Measuring the quality of self-care of elderly patients with dementia in a developing country.

In developing countries like Uganda, people with dementia are cared for by non-medically trained family members with minimal support from the formal healthcare system. The quality of care in this setting is largely unknown but significantly affects the well-being of those with dementia. A tool designed to measure the quality of informal care for old frail adults with or without dementia was translated into Luganda.

Reflections of ageing among older adults in a Ugandan community: A qualitative analysis into the benefits and pains of ageing.

Background: The way societies comprehend and interpret aging has been in constant flux, mainly as life expectancy benchmarks increase and worldwide dynamics transform. Similar to many other nations, Uganda is experiencing this demographic shift. People aged 60 and above, who form a mere 2.

Vitamin B12 deficiency presenting as an acute confusional state: a case report and review of literature.

Background: Vitamin B12 deficiency is associated with a wide spectrum of neuro-psychiatric manifestations.

Results: We report a case of a 44 year old female patient referred to the haematology unit with vitamin B12 deficiency presenting as an acute confusional state or delirium. Total resolution of the psychiatric symptoms occurred following parenteral vitamin B12 replacement therapy.

Rheumatic manifestations among HIV positive adults attending the Infectious Disease Clinic at Mulago Hospital.

Background: Rheumatic manifestations in HIV are common and sometimes the initial presentation of the disease. HIV is now a common infection at the Infectious Disease Clinic, Mulago. The spectrum of joint diseases seen depend on a number of factors such as, the CD4 count, HLA status and current therapy.