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	1.	Research article Survey of Brucella infection and malaria among Abattoir workers in Kampala and Mbarara Districts, Uganda Immaculate Nabukenya, Deogratius Kaddu-Mulindwa, George William Nasinyama BMC Public Health 2013, 13:901 (30 September 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	2.	Study protocol The PROCESS study: a protocol to evaluate the implementation, mechanisms of effect and context of an intervention to enhance public health centres in Tororo, Uganda Clare IR Chandler, Deborah DiLiberto, Susan Nayiga, Lilian Taaka, Christine Nabirye, Miriam Kayendeke, Eleanor Hutchinson, James Kizito, Catherine Maiteki-Sebuguzi, Moses R Kamya, Sarah G Staedke Implementation Science 2013, 8:113 (30 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	3.	Research Integrated community case management of malaria and pneumonia increases prompt and appropriate treatment for pneumonia symptoms in children under five years in Eastern Uganda Joan N Kalyango, Tobias Alfven, Stefan Peterson, Kevin Mugenyi, Charles Karamagi, Elizeus Rutebemberwa Malaria Journal 2013, 12:340 (22 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The integrated community case management of malaria and pneumonia is an extremely important subject matter and this paper definitely adds to the growing body of literature supporting iCCM.
	4.	Research article A new strategy and its effect on adherence to intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy in Uganda Anthony K Mbonye, Stephanie Yanow, Josephine Birungi, Pascal Magnussen BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2013, 13:178 (21 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	5.	Case study Integrated approach to malaria prevention at household level in rural communities in Uganda: experiences from a pilot project David Musoke, George Karani, John C Ssempebwa, Miph B Musoke Malaria Journal 2013, 12:327 (17 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Pilot project that addressed the issue of malaria prevention at the household level by promoting an integrated approach that included a variety of common sense measures as well as the use of insecticide-treated bed nets. The study was conducted in two rural communities in Uganda, where malaria is a leading cause of sickness and death.
	6.	Research article Exploring the focus of prenatal information offered to pregnant mothers regarding newborn care in rural Uganda Mangwi Ayiasi, Kathleen Van Royen, Roosmarijn Verstraeten, Lynn Atuyambe, Bart Criel, Christopher Garimoi, Patrick Kolsteren BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2013, 13:176 (16 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	7.	Research article Factors associated with asthma among under-fives in Mulago hospital, Kampala Uganda: a cross sectional study Rebecca Nantanda, Marianne S Ostergaard, Grace Ndeezi, James K Tumwine BMC Pediatrics 2013, 13:141 (11 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	8.	Research article Dynamic logistic regression model and population attributable fraction to investigate the association between adherence, missed visits and mortality: a study of HIV-infected adults surviving the first year of ART Sylvia Kiwuwa-Muyingo, Hannu Oja, Ann Walker, Pauliina Ilmonen, Jonathan Levin, Mambule, Andrew Reid, Peter Mugyenyi, Jim Todd, BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:395 (27 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Recurrent poor adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) in developing countries, determined even through simple measures, is associated with high mortality both at individual level as well as at the ART programme level.
	9.	Research Malaria diagnosis and treatment practices following introduction of rapid diagnostic tests in Kibaha District, Coast Region, Tanzania Marycelina Mubi, Deodatus Kakoko, Billy Ngasala, Zul Premji, Stefan Peterson, Anders Björkman, Andreas Mårtensson Malaria Journal 2013, 12:293 (26 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Study that provides a snapshot of case management of febrile patients in primary care facilities within a year of introduction of malaria rapid tests.
	10.	Research article Perspectives on the role of stakeholders in knowledge translation in health policy development in Uganda Juliet Nabyonga Orem, Bruno Marchal, DavidKaawa Mafigiri, Freddie Ssengooba, Jean Macq, Valeria Da Silveira, Bart Criel BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:324 (19 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	11.	Research article Quality of intrapartum care at Mulago national referral hospital, Uganda: clients’ perspective Omar Kigenyi, Getachew B Tefera, Elizabeth Nabiwemba, Christopher G Orach BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2013, 13:162 (13 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	12.	Research article High burden of hepatitis B infection in Northern Uganda: results of a population-based survey Emmanuel Ochola, Ponsiano Ocama, Christopher G Orach, Ziadah K Nankinga, Joan N Kalyango, Willi McFarland, Charles Karamagi BMC Public Health 2013, 13:727 (7 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	13.	Research Comparison of HIV-related vulnerabilities between former child soldiers and children never abducted by the LRA in northern Uganda Sheetal Patel, Martin T Schechter, Nelson K Sewankambo, Stella Atim, Charles Oboya, Noah Kiwanuka, Patricia M Spittal Conflict and Health 2013, 7:17 (7 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	14.	Commentary Translating health research evidence into policy and practice in Uganda Anthony K Mbonye, Pascal Magnussen Malaria Journal 2013, 12:274 (5 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The authors describe a process of group discussion and workshops held in Uganda between researchers, policy makers, members of the civil society and the media to discuss appropriate strategies to mitigate the high disease burden.
	15.	Research article Hypertension awareness, treatment and control in Africa: a systematic review James Kayima, Rhoda K Wanyenze, Achilles Katamba, Elli Leontsini, Fred Nuwaha BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2013, 13:54 (2 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	16.	Research article Implementation of tuberculosis infection control in health facilities in Mukono and Wakiso districts, Uganda Esther Buregyeya, Fred Nuwaha, Suzanne Verver, Bart Criel, Robert Colebunders, Rhoda Wanyenze, Joan N Kalyango, Achilles Katamba, Ellen MH Mitchell BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:360 (1 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	17.	Research article Use of surgical task shifting to scale up essential surgical services: a feasibility analysis at facility level in Uganda Moses Galukande, Sam Kaggwa, Patrick Sekimpi, Othman Kakaire, Achilles Katamba, Ian Munabi, Francis Runumi, Ed Mills, Amy Hagopian, Geoffrey Blair, Scott Barnhart, Sam Luboga BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:292 (1 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	18.	Research Molecular characterization and phylogenetic study of African swine fever virus isolates from recent outbreaks in Uganda (2010–2013) David Atuhaire, Mathias Afayoa, Sylvester Ochwo, Savannah Mwesigwa, Julius Okuni, William Olaho-Mukani, Lonzy Ojok Virology Journal 2013, 10:247 (1 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	19.	Research article Antimicrobial resistance in hospitalized surgical patients: a silently emerging public health concern in Uganda Jeremiah Seni, Christine F Najjuka, David P Kateete, Patson Makobore, Moses L Joloba, Henry Kajumbula, Antony Kapesa, Freddie Bwanga BMC Research Notes 2013, 6:298 (27 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	20.	Research article Burden of tuberculosis disease among adolescents in a rural cohort in Eastern Uganda James Waako, Suzanne Verver, Anne Wajja, Willy Ssengooba, Moses L Joloba, Robert Colebunders, Philippa Musoke, Harriet Mayanja-Kizza BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:349 (26 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	21.	Research article Vitamin D deficiency among adult patients with tuberculosis: a cross sectional study from a national referral hospital in Uganda Davis Kibirige, Edrisa Mutebi, Richard Ssekitoleko, William Worodria, Harriet Mayanja-Kizza BMC Research Notes 2013, 6:293 (25 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	22.	Study protocol The Good Schools Toolkit to prevent violence against children in Ugandan primary schools: study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial Karen M Devries, Elizabeth Allen, Jennifer C Child, Eddy Walakira, Jenny Parkes, Diana Elbourne, Charlotte Watts, Dipak Naker Trials 2013, 14:232 (24 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	23.	Research Anti-malarial prescription practices among outpatients with laboratory-confirmed malaria in the setting of a health facility-based sentinel site surveillance system in Uganda David Sears, Ruth Kigozi, Arthur Mpimbaza, Stella Kakeeto, Asadu Sserwanga, Sarah G Staedke, Michelle Chang, Bryan K Kapella, Denis Rubahika, Moses R Kamya, Grant Dorsey Malaria Journal 2013, 12:252 (19 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Summary of recent data on anti-malarial prescriptions for test positive patients from six health facility surveillance sites in Uganda. The authors show that the large majority of test positive patients were prescribed ACT.
	24.	Research HIV prevalence in persons with severe mental illness in Uganda: a cross-sectional hospital-based study Patric Lundberg, Noeline Nakasujja, Seggane Musisi, Anna Thorson, Elizabeth Cantor-Graae, Peter Allebeck International Journal of Mental Health Systems 2013, 7:20 (17 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	25.	Research Conflict of interest: use of pyrethroids and amidines against tsetse and ticks in zoonotic sleeping sickness endemic areas of Uganda Kevin Bardosh, Charles Waiswa, Susan C Welburn Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:204 (10 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary In regions of Uganda endemic for zoonotic sleeping sickness, uptake of farmer-driven tsetse control methods that use cattle as live baits, is constrained by the popularity of amidine-based veterinary insecticides available on the private market. We recommend market regulation to increase the numbers of cattle that are treated with synthetic pyrethroids effective against both tsetse flies, nuisance flies and ticks. Image: A range of products against ticks and/or tsetse for sale at a livestock market in Uganda.