Ponsiano Ocama
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31.
Wekesa C, Parkes-Ratanshi R, Kirk G, Aizire J, Ocama P
Afr Health Sci
. 2023 Mar;
22(3):416-425.
PMID: 36910378
Introduction: Indirect serum bio-markers present an acceptable noninvasive and cheap alternative for screening of significant liver fibrosis (SLF). Evaluation of their use in resource limited settings is important to determine...
32.
Yendewa G, Sellu E, Kpaka R, James P, Yendewa S, Cummings P, et al.
medRxiv
. 2023 Feb;
PMID: 36824916
Stigma associated with hepatitis B virus (HBV) is common in endemic countries; however; instruments are lacking to accurately measure HBV-related stigma. We therefore aimed to develop and validate a concise...
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Wekesa C, Parkes-Ratanshi R, Kirk G, Ocama P
Int J Hepatol
. 2023 Feb;
2023:6717854.
PMID: 36748010
Introduction: The evaluation of the patterns of liver injury, derived from liver chemistry panels, often may narrow on probable causes of the liver insult especially when coupled with clinical history,...
34.
Elwakil R, Ocama P, Kayamba V, Fouad Y, Ojo O
Front Med (Lausanne)
. 2023 Jan;
9:1121276.
PMID: 36698811
No abstract available.
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Ghazzawi M, Yendewa S, James P, Massaquoi S, Babawo L, Sahr F, et al.
Healthcare (Basel)
. 2023 Jan;
11(2).
PMID: 36673546
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a major global health challenge. Emerging evidence suggests that poor knowledge and stigma are impacting HBV control efforts in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), but their role...
36.
Mutyoba J, Wandera C, Ejalu D, Seremba E, Beyagira R, Amandua J, et al.
BMC Health Serv Res
. 2023 Jan;
23(1):59.
PMID: 36670448
Background: Despite facing a dual burden of HBV and HIV, Africa lacks experience in offering integrated care for HIV and HBV. To contextualize individual and group-level feasibility and acceptability of...
37.
Tumwesigye N, Ocama P, Basangwa D, Matovu F, Abbo C, Wamala T, et al.
Afr Health Sci
. 2022 Nov;
22(Spec Issue):93-107.
PMID: 36321113
Introduction: There is a rise in alcohol and other drug (AOD) abuse in the country but details of the practice are scanty. This paper provides characteristics of clients in the...
38.
Okello M, Darshit D, Nabwire E, Tinka A, Bakeera-Kitaka S, Ocama P
BMC Res Notes
. 2022 Nov;
15(1):338.
PMID: 36316786
Objective: Esophageal cancer is a common malignancy globally. Most patients in sub-Saharan Africa present at advanced stage not amenable to curative therapy. Stenting provides palliation for these patients. In Uganda,...
39.
Nanyunja D, Chothia M, Opio K, Ocama P, Bwanga F, Kiggundu D, et al.
IJID Reg
. 2022 Oct;
5:72-78.
PMID: 36212918
Objectives: The high burden of infectious complications among patients receiving haemodialysis (HD) via central venous catheters increases morbidity and mortality. This study determined the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs),...
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Spearman C, Dusheiko G, Jonas E, Abdo A, Afihene M, Cunha L, et al.
Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol
. 2022 Jul;
7(11):1036-1048.
PMID: 35810766
Hepatocellular carcinoma is a leading public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa, and it is most prevalent in young adults (median 45 years [IQR 35-57]). Overall, outcomes are poor, with a...