Whole Genome Sequencing Shows that African Swine Fever Virus Genotype IX Is Still Circulating in Domestic Pigs in All Regions of Uganda by Rodney Okwasiimire, Joseph F. Flint, Edrine B. Kayaga, Steven Lakin, Jim Pierce, Roger W. Barrette, Bonto Faburay, Dickson Ndoboli, John E. Ekakoro, Eddie M. Wampande, Karyn A. Havas

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Adaptive behaviors in education institutions before and after COVID-19: A systematic literature review by Ahmad Walugembe, Joseph Ntayi, Charles Olupot, Joseph Elasu

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Risk factors associated with preterm birth among mothers delivered at Lira Regional Referral Hospital by Tom Etil, Bosco Opio, Bernard Odur, Charles Lwanga, Leonard Atuhaire

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Attitudes to routine HIV counselling and testing, and knowledge about prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV in eastern Uganda: a cross‐sectional survey among antenatal... by Robert Byamugisha, James K Tumwine, Grace Ndeezi, Charles AS Karamagi, Thorkild Tylleskär

“…Permission to conduct the study was obtained from the Makerere University College of Health Sciences, the Uganda National Council of Science and Technology, and Mbale Hospital. …”
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Feasibility and acceptability of undertaking postmortem studies for tuberculosis medical research in a low income country by 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, Irene Andia Biraro, Stephen Cose, Stephen Cose

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Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants Used in Breast Cancer Treatment by Traditional Health Practitioners in Central Uganda by Lutoti S, Kaggwa B, Kamba PF, Mukonzo J, Sesaazi CD, Katuura E

“…Stephen Lutoti,1,2 Bruhan Kaggwa,1,2 Pakoyo Fadhiru Kamba,1 Jackson Mukonzo,3 Crispin Duncan Sesaazi,2,4 Esther Katuura5 1Department of Pharmacy, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda; 2Pharmbiotechnology and Traditional Medicine Centre, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda; 3Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda; 4Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda; 5Department of Plant Sciences, Biotechnology and Microbiology, Makerere University, Kampala, UgandaCorrespondence: Stephen Lutoti, Department of Pharmacy, College of Health sciences, Makerere University, P.O Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda, Tel +256782764180, Email lutoti@yahoo.comPurpose: The study aimed to document the existing knowledge and practices related to breast cancer recognition and treatment using medicinal plants by traditional health practitioners in Central Uganda.Methods: This cross-sectional exploratory survey, conducted between February and August 2020, applied a mixed methods research approach. …”
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A survey of biosecurity practices of pig farmers in selected districts affected by African swine fever in Uganda by John E. Ekakoro, John E. Ekakoro, Margaret Nawatti, David F. Singler, Krista Ochoa, Robinah Kizza, Dickson Ndoboli, Deo B. Ndumu, Eddie M. Wampande, Karyn A. Havas

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Alloimmunization to Rh Antigen (D, C, E, C, E) Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in South Western Uganda by Mbalibulha Y, Natukunda B, Okwi AL, Kalyango JN, Isaac K, Ononge S

“…Yona Mbalibulha,1 Bernard Natukunda,1 Andrew Livex Okwi,2 Joan N Kalyango,3 Kajja Isaac,4 Sam Ononge5 1Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda; 2Department of Pathology, College of Health Science, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda; 3Director, Clinical and Epidemiology Unit, School of Medicine, College of Health Science, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda; 4Deputy Principal, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda; 5Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Kampala, UgandaCorrespondence: Yona Mbalibulha, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, PO Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda, Tel +256 773018980, Email ymbalibulha@must.ac.ugIntroduction: Maternal red cell alloimmunization to Rh antigen in pregnant women occurs when the immune system is sensitized by foreign red blood cell surface antigens, in this case fetal red blood cells, inducing an immune response. …”
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Equity in vaccine coverage in Uganda from 2000 to 2016: revealing the multifaceted nature of inequity by Anthony Ssebagereka, Gatien de Broucker, Elizabeth Ekirapa-Kiracho, Rornald Muhumuza Kananura, Alfred Driwale, Joshua Mak, Aloysius Mutebi, Bryan Nicholas Patenaude

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Principles for task shifting hypertension and diabetes screening and referral: a qualitative study exploring patient, community health worker and healthcare professional perception... by Rebecca Ingenhoff, Richard Munana, Ivan Weswa, Julia Gaal, Isaac Sekitoleko, Hillary Mutabazi, Benjamin E. Bodnar, Tracy L. Rabin, Trishul Siddharthan, Robert Kalyesubula, Felix Knauf, Christine K. Nalwadda

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First Molecular Detection and Characterization of Hemotropic <i>Mycoplasma</i> Species in Cattle and Goats from Uganda by Benedicto Byamukama, Maria Agnes Tumwebaze, Dickson Stuart Tayebwa, Joseph Byaruhanga, Martin Kamilo Angwe, Jixu Li, Eloiza May Galon, Mingming Liu, Yongchang Li, Shengwei Ji, Paul Frank Adjou Moumouni, Aaron Ringo, Seung-Hun Lee, Patrick Vudriko, Xuenan Xuan

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Identification of Genomic Regions for Traits Associated with Flowering in Cassava (<i>Manihot esculenta</i> Crantz) by Julius K. Baguma, Settumba B. Mukasa, Ephraim Nuwamanya, Titus Alicai, Christopher Abu Omongo, Mildred Ochwo-Ssemakula, Alfred Ozimati, Williams Esuma, Michael Kanaabi, Enoch Wembabazi, Yona Baguma, Robert S. Kawuki

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Maternal and umbilical cord blood lactate for predicting perinatal death: a secondary analysis of data from a randomized controlled trial by Milton W. Musaba, Brendah Nambozo, David Mukunya, Julius Wandabwa, Justus K. Barageine, Paul Kiondo, Agnes Napyo, Quraish Sserwanja, Andrew D Weeks, James K Tumwine, Grace Ndeezi

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Application of the herbal chemical marker ranking system (Herb MaRS) to the standardization of herbal raw materials: a case study by Bruhan Kaggwa, Godwin Anywar, Edson Ireeta Munanura, Raphael Wangalwa, Henry Kyeyune, Hedmon Okella, Fadhiru Pakoyo Kamba, Ogwang Patrick Engeu

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