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An Analysis of Stroke Risk Factors by HIV Serostatus in Uganda: Implications for Stroke Prevention in Sub-Saharan Africa
HIV infection is an important stroke risk factor in sub-Saharan Africa.   However, data on stroke risk factors in the era of antiretroviral therapy (ART) are sparse. We aimed to determine if stroke risk factors differed by HIV serostatus in Uganda.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - April 24, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: Amir A. Mbonde, Jonathan Chang, Abdu Musubire, Samson Okello, Adrian Kayanja, Moses Acan, Jacob Nkwanga, Andrew Katende, Felicia C. Chow, Deanna Saylor, Cumara O'Carroll, Mark J. Siedner Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Angiography in Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia in Uganda in a Cross-Sectional Sample
Children with sickle cell anaemia (SCA) are highly susceptible to cerebrovascular injury. We performed brain magnetic resonance imaging and angiography (MRI-MRA) in Ugandan children with SCA to identify structural cerebrovascular abnormalities and examine their relationship to standardized clinical assessments.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - February 11, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: Richard Idro, Amelia K. Boehme, Michael Kawooya, Samson K. Lubowa, Deogratias Munube, Paul Bangirana, Robert Opoka, Ezekiel Mupere, Angela Lignelli, Philip Kasirye, Nancy S. Green, Frank J. Minja Source Type: research

Stroke Mortality Outcomes in Uganda
The objective of this study was to capture 30-day mortality outcomes in patients presenting with acute and subacute stroke to Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) in Uganda.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 5, 2021 Category: Neurology Authors: Sam Olum, Anthony Muyingo, Tony L. Wilson, Bart M. Demaerschalk, Joseph M. Hoxworth, Nan Zhang, Joseph G. Hentz, Amir Abdallah, Adrian Kayanja, Maria I. Aguilar, Cumara B. O'Carroll Source Type: research

Influence of Dietary Salt Knowledge, Perceptions, and Beliefs on Consumption Choices after Stroke in Uganda
Previous research on Uganda's poststroke population revealed that their level of dietary salt knowledge did not lead to healthier consumption choices.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - August 11, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Martin N. Kaddumukasa, Elly Katabira, Martha Sajatovic, Svetlana Pundik, Mark Kaddumukasa, Larry B. Goldstein Source Type: research