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Rainfall intensity and groundwater recharge: empirical evidence from the Upper Nile Basin by Owor, M, Taylor, R G, Tindimugaya, C, Mwesigwa, D

“…Changes in the intensity of precipitation as a result of global warming are expected to be especially pronounced in the tropics. The impact of changing…”
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Drinking water quality from rural handpump-boreholes in Africa by Lapworth, D J, MacDonald, A M, Kebede, S, Owor, M, Chavula, G, Fallas, H, Wilson, P, Ward, J S T, Lark, M, Okullo, J, Mwathunga, E, Banda, S, Gwengweya, G, Nedaw, D, Jumbo, S, Banks, E, Cook, P, Casey, V

“…Groundwater provides a vital source of drinking water for rural communities in many parts of Africa, particularly in the dry season when there are few safe…”
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Contribution of physical factors to handpump borehole functionality in Africa by MacAllister, D.J., Nedaw, D., Kebede, S., Mkandawire, T., Makuluni, P., Shaba, C., Okullo, J., Owor, M., Carter, R., Chilton, J., Casey, V., Fallas, H., MacDonald, A.M.

“…Handpumps are the main water supply for rural communities across sub-Saharan Africa. However, studies show that >25 % of handpumps are non-functional at any…”
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Characteristics of high-intensity groundwater abstractions from weathered crystalline bedrock aquifers in East Africa by Maurice, L., Taylor, R. G., Tindimugaya, C., MacDonald, A. M., Johnson, P., Kaponda, A., Owor, M., Sanga, H., Bonsor, H. C., Darling, W. G., Gooddy, D.

“…Weathered crystalline bedrock aquifers sustain water supplies across the tropics, including East Africa. Although well yields are commonly <1 L s −1 , more…”
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Faecal contamination pathways of shallow groundwater in low-income urban areas: implications for water resource planning and management by Nayebare, Jacintha Gumoteyo, Owor, Michael M., Kulabako, Robinah, Taylor, Richard Graham

“…Abstract Shallow groundwater is vulnerable to faecal contamination, especially in low-income urban areas where use of on-site sanitation facilities is high…”
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Molecular Evidence for Mother-to-Child Transmission of Kaposi Sarcoma–Associated Herpesvirus in Uganda and K1 Gene Evolution within the Host by Mbulaiteye, Sam, Marshall, Vickie, Bagni, Rachel K., Wang, Cheng-Dian, Mbisa, Georgina, Bakaki, Paul M., Owor, Anchilla M., Ndugwa, Christopher M., Engels, Eric A., Katongole-Mbidde, Edward, Biggar, Robert J., Whitby, Denise

“…BackgroundEpidemiological studies of Kaposi sarcoma (KS)–related herpesvirus (KSHV) indicate that having a KSHV-seropositive mother is a risk factor for KSHV…”
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High Levels of Epstein-Barr Virus DNA in Saliva and Peripheral Blood from Ugandan Mother-Child Pairs by Mbulaiteye, Sam M., Walters, Michael, Engels, Eric A., Bakaki, Paul M., Ndugwa, Christopher M., Owor, Anchilla M., Goedert, James J., Whitby, Denise, Biggar, Robert J.

“…In Africa, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is associated with Burkitt lymphoma. We measured levels of EBV DNA in saliva and buffy coats from 233 asymptomatic Ugandan…”
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Detection of Kaposi Sarcoma—Associated Herpesvirus DNA in Saliva and Buffy-Coat Samples from Children with Sickle Cell Disease in Uganda by Mbulaiteye, Sam M., Pfeiffer, Ruth M., Engels, Eric A., Marshall, Vickie, Bakaki, Paul M., Owor, Anchilla M., Ndugwa, Christopher M., Katongole-Mbidde, Edward, Goedert, James J., Biggar, Robert J., Whitby, Denis

“…Among 233 children, Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) DNA was detected in 43% of children seropositive for both K8.1 and orf73, in 29% of children…”
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Correlation of Geoelectric Data with Aquifer Parameters to Delineate the Groundwater Potential of Hard rock Terrain in Central Uganda by Batte, A. G., Barifaijo, E., Kiberu, J. M., Kawule, W., Muwanga, A., Owor, M., Kisekulo, J.

“…Knowledge of aquifer parameters is essential for management of groundwater resources. Conventionally, these parameters are estimated through pumping tests…”
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Human Herpesvirus 8 Infection and Transfusion History in Children With Sickle-Cell Disease in Uganda by Mbulaiteye, Sam M., Biggar, Robert J., Bakaki, Paul M., Pfeiffer, Ruth M., Whitby, Denise, Owor, Anchilla M., Katongole-Mbidde, Edward, Goedert, James J., Ndugwa, Christopher M., Engels, Eric A.

“…Background: Although human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), the etiologic agent for Kaposi’s sarcoma, can be detected in peripheral blood, blood-borne transmission of…”
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Vertical electrical sounding as an exploration technique to improve on the certainty of groundwater yield in the fractured crystalline basement aquifers of eastern Uganda by Batte, A.G., Muwanga, A., Sigrist, P.W., Owor, M.

“…Groundwater in eastern Uganda mostly occurs in fractures in the crystalline basement rocks and at the interface between the overburden and bedrock. The study…”
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Water, Socioeconomic Factors, and Human Herpesvirus 8 Infection in Ugandan Children and Their Mothers by Mbulaiteye, Sam M, Biggar, Robert J, Pfeiffer, Ruth M, Bakaki, Paul M, Gamache, Christine, Owor, Anchilla M, Katongole-Mbidde, Edward, Ndugwa, Christopher M, Goedert, James J, Whitby, Denise, Engels, Eric A

“…BACKGROUND:Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) infection is common in sub-Saharan Africa, but its distribution is uneven. Transmission occurs during childhood within…”
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Benefits and Risks of Antiretroviral Therapy for Perinatal HIV Prevention by Fowler, M.G, Qin, M, Fiscus, S.A, Currier, J.S, Flynn, P.M, Chipato, T, McIntyre, J, Gnanashanmugam, D, Siberry, G.K, Coletti, A.S, Taha, T.E, Klingman, K.L, Martinson, F.E, Owor, M, Violari, A, Moodley, D, Theron, G.B, Bhosale, R, Bobat, R, Chi, B.H, Strehlau, R, Mlay, P, Loftis, A.J, Browning, R, Fenton, T, Purdue, L, Basar, M, Shapiro, D.E, Mofenson, L.M

“…(N Engl J Med. 2016;375(18):1726–1737)Although triple-drug antiretroviral therapy (ART) has clear benefits for mothers and infants, studies have shown higher…”
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HLA polymorphisms and detection of kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus DNA in saliva and peripheral blood among children and their mothers in the uganda sickle cell anemia KSHV Study by Guech-Ongey, Mercy, Verboom, Murielle, Pfeiffer, Ruth M, Schulz, Thomas F, Ndugwa, Christopher M, Owor, Anchilla M, Bakaki, Paul M, Bhatia, Kishor, Figueiredo, Constança, Eiz-Vesper, Britta, Blasczyk, Rainer, Mbulaiteye, Sam M

“…Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV, also called Human herpesvirus 8 or HHV8) is a γ-2 herpesvirus that causes Kaposi sarcoma. KSHV seroprevalence…”
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Benefits and Risks of Antiretroviral Therapy for Perinatal HIV Prevention by Fowler, Mary G, Qin, Min, Fiscus, Susan A, Currier, Judith S, Flynn, Patricia M, Chipato, Tsungai, McIntyre, James, Gnanashanmugam, Devasena, Siberry, George K, Coletti, Anne S, Taha, Taha E, Klingman, Karin L, Martinson, Francis E, Owor, Maxensia, Violari, Avy, Moodley, Dhayendre, Theron, Gerhard B, Bhosale, Ramesh, Bobat, Raziya, Chi, Benjamin H, Strehlau, Renate, Mlay, Pendo, Loftis, Amy J, Browning, Renee, Fenton, Terence, Purdue, Lynette, Basar, Michael, Shapiro, David E, Mofenson, Lynne M

“…In this randomized, controlled trial in Africa and India, combination antiretroviral therapy was more effective than standard therapy in preventing…”
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Recent changes in terrestrial water storage in the Upper Nile Basin: an evaluation of commonly used gridded GRACE products by Shamsudduha, Mohammad, Taylor, Richard G, Jones, Darren, Longuevergne, Laurent, Owor, Michael, Tindimugaya, Callist

“…GRACE (Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment) satellite data monitor large-scale changes in total terrestrial water storage (ΔTWS), providing an invaluable…”
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Socio-economic risk factors for severe protein energy malnutrition among children in Mulago Hospital, Kampala by OWOR, M, TUMWINE, J. K, KIKAFUNDA, J. K

“…Despite Uganda's recent economic success, malnutrition is still an important public health problem and little information is available on socio-economic risk…”
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Lopinavir plus nucleoside reverse-transcriptase inhibitors, lopinavir plus raltegravir, or lopinavir monotherapy for second-line treatment of HIV (EARNEST): 144-week follow-up results from a randomised controlled trial by Thompson, Jennifer, Kityo, Cissy, Kambugu, Andrew, Lugemwa, Abbas, Mwebaze, Raymond, Thomason, Margaret J, Mugyenyi, Peter, Walker, A Sarah, Bakeinyaga, G, Kasuswa, S, Mulima, D, Musana, H, Namata, H, Nkalubo, J, Okello, P, Pimundu, G, Segonga, P, Ssali, F, Kayiwa, J, Tukamushaba, J, Abunyang, S, Lwalanda, R, Namusanje, J, Katwere, M, Komujuni, C, Matovu, J, Nakajubi, A, Nalumenya, R, Semitala, F, Ssenkindu, T, Acaku, M, Ssebutinde, P, Kukundakwe, J, Naluguza, M, Nsibuka, F, Fortunate, M, Acen, J, Achidri, J, Chamai, M, Kiconco, M, Matama, C, Nambaziira, F, Rweyora, A, Tumwebaze, G, Kiyingi, A, Senoga, I, Abwola, M, Mudoola, M, Ssennono, F, Amone, G, Arach, B, Bekusike, G, Bulegyeya, A, Nassali, A, Ndukukire, Ntawiha, H, Rogers, A, Kiirya, S, Balmoi, F, Kafuma, S, Phiri, M, Mudzingwa, S, Bafana, T, Chitongo, S, Lifa, Linly, Musowa, George, Mwimaniwa, Grace, Sikwese, Rosemary, Ziwoya, Milton, Kamanga, S, Makwakwa, T Kayinga E, Mlenga, M, Mphande, T, Mtika, C, Nyirenda, R, Mudogo, A, Wools-Kaloustian, K, Kunda, I, Mufwambi, W, Mulenga, L, Namfukwe, M, Kerukadho, E, Ngwatu, B, Tebbs, S, Whittle, J, Wilkes, H, Kyomuhendo, F, Mkandawire, N, Senyonjo, S, Angus, B, Palfreeman, A, Arribas, J, Floridia, M, Walsh, P, De Rosa, M, Gilks, C, Kangewende, A, van Wyk, J, Lehrman, S, Rooney, J

“…Millions of HIV-infected people worldwide receive antiretroviral therapy (ART) in programmes using WHO-recommended standardised regimens. Recent WHO guidelines…”
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Intrapartum and neonatal single-dose nevirapine compared with zidovudine for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1 in Kampala, Uganda: 18-month follow-up of the HIVNET 012 randomised trial by Jackson, J Brooks, Musoke, Philippa, Fleming, Thomas, Guay, Laura A, Bagenda, Danstan, Allen, Melissa, Nakabiito, Clemensia, Sherman, Joseph, Bakaki, Paul, Owor, Maxensia, Ducar, Constance, Deseyve, Martina, Mwatha, Anthony, Emel, Lynda, Duefield, Corey, Mirochnick, Mark, Fowler, Mary Glenn, Mofenson, Lynne, Miotti, Paolo, Gigliotti, Maria, Bray, Dorothy, Mmiro, Francis

“…In 1999, we reported safety and efficacy data for short-course nevirapine from a Ugandan perinatal HIV-1 prevention trial when 496 babies were followed up to…”
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Mapping the medical outcomes study HIV health survey (MOS-HIV) to the EuroQoL 5 Dimension (EQ-5D-3 L) utility index by Shi, Yuan, Thompson, Jennifer, Walker, A Sarah, Paton, Nicholas I, Cheung, Yin Bun

“…Mapping of health-related quality-of-life measures to health utility values can facilitate cost-utility evaluation. Regression-based methods tend to lead to…”
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