Search Results - "Oscar Obiga"
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A systematic review and quality analysis of pediatric traumatic brain injury clinical practice guidelines
Published in PloS one (02-08-2018)“…Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are a significant cause of mortality and morbidity for children globally. Adherence to evidence-based treatment guidelines have…”
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The feasibility, appropriateness, and usability of mobile neuro clinics in addressing the neurosurgical and neurological demand in Uganda
Published in PloS one (24-06-2024)“…Uganda has a high demand for neurosurgical and neurological care. 78% of the over 50 million population reside in rural and remote communities where access to…”
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Exploring the feasibility of pupillometry training and perceptions of potential use for intracranial pressure monitoring in Uganda: A mixed methods study
Published in PloS one (15-05-2024)“…Traumatic brain injury (TBI) accounts for the majority of Uganda's neurosurgical disease burden; however, invasive intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring is…”
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Tetralogy of Fallot complicated by multiple cerebral abscesses in a child: a case report
Published in Journal of medical case reports (28-03-2024)“…Brain abscesses are rare but potentially fatal condition and can be associated with cyanotic congenital heart disease of which 5-18.7% of these patients that…”
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Burden, risk factors, neurosurgical evacuation outcomes, and predictors of mortality among traumatic brain injury patients with expansive intracranial hematomas in Uganda: a mixed methods study design
Published in BMC surgery (25-10-2023)“…Expansive intracranial hematomas (EIH) following traumatic brain injury (TBI) continue to be a public health problem in Uganda. Data is limited regarding the…”
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Causes, clinical presentation, management, and outcomes of chronic subdural hematoma at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
Published in Neurosurgical focus (01-10-2018)“…Causes, clinical presentation, management, and outcomes of chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) in low- and middle-income countries are not well characterized in…”
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A Mixed-Methods Assessment of the Feasibility of Conducting Neurosurgical Clinical Research in Uganda
Published in World neurosurgery (01-03-2024)“…Clinical research is necessary to evaluate neurosurgical interventions, yet clinical trials are conducted less frequently in low- and middle-income countries…”
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Mechanism of Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury in Southwestern Uganda: A Prospective Cohort of 100 Patients
Published in World neurosurgery (01-06-2018)“…Road traffic incidents (RTIs), falls, and violence contribute to more than two thirds of pediatric traumatic brain injuries in sub-Saharan Africa. In this…”
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The feasibility, appropriateness, and usability of mobile neuro clinics in addressing the neurosurgical and neurological demand in Uganda
Published in PloS one (01-01-2024)“…IntroductionUganda has a high demand for neurosurgical and neurological care. 78% of the over 50 million population reside in rural and remote communities…”
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Central Nervous System Tumor Distribution at a Tertiary Referral Center in Uganda
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Exploring the feasibility of pupillometry training and perceptions of potential use for intracranial pressure monitoring in Uganda: A mixed methods study
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