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2018: 75-2

• Research Article
• Antibiotic Resistance in Children with Bacteremia Admitted in the Largest Tertiary Hospital in Rwanda 
  Ishimwe, E.; Rogo, T.
• Review Article
• Definition and epidemiology of acute kidney injury 
  Nsengiyumva, Venuste; Igiraneza, Grace; Lameire, Norbert
• Case Report
• Men as Victims of Domestic Violence 
  Devaraj, N. K.
• Neonates at risk of early neonatal malaria in Kigali University Teaching Hospital (UTHK) from 2013 to 2016 
  Manishimwe, A.; Rutare, S.; Cartledge, P.

2018: 75-1

• Editorial
• Editorial: RMJ research series - writing up results 
  Hathaway, H.; Habineza, H.; Henry, M.; Byiringiro, F.; Batenhorst, S.; Cartledge, P.
• Research Article
• The prevalence of vitamin B12, folic acid and iron deficiency in healthy relatives of patients admitted at regional referral hospitals in Rwanda: A cross sectional study 
  Nkeshimana, M.; Ndayambaje, B.; Muvunyi, C. Mambo; Dusabejambo, V.; Masaisa, F.
• Review Article
• A Review on Technetium and Rhenium Based Radiopharmaceuticals for Diagnostic Imaging and Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine 
  Mukiza, J.; Byamukama, E.; Sezirahiga, J.; Ngbolua, K.N.; Ndebwanimana, V.
• Case Report
• Lung Infection Caused by Mycobacterium Fortuitum 
  Devaraj, Navin Kumar

2017: 74-4

• Review Article
• Profiling vitamin B12 defiiency as an under-recognized significant cause of chronic anemia in Rwanda: the need to re-visit and describe our disease ecology 
  Nkeshimana, M.; Mucyo, W.; Uwimana, G.; Nkundimana, V.; Igiraneza, G.; Uwera, J.
• Case Report
• Cardio-respiratory complications in patients receiving Chloramphenicol in Rwanda: A case series 
  Sibomana, J. P.; Musabeyezu, E.; Donald, S.
• Malaria in Neonates: Case series 
  Bukeyeneza, Jocelyne; Esmaili, Emily; Kanyamuhunga, Aimable; Rogo, Tanya
• RMJ research series: How to write-up research methodology 
  Hathaway, Hugh; Urubuto, Fedine; Henry, Michael; Byiringiro, Fidele; Cartledge, Peter
• Letter to the Editor
• Letter to the Editor 
  Willson, Alice

2017: 74-3

• Case Report
• Aortic dissection in sub Saharan Africa: Diffilty of management in country without cardiac surgery. Clinical case in Congo-Brazzaville 
  Kouala Landa, C. M.; Ellenga Mbolla, B. F.; Mongo-Ngamami, S. F.; Makani Bassakouahou, J.; Bakekolo, R. P.; Ikama, M. S.; Kimbally-Kaky, S. G.
• Subglottic Stenosis following prolonged endotracheal intubation in the Intensive Care Unit: Two Case Studies and a review of the literature 
  Tobi, K. U.; Agbedia, S. O.; Okhakhu, A. L.; Ediale, J.
• Pantoea Species-Induced Peritonitis: A Post-Mortem Case-report from Rwanda 
  Nyamwasa, D.; Mushumba, H.; Sinayobye, F.; Byukusenge, J.; Mutesa, L.; Püschel, K.
• Study
• “Respectful Maternity Care” or “Disrespect and Abuse during Maternity Care”; Experience of Pregnant Women in Ogbomoso, South West Nigeria 
  Ogunlaja, A. O.; Fehintola, O. A.; Ogunlaja, I. P.; Popoola, G.; Idowu, A.; Awotunde, O. T.; Durodola, M.; Fehintola, O. F.
• Clinical profie of skull fractures at The University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK) 
  Shingiro, E.; Muneza, S.; Hakizimana, D.; Dushimimana, E.
• Letter to the Editor
• Letter to the Editor 
  Mwizerwa, O.; Page, C.

2017: 74-2

• Research Article
• FACILITATING HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP THROUGH A WORKSHOP SERIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA 
  Ewing, H.; Pyburn, R.; Asingizwe, D.; Asiimwe-Kateera, BA; Njunwa, K.; Kim, MJ.
• IMPROVEMENT OF MEDICAL EDUCATION THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MEDICAL CHIEF RESIDENT POSITION IN RWANDA 
  Kabakambira, Jean Damascene; Mugeni, Regine; Ho, Janet; Sofair, Andre N.; Walker, Tim
• Special Article
• RMJ RESEARCH SERIES: LITERATURE SEARCHING 
  Page, Cameron; Nsanzabaganwa, Christian; Walker, Tim; Cartledge, Peter
• Study
• HUMAN RESOURCES FOR HEALTH (HRH) MIDWIVES MENTORING PROGRAM AND EPISIOTOMY RATES AT MUHIMA HOSPITAL, RWANDA: A RETROSPECTIVE CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY 
  Ndayambaje, A.; Anderson, R.; Yoder, CM.; Ewing, H.; Thomson, DR.
• Letter to the Editor
• Reponse to "Sociodemographic parameters of parents and sexual characteristics among male teenagers in Ogbomoso South West Nigeria” 
  Cartledge, P.; Dushimire, J.
• INTRACRANIAL ANEURYSMS CLIPPING IN RWANDA, CAN IT BE DONE? WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES? 
  Butonzi, J.; Friedman, JH.

2017: 74-1

• Research Article
• INTRACRANIAL ANEURYSMS CLIPPING IN RWANDA, CAN IT BE DONE? WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES? 
  Nkusi, AE.; Muneza, S.; Hakizimana, D.; Nshuti, S.; Munyemana, P.
• BURNS IN CHILDREN ADMITTED AT THE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL OF KIGALI (CHUK), RWANDA: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY 
  Mugemana, HP.; Rogo, T.
• CAN FACEBOOK® BE USED TO ADMINISTER A DISTANCE-LEARNING MODULE OF EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE? AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY 
  Cartledge, P.; Miller, M.; Phillips, R.
• Letter to the Editor
• Letter to Editor 
  Manirafasha, Appolinaire; Cattermole, Giles N; Pousson, Amelia Y
• Letter to Editor 
  Walker, Tim

2016: 73-4

• Research Article
• Sociodemographic parameters of parents and sexual characteristics among male teenagers in Ogbomoso, South West Nigeria 
  Ogunlaja, O.A.; Idowu, A.; Fehintola, A.O.; Ogunlaja, I.P.; Popoola, O.G.; Abiola, O.O.; Fehintola, F.O.
• Cervical cancer in Rwanda: Why do women consult in late stages? 
  Manirakiza, A.; Longombe, A.N.; Kyamanywa, P.; Rulisa, S.
• Case Report
• Fever of unknown origin in a family due to Salmonella typhi: A case report 
  Nyirimanzi, N.; Rogo, T.
• Reversible megaloblastic hematopoeisis due to severe vitamin B12 deficiency in a well-lived man with 2 years history of transfusion-dependant anemia: - A silent Tragedy - 
  Nkeshimana, M.; Ndayambaje, B.; Masaisa, F.
• Death Due to pneumonia in young adults : A post-mortem experience from the Department of legal medicine, Kacyiru hospital, Kigali-Rwanda 
  Mushumba, H.; Hakizimana, F.X.; Nyamwasa, D.; Schroeder, A.S.; Sperhake, J.; Heinemann, A.; Mutesa, L.; Pueschel, K.

2016: 73-3

• Research Article
• Efficient Replication but low titer growth of influenza virus in immortalised chick embryo fibroblasts cell line 
  Muvunyi, C.M.; Wilde, M.; Dennington,D.; Yates, C.
• Mentorship role in the choice of surgery as a career among medical students in Rwanda 
  Manirakiza, A.; Hrdy, M.; Ginwalla, R.; Kamanzi,B.; Calland, J.F.
• Case Report
• Management of complicated parapneumonic effusion and empyema thoracis in children at the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali in Rwanda: A case study 
  Sibomana, I.; Byiringiro, F.
• Trends and patterns of suspected infanticide cases autopsied at the Kacyiru hospital, Rwanda: A case report 
  Mushumba, H.; Hakizimana, F.X.; Murangira, T.B.; Nyamwasa, D.; Schroeder, A.S.; Sperhake, J.; Franke, B.; Heinemann, A.; Mutesa, L.; Pueschel, K.
• Intramedullary spinal schistosomiasis presenting as progressive paraparesis: A case report 
  Kanyamuhunga, A.; Ruhangaza, D.; Rugwizangoga, B.; Nyirahabimana, D.

2016: 73-2

• Research Article
• Body weight lowering effect of Acacia Nilotia Subalata in Normal and type 2 Diabetic male rats 
  Niyodusenga, A.; Bukachi, F.; Kiama, T.N.
• High incidence of bacteria resistant to WHO recommended empiric antibiotics for neonatal sepsis at a tertiary level neonatology unit in Rwanda 
  Rogo, T.; Habimana, R.; Chow, B.; McCulloh, R.
  Abstract also available in French  fr 
• Severe aplastic anemia: Management challenges at the University Teaching Hospital of Brazzaville 
  Galiba AtipoTsiba, F.O.; Kocko, I.; Okouango Ova Guelongo, J.D.; Ondzotto Ibatta, C.I.; Malanda, F.; Elira Dockekias, A.
• Case Report
• A 3-year experience of outcome and management of Fournier's gangrene in a western african Hospital: A case study 
  Diakité, M.L.; Byiringiro, F.; Sissoko, I.; Sangaré, D.; Dicko, N.; Berthé, H.J.G.; Samassékou, A.; Tembely, A.D.
  Abstract also available in French  fr 
• BILATERAL PERIPHERAL GANGRENE FOLLOWING MALARIA PARASITAEMIA AT THE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL OF BUTARE 
  Kiswezi Kazigo, Ahmed
• Severe Hyperkalemia presenting as bradycardia with features suspicious for an underlying myocardial infarction: a near-miss great mimicker 
  Nsengiyumva, V.; Nkeshimana, M.; Amendezo, E.; Kabahizi, J.

2016: 73-1

• Research Article
• PHYSICIAN BRAIN DRAIN IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: THE CAREER PLANS OF RWANDA’S FUTURE DOCTORS 
  Rubagumya, F.; Hrdy, Michael; Uwase, MA.; Kamanzi, B.; Kyamanywa, P.; Petroze, R.; Calland, JF.
  Abstract also available in French  fr 
• EPIDEMIOLOGY OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY IN RWANDA: A ONE YEAR REVIEW 
  Abahuje, E.; Uyisabye, I.; Ssebuufu, R.
  Abstract also available in French  fr 
• FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGICAL EXAMINATION AND DNA ANALYSIS IN THE IDENTIFICATION OF HUMAN REMAINS IN RWANDA 
  Mushumba, H.; Krebs, O.; Jopp-van Well, E.; Nzasabimana, D.; Augustin, C.; Sperhake, J.; Heinemann, A.; Blanke-Roeser, C.; Hakizimana, F. X.; Nyamwasa, D.; Mutesa, L.; Pueschel, K.
• Case Report
• VAGINAL LITHIASIS IN A 9 YEAR OLD YOUNG GIRL WITH FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATIONS: A CASE REPORT 
  Diakité, M. L.; Byiringiro, F.; Sissoko, I.; Ouattara, A. Z.; Sangaré, D.; Berthé, H. J. G.; Diakité, A. S.; Tembely, A. D.
• INDOOR AIR POllUTION AS A RISK FACTOR FOR FATAL ANTHRACOSIS AND COPD IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA – THE CASE OF AN UNIDENTIFIED RWANDAN MALE ABOUT 50 YEARS 
  Blanke-Roeser, C.; Mushumba, H.; Sperhake, J.; Heinemann, A.; Kyamanywa, P.; Nyamwasa, D.; Hakizimana, F. X.; Mutesa, L.; Püschel, K.

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The RMJ has been published since 1967
Since 2010 the RMJ has been available open-access journal, free to download. 
All issues are downloadable from the Bioline website
Click here

Rwanda Medical Journal
Publisher: RBC / Rwanda Health Communication Center, P.O.Box 4586 / Kigali Rwanda, Tel: (+250) 0788945728
ISSN No 2079-097X

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