Stroke prevalence in children with sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

LJ Marks, D Munube, P Kasirye… - Global pediatric …, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
Objectives. The prevalence of stroke among children with sickle cell disease (SCD) in sub-
Saharan Africa was systematically reviewed. Methods. Comprehensive searches of …

[HTML][HTML] Burden of sickle cell trait and disease in the Uganda Sickle Surveillance Study (US3): a cross-sectional study

G Ndeezi, C Kiyaga, AG Hernandez… - The Lancet Global …, 2016 - thelancet.com
Background Sickle cell disease contributes substantially to mortality in children younger
than 5 years in sub-Saharan Africa. In Uganda, 20 000 babies per year are thought to be …

[HTML][HTML] Barriers to effective uptake and provision of immunization in a rural district in Uganda

OO Malande, D Munube, RN Afaayo, K Annet, B Bodo… - PloS one, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Hoima, one of the largest districts in mid-western Uganda, has persistently
performed poorly with low immunization coverage, high immunization drop outs rates and …

[HTML][HTML] Newborn screening and prophylactic interventions for sickle cell disease in 47 countries in sub-Saharan Africa: a cost-effectiveness analysis

A Kuznik, AG Habib, D Munube, M Lamorde - BMC health services …, 2016 - Springer
Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) constitutes a major public health problem in sub-
Saharan Africa (SSA). Newborn screening and early subsequent clinical intervention can …

[HTML][HTML] Health-related quality of life of adolescents with sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan Africa: a cross-sectional study

DM Kambasu, J Rujumba, HM Lekuya, D Munube… - BMC hematology, 2019 - Springer
Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic hematologic disease associated with
increased morbidity and mortality. Hemoglobinopathies are the most prevalent genetic …

Low dose ketamine versus morphine for acute severe vaso occlusive pain in children: a randomized controlled trial

FA Lubega, MS DeSilva, D Munube… - … Journal of Pain, 2018 - degruyter.com
Background and aims: Acute pain episodes associated with sickle cell disease (SCD) are
very difficult to manage effectively. Opioid tolerance and side effects have been major …

[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of stroke in children admitted with sickle cell anaemia to Mulago Hospital

D Munube, E Katabira, G Ndeezi, M Joloba, S Lhatoo… - BMC neurology, 2016 - Springer
Background Stroke is a major complication of sickle cell anaemia (SCA). It occurs commonly
in childhood with about 10% of children with sickle cell anaemia getting affected by this …

Adverse events following immunization reporting and impact on immunization services in informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya: a prospective mixed-methods study

OO Malande, D Munube, RN Afaayo… - Pan African Medical …, 2021 - ajol.info
Introduction: adverse events following immunization (AEFIs) are thought to contribute to
cases of vaccine hesitancy, yet little data exists describing the state of reporting and …

Transfusion management of severe anaemia in African children: a consensus algorithm

K Maitland, S Kiguli, P Olupot‐Olupot… - British journal of …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The phase III Transfusion and Treatment of severe anaemia in African Children Trial
(TRACT) found that conservative management of uncomplicated severe anaemia …

[HTML][HTML] Point‐of‐care diagnostic tests for sickle cell disease

I Kawooya, E Kayongo, D Munube… - The Cochrane …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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