Experiences of medical device innovators as they navigate the regulatory system in Uganda.

Objective: A medical device must undergo rigorous regulatory processes to verify its safety and effectiveness while in use. In low-and middle-income countries like Uganda however, medical device innovators and designers face challenges around bringing a device from ideation to being market-ready. This is mainly attributed to a lack of clear regulatory procedures among other factors.

Mobile Health Access and Utilisation in Uganda: Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceptions of Health and Veterinary Workers.

Despite its strong growth in many parts of the world, mobile health access is still limited in low- and middle-income countries. Among the many factors restricting implementation are the lack of information security, insufficient evidence base, low sensitization, and user acceptance. Limited evidence has been obtained on current practices, perceptions, and user acceptability in such settings.

Prevalence and risk factors of gallstone disease in patients undergoing ultrasonography at Mulago hospital, Uganda.

Background: Gallstone disease (GSD) is the most prevalent medical condition in the pancreatobiliary system. The burden of GSD and its complications are major public health issues globally. It is a common cause of surgical intervention, contributing substantially to health care costs.

The Burden of Hand Injuries at a Tertiary Hospital in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Background. Hand injuries are common worldwide and lead to heavy financial losses in terms of treatment, job loss, and time off duty. There is paucity of data on hand injuries in sub-Saharan Africa.

Serum lactate as a predictor of early outcomes among trauma patients in Uganda.

Background: Trauma is the leading cause of death in the developed world. Accurate assessment of severity of injuries is critical in informing treatment choices. Current models of assessing severity of injury are not without limitations.