Prostatic duct adenocarcinoma-A challenging variant of prostate cancer in a low-resource setting.

This case emphasizes the challenges in diagnosing and treating Prostatic Duct Adenocarcinoma, especially in resource-limited settings. Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for better patient outcomes, but limited access to advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments significantly hinders the effective management of this aggressive form of prostate cancer.

Associated factors of mortality and morbidity in emergency and elective abdominal surgery: a two-year prospective cohort study at lacor hospital, Uganda.

Background: The mortality rate associated with open abdominal surgery is a significant concern for patients and healthcare providers. This is particularly worrisome in Africa due to scarce workforce resources and poor early warning systems for detecting physiological deterioration in patients who develop complications.

Methods: This prospective cohort study aimed to follow patients who underwent emergency or elective abdominal surgery at Lacor Hospital in Uganda.

Community views on short birth interval in Northern Uganda: a participatory grounded theory.

Background: Short birth interval is associated with adverse perinatal, maternal, and infant outcomes, although evidence on actionable factors underlying short birth interval remains limited. We explored women and community views on short birth intervals to inform potential solutions to promote a culturally safe child spacing in Northern Uganda.

Methods: Gendered fuzzy cognitive mapping sessions (n = 21), focus group discussions (n = 12), and an administered survey questionnaire (n = 255) generated evidence on short birth intervals.