2025

Adolescents’ perspectives on health literacy interventions for reducing epilepsy misconceptions and stigma, and enhancing epilepsy management in Uganda
Citation: Kajumba MM, Njeru P, Prose NS, Mason A, Ramasubramanian P, Tebulwa JB, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Andrews I, Johnson T, Nshemerirwe S, Kalubi P, Koltai D. Adolescents’ perspectives on health literacy interventions for reducing epilepsy misconceptions and stigma, and enhancing epilepsy management in Uganda. BMC Psychol. 2025 Jul 1;13(1):689. doi: 10.1186/s40359-025-03030-2. PMID: 40598673; PMCID: PMC12220273.
PubMed ID: 40598673
DOI: 10.1186/s40359-025-03030-2
The Impact of Ethics and Resources on the Allocation of Traumatic Brain Injury Surgery: A Survey of Neurosurgeons Within Low- and Middle-Income Countries and High-Income Countries
Citation: Jasmine G. Hughes, Charis A. Spears, Margot Kelly-Hedrick, Katie Solarz, Mareshah Sowah, Nathan A. Shlobin, Deen Garba, Michael M. Haglund, Deborah Koltai, Anthony T. Fuller, The Impact of Ethics and Resources on the Allocation of Traumatic Brain Injury Surgery: A Survey of Neurosurgeons Within Low- and Middle-Income Countries and High-Income Countries, World Neurosurgery, Volume 197, 2025, 123950, ISSN 1878-8750, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2025.123950.
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2025.123950
Management and outcomes of pediatric traumatic brain injury in Nigeria: a systematic review
Citation: Woo J, Kendall NJ, Petitt Z, Ayantayo TO, Atilola O, Ayodele OA, Onyia CU, Holden-Kapshuck SC, Browning BK, Kieny HG, Nwaribe EE, Oyemolade TA, Badejo OA, Malomo TA, Blackwood E, von Isenburg M, Idowu OE, Adeleye AO, Malomo AO, Shokunbi MT, Haglund MM, Ukachukwu AK. Management and outcomes of pediatric traumatic brain injury in Nigeria: a systematic review. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2025 Apr 4;35(6):627-636. doi: 10.3171/2024.12.PEDS24437. PMID: 40184688.
PubMed ID: 40184688
DOI: 10.3171/2024.12.PEDS24437
Current State of the Neurotrauma Registry Implementation in Africa (NEUTRIA STUDY) and Challenges
Citation: Dokponou YCH, Ajayi AO, Ghomsi NCM, Morgan E, Murhega RB, Takoutsing B, Ndandja DTK, Nyalundja AD, Dossou MW, Azode KM, Ikwuegbuenyi CA, Muhindo D, Oluwamayowa O, Ukachukwu AK, Bankole NDA; NEUTRIA Study Survey Collaborators, Young CAANS Committee. Current State of the Neurotrauma Registry Implementation in Africa (NEUTRIA STUDY) and Challenges. World Neurosurg. 2025 Apr;196:123786. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2025.123786. Epub 2025 Mar 7. PMID: 39955048.
PubMed ID: 39955048
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2025.123786

2024

Exploring the evolution of research connectivity and funding in global neurosurgical publications
Citation: Seas A, Qiu L, Paradie E, Hughes J, Warman PI, Waguia-Kouam R, Shlobin NA, Carpenter K, von Isenburg M, Haglund MM, Fuller AT, Ukachukwu AK. Exploring the evolution of research connectivity and funding in global neurosurgical publications. World Neurosurg. 2024 Sep 11:S1878-8750(24)01571-7. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.09.029. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39270792.
PubMed ID: 39270792
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.09.029
The feasibility, appropriateness, and usability of mobile neuro clinics in addressing the neurosurgical and neurological demand in Uganda
Citation: Mukumbya B, Kitya D, Trillo-Ordonez Y, Sun K, Obiga O, Deng DD, Stewart KA, Ukachukwu AK, Haglund MM, Fuller AT. The feasibility, appropriateness, and usability of mobile neuro clinics in addressing the neurosurgical and neurological demand in Uganda. PLoS One. 2024 Jun 24;19(6):e0305382. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0305382. PMID: 38913633; PMCID: PMC11195962.
PubMed ID: 38913633
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0305382
Exploring the feasibility of pupillometry training and perceptions of potential use for intracranial pressure monitoring in Uganda: A mixed method study
Citation: Petitt Z, Trillo Ordonez Y, Agwu C, Ott M, Shakir M, Ayala Mullikin A, Davis J, Khalafallah AM, Tang A, Shalita C, Ssembatya JM, Deng DD, Headley J, Obiga O, Haglund MM, Fuller AT. Exploring the feasibility of pupillometry training and perceptions of potential use for intracranial pressure monitoring in Uganda: A mixed methods study. PLoS One. 2024 May 15;19(5):e0298619. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0298619. PMID: 38748676; PMCID: PMC11095748.
PubMed ID: 38748676
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0298619
Epidemiological Burden of Neurotrauma in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis of 45,763 patients
Citation: Ukachukwu AK, Nischal SA, Trillo-Ordonez Y, Nwaribe EE, Abu-Bonsrah N, Malomo TA, Oyemolade TA, Badejo OA, Deng DD, Still MEH, Oboh EC, Okere OE, Asemota I, Oboh EN, Ogundeji OD, Ugorji C, Rahman R, Reddy P, Seas A, Waguia-Kouam R, von Isenburg M, Fuller AT, Haglund MM, Adeleye AO. Epidemiological Burden of Neurotrauma in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis of 45,763 Patients. World Neurosurg. 2024 May;185:e99-e142. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.11.070. PMID: 38741332.
PubMed ID: 38741332
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.11.070
The Scope, Trends, and Challenges of Neurosurgical Research in Nigeria: A Bibliometric Review
Citation: Ukachukwu AK, Ogundeji OD, Abu-Bonsrah N, Still MEH, Trillo-Ordonez Y, Oboh EN, Nischal SA, Deng DD, Ugorji C, Seas A, Badejo OA, Malomo TA, Nwaribe EE, Oyemolade TA, Okere OE, Oboh E, Waguia-Kouam R, Rahman R, Asemota I, Reddy R, von Isenburg M, Haglund MM, Fuller AT, Adeleye AO. The Scope, Trends, and Challenges of Neurosurgical Research in Nigeria: A Bibliometric Review. World Neurosurg. 2024 May;185:e86-e98. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.10.147. Epub 2023 Nov 4. PMID: 37931875.
PubMed ID: 37931875
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.10.147
Profile of Pediatric Neurosurgery in Nigeria from 1962 to 2021: A Systematic Review
Citation: Oyemolade TA, Mukumbya B, Oboh EN, Nischal SA, Ozobu I, Palla A, Ogundeji OD, Trillo-Ordonez Y, Nwaribe EE, Badejo OA, Okere OE, Malomo TA, Abu-Bonsrah N, Oboh EC, Seas A, Still MEH, Asemota I, Ugorji C, Reddy R, Rahman R, Waguia-Kouam R, Deng DD, von Isenburg M, Haglund MM, Fuller AT, Adeleye AO, Ukachukwu AK. Profile of Pediatric Neurosurgery in Nigeria from 1962 to 2021: A Systematic Review. World Neurosurg. 2024 May;185:e143-e184. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.11.001. Epub 2023 Nov 7. PMID: 37939879.
PubMed ID: 37939879
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.11.001.
The Role of International Collaborations in Sustainable Neurosurgical Development in Nigeria
Citation: Onyia CU, Morgan E, Oyemolade TA, Ekweogwu OC, Orhorhoro OI, Ahmad MH, Ayodele OA, Usman B, Badejo OA, Dawang Y, Malomo TA, Nwaribe EE, Okere OE, Abu-Bonsrah N, Petitt Z, Njeru PN, Oboh EC, Otun A, Deng DD, Ogundeji OD, Still MEH, Nischal SA, Seas A, Asemota I, Oboh EN, Ugorji C, Reddy R, Rahman R, Trillo-Ordonez Y, Waguia-Kouam R, von Isenburg M, Chikani MC, Adeleye AO, Adeolu AA, Haglund MM, Ukachukwu AK, Fuller AT; DGNN-NCAP Survey Collaborators. The Role of International Collaborations in Sustainable Neurosurgical Development in Nigeria. World Neurosurg. 2024 May;185:e264-e273. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.11.037. Epub 2023 Nov 17. PMID: 37979681.
PubMed ID: 37979681
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.11.037
The Status of Specialist Neurosurgical Training in Nigeria: A Survey of Practitioners, Trainers, and Trainees
Citation: Ukachukwu AK, Petitt Z, Usman B, Ekweogwu OC, Dawang Y, Ahmad MH, Ayodele OA, Badejo OA, Morgan E, Onyia CU, Orhorhoro OI, Oyemolade TA, Okere OE, Abu-Bonsrah N, Njeru PN, Oboh EC, Otun A, Nischal SA, Deng DD, Mahmud MR, Mezue WC, Malomo AO, Shehu BB, Shokunbi MT, Ohaegbulam SC, Chikani MC, Adeleye AO, Fuller AT, Haglund MM, Adeolu AA; DGNN-NCAP Survey Collaborators. The Status of Specialist Neurosurgical Training in Nigeria: A Survey of Practitioners, Trainers, and Trainees. World Neurosurg. 2024 May;185:e44-e56. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.11.040. Epub 2023 Nov 17. PMID: 37979680.
PubMed ID: 37979680
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.11.040
A Geospatial Analysis of the Availability, Distribution, and Accessibility of Neurosurgical Facilities, Workforce, and Infrastructure in Nigeria; and Projection Towards 2050
Citation: Ukachukwu AK, Njeru PN, Ayodele OA, Ahmad MH, Onyia CU, Morgan E, Ekweogwu OC, Usman B, Badejo OA, Dawang Y, Orhorhoro OI, Oyemolade TA, Okere OE, Abu-Bonsrah N, Petitt Z, Oboh EC, Otun A, Nischal SA, Deng DD, Mahmud MR, Mezue WC, Malomo AO, Shehu BB, Shokunbi MT, Ohaegbulam SC, Fuller AT, Haglund MM, Chikani MC, Adeolu AA, Adeleye AO; DGNN-NCAP Survey Collaborators. A Geospatial Analysis of the Availability, Distribution, and Accessibility of Neurosurgical Facilities, Workforce, and Infrastructure in Nigeria; and Projection Towards 2050. World Neurosurg. 2024 May;185:e16-e29. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.10.146. PMID: 38741324.
PubMed ID: 38741324
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.10.146
Epidemiology and Management Trends of Neuro-Oncology in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis
Citation: Ukachukwu AK, Seas A, Oboh EC, Paradie E, Oyemolade TA, Nwaribe EE, Nischal SA, Hughes JG, Ogundeji OD, Badejo OA, Malomo TA, Okere OE, Abu-Bonsrah N, Still MEH, Waguia-Kouam R, Trillo-Ordonez Y, Asemota I, Oboh EN, Rahman R, Reddy P, Ugorji C, von Isenburg M, Fuller AT, Haglund MM, Adeleye AO. Epidemiology and Management Trends of Neuro-Oncology in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis. World Neurosurg. 2024 May;185:e185-e208. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.11.071. PMID: 38741325.
PubMed ID: 38741325
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.11.071
The Epidemiology of Spinal Neurosurgery in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Patient-Level Analysis
Citation: Malomo TA, Nischal SA, Trillo-Ordonez Y, Oyemolade TA, Nwaribe EE, Okere OE, Deng DD, Abu-Bonsrah N, Oboh EC, Asemota I, Still MEH, Waguia-Kouam R, Seas A, Oboh EN, Ogundeji OD, Rahman R, Reddy P, Ugorji C, Badejo OA, von Isenburg M, Haglund MM, Fuller AT, Adeleye AO, Ukachukwu AK. The Epidemiology of Spinal Neurosurgery in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Patient-Level Analysis. World Neurosurg. 2024 May;185:e209-e242. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.12.138. PMID: 38741326.
PubMed ID: 38741326
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.12.138
The Epidemiological Burden of Neurovascular Pathology in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Pooled Patient-Level Analysis
Citation: Nischal SA, Badejo OA, Trillo-Ordonez Y, Oyemolade TA, Seas A, Malomo TA, Nwaribe EE, Abu-Bonsrah N, Deng DD, Okere OE, Ogundeji OD, Oboh E, Still MEH, Waguia-Kouam R, Asemota I, Oboh EN, Reddy P, Ugorji C, Rahman R, von Isenburg M, Fuller AT, Haglund MM, Adeleye AO, Ukachukwu AK. The Epidemiological Burden of Neurovascular Pathology in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Pooled Patient-Level Analysis. World Neurosurg. 2024 May;185:e243-e263. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.12.013. PMID: 38741327.
PubMed ID: 38741327
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.12.013
Assessing the Neurosurgical Capacity in Nigeria Using the Modified Neuro-PIPES Tool
Citation: Ukachukwu AK, Oyemolade TA, Nischal SA, Onyia CU, Morgan E, Ekweogwu OC, Orhorhoro OI, Ahmad MH, Ayodele OA, Usman B, Badejo OA, Dawang Y, Okere OE, Abu-Bonsrah N, Deng DD, Petitt Z, Njeru PN, Oboh EC, Otun A, Still MEH, Haglund MM, Fuller AT, Chikani MC, Adeleye AO, Adeolu AA; Duke Global Neurosurgery and Neurology-Nigeria Neurosurgery Capacity Assessment Project (NCAP) Survey Collaborators. Assessing the Neurosurgical Capacity in Nigeria Using the Modified Neuro-PIPES Tool. World Neurosurg. 2024 May;185:e30-e43. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.12.104. PMID: 38741328.
PubMed ID: 38741328
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.12.104
Women in Nigerian Neurosurgery: A Cross-Sectional Survey.
Citation: Badejo OA, Oboh E, Abu-Bonsrah N, Petitt Z, Ekweogwu OC, Morgan E, Onyia CU, Ahmad MH, Ayodele OA, Usman B, Dawang Y, Orhorhoro OI, Oyemolade TA, Okere OE, Deng DD, Njeru PN, Otun A, Nischal SA, Opara O, Iroegbu-Emeruem LU, Fuller AT, Haglund MM, Chikani MC, Adeleye AO, Adeolu AA, Ukachukwu AK; Duke Global Neurosurgery and Neurology-Nigeria Neurosurgery Capacity Assessment Project Survey Collaborators. Women in Nigerian Neurosurgery: A Cross-Sectional Survey. World Neurosurg. 2024 May;185:e75-e85. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.12.072. PMID: 38741331.
PubMed ID: 38741331
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.12.072
A Mixed-Methods Assessment of the Feasibility of Conducting Neurosurgical Clinical Research in Uganda
Citation: Petitt Z, Ordonez YT, Kelkar Y, Shakir M, Ott M, Patel Y, Agwu C, Khalafallah AM, Mullikin A, Tang A, Davis J, Ssembatya JM, Choi S, Deng DD, Headley J, Obiga O, Haglund MM, Fuller AT. A Mixed-Methods Assessment of the Feasibility of Conducting Neurosurgical Clinical Research in Uganda. World Neurosurg. 2024 Mar;183:e71-e87. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.11.079. Epub 2023 Nov 24. PMID: 38006934.
PubMed ID: 38006934
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.11.079

2023

Epilepsy among the older population of sub-Saharan Africa: Analysis of the global burden of disease database
Citation: Gupta N, Singh R, Seas A, Antwi P, Kaddumukasa MN, Kakooza Mwesige A, Kaddumukasa M, Haglund MM, Fuller AT, Koltai DC, Ukachukwu AK. Epilepsy among the older population of sub-Saharan Africa: Analysis of the global burden of disease database. Epilepsy Behav. 2023 Oct;147:109402. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2023.109402. Epub 2023 Sep 6. PMID: 37677904.
PubMed ID: 37677904
DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2023.109402
Clinical Utility of Near-Infrared Device in Detecting Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage: A Pilot Study Toward Application as an Emergent Diagnostic Modality in a Low-Resource Setting
Citation: Gramer R, Shlobin NA, Yang Z, Niedzwiecki D, Haglund MM, Fuller AT. Clinical Utility of Near-Infrared Device in Detecting Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage: A Pilot Study Toward Application as an Emergent Diagnostic Modality in a Low-Resource Setting. J Neurotrauma. 2023 Aug;40(15-16):1596-1602. doi: 10.1089/neu.2021.0342. Epub 2022 Aug 2. PMID: 35856820.
PubMed ID: 35856820
DOI: 10.1089/neu.2021.0342
Creating a unique learning module in provider-patient communication for the care of epilepsy in Uganda
Citation: Ramasubramanian P, Prose N, Johnson T, Newson C, Charles A, Ratliff O, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Kaddumukasa M, Nakasujja N, Kayanja A, Haglund M, Fuller A, Koltai D. "Walking the Journey Together": Creating a unique learning module in provider-patient communication for the care of epilepsy in Uganda. Epilepsy Behav. 2023 Feb 17;140:109096. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2023.109096. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36804849.
PubMed ID: 36804849
DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2023.109096
Transnational Capacity Building Efforts in Global Neurosurgery: A Review and Analysis of Their Impact and Determinants of Success
Citation: Lu Z, Tshimbombu TN, Abu-Bonsrah N, Kanmouyne US, Hesson D, Edward A, Dewan MC, Ukachukwu AK, Fuller AT, Groves ML, Rhee DS. Transnational Capacity Building Efforts in Global Neurosurgery: A Review and Analysis of Their Impact and Determinants of Success. World Neurosurg. 2023 Feb 4:S1878-8750(23)00136-5. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.01.120. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36746238.
PubMed ID: 36746238
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.01.120

2022

Evaluation of a tailored epilepsy training program for healthcare providers in Uganda
Citation: Arinda A, Ouma S, Kalani K, Ramasubramanian P, Johnson T, Charles A, Newson C, Ratliff O, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Njeru P, Kaddumukasa M, Kaddumukasa M, Kolls B, Husain A, Tchapyjnikov D, Haglund M, Fuller A, Prose N, Koltai D. Evaluation of a tailored epilepsy training program for healthcare providers in Uganda. Epilepsy Behav. 2023 Jan;138:108977. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2022.108977. Epub 2022 Nov 26. PMID: 36446268.
PubMed ID: 36446268
DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2022.108977
Assessing the Success and Sustainability of Global Neurosurgery Collaborations: Systematic Review and Adaptation of the Framework for Assessment of InteRNational Surgical Success Criteria
Citation: Ukachukwu AK, Seas A, Petitt Z, et al. Assessing the Success and Sustainability of Global Neurosurgery Collaborations: Systematic Review and Adaptation of the Framework for Assessment of InteRNational Surgical Success Criteria [published online ahead of print, 2022 Sep 2]. World Neurosurg. 2022;167:111-121. doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2022.08.131
PubMed ID: 36058483
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.08.131
Clinical Utility of Near-Infrared Device in Detecting Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage: A Pilot Study toward Application as an Emergent Diagnostic Modality in a Low-Resource Setting
Citation: Gramer R, Shlobin NA, Yang Z, Niedzwiecki D, Haglund MM, Fuller AT. Clinical Utility of Near-Infrared Device in Detecting Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage: A Pilot Study toward Application as an Emergent Diagnostic Modality in a Low-Resource Setting. J Neurotrauma. 2022 Aug 2. doi: 10.1089/neu.2021.0342. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35856820.
PubMed ID: 35856820
DOI: 10.1089/neu.2021.0342
Machine Learning for Predicting In-Hospital Mortality After Traumatic Brain Injury in Both High-Income and Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Citation: Warman PI, Seas A, Satyadev N, Adil SM, Kolls BJ, Haglund MM, Dunn TW, Fuller AT. Machine Learning for Predicting In-Hospital Mortality After Traumatic Brain Injury in Both High-Income and Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Neurosurgery. 2022 May 1;90(5):605-612. doi: 10.1227/neu.0000000000001898. PMID: 35244101.
PubMed ID: 35244101
DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000001898
Corticosteroid Randomization after Significant Head Injury and International Mission for Prognosis and Clinical Trials in Traumatic Brain Injury Models Compared with a Machine Learning-Based Predictive Model from Tanzania
Citation: Elahi C, Adil SM, Sakita F, Mmbaga BT, Hernandes Rocha TA, Fuller A, Haglund MM, Nickenig Vissoci JR, Staton C. Corticosteroid Randomization after Significant Head Injury and International Mission for Prognosis and Clinical Trials in Traumatic Brain Injury Models Compared with a Machine Learning-Based Predictive Model from Tanzania. J Neurotrauma. 2022 Jan;39(1-2):151-158. doi: 10.1089/neu.2020.7483. Epub 2021 Jun 10. PMID: 33980030.
PubMed ID: 33980030
DOI: 10.1089/neu.2020.7483

2021

Surgical intervention and patient factors associated with poor outcomes in patients with traumatic brain injury at a tertiary care hospital in Uganda
Citation: Spears, C. A., Adil, S. M., Kolls, B. J., Muhumuza, M. E., Haglund, M. M., Fuller, A. T., & Dunn, T. W. (2021). Surgical intervention and patient factors associated with poor outcomes in patients with traumatic brain injury at a tertiary care hospital in Uganda, Journal of Neurosurgery JNS (published online ahead of print 2021). Retrieved Oct 1, 2021, from https://thejns.org/view/journals/j-neurosurg/aop/article-10.3171-2020.9.JNS201828/article-10.3171-2020.9.JNS201828.xml
PubMed ID: 33770754
DOI: 10.3171/2020.9.JNS201828

2020

Predicting the Individual Treatment Effect of Neurosurgery for Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury in the Low-Resource Setting: A Machine Learning Approach in Uganda
Citation: Adil SM, Elahi C, Gramer R, Spears CA, Fuller AT, Haglund MM, Dunn TW. Predicting the Individual Treatment Effect of Neurosurgery for Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury in the Low-Resource Setting: A Machine Learning Approach in Uganda. J Neurotrauma. 2020 Dec 14. doi: 10.1089/neu.2020.7262. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33054545.
PubMed ID: 33054545
DOI: 10.1089/neu.2020.7262
Barriers to Biomedical Care for People with Epilepsy in Uganda: A Cross Sectional Study
Citation: Kaddumukasa MN, Kaddumukasa M, Kajumba M, Smith PJ, Bobholz S, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Sinha DD, Almojuela A, Chakraborty P, Nakasujja N, Nakku J, Gualtieri A, Onuoha E, Kolls BJ, Muhumuza C, Smith CE, Sanchez N, Fuller AT, Haglund MM, Koltai DC. Barriers to biomedical care for people with epilepsy in Uganda: A cross-sectional study. Epilepsy Behav. 2020 Sep 19:107349. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107349. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32962922.
PubMed ID: 32962922
DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107349
Leveraging the Lessons Learned from Studies on the Cultural Context of Epilepsy Care in Uganda: Opportunities and Future Directions
Citation: Kakooza-Mwesige A, Kaddumukasa M, Koltai DC, Kaddumukasa MN, Nakasujja N, Kajumba M, Nakku J, Kolls BJ, Fuller AT, Teuwen DE, Haglund MM. Leveraging the lessons learned from studies on the cultural context of epilepsy care in Uganda: Opportunities and future directions. Epilepsy Behav. 2020 Aug 28:107302. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107302. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32868221.
PubMed ID: 32868221
DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107302
Hospital-Based Epilepsy Care in Uganda: A Prospective Study of Three Major Public Referral Hospitals
Citation: Fuller AT, Almojuela A, Kaddumukasa MN, Chakraborty P, Smith PJ, Kolls BJ, Van Belleghem F, Muhumuza C, Nshemerirwe S, Kaddumukasa M, Nakasujja N, Nakku J, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Haglund MM, Koltai DC. Hospital-based epilepsy care in Uganda: A prospective study of three major public referral hospitals. Epilepsy Behav. 2020 Aug 27:107301. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107301. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32861671.
PubMed ID: 32861671
DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107301
Pluralistic and Singular Casual Attributions for Epilepsy in Uganda
Citation: Smith CE, Kajumba M, Bobholz S, Smith PJ, Kaddumukasa M, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Chakraborty P, Sinha DD, Kaddumukasa MN, Gualtieri A, Nakasujja N, Onuoha E, Nakku J, Muhumuza C, Sanchez N, Fuller AT, Haglund MM, Koltai DC. Pluralistic and singular causal attributions for epilepsy in Uganda. Epilepsy Behav. 2020 Aug 22:107334. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107334. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32839144.
PubMed ID: 32839144
DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107334
Sociocultural Determinants and Patterns of Healthcare Utilization for Epilepsy Care in Uganada
Citation: Koltai DC, Dunn TW, Smith PJ, Sinha DD, Bobholz S, Kaddumukasa M, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Kajumba M, Smith CE, Kaddumukasa MN, Teuwen DE, Nakasujja N, Chakraborty P, Kolls BJ, Nakku J, Haglund MM, Fuller AT. Sociocultural determinants and patterns of healthcare utilization for epilepsy care in Uganda. Epilepsy Behav. 2020 Aug 4:107304. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107304. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32768344.
PubMed ID: 32768344
DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107304
Epielpsy Beliefs and Misconceptions Among Patients and Community Samples in Uganda
Citation: Kaddumukasa M, Smith PJ, Kaddumukasa MN, Kajumba M, Almojuela A, Bobholz S, Chakraborty P, Sinha DD, Nakasujja N, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Gualtieri A, Onuoha E, Nakku J, Sanchez N, Muhumuza C, Fuller AT, Haglund MM, Koltai DC. Epilepsy beliefs and misconceptions among patient and community samples in Uganda. Epilepsy Behav. 2020 Aug 3:107300. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107300. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32758405.
PubMed ID: 32758405
DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107300
An attitude survey and assessment of the feasibility, acceptability, and usability of a traumatic brain injury decision support tool in Uganda.
Citation: Elahi C, Spears CA, Williams S, et al. An attitude survey and assessment of the feasibility, acceptability, and usability of a traumatic brain injury decision support tool in Uganda [published online ahead of print, 2020 May 3]. World Neurosurg. 2020;S1878-8750(20)30903-7. doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2020.04.193
PubMed ID: 32376375
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.04.193
Global Neurosurgery Twinning: Duke Global Neurosurgery and Neurology’s experience in Uganda.
Citation: Haglund, Michael M, and Anthony Fuller. “Global Neurosurgery Twinning: Duke Global Neurosurgery and Neurology's Experience in Uganda.” WFNS, 2020, www.wfns.org/newsletter/182.
Estimating prognosis for traumatic brain injury patients in a low-resource setting: How do providers compare to the CRASH risk calculator?
Citation: Elahi C, Williamson T, Spears CA, Williams S, Najjuma JN, Staton, CA, Fuller, A, Nickenig Vissoci J, Kitya D, Haglund MM. Estimating Prognosis for Traumatic Brain Injury Patients in a Low Resource Setting: How Do Providers Compare to the CRASH Risk Calculator? [published online ahead of print, 2020 Apr 3]. J Neurosurg. 2020 Apr 3;1-9
PubMed ID: 32244205
DOI: 10.3171/2020.2.JNS192512

2019

Central nervous system tumors in Uganda: outcomes of surgical treatment and complications assessed through telephone survey.
Citation: Kakusa BW, Xu LW, Vaca SD, Nalwanga J, Kiryabwire J, Ssenyonjo H, Mukasa J, Muhumuza M, Haglund MM, Grant GA. Central Nervous System Tumors in Uganda: Outcomes of Surgical Treatment and Complications Assessed Through Telephone Survey. World Neurosurg. 2019 Jun 15. pii: S1878-8750(19)31601-8. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.06.060. PMID: 31303566
PubMed ID: 31303566
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.06.060
A traumatic brain injury prognostic model to support in-hospital triage in a low-income country: a machine learning-based approach.
Citation: Hernandes Rocha TA, Elahi C, Cristina da Silva N, Sakita FM, Fuller A, Mmbaga BT, Green EP, Haglund MM, Staton CA, Nickenig Vissoci JR. A traumatic brain injury prognostic model to support in-hospital triage in a low-income country: a machine learning-based approach. J Neurosurg. 2019 May 10:1-9. doi: 10.3171/2019.2.JNS182098. PMID: 31075779
PubMed ID: 31075779
DOI: 10.3171/2019.2.JNS182098
Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the MMSE and MoCA questionnaires in Tanzanian Swahili for a traumatic brain injury population.
Citation: Vissoci JRN, de Oliveira LP, Gafaar T, Haglund MM, Mvungi M, Mmbaga BT, Staton CA. Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the MMSE and MoCA questionnaires in Tanzanian Swahili for a traumatic brain injury population. BMC Neurol. 2019 Apr 8;19(1):57. doi: 10.1186/s12883-019-1283-9. PMID: 30961532
PubMed ID: 30961532
DOI: 10.1186/s12883-019-1283-9

2018

Being highly productive in the Biomedical Sciences: A qualitative study of motivation and habits of high-throughput researchers.
Citation: Nickenig Vissoci, João Ricardo & Chotte de Oliveira, Aline & Moraes Gil, Nelly & Calvo, Paulo & Stival, Ney & Yen, Talitha & Haglund, Michael & Staton, Catherine. (2018). Being highly productive in the Biomedical Sciences: A qualitative study of motivation and habits of high-throughput researchers. Gestão e Sociedade. 13. 10.21171/ges.v13i34.2472.
DOI: 10.21171/ges.v13i34.2472
Availability of post-hospital services supporting community reintegration for children with identified surgical need in Uganda.
Citation: Smith ER, van de Water BJ, Martin A, Barton SJ, Seider J, Fitzgibbon C, Bility MM, Ekeji N, Vissoci JRN, Haglund MM, Bettger JP. Availability of post-hospital services supporting community reintegration for children with identified surgical need in Uganda. BMC Health Serv Res. 2018 Sep 20;18(1):727. doi: 10.1186/s12913-018-3510-2. PMID: 30236098
PubMed ID: 30236098
DOI: 10.1186/s12913-018-3510-2
Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the Kessler Scale of Psychological Distress to a traumatic brain injury population in Swahili and the Tanzanian setting.
Citation: Vissoci JRN, Vaca SD, El-Gabri D, de Oliveira LP, Mvungi M, Mmbaga BT, Haglund M, Staton C. Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the Kessler Scale of Psychological Distress to a traumatic brain injury population in Swahili and the Tanzanian Setting. Health Qual Life Outcomes. 2018 Jul 27;16(1):147
PubMed ID: 30053816
DOI: 10.1186/s12955-018-0973-0
Neurosurgery in East Africa: innovations.
Citation: Budohoski KP, Ngerageza JG, Austard B, Fuller A, Galler R, Haglund M, Lett R, Lieberman IH, Mangat HS, March K, Olouch-Olunya D, Piquer J, Qureshi M, Santos MM, Schöller K, Shabani HK, Trivedi RA, Young P, Zubkov MR, Härtl R, Stieg PE. Neurosurgery in East Africa: Innovations. World Neurosurg. 2018 May;113:436-452.
PubMed ID: 29702967
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.01.085
Prevalence of surgically untreated face, head, and neck conditions in Uganda: a cross-sectional nationwide household survey.
Citation: Fuller AT, Corley J, Tran TM, Butler EK, Vissoci JR, Andrade L, Makumbi F, Luboga S, Muhumuza C, Ssennono VF, Chipman JG, Galukande M, Haglund MM, Smith ER. Prevalence of Surgically Untreated Face, Head, and Neck Conditions in Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Nationwide Household Survey. World Neurosurg. 2018 Feb;110:e747-e754.
PubMed ID: 29180091
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.11.099
Perceived barriers by health care providers for screening and management of excessive alcohol use in an emergency department of a low-income country.
Citation: Catherine A. Staton, Joao Ricardo Nickenig Vissoci, Rachel Wojcik, Jon Mark Hirshon, Mark Mvungi, Blandina T. Mmbaga, Monica Swahn. Perceived barriers by health care providers for screening and management of excessive alcohol use in an emergency department of a low-income country. Alcohol, Volume 71, 2018, Pages 65-73
PubMed ID: 30055405
DOI: 10.1016/j.alcohol.2018.01.003
Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the AUDIT and CAGE Questionnaires in Tanzanian Swahili for a traumatic brain injury population.
Citation: Vissoci JRN, Hertz J, El-Gabri D, Andrade Do Nascimento JR, Pestillo De Oliveira L, Mmbaga BT, Mvungi M, Staton CA. Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of the AUDIT and CAGE Questionnaires in Tanzanian Swahili for a Traumatic Brain Injury Population. Alcohol Alcohol. 2018 Jan 1;53(1):112-120.
PubMed ID: 29281046
DOI: 10.1093/alcalc/agx058

2017

A prospective neurosurgical registry evaluating the clinical care of traumatic brain injury patients presenting to Mulago National Referral Hospital in Uganda.
Citation: Kuo BJ, Vaca SD, Vissoci JRN, Staton CA, Xu L, Muhumuza M, Ssenyonjo H, Mukasa J, Kiryabwire J, Nanjula L, Muhumuza C, Rice HE, Grant GA, Haglund MM. A prospective neurosurgical registry evaluating the clinical care of traumatic brain injury patients presenting to Mulago National Referral Hospital in Uganda. PLoS One. 2017 Oct 31;12(10):e0182285
PubMed ID: 29088217
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0182285

2016

Improving interdisciplinary research through educational trading zones: a mixed methods approach to evaluating communication patterns between physicians and statisticians.
Citation: Vissoci, J., Andrade, L., Batilana, A., Carvalho, E., Oliveira, A., Yen, T., Calvo, P., Haglund, M., & Staton, C. (2016). Improving interdisciplinary research through educational trading zones: A mixed methods approach to evaluating communication patterns between physicians and statisticians. Gestão E Sociedade, 10(25), 1164-1180.
PubMed ID: N/A
DOI: 10.21171/ges.v10i25.2079

2015

A prospective registry evaluating the epidemiology and clinical care of traumatic brain injury patients presenting to a regional referral hospital in Moshi, Tanzania: challenges and the way forward.
Citation: Staton CA, Msilanga D, Kiwango G, et al. A prospective registry evaluating the epidemiology and clinical care of traumatic brain injury patients presenting to a regional referral hospital in Moshi, Tanzania: challenges and the way forward. Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2015:1-9.
PubMed ID: 26239625
DOI: 10.1080/17457300.2015.1061562

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