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	1.	Research Policy development, implementation and evaluation by the AIDS control program in Uganda: a review of the processes Benson T Tumwesigye, Damalie Nakanjako, Rhoda Wanyenze, Zainab Akol, Nelson Sewankambo Health Research Policy and Systems 2013, 11:7 (23 February 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	2.	Correspondence Developing children’s palliative care in Africa through beacon centres: lessons learnt Julia D Downing, Joan Marston, Casey Selwyn, Laura Ross-Gakava BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:8 (18 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	3.	Review Spectrum of lithium induced thyroid abnormalities: a current perspective Davis Kibirige, Kenneth Luzinda, Richard Ssekitoleko Thyroid Research 2013, 6:3 (7 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	4.	Research The effect of blood storage age on treatment of lactic acidosis by transfusion in children with severe malarial anaemia: a pilot, randomized, controlled trial Aggrey Dhabangi, Edison Mworozi, Irene R Lubega, Christine M Cserti-Gazdewich, Albert Maganda, Walter H Dzik Malaria Journal 2013, 12:55 (6 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The authors present results from a prospective randomized open-label trial of blood transfusion for the treatment of lactic acidosis among children with malaria and an initial hemoglobin concentration of less than 5 g/dL. There was no difference in timing of resolution of lactic acidosis when using stored blood.
	5.	Research article Fertility and contraceptive decision-making and support for HIV infected individuals: client and provider experiences and perceptions at two HIV clinics in Uganda Rhoda K Wanyenze, Glenn J Wagner, Nazarius M Tumwesigye, Maria Nannyonga, Fred Wabwire-Mangen, Moses R Kamya BMC Public Health 2013, 13:98 (2 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	6.	Case Report Anal protrusion of an ileo-colic intussusception in an adult with persistent ascending and descending mesocolons: a case report Peter A Ongom, Robert L Lukande, Josephat Jombwe BMC Research Notes 2013, 6:42 (2 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	7.	Research article High incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis in children admitted with severe pneumonia in Uganda Josephine M Nantongo, Eric Wobudeya, Ezekiel Mupere, Moses Joloba, Willy Ssengooba, Harriet N Kisembo, Irene R Lubega, Philippa M Musoke BMC Pediatrics 2013, 13:16 (31 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	8.	Research High effective coverage of vector control interventions in children after achieving low malaria transmission in Zanzibar, Tanzania Netta Beer, Abdullah S Ali, Delér Shakely, Kristina Elfving, Abdul-Wahiyd H Al-Mafazy, Mwinyi Msellem, Max Petzold, Anders Björkman, Karin Källander Malaria Journal 2013, 12:38 (29 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary A timely study, as it addresses people¿s behaviour in the context of malaria elimination. This adds to the current concerns about sustainable community adherence to control measure when malaria transmission is progressively being reduced.
	9.	Research article Laboratory capacity for diagnosis of foot-and-mouth disease in Eastern Africa: implications for the progressive control pathway Alice Namatovu, Sabenzia Nabalayo Wekesa, Kirsten Tjørnehøj, Moses Tefula Dhikusooka, Vincent B Muwanika, Hans Redlef Siegsmund, Chrisostom Ayebazibwe BMC Veterinary Research 2013, 9:19 (24 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	10.	Research article Strengthening health workforce capacity through work-based training Joseph KB Matovu, Rhoda K Wanyenze, Susan Mawemuko, Olico Okui, William Bazeyo, David Serwadda BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:8 (24 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	11.	Scoping Review *Epidemiology and interactions of Human Immunodeficiency Virus – 1 and Schistosoma mansoni* in sub-Saharan Africa** Humphrey D Mazigo, Fred Nuwaha, Shona Wilson, Safari M Kinung'hi, Domenica Morona, Rebecca Waihenya, Jorg Heukelbach, David W Dunne Infectious Diseases of Poverty 2013, 2:2 (24 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| Editor’s summary The fishing communities of Africa remain at higher risk of acquiring both infections and co-infections. The available evidence indicates that immunological interactions of the two diseases in single human host are associated with severe morbidities. Image: Fishermen at Kayenze village, one of the fishing villages on the southern shore of the Lake Victoria, north-western Tanzania.
	12.	Case report Mycotic aneurysm of the femoral artery resulting from mismanagement of a pathological femur fracture due to chronic osteomyelitis: a case report Erisa Sabakaki Mwaka, Phillip Mulepo Journal of Medical Case Reports 2013, 7:8 (9 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary First reported case of a mycotic aneurysm associated with chronic osteomyelitis in a pathological fracture of the femur resulting from mismanagement by traditional African remedies.
	13.	Research *New biomarkers for stage determination in Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense* sleeping sickness patients** Natalia Tiberti, Enock Matovu, Alexandre Hainard, John Charles Enyaru, Veerle Lejon, Xavier Robin, Natacha Turck, Dieudonné Mumba Ngoyi, Sanjeev Krishna, Sylvie Bisser, Bertrand Courtioux, Philippe Büscher, Krister Kristensson, Joseph Mathu Ndung'u, Jean-Charles Sanchez Clinical and Translational Medicine 2013, 2:1 (7 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	14.	Research Genetic analysis of influenza B viruses isolated in Uganda during the 2009–2010 seasons Denis K Byarugaba, Bernard Erima, Monica Millard, Hannah Kibuuka, Lukwago L, Josephine Bwogi, Derrick Mimbe, Edison A Mworozi, Bridget Sharp, Scott Krauss, Richard J Webby, Robert G Webster, Samuel K Martin, Fred Wabwire-Mangen, Mariette F Ducatez Virology Journal 2013, 10:11 (5 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	15.	Research article Use of traditional medicine for the treatment of diabetes in Eastern Uganda: a qualitative exploration of reasons for choice Elizeus Rutebemberwa, Muhamadi Lubega, Sheila K Katureebe, Abanga Oundo, Francis Kiweewa, David Mukanga BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:1 (2 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	16.	Research Increasing incidence of malaria in children despite insecticide-treated bed nets and prompt anti-malarial therapy in Tororo, Uganda Prasanna Jagannathan, Mary K Muhindo, Abel Kakuru, Emmanuel Arinaitwe, Bryan Greenhouse, Jordan Tappero, Philip J Rosenthal, Frank Kaharuza, Moses R Kamya, Grant Dorsey Malaria Journal 2012, 11:435 (28 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary A study based on the Tororo child cohort assessing incidence trends of malaria infection in under-five children with universal access to two corner stones in modern malaria control - LLINs and ACT. The finding indicate that despite the access to key malaria control interventions, the incidence of malaria is reported to have increased over time, even if the risk of complicated malaria appears to be low.
	17.	Research article In the face of war: examining sexual vulnerabilities of Acholi adolescent girls living in displacement camps in conflict-affected Northern Uganda Sheetal H Patel, Herbert Muyinda, Nelson K Sewankambo, Geoffrey Oyat, Stella Atim, Patricia M Spittal BMC International Health and Human Rights 2012, 12:38 (28 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Adolescent girls within conflict-affected populations experience heightened sexual vulnerability due to the erosion of belief systems, lack of supervision, and inadequate access to health services, suggesting that gender-sensitive health strategies need to be developed for this population.
	18.	Research Factors associated with malaria parasitaemia, malnutrition, and anaemia among HIV-exposed and unexposed Ugandan infants: a cross-sectional survey Beth Osterbauer, James Kapisi, Victor Bigira, Florence Mwangwa, Stephen Kinara, Moses R Kamya, Grant Dorsey Malaria Journal 2012, 11:432 (27 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary In this is a cross-sectional study, HIV-exposed infants had a higher use of malaria preventative measures and lower odds of malaria parasitaemia compared to HIV-unexposed infants. HIV-exposure was the primary risk factor for measures of malnutrition. The primary risk factor for anaemia was malaria parasitaemia.
	19.	Research article Virologic versus immunologic monitoring and the rate of accumulated genotypic resistance to first-line antiretroviral drugs in Uganda Steven J Reynolds, Hakim Sendagire, Kevin Newell, Barbara Castelnuovo, Immaculate Nankya, Moses Kamya, Thomas C Quinn, Yukari C Manabe, Andrew Kambugu BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:381 (27 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	20.	Research article Alcohol consumption and risky sexual behaviour in the fishing communities: evidence from two fish landing sites on Lake Victoria in Uganda Nazarius M Tumwesigye, Lynn Atuyambe, Rhoda K Wanyenze, Simon PS Kibira, Qing Li, Fred Wabwire-Mangen, Glenn Wagner BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1069 (11 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	21.	Research article Low nutrient intake among adult women and patients with severe tuberculosis disease in Uganda: a cross-sectional study Ezekiel Mupere, Isabel M Parraga, Daniel J Tisch, Harriet K Mayanja, Christopher C Whalen BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1050 (5 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	22.	Research Knowledge translation in Uganda: a qualitative study of Ugandan midwives’ and managers’ perceived relevance of the sub-elements of the context cornerstone in the PARIHS framework Anna Bergström, Stefan Peterson, Sarah Namusoko, Peter Waiswa, Lars Wallin Implementation Science 2012, 7:117 (3 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	23.	Review Epidemiology and control of human schistosomiasis in Tanzania Humphrey D Mazigo, Fred Nuwaha, Safari M Kinung’hi, Domenica Morona, Angela Pinot de Moira, Shona Wilson, Jorg Heukelbach, David W Dunne Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:274 (28 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Urogenital and intestinal schistosomiasis remains as a serious public health problem in Tanzania, almost 51.5% of the country population is infected. Several control efforts have been instituted in small and large scale and none of these have resulted in the control of the disease. Image: Fishermen along the southern shore of the Lake Victoria.
	24.	Research article Predictors for health facility delivery in Busia district of Uganda: a cross sectional study Agnes Anyait, David Mukanga, George Oundo, Fred Nuwaha BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2012, 12:132 (20 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	25.	Study protocol Multivitamin supplementation in HIV infected adults initiating antiretroviral therapy in Uganda: the protocol for a randomized double blinded placebo controlled efficacy trial David Guwatudde, Amara E Ezeamama, Danstan Bagenda, Rachel Kyeyune, Fred Wabwire-Mangen, Henry Wamani, Ferdinand Mugusi, Donna Spiegelman, Molin Wang, Yukari C Manabe, Wafaie W Fawzi BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:304 (15 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed